The Phoenix Lord (The Dracosinum Tales) by Angelique S. Anderson

Author:Angelique S. Anderson [Anderson, Angelique S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2017-08-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Once Adrian had gotten out of range of the thieves’ burning boat, he slowed his flight. His Phoenix body had fought valiantly, but he soon found out that three Dracosinum was quite a load for a phoenix. Especially one in a weakened condition. The two hanging from his neck were quite secure, but due to the broken chain he was forced to carry Wylie’s in his beak, and he was desperately afraid of dropping it in the ocean.

Adrian needed to find land and soon. Now that he was no longer in danger, he cleared his mind and tried to call up the illuminated map, like he had before when traveling to Jameston’s house. He knew he needed the glowing guide to activate before he could will himself back to Oyster Bay and get the Dracosinums to safety.

The image would not come to him, no matter how hard he concentrated. Why can’t I pull it up? It was like being in the presence of the Immortals again. His mind felt disoriented, and his wings were so tired. If he could just use his abilities to transport himself. Wait, can I not use my magic over water? That doesn’t make any sense. I used it before when I traveled from Oyster Bay to New York. This should be no different!

Come on, Adrian! Stop being so weak! The more he thought, the more tired he became, and soon realized he was in a losing battle. He let go of the image he was trying to conjure in his mind and set his remaining energy to the task at hand.

He was low enough to see the ripples on the water as he soared over it. If he had no magic over water, then most assuredly he would not be able to swim.

Adrian could feel the energy draining from his body.

What is happening to me? He could feel Wylie’s Dracosinum starting to slip, and he struggled desperately to hold onto it. So tired. Need to rest.

Still no shore in sight. No way for him to rest his wings.

Immortal Ones, help me. I can’t do this. I can barely keep my eyes open. Will this be the end? It could be the end of all of us. If I drown and take the Dracosinums with me, it will kill Wylie and Jameston, as well as myself. Would that solve the problem? What if I just put an end to it all?

Lord Adrian? The faint squeaky voice seemed familiar.

“Quin-thee?” Adrian muttered around the Dracosinum in his beak.

Lord Adrian! You can hear me? How is that possible?

“Quin-thee?” Adrian spoke aloud again, then realized that the voice he heard was not a vocal one. It was inside his head.

“Quincy?” He spoke in his mind.

“Adrian! How is this possible? What’s happening?” Adrian nearly wept at the sound of the little dragon's voice in his mind.

“How is it possible that I can hear you, Quincy? I tried moments ago to transport to land, but I couldn’t do it. My magic wouldn’t work! I don’t understand how you can hear me, but my magic won’t work.

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