The Hidden Wizard: The Complete Series by Vaughan W. Smith

Author:Vaughan W. Smith [Smith, Vaughan W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780648193142
Publisher: Fair Folio
Published: 2019-05-03T22:00:00+00:00

14

Poison

Alyx felt an initial surge of relief as she lay down on the couch. She had been tense for hours, and it was the first time she could fully relax. The feeling was enough to temporarily overpower the extreme burning sensation in her legs.

“This is quite a serious burn, and strange in its application. What did this?” Beatrix said. She looked at them with concern.

“You wouldn’t believe us if we told you,” Lara said.

“Try me.”

“It’s from a wizard that was transformed into a Shade,” Alrion said. Beatrix’s eyes widened.

“That’s not possible,” she said.

“We’ve seen it twice now. It’s plenty possible,” Vincent added. Alyx just nodded, not adding any commentary. The pain was flaring up, so she clenched her teeth and tried to ignore it.

“Wizard fire is a bit different to normal fire. More intensity and it also attacks the nerves. Let me fetch something,” Beatrix said. She disappeared into another room. Alrion came over and held Alyx’s hand.

“You’re almost there. She is going to help you. I had no idea that this was even worse than a normal burn,” he said. Alyx nodded. But she realised he probably wanted a response so she swallowed hard and prepared to speak.

“It was the right decision. I can rest now,” Alyx said. She closed her eyes. Another wave of pain assaulted her and she tried to compartmentalise her mind and shut out the feeling in her legs. She heard footsteps approaching and opened her eyes.

“This will help,” Beatrix said. She was holding a clear jar with white contents.

“Remove the pants,” Beatrix said. Alrion looked away in embarrassment and Vincent and Lara struggled to get Alyx’s pants off. Before the intense pain Alyx had to laugh to herself at Alrion’s response.

He forgets that I’m not a woman, I’m a weapon.

Although, it was nice for someone to think of her as something else. Lara and Vincent were rough, but efficient. Soon the cool air was a relief to Alyx’s legs. She shuddered suddenly, as she felt an icy touch. She looked over and saw Beatrix applying the cream liberally.

“So. Cold,” Alyx said. It was unbelievable, almost the exact extreme to what she had been feeling.

“It’s necessary. Don’t worry it will settle down soon,” Beatrix said. She continued to apply the cream, and Alyx finally relaxed. The burning started to subside, and her legs started to feel numb.

“That should do the trick. It’s lucky you got here when you did, the damage is not as bad as it could have been,” Beatrix said. She pulled a light blanket over Alyx.

“How’s that?” Beatrix said.

“Better,” Alyx said. The feeling of relief was incredible. She had trained herself to ignore pain, and focus herself. But the effort was incredibly taxing, and she had had to fight through it to get here. But at last she could start to relax.

“Good. It will take time for your legs to heal enough to put weight on. Why don’t you all go somewhere to stay for the night?”

“Shouldn’t we stay here?” Alrion said.

“And where is here?” Lara said.

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