Advent (Advent Mage Cycle) by Raconteur Honor

Author:Raconteur, Honor [Raconteur, Honor]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: advent mage cycle
Publisher: Raconteur House
Published: 2012-06-11T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten: Sneaking

We didn’t dare use any sort of magic while near the capitol. Or in the whole of Banaszak Providence, for that matter. The whole Providence was swarming with Star Order Priests—this was practically their headquarters. Fortunately for us, Banaszak lay right on the Chahir-Hain border, which meant we were only about a day and a half’s travel from reaching the safety of Hainian soil.

It would still be a very nerve wracking day and a half.

It being too late to travel, I searched around until I found a deserted clearing next to a small stream. It was well off the main road and out of sight behind a thick covering of evergreen trees. This early into spring, most trees were still budding, leaving little coverage. This dense gathering of evergreens was a godsend.

We all fell into our normal patterns of making camp. It wasn’t until I had my bedroll settled and was turning to help Hazard cook dinner that I took any real notice of what Nolan was doing.

The young prince had Didi in his arms—the Meuritta was nuzzling against his jaw and chittering in a happy manner—and a hand was gently stroking Night’s nose. My nreesce seemed completely absorbed in whatever conversation he and Nolan were having. Hayate half-curled himself around Nolan, head pressed against the boy’s side, and his eyes were nearly closed, a warm rumble echoing from his chest.

I took in this picture of contentment with a rueful smile. Life Mages were a magnet for animals of any kind—apparently even young, untrained Life Mages.

Aletha drifted up to my side and gestured to the group. “Is that typical behavior around Life Mages?”

“Pretty much,” I confirmed. “I’m actually glad we’re traveling with him when he’s not trained,” I added thoughtfully. “Fully trained, and he’d be a magnet for any animal in twenty miles.”

Aletha’s eyes went wide when the implications hit. “…Oh. That would be, er, interesting.”

“That’s one word for it,” I agreed blandly. With another amused glance at the foursome, I turned back to the cook fire.

I was just turning the rabbits (that someone had caught earlier) over, to prevent them from scorching, when Nolan appeared at my elbow. “Garth, who’s Trev’nor?”

I blinked at this question, confused, until I remembered that Shad had mentioned Trev’nor earlier. “Ah, he’s a young Earth Mage about your age.”

Nolan apparently found this information very interesting. “Can I meet him?”

“Oh, you’ll definitely meet him.” I’d make absolutely sure of that. “You’ll be living with King Guin when we get to Del’Hain, of course. Trev’nor already lives at the Palace with his parents. I have no doubt the two of you will run across each other often.”

He smiled, heartened by this news. “Maybe we can be friends.”

I had absolutely no doubt about that. “I’m sure you will, Nolan. Trev’nor is a very friendly person.”

Satisfied, he sat next to the fire and resumed talking to his captive audience.

When dinner was ready we all gathered gratefully around the fire and started consuming hot food. We were about halfway through our plates when Nolan asked the inevitable question.

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