Hidden Spark by Al K. Line

Author:Al K. Line [Line, Al K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BluA
Published: 2016-09-08T23:00:00+00:00

A New Housemate

After we finished burying the gremlins, and with Macdubhgall still unconscious, we went up to the house.

What a nightmare! Was it always like this? I had to remind myself that no, it wasn't, but also that it wasn't exactly a quiet life that I'd signed back up for.

We put the trembling gremlin in a basket lined with a thick blanket, and I made a fire in the living room hearth then put it close enough so it would be nice and snug before retreating to the kitchen where Kate and Mithnite were sipping scalding tea—it smelled delicious and was just what I needed.

Kate poured me a cup and set it down in front of me. I turned to Mithnite and asked, "You okay? It's been a hell of a day."

"I'm okay. A bit sleepy. Is this how it usually is?"

"No, but it's one of the reasons why I left for so long. This is not a friendly world you're a part of, Mithnite, so think long and hard before you go any further down the rabbit hole."

"I've already done that. After what happened to my friends it gave me plenty of time to think, but it's all I know. It's who I am. No going back now."

I could have been looking at myself, although, of course, I had better dress sense, but Mithnite was resolute, and if he hadn't changed his mind after the day we'd had then I guessed he never would.

"Okay, just be sure." I turned to Kate and asked, "Is it okay for him to stay with us for a while? You heard what happened to his friends, how the old man lost the plot?"

"Of course. I'll set up the spare room. You're welcome to stay, Mithnite, but no girls, and no parties," she warned.

"I should be so lucky. The closest I've come to a party was when Master forgot to lock his drinks cabinet and we stole some peach Schnapps."

"Haha. Then no problem." Kate mouthed a silent, "You okay?" and I nodded wearily, so she went off to make up the bed for Mithnite.

"Okay, listen up, and listen good. Kate will be back in a minute but we need to talk about something first. And I don't want any arguments."

"I'm listening."

"Tomorrow will be a rough day, you can count on that, so I want you to say here. You have to—"

"But, I don't want to stay and—"

"I said no arguments. Just listen. Look, it will get crazy for a while. This is a serious business and will only get worse. You are a great kid, and I know you have a bright future, but you have to understand that at your age you have limitations. I know you've got your ink, and I know you've learned a lot and are almost a true wizard, but I will not be responsible for you getting hurt. So, tomorrow you stay here, help Kate around the place, and earn your keep. Do I make myself clear?" Damn, I felt like some stuck-in-the-mud old-fashioned parent, but this was for his own good.

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