Home (Hidden in the Reed's Book 1) by Declan Brian

Author:Declan, Brian [Declan, Brian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-10-01T22:00:00+00:00

Rocious watched closely as Falcon started to bond the sword to Aemilia, but he was not watching his student. Instead, Rocious watched Aemilia. He looked for any sign of pain or discomfort to indicate the bond needed to be broken. Falcon was talented but this was his first time bonding another person and a lot could go wrong.

It took a few moments for Falcon to prepare himself for the bonding. What he was about to do was let Aemilia take his magic so she could activate the sword. The only problem was, giving up his magic was beyond painful. He would also need to take on Aemilia’s pain and maintain his focus and control. Needless to say, pathos rarely volunteered to experience so much pain to see zero personal benefit. Hence the whole interest in creating a bond that was more than a one-time deal.

Rocious watched as the sword filled the room with light. He also caught a slightly pleasurable sigh from Aemilia, indicating Falcon was shielding her from any pain. When the sword burst into flames Rocious could not help but smile. Falcon was past the hardest part. When he tore the sword from Aemilia’s hand he knew it was the rune that failed, not his student.

“What happened?” asked Aemilia.

“It didn’t work,” said Rocious.

Rocious knelt next to Falcon and put his hand on his back.

“He’ll be fine in a few minutes. Decimus, help him up,” said Rocious.

“Master Lockland, May I have a word?” asked Connelly indicating they should step outside. Rocious cracked his neck and followed Connelly into the hall.

“What is it?” asked Rocious.

“You told me he wasn’t ready to be tested, but he should attempt the trials,” said Connelly.

“He isn’t,” said Rocious.

“Did you see what he did? He bonded that sword without the rune,” said Connelly.

“I saw and not for the first time. But he is still my student, and I say no,” answered Rocious.

“Fine, I’ll sponsor him then,” said Connelly.

Rocious looked toward Connelly; the moment their eyes met Snap—he launched himself at Connelly and caught him by the throat.

Smoke started rising from Connelly’s neck, “I don’t give two shits about the trials, not even when I completed them,” said Rocious.

Connelly slowly reached for the hand Rocious had around his neck. Rocious let go.

“Why not sponsor him? It’s a great honor to attempt the trials and the next generation of Praetorian needs to take over,” said Connelly.

“That trials have nothing to do with honor,” said Rocious.

“Let him decide that,” said Connelly.

“No, he isn’t ready,” said Rocious.

“I think you’re being too cautious, but he’s still your student,” said Connelly.

“Funny, you called me reckless a few minutes ago,” said Rocious.

“I did, but unpredictable might be more accurate,” said Connelly.

“Whatever,” said Rocious turning to leave.

“There’s one more thing we need to discuss,” said Connelly.

Rocious turned back, “What is it?”

“Three of my students were found with injuries that should have killed them. Luckily they were talented enough to heal themselves,” said Connelly.

When he did not continue Rocious said, “Why are you telling me this?”

“I believe your student attacked them,” said Connelly.

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