Study 2 - Magic Study by Snyder Maria V

Author:Snyder, Maria V.
Language: eng
Format: epub

Study 2 - Magic Study

Chapter Nineteen

The two men guarding our room jumped in surprise when I sprinted out the door. I raced toward the stable before my mind could slow me down with logic, but I arrived too late. The yard was empty.

Kiki poked her head out of her stall. Lavender Lady better?

Yes, much better. I stroked her nose. I missed the others. When did they leave?

Some chews of hay. We catch up.

I studied Kikis blue eyes. She presented an interesting idea. Even if I had caught up to Irys before they left, there was no guarantee that she would have let me go with them to the Avibian Plains.

Kiki pawed the ground with impatience. Go. I thought fast. Perhaps it would be better if I followed Irys and Leif to the plains, revealing myself only

when we traveled too far for her to send me back to the Keep.

I need supplies, I told Kiki. On the way to my room, I made a mental list of everything I would need. My backpack and bow, my switchblade, my cloak, some clothes and food. Money perhaps.

After gathering what I could from my room, I locked the door, turned to go and bumped into Dax.

Look whos vertical, he said. A wide smile spread across his lips. I dont know why Im surprised. After all, you are a living legend.

Shaking my head, I said, Dax, I dont have time to exchange barbs with you. Why?

I paused, realizing that taking off on my own would be yet another black mark against me. An Ixian decision. But getting information from the Sandseeds was too important for me to worry about the consequences. I told Dax about my plans. Can you tell Second Magician where Ive gone? I dont want Bain combing the Keep for me.

Youre on the fast path to expulsion, Dax warned. Ive lost count of points against you. He paused, considering. Doesnt matter now. How long of a head start do you want?

I glanced at the sky. Midafternoon. Till dark. The timing still left Bain a slight chance to send someone to retrieve me, but I hoped he would wait until the morning.

Done. Id wish you good luck, but I dont think it would help. Why not? My lady, you make your own luck. Then he shooed me away. Go.

I hurried to the kitchen and grabbed enough bread, cheese and dried meat to last for ten days. Captain Marrok had said the Avibian Plains were vast and it took ten days to cross them. If the Sandseed Clan lived on the far side, I would have enough food to reach them, and I hoped I could buy more for the return trip.

With my thoughts focused on supplies, I raced toward the barn. As I approached, Kiki snorted in agitation, and I opened my mind to her.

Bad smell, she warned. I spun in time to see Goel rush me. Before I could react, the point of his sword stopped mere inches from

my stomach.

Going somewhere? he asked.

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