Plague of the Shattered by E.E. Holmes

Author:E.E. Holmes [Holmes, E.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lily Faire Publishing
Published: 2017-04-25T05:00:00+00:00

Eleanora

12

The Léarscáil

A DEAFENING SCRAPING of chair legs signaled the mass exodus from the room, but Hannah and I had barely risen to our feet when Celeste called our names over the commotion. I looked up to see her beckoning us forward. Milo followed us up the aisle to the edge of the platform.

“Thank you both for your input,” Celeste said. “I know it was not easy for either of you to speak in such a hostile assembly.”

“I didn’t think we really had a choice,” I said, shrugging. “This isn’t the moment to think about that stuff.”

“And yet few in this room chose to master their fear. I applaud you for it,” Celeste said.

I didn’t really know how to accept the compliment, so I said nothing.

“I would appreciate your help, both of you, as we continue to investigate this matter,” Celeste said. “Jess, you are the only person to have witnessed both Habitations, and so I hope you will not mind making yourself available to answer questions.”

“No, of course not,” I said. “Anything I can do, just let me know.”

Celeste reached out and squeezed my shoulder in a motherly gesture. “And Hannah, there is something in particular I may need you to help with, if you are willing.”

“I’m happy to help, too,” Hannah said warily. “Although you should know up front that I don’t think I’ll be able to Call the Shards. I wasn’t able to Call the spirit fragments in Annabelle’s apartment, either. I don’t think an incomplete spirit is compelled to answer a Call.”

“Yes, the Scribes have told us as much,” Celeste said. “Did you understand what I said about the Naming?”

“Yes, I think so. Using the spirit’s name gives us lots of power over it, right?” Hannah asked.

“Yes. And in the case of a Shattered spirit, knowing its name could be crucial. If we have the name, and most of the Shards have been contained, there is a possibility that we—that is to say, you—could Call the rest of the Shards into the circle even if they have not yet found Hosts.”

Hannah looked surprised, but nodded eagerly. “If that’s true, then I’ll help in any way I can. Of course I will try to Call them, if you think it might work.”

“Excellent,” Celeste said. “We will likely ask you to try, when we discover the name. I will keep you posted. In the meantime, be sure to alert the Caomhnóir or a Council member if you sense any other Shards in the castle. Thank you both.”

She turned back to the remaining Council members, which we took as the signal that we were dismissed. Finn was waiting by the doors for us, as were Savvy, Phoebe, and Bertie. Savvy was already in full rebellion mode about having to stay in the castle.

“I’d rather be a Host than have you staring at me like a bloody pervert all night while I sleep,” she was shouting as we approached. “You can stay in the hallway or you can sod off.”

Bertie stood there, spluttering something about “not a pervert…” as Savvy turned her back on him.

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