The Queen of Dragons (Tales from the New Earth Book 8) by J.J. Thompson

Author:J.J. Thompson [Thompson, J.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J.J. Thompson
Published: 2016-12-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

“Uh-oh, your ideas don't always work out as planned,” Simon told the elemental nervously.

“Bah, that's not true. Well okay, occasionally things don't quite go the way I'd like, but it's rare.”

Even though his eyes were swollen with illness and distress, the wizard still managed to look dubious.

Aeris rolled his eyes.

“Relax. This is something that you can do to save us, even if your powers have somehow been weakened.”

“Drained, Aeris. They've been drained.”

“A temporary condition, I'm sure,” the elemental said blithely. “Once you get away from that cursed goblin wizard, I have no doubt that your magic will return.”

Simon closed his eyes, too tired and sick to argue.

“You're very reassuring,” he muttered. “So what do you think I should do?”

“Do you remember the visit you had from the great Astrandamus?”

The wizard rubbed his eyes with hands that shook weakly and peered at Aeris.

“How could I forget it? Your ruler is a bit overwhelming,” he said with a smile.

Aeris noticed that one of Simon's bottom teeth was missing and several were chipped and he felt a fresh surge of anger. He pushed it aside and focused on the task at hand. Getting distracted now could prove fatal.

“Well, he mentioned that you could summon aid at need. I'd say that this situation qualifies, wouldn't you?”

The wizard gaped in surprise.

“Aethos! He said that I can call upon Aethos.”

“Exactly. And may I remind you, my dear wizard, that you are an elementalist? With your ability to speak restored, you can call upon any of the elementals that you have summoned in the past by name and they must respond. No powers or spells necessary.”

Simon seemed to collapse into himself with relief. He laughed softly even as he winced with pain.

“I did forget. What the hell is wrong with me?”

“In your defense, this place,” Aeris waved at the dismal cell, “is a trifle distracting. But now you know what you can do. Aethos will aid you and, considering the pair of armed guards that are stationed at the end of that hall out there, you might want to call in some extra firepower.”

“Do you have a suggestion?”

“Incendus,” the elemental said with a wicked grin. “He is very fond of you, I believe.”

“Is he? It's hard to tell through the flames.”

Simon tried to push himself to his feet, hissed in pain and fell back against the wall again.

“That was a bad idea,” he said through clenched teeth. “I think my left leg is broken. Funny how the larger pains can blend together with the smaller ones, isn't it?”

“Funny isn't the word I would use,” Aeris said, trying to sound calm as his anger rose again. “Now do get on with it. We need to get you to one of the clerics at Nottinghill Castle.”

“Ah, that sounds nice. You do realize that if I summon Aethos, his entrance is going to alert every goblin in this hellhole, right?”

Aeris flew back to look out at the hallway.

“I know. That's why I suggest that you call upon Incendus first. He can deal with any threats while Aethos gets you out of here.

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