Hope Chest by Anthony Aurisano

Author:Anthony Aurisano [Aurisano, Anthony]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: -
Publisher: BookBaby
Published: 2019-11-11T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

“Hey, Marric, is it? What if we can’t open the chest?” Farrah asked. “Ash is unconscious, and I have no idea where the boy is. What will you do?” she asked in a manner that was equally inquisitive as it was taunting. She looked to Ash. He was still unconscious, but like earlier, his eyes were moving under his eyelids. This time they moved faster and more prominently. She noticed his right arm twitch, or at least she thought she did.

Marric fiddled with the chest. He waved his hands over it, trying to sense the magic that kept it sealed. He could feel the energy coursing around the chest. Although, he had learned a great deal about magic over the years, the magic of this chest was beyond his ability. He needed Euan to open it. He knew if he was unable to open the box, to get to the heart, he would not be able to fulfill his plan. It would not be as bloodless, and many would die in the process. If Ash woke, he would have to fight him. He would not be able to keep the Hylaen soldiers away from him for much longer without the added power of the dragon’s heart. A scream suddenly came from the other side of the camp. “He’s free!” Marric moved quickly to where Ash was being held. As Ash came into view Marric saw in his hand a small, steadily burning flame, which he then pressed into the wound on his leg. Ash grit his teeth with an accompanying painful moan. “You can use magic?” Marric asked, momentarily shocked. “How? When?”

Ash looked up at him, his eyes red and bloodshot. “Euan,” Ash replied, “Euan taught me, after I killed that damn dragon for you.” Ash paused for a breath. “He said it was a useful trick. He said that it might come in handy someday… and it appears as though it actually has…”

Marric’s eyes flashed with excitement. “Where is Euan, Ash? I need to open that chest.”

Ash checked the wound on his leg to make sure the flame had done its job and stanched the bleeding. His leg was blistered and sensitive, but at least it was no longer bleeding. He pressed his weight onto the leg to check for stability. “I cannot, nor even if I could, would I call Euan like as if he was a common servant. He is a friend. Much like you were once - you lying, deceitful bastard,” Ash said, his eyes locked on Marric.

Ash suddenly heard the rustle of leaves in the wind. He felt a gentle breeze blow from the east. He smiled.

“What are you smiling about, Ash?” asked Marric, as he noticed the Hylaen soldiers closing in around Ash. “Stay where you are. I’ll handle him. Secure the chest.” The soldiers acknowledged the command and moved towards the chest leaving Maric to deal with Ash.

Ash searched the area looking for his sword. It was stuck in the dirt a few feet from him.

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