Traphis by James D. Maxon

Author:James D. Maxon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: coming of age, adventure, forgiveness, fantasy, magic, young adult, teens, epic fantasy, otherworld, wizards and magic, preteen fantasy
Publisher: James D. Maxon

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“I have done all I can for him,” Falin said, leaning over Braun’s sleeping figure. “The rest is up to the toughness and resilience of his body.”

Skinny Jack stared down at the place where moments before a large, gaping wound had resided. The magic used to heal the injury was something he had never seen before. It was simply amazing.

Not only was this the first time Skinny Jack had seen healing magic, but it was also his first time in the sanatorium. Unlike the rest of the WC, the walls were white and bare. Also uncharacteristic was the unpleasant odor, which made him want to heave, but he held in the urge. After all, he promised Traphis that he would see his grandfather safely to the WC and into the hands of Falin; now wasn’t the time to show weakness. He only hoped it was soon enough.

“Now, Jack,” Falin said, as he stood and glared into his eyes. “Tell me what happened.”

To the best of his ability, Skinny Jack reenacted how they followed the learcat to Traphis’ home, came across the ends of a mighty battle, and learned that his friend’s mother had been taken. To make the story more interesting, he rotated his arms as if swinging a sword, bent over in disgust at the mention of wolvarks, and lifted his back when putting Braun into the carriage. Finally, he nobly lifted his chin as the story came to the part about his daring drive back to the WC, alone, and in the dark. To his disappointment, Falin didn’t seem impressed by his performance.

“And he told you that the learcat spoke to him in the voice of the Oracle?” Falin asked.

“Something like that,” Skinny Jack said, not letting his disappointed expression drop.

Falin glared at him. “Do you have any idea how grave the situation is?”

Considering, Skinny Jack tapped his chin and then paused. “You’re right. He’ll never make it on his own.”

Falin sighed. “And you have no idea where he has gone?”

“No.” Technically, it wasn’t a lie. Skinny Jack didn’t know where Traphis had gone—even if he did know how to find him. Still, Traphis asked him not to tell Falin about the Revealers, so he wasn’t about to betray his friend’s trust.

“He did say something about Tyron though,” Skinny Jack said. He felt as if he should share something more with Falin, and that seemed safe enough.

At this, the old wizard’s face turned grave. He looked away when he spoke; the words drifted as if targeted toward some unknown entity. “After all this time. After all that we did to protect him. And now, in a moment, it is all taken away.”

“But he wants to protect his mother. And if there really is an Oracle who is guiding him . . .”

“That, my boy, is all that gives me hope. Perhaps, now the Committee will listen, but I must go at once. Take care not to speak of this to anyone but your most trusted friends. We do not want to spread panic among the lower classes.

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