GEM OF THE FIRST WATER by Phillips Ron

Author:Phillips, Ron [Phillips, Ron]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Therapeutic Storytelling Intervention International Ltd - P O Box 46-275, Herne Bay, Auckland 1147, New Zealand
Published: 2015-08-17T16:00:00+00:00

The Fox whispered to the Boy, “Don’t listen to the Lie creature, for you know what kind of advice he gives.”

The Boy pulled out his bracelet and slipped it on. He also gripped his key in one hand and the Book of Life in the other. He knew his bad decision had rendered his gifts powerless, but they still provided some degree of comfort. All the while, he hoped that Regal would come storming in and save the Fox and him.

As if the Fox had read his thoughts, he turned to the Boy and said, “No, Boy, there is no escape.”

The Boy almost whimpered, “Why do I have to suffer so?”

The Fox looked sad and said, “Boy, we both are suffering the consequences of your actions. Sometimes this has to happen.”

All along, the Commodore of Lies had been trying to get the Boy’s attention. He said, “Come on, Boy. I’ll help you. I’m here to help you. You can trust me. Surely you can trust me. Make that decision. Trust me. Just give me your belt.”

The insanity of the entire scene continued for a long time, almost mesmerizing the Boy. He returned to his senses when he suddenly realized that someone else was now coming from the direction that the previous two visitors had come from. The adrenalin flowed anew through the Boy’s body, for this creature was even more bizarre-looking.

This creature’s body, especially his upper body, rippled with muscle. His hair was like the mane of a lion, flowing wildly back in the wind. There was, however, no wind. But the most peculiar aspect of this creature was his face - his entire face, from his hairline to his chin, was flat and shiny and oval-shaped. Wherever it looked, the thing immediately in front of it was reflected in its face. With each turn, the reflections continually changed to match whatever it faced. When it looked at a wolf, there was a wolf in his face. When it looked at Rage-On, Anger was in its face. When it looked at the Commodore of Lies, the Lie was in its face. And when it looked up at the Boy in the cactus, the Boy was in its face. Across this creature’s chest were tattooed the words, “Not me.”

As the Boy gazed upon this new creature, he sensed that it was full of power. The creature returned his gaze, and the Boy saw himself mirrored in the oval face. The creature said in a bold voice, “My name is Blame. You’ve ruined my day.”

Blame turned to Rage-On and said, “Why haven’t you knocked over the cactus?” He spun completely around, looked at the Lie person, and said, “It’s your fault for not beguiling the Boy down!” He looked at the wolves and said, “Why didn’t you get him before he got up there? It’s your fault for not chewing the cactus apart! It’s your fault! It’s your fault!”

He went on and on, blaming everyone. Then he stopped and said in sorrowful self-pity, “But Worm will blame me.

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