Kane by Cyndi Friberg

Author:Cyndi Friberg [Friberg, Cyndi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

“Should we go in after him?”

Kane stared at the image of Phantasos and spread his hands in a bland gesture. “This is all new to me. What exactly did you see in the disk?”

“I saw a hand pass through the window, just like Chaos’s hand passed through.”

“What do you see now?” None of this was playing out the way Kane expected. He’d thought one clue would lead to the next, but the crystal disk seemed to be the only clue. The quest had yet to reveal anything they didn’t already know.

“It’s focused on the next brother now. What was his name again?”

“Phobetor,” Kane grumbled. “If we’re supposed to go play with Phobetor, then Chaos got off easy. Phobetor creates nightmares. He’ll determine what frightens you most and create images to --”

“That’s where the word phobia comes from.”

“Exactly.”

She tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear and looked into his eyes. “What are you afraid of?”

“It doesn’t matter. Phobetor has no power over me. I’m a part of the Dream Realm.” If it hadn’t been for his unwanted trip into the past, he would have believed his own assurance. Dream Warriors didn’t dream, but something or someone had triggered his memory. He moved closer, needing to touch her, needing to shelter her from more unhappiness. “I think we both know what frightens you.”

She glanced at the clock on the wall and heaved an audible sigh. “It’s already nine-forty and we’ve hardly begun. Chaos better come back with the clue.”

“I can go in first and see if I can locate the clue without you having to enter Phobetor’s domain.”

“I’ve had nightmares for years. This is nothing new.”

She reached for Phobetor’s likeness, but Kane caught her wrist. “Let me go first. I’ve been a Dream Warrior for the better part of two millennia.” He manifested his sword, then intertwined their fingers and led her through the portal.

Having expected to emerge in City Park, he staggered to a stop, and swept the scene with a startled glance. Oil lamps illuminated the opulent common room of his villa in Byzantium. A balmy breeze caressed his skin, rich with the familiar scents of sandalwood and jasmine.

“Where are we?” Dora’s voice sounded hushed with confusion.

He shook his head, unable to accept what he saw. “This was my home when I was mortal. I don’t understand why we’re here.”

“It’s all right if we relive my past, but not yours?”

The challenge in her tone was warranted, so Kane didn’t reply. His chest tightened, making each breath an effort as dread washed over him. He really didn’t want to see this again.

“Who were you in life? What year is this?”

“I died before Constantine became sole emperor of Rome.” She stared back at him with a blank expression, so he clarified. “It’s almost thirty years into the fourth century.”

“You’re Roman?”

“I was a Roman citizen, but I was born in Greece. This is Byzantium, soon to be renamed Constantinople.”

She looked around, her eyes wide with wonder, her cheeks flushed. “This place is gorgeous.

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