Ancient Prophecy by Richard S. Tuttle

Author:Richard S. Tuttle
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher: KBS
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Prophecy

Alex sat with his back against the outside of the cottage, chewing absent-mindedly on a piece of grass and watching the birds cavort over the rushes alongside the lake. Prince Tergota walked purposely along the shore and headed to Alex’s cottage and sat down beside Alex.

“You look troubled, my friend,” the dwarf Prince began. “Is Jenneva still feeling poorly?”

Alex gave a weak attempt at a smile and nodded. “I don’t know what’s wrong with her. Podil is in there with her, but I don’t think that an elf magician is what she needs. She needs a good healer.”

“Don’t be too sure,” reassured Prince Tergota. “The elf magicians know a great deal about healing. Your own shoulder should tell you that much.”

Alex threw the piece of grass down and pushed himself to his feet. “I guess you’re right. I just worry about her. I don’t know what I would do without her, Tergota. I probably should have stopped her from pouring over Podil’s books. She spent too much time trying to learn their magic and not enough time enjoying the outdoors.”

Prince Tergota stifled a laugh and Alex shot him a searing glare. “Sorry, Alex,” apologized Prince Tergota. “I know this is not the type of honeymoon you would have liked but, then, not too many honeymoons last this long, either. Have you given any thought about returning to Targa?”

Alex looked around for listening ears before answering. “Yes, I have. I’m not sure that I can believe that Alutar is going to spot us if we make one more Junction crossing. I know King Solva is serious when he talks about forbidding us, but I don’t plan on spending my life here, no matter how beautiful it is.”

“Good,” replied Prince Tergota, “because I am looking forward to seeing home again.”

The door to the cottage opened and the elf magician came out and walked over to Alex.

“What is it, Podil?” Alex asked anxiously. “Is she going to be all right?”

Podil smiled and put his hand on Alex’s shoulder. “Yes, Alex, both of them will be all right.”

“Both of them?” puzzled Alex. “What do you mean both of them? I’m talking about Jenneva, not anybody else.”

Prince Tergota made no attempt to hide his laughter this time. “Alex, I can see you’re busy. We’ll talk later, Dad.”

“Dad?” murmured Alex before the comment fully registered. Suddenly, his eyes widened and his face reddened. “Do you mean she’s going to have a baby?” shouted Alex. “Are you sure?”

Podil just smiled and Alex didn’t wait for an answer. He leaped up the three steps to the cottage and barged through the door. Jenneva sat in bed, propped up with three pillows and smiled as Alex came running into the room. She stretched out her arms to him and Alex slid to a halt. He bent down and embraced her so lightly that she hardly felt him. Jenneva reached up and pulled him onto the bed and hugged him.

“I am not going to break,” she laughed. “I can’t believe that I am so far along.

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