Magicless by K. Ferrin

Author:K. Ferrin [Ferrin, K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-06-16T21:00:00+00:00

[ 19 ]

Alekka’s body, seemingly possessed by some unseen force, careened to the far side of the room and bounced off the wall.

“Paper. Get me paper now!” she shouted.

Magicless leapt to her side, lifting her head gently and pushing the hair from her face as he felt his own face twist in fear. The mages recoiled in shock. No one moved or said a word.

“I don’t have time for this,” Alekka said, shoving Magicless aside. “If you want a map you need to move. Now!”

Alekka’s mouth was moving, but the voice coming out of her was Noz’s. The paralysis broke, and the others jumped into action. Elisa ran for pen and paper while Leali and Tredon moved into position beside Alekka. Alekka climbed to her feet, moving to the table and swiping it free of books with an abrupt gesture.

“The paper, here,” Noz said through Alekka’s mouth, gesturing to the empty table. Elisa thrust both pen and paper at Alekka and she began drawing furiously, her brow furrowed in deep concentration. As she drew, she spoke.

“This map shows the true way, but none other than the Boy Without Magic will be able to see it for what it is. Amentis is strong, and he and his minions will work together against you. Only one who can see through magic will be capable of navigating these forces. You must trust him and follow him in this.”

Her hand flew wildly over the page. The map grew and fleshed out faster than Magicless’ eyes could follow. “And beware the Illes, they are not as you think they are. You cannot hope to best them. You will find them near the river crossing in Avery Grove.”

Harsh choking noises began tearing from Alekka’s throat, but her hand kept moving. Her body began to shake, her limbs jerking violently. She gripped her left hand with her right in an effort to still the shaking and kept drawing. The map was almost complete.

“What’s happening?” Magicless’ voice shook as he stared at the jerking convulsions of Alekka’s body.

Jobin gripped Magicless’ arm, restraining him from approaching her again. “Let her draw, Micah. We need that map!”

“Not if it is going to kill her we don’t!” Magicless shoved Jobin off and hurried to Alekka’s side.

“Fine. I’m fine, and so is she,” Noz’s voice choked out of Alekka’s lips. “He knows I am away, I have little time.”

Her entire body went taught, and with one last stroke of the pen she collapsed onto the floor, unmoving and not breathing.

Elisa jumped to Alekka’s side and placed her mouth against Alekka’s. Silvery light danced at the joining of their lips, and Elisa’s eyes closed in concentration. Slowly, Alekka’s chest began to rise and fall, but her eyes were still rolled back into her head.

“Alekka!” Magicless cried out. Jobin gripped him hard. “Find your way back! You can’t—!” He turned and stared at Jobin, eyes wild, but Jobin was smiling.

“She’ll be fine, Micah. I’ve heard that this happens after a reaching. It’s normal. She’ll be fine.

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