Part 55 (1/2)
After the wraith hounds arrive, Strongbear plans to start a conversation with Wisslewine, the Wraith Hound Prince. He was dying to know if the hound will choose to be with him ... or against him.
Marcus arrived at the home of Maldwin. He killed his guide after he searched the barbarian's mind to acquire his memories of Grayham's topography. Now he can teleport to a number of locations on Southern Grayham and will no longer need to travel on beasts he considers beneath him.
The Dark Chancellor plans to read from the scroll George gave him in a few short moments, and then he will begin to call out the rat's name.
Lasidious and Celestria are inside their home beneath the Peaks of Angels. Lasidious has visited with Brayson once again in the middle of the night. During this visit, Lasidious asked Brayson to deliver a message to George. The message will reveal the location of an item that had been hidden on Grayham since its creation.
Keylom is about to take Mosley to Siren's Song. The wolf will begin his search for the wisp that remains hidden in the mist.
Gabriel has decided whom he will approach to replace Yaloom. This creature will become the new G.o.d of Greed, providing he accepts Gabriel's offer. The Book antic.i.p.ates his selection will cause tension on Ancients Sovereign.
Thank you for reading the Luvelles Gazette
CHAPTER 26.
Dragon World Western Luvelles George and Athena's Home ”HOLY COW, THIS IS STRESSFUL,” George said as he pushed his hands through his hair while facing Brayson. ”I've never heard a woman scream that loud. Are you sure Mary knows what she's doing?”
Brayson laughed as he opened the door to allow the healers he had sent for to come in. He pointed to the teleportation platform that would take them to Athena's room. Once the last healer vanished, Brayson turned to George. ”Like I've already said on three occasions, everything is under control.”
George led Brayson onto the front porch. ”Look ... I know you're busy tonight, but I need you to do me a favor.”
”And this favor would be?”
”I need you to take Gregory to the Kingdom of Kless on Harvestom ... more specifically, the throne room, or I guess the king's barn would be more accurate if I wanted to label it. You know ... I bet he has a really cool stall, and it's probably full of the freshest hay since he's the king and all. Or do centaurs even eat hay? Do you know what they eat?”
Brayson had to reel the warlock in. ”George, you're letting your mind wander. But yes, Lasolias does have a unique throne. I have spoken with the centaur on a few occasions over the seasons through my mirror. Now, finish what you were going to say, so I can get going.”
George focused. ”Gregory will need to tell Lasolias that his bag holding his kingdom's Seeds of Plenty hasn't been stolen by Boseth. Lasidious told me that the t.i.tans intend to start a war on Harvestom. They've lied to both kings. There's no valid reason for this war. Lasolias' bag has been hidden, not stolen. It's right under his nose.”
Meanwhile, on Ancients Sovereign, Hosseff and Mieonus could not believe their good fortune as they listened in on George and Brayson's conversation.
Mieonus smiled as her eyes studied George's image. ”Finally, Lasidious' pet has made a mistake.”
Hosseff's wispy voice added, ”With this knowledge, we can defeat Lasidious at his own game.”
”I think you're right, shade.”
Both deities turned their attention back to the waterfall.
”...Then you understand everything we've talked about,” George confirmed.
”I do,” Brayson replied.
”Good.” George reached out and put his hand on Brayson's shoulder. ”Hurry back. I need you. This whole baby business is intense.” George telepathically communicated the rest of what he had to say. I will go to Harvestom and get your brother tonight while you handle the business our lord has asked you to accomplish.
Brayson nodded and then spoke aloud. ”I'll hurry. Once I explain everything to Gregory, he'll stop the war on Harvestom. Lasidious' words of peace, love and unity shall be shared on this Peak.”
”This is the break we've been waiting for,” Hosseff said as the image within the waterfall faded. ”We need to find Keylom. He's the best choice to appear to Lasolias.”
Mieonus frowned. ”I hate the idea of giving that centaur anything ... especially when it involves handing him followers. But you're right ... he is our best chance to use this information to our advantage. We better hurry. Keylom needs to arrive before Gregory does.”
The G.o.ds vanished.
