The Three Thorns by Michael Gibney

Author:Michael Gibney [Gibney, MIchael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: MG, fantasy, siblings, social issues, magic
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Published: 2014-10-21T07:00:00+00:00

19

Protectors of Abasin

The transition for Tommy hadn’t been anywhere near as hellish as what Jennings encountered. It was comfortably quick, and before he knew it, he stepped out of the same rugged oak tree doorway the very way he had entered it. The only difference was he was now covered in soil and plant roots from head to toe, which clung to his clothes even when he tried to brush them off.

The roots were alive and made Tommy squeamish, as he plucked each one off him. The large gateway door closed over, changing into solid oak again. Once his vision cleared, Tommy gazed in wonder at the most beautiful skies one could ever have dreamed of. Clear purple heavens lit up a beautiful white rock that lay ahead of him.

The thought of discovering this new world excited him. Trees surrounded him, but these were not like the withered and mossy trees that bordered Jacob O’Malley’s farmland. These trees appeared to ignite their surroundings like candlelight, reflecting the golden brown leaves that covered their roots. Spectacular colors enhanced the main pathway that lay behind the white rock. Strong, pleasant smells of rosemary and incense rose around him and cleared the remaining residue of stench the horrid assassins had left.

Tommy was exhilarated. The smells grew stronger with every breath he took. His body began adjusting to the atmosphere, when he fell onto his hands and knees, vomiting what little he had eaten earlier in the old world.

“Your body is just adapting to the new air,” a tiny high-pitched voice called out.

Tommy slowly got to his feet when he heard the strange voice.

“Who’s there?” he asked. There was a short silence, and Tommy found himself wondering what had happened to the rest of the group. Feeling isolated in a strange place gripped him with an unsettling feeling.

Rustling came from the gorgeous woodlands to the right of him along with the sounds of small feet puttering close by.

“Show yourself,” he demanded.

The creature seemed to defy gravity the moment it appeared on top of the white rock, leaping gracefully. “Don’t be alarmed, we are safe for now,” it said, scouting around for any sign of unwanted trouble.

It took a little while for Tommy to recognize his friend. “Peter?” Tommy gasped.

Peter’s ears stretched into a straight point like the east and west points of a compass, revealing white fluffy hair all over them with the exception of a black lined streak. His hair was whiter than ever, reflecting the forest lights in the background. Tommy noticed that even Peter’s attire was different. Sticks, leaves and branches, all finely stripped, made up his clothes, with ripped leggings and brown boots. But the most peculiar characteristic about Peter was in his face. The face now appeared too feminine to belong to a boy.

“What happened to your ears?” Tommy asked.

The creature kicked its feet high into the air and laughed as it rolled upon its back.

“What are you?” Tommy asked, with a light hesitance.

“I’m a nymph. My real name is Ariel,” came her soft reply.

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