Returned Magic by S A Gibbs

Author:S A Gibbs [Gibbs, S A]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Young Adult fantasy, epic, Coming of Age, wizards and witches, heroes and magic
Publisher: S.A. Gibbs
Published: 2020-02-29T05:00:00+00:00

“COME, ATLAS,” CLARENCE urged. “I need help collecting what we’ll need.”

Henry watched Christopher bathe Ella’s face and neck. Her fever hadn’t eased. The enchantment continued to pulse, flaring as it spread, as if it had a life of its own. Henry twiddled his thumbs and released a heavy sigh.

Christopher was so much like his father, yet the lad would never truly know how much. The Hierarch had been right; Christopher was the one the prophecy had been written about. The lad had no knowledge of his history until a few weeks ago. He’d seemed resistant back then, but now he was ready to do whatever it took to save the girl and face... he didn’t want to think about it.

“Henry, here. Eat something.” He took the bowl Jack offered and sniffed it.

Jack handed Christopher a bowl. “I’ll sit with her. You go eat.”

Christopher waved the food away. “Thanks, but I’m not hungry.”

“I’m sure Peter’s not that bad a cook. You both need to eat while you can.”

Henry tasted the stew and screwed up his face.

Christopher sat next to him. “That bad, hey?”

“I’ve eaten worse.”

Christopher poked his spoon into the food. “So how will it happen? You know, getting my powers back.”

Henry, happy to discard his meal, reached into his bag and pulled out the wooden box. He flipped open the lid and took out the orb. “For twenty years, Christopher, I’ve kept it with me, dreading the day I would have to return it to you. Once your gift is returned, it will alter the balance of magic in the realm. I don’t really know what will happen or what your gifts will be. I can only hope they are enough.”

Christopher touched the gnarled ball. Its knotted surface flickered with emerald-green light. He grabbed it, and it pulsed. Small sparks shot from the orb, darting into Christopher’s hand.

Henry sighed. It was the part of his grandson that had been missing for so long.

Christopher rotated the orb. “What about Albert, Rose and Joseph? The longer we’re away from them... I owe them my life, Henry.”

“Hopefully, they’ve had news from Canameer. I told Albert if anything were to happen while we were away, to make his way to Corn Fallow. I have friends there. They’ll be safe with them.”

“Thank you, Henry.” He smiled.

James dumped an armful of wood by the fire and clapped Christopher on the back. Henry glanced at his grandson. The lad was lucky to have such good friends. He’d need them by his side to help him through the days ahead.

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