Once Brayson left, George rushed up the stairs to check on Athena. He was surprised by the greeting he received. Athena screamed from the bed. ”Oohhh! So you've decided to be a part of this after all! How nice of you to take a moment to stop by, Mr. Nailer!”
With a smile hidden inside, George moved to take Athena's hand. ”I'm sorry, babe. I thought you were in good hands up here.”
”You're not allowed to think while I'm in this much pain! Do you understand me?”
”Yes, dear. You better pay attention to what the healers are telling you.”
Again, Athena snapped. ”Don't you tell me what to do! Listening to you is what got me in this situation in the first place! Just shut up, and hold my hand! I don't want to hear any of your gares.h.!.+”
George looked across the bed at Mary. ”Did she just swear? I can't believe it.” He looked down at Athena. ”I think I'm rubbing off on you, too.”
Fire appeared in Athena's eyes. ”Didn't I tell you to be quiet? Don't make me say it again.”
Mary gave George a quick grin to let him know that everything would be alright. ”Just give her something to squeeze.”
As Athena pulverized George's fingers, Payne was hanging outside the window with his claws grasping the sill. His eyes were peeking over the edge just enough to satisfy his curiosity. He had never seen a birth. With each pain-filled holler, the fairy-demon cringed.
Kepler looked up at Payne and shouted while he was lying atop the pile of boulders above his lair, ”Get down here, Freak. Leave the humans alone!”
Southern Grayham Maldwin's Home Above the Cliffs of Latasef Marcus read from the scroll George gave him. With his mind s.h.i.+elded, the Dark Chancellor was sitting outside the hole that led into Maldwin's cave, and he was shouting the rat's name. Every now and then, he would emphasize the phrase, ”Everything is A-okay, man!”
Not far from the exit, Maldwin was sitting hidden in the shadows. For many moments, the rat just listened. He was trying to decide what to do. On one claw, he wanted to use his ability to project a vision and send his unexpected visitor walking off the edge of the cliffs. On the other claw, he heard the man shouting the phrase George had used while they traveled together. Eventually, he decided to scurry out of the cave.
Once in the open, Maldwin spoke. ”All quay alla foot uswayya doy.”
Not understanding, Marcus lifted his thumb into the air. ”Everything is A-okay, man.” The Dark Chancellor reached into his robe and removed the letter the warlock had given him.
Maldwin took a step back and readied a vision. His nose twitched wildly as Marcus set the paper on the ground and slid it toward him.
Once the rat felt the parchment was close enough, he looked up and shouted, ”Yaway astoot!” which meant, ”That's far enough.”
Marcus could only smile. He held up his hands. ”It's okay. I'm not here to harm you. I'll back up to give you some room.”
Maldwin did his best to appear threatening as Marcus moved away. Many more moments went by before the rat felt comfortable enough to drop his guard and step forward to take a look at the parchment. He poked the paper with his claw, and the result was instantaneous. The note began to speak in his native tongue.
The message, when translated, said, ”Hey, Maldwin, it's me, George. I hope this has found you and your family safe and in good health. I've got to admit, I miss traveling with you, buddy.
”Anyway, I'm living on a new world called Luvelles, and Kepler is with me. I'd like you to come and visit me, if you wouldn't mind, of course. I've made special arrangements for you to find your way to my home, and oh, by the way ... I've got a huge block of cheese waiting for you.”
The parchment unfolded a bit more to reveal the next part of the message and continued to talk. ”You'll need to catch a ride with the Merchant Angels. Use your visions on the man who delivered this message to make him take you to them. Once you arrive on the island, you'll need to find a man named Hesston Bangs. Allow Hesston to see a vision of my face. He'll know what to do from there.
”Now ... there's something else I'd like you to do for me. The guy who delivered this message is an a.s.shole ... a really bad guy. He's ended a lot of your kind, and that's unforgivable if you ask me. As I'm speaking to you, this note is casting a spell on his mind to make him vulnerable to your visions. I've sent this man to you so that you can use your abilities to make him stay on Grayham. I don't want him coming back here. Together, we're going to end him for hurting your kind.”