The Realm of the Drells by Kenneth Zeigler

Author:Kenneth Zeigler [Zeigler, Kenneth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Destiny Image, Inc.
Published: 2018-02-07T23:00:00+00:00

“Time to get on the move,” said Lukor. His voice was calm yet insistent.

Debbie turned to David who hadn’t moved as yet. “David, time to get up.”

He still didn’t stir. Debbie drew closer. He was breathing but he didn’t respond. She shook him gently; nothing. She touched his forehead, it was very warm.

“Lukor, something’s wrong with David,” said Debbie, fear in her voice.

Lukor knelt down at the youth’s side. He felt for his pulse then gently turned him over on his back. Slowly David came around. His eyes opened just a bit. His mouth moved but he made no sound.

“He can go no further,” deduced Lukor. “He has a high fever. His life is nearly spent.”

“No, he can’t die,” objected Debbie.

“Anyone can die and everyone does,” said Lukor. “He can go no further. We will need to leave him here.”

“We can’t,” insisted Debbie.

“Would you have us carry him along to the crystal cavern?” asked Lukor. “He would slow us down. We will leave him here. We will leave him some food and water. Then we will retrieve him on our way back. If he is still alive when we return, I myself will carry him back with us. This is the only way. Believe me, he will be safer here.”

“Shouldn’t one of us stay with him?” asked Debbie.

“I need all of the rest of you to help carry crystals,” said Lukor. “Believe me, he will face fewer dangers here than we will on the journey ahead. He stays here.”

Lukor’s words were calm but insistent. Debbie realized that there would be no changing his mind. They had a meager meal from their backpacks. Debbie managed to feed David a little bit before Lukor insisted that the group move on again.

“I’ll be OK,” said David, in a weak voice. “You move on and be safe.”

“I love you,” said Debbie in a trembling voice. “Don’t you go anywhere until we get back. You hear?”

“I don’t plan to,” said David, sitting with his back to the wall. “Lukor left me some food and water, plenty until you get back. Then we can plan our future together.”

Debbie kissed David. She hoped that this wouldn’t be the last. Then she departed.

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