Elemental Courage by M.W. McDonald

Author:M.W. McDonald [McDonald, M.W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-12-15T22:00:00+00:00

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The inside of Owen’s home was to everyone a sight to see. Marvelous crystalline figures lined the halls that they were walking through. They seemed to radiate with peaceful inner light as Owen passed them. David and Dyaina were walking alongside Owen, talking in low voices. William was unable to make out any words.

“I could tell you what they were saying if you like,” Renai said as she moved next to William and took his arm.

“Uh… No thanks. It’s probably about me anyways. I would probably be afraid of what they were talking about.” He was more than slightly uncomfortable with Renai holding his arm, seeing as Owen flew off the handle at David when he didn’t do anything in the first place.

“Yeah, they are talking about you alright. You are quite something. Very few people have impressed Owen, and you have his respect in spades.” She smiled at him and squeezed his arm.

“You’re really tense, don’t worry. You are safe here.” William smiled, he recalled hearing David say the same thing about his apartment before it became a pile of debris and flame. As if reading his mind, Renai spoke again. “Owen is one of the most powerful enchanters of any time period. He has more interest in protecting people than hurting them. This home is deep within the rocks themselves. Only Owen can open the door. He enchanted the entire surrounding cliff faces to retaliate against any elemental conjurations used in this place unless used in specific areas of the home.”

“Sure beats one of those home security systems,” Brian said from behind Renai. She smiled.

“Sure does. About 80 years ago we had a few enchanters of shadow, fire and…I can’t remember the other one. They hired Owen for some elaborate focus work. They were some of the most beautiful pieces of metalwork I have ever seen him create. Anyways, the enchanters tried to go back on their deal, in this very hall actually. When they put on the foci and focused their energy, these walls closed off to protect Owen. The statues you see lining these halls came to life and destroyed each one of them.” William looked over his shoulder at a statue, which tilted his head at him in acknowledgment.

“Wow,” said William amazed. He walked closer to one of the statues. They were more brilliant up close. Each facet of the crystals radiated calming light. “These are beautiful.”

“Were these always here?” Alex asked, staring at the soft dancing light within the nearest statue.

“For as long as I can remember,” Renai replied. “Owen carved them himself. Each one took him a few years. He calls them his kids.” She laughed a little.

Brian looked back from where they came, they passed at least thirty statues to get to their current spot, and he looked down the hall going the opposite direction and saw at least twenty more.

“He must have the patience of rock, pardon the elemental pun,” Brian said. Renai just smiled.

“He really is something else. You will find no more terrifying an enemy or a more loyal a friend than Owen.

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