The Orphan Wars (Book One) by Rowling Shane

Author:Rowling, Shane [Rowling, Shane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shane Rowling
Published: 2013-04-24T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

The grass was much taller in this region northeast of Norfall making it much more difficult to travel. Tall oak trees were scattered about the land in various spots. Nemeth noticed an unusual circular light appear on his clothing.

"I think we're being spied on," said Nemeth. "Someone is reflecting moonlight in our direction. I just saw a circular light on my clothing. But who could be spying on us?"

"It's probably the Illusari Goblins," replied Jaida. "The Illusari Forest is their homeland and they don't like outsiders."

"HELP!" someone shouted from the distance. "I'm stuck and I need help. Over here!"

Nemeth began to look around but couldn't see anybody. His heart began to beat rapidly.

"Jaida, do you see anybody?" questioned Nemeth. "I don't see anybody at all."

"Look over there," replied Jaida. "There appears to be another human trapped underneath a branch by that oak tree."

Jaida floated over the body of the trapped person while Nemeth followed. There was a person about the same height as Nemeth lying face down. A tree branch was lying horizontally over the back of their knees.

"What exactly happened here?" questioned Nemeth.

"Finally someone is here to rescue me," said the trapped individual. "Thank the gods! Please lift the branch off of my legs."

Nemeth sheathed his sword and slung his shield over his shoulder. He bent down and picked up the branch with both hands. It was surprisingly light in weight. He tossed the branch aside with ease.

"Well there you are," said Nemeth. "I just removed the branch off of you. It was really light though. I can't possibly see how you got hurt."

"Oh, I think I'm going to need some help to get me off the ground," said the unknown person. "I'm in such terrible pain. I need to see if my legs are broken. I hope they aren't broken but I think they are."

"Alright then," said Nemeth very slowly. "I'm here to help you. I'm going to try and move one of your legs slowly. Just try to stay calm. Let me know how much pain you're experiencing when I move your legs. I'll start with the left leg."

Nemeth kneeled down and grabbed the person's left foot and began to curl it forward. Suddenly the person wrapped their legs around Nemeth's neck and began to choke Nemeth. Nemeth forced himself to his feet. The unknown person continued to dangle upside down from Nemeth's neck. Nemeth wrapped his arms tightly around the unknown person's legs and jumped as high as possible into the air and dropped down to his knees. This forced the unknown person's face to be driven hard into the ground causing his legs to unwrap from Nemeth's neck. Nemeth rolled backwards to his knees again and tried to catch his breath. He stared at the body of the mysterious person lying on the ground with a look of shock on his face.

"You said you were injured," gasped Nemeth. "Just what the hell are you trying to do to me?"

The mysterious person quickly sprang to their feet and turned around to face Nemeth.

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