The Destroyer (Pure Magic Book Five)

Chapter Five - Marco POV

It had been six years since the first time Orion cast that spell on Jade. In that time, Orion grew increasingly defiant, casting darkness spells on Jade and I any time he was angry. No one could stop it, not even Aidoneus.

But Aidoneus was having problems of his own. His powers as a necromancer prevented him from accomplishing his sage duties as he should. He confided in Jade, saying this had been going on from the start, but being close to Morgyn and the other two sages, he couldn't disappoint them. So he hid it.

Eventually, this caught up with him, and Morgyn pulled him aside. I overheard their conversation.

"Morgyn, I can't be a sage here any longer."

Morgyn looked at him curiously. "Why not?"

"There's a conflict of power, and as I try to push the light magic, it becomes overshadowed by my stronger abilities. It's been six years. It's catching up with me. Eventually, I'll have very little ability to do my job."

Morgyn rested his hand on Aidoneus' shoulder. "Don't worry. I'll see if Jade wants to take over again."

I gasped. No way. She couldn't do that and have that level of power again. If she did, and the darkness took over, it would be catastrophic.

Yet, I hadn't told Morgyn about these darkness incidents because I didn't want him to know. I hung my head. He couldn't know about this. I was still fearful that we would be banished. Orion, Jade and I would easily be banished from the realm, into that he'll that was the second realm. Our son, Kyler would lose his mother, father and older brother. We couldn't let that happen.

I was met with this internal struggle that overstayed it's welcome. Tell Morgyn or no? Let things play out? Keep an eye on Jade and snap her out of it if Orion does the inevitable?

Keep Orion away from Jade?

I dreaded that thought, but if she was to be the sage again, we absolutely couldn't have Orion living with us. But then, Morgyn would find out, because Orion would live with them.

I sat down on a bench with my head in my hands. What the hell were we supposed to do now?

Morgyn came out and saw me. "Whoa, Marco, you alright?"

I snapped my head up and looked at him. I knew he saw the fear all over my face and in my eyes.

He stepped back. "What's wrong?"

"Uh," I put my head down. "Just one of my headaches."

Morgyn gazed at me sympathetically. "Jeez, I can't imagine. Why don't you go home?"

I nodded. Good idea. I needed to talk to Jade about this anyway. Standing up, I gave Morgyn a slight nod and left.

I felt his eyes on me as I walked out the door. What were we going to do? As I got to the portal, I teleported home. As soon as I stepped in, Kyler greeted me.

"Hey Dad!"

I smiled. "Hey bud. Where's Mom?"

He pointed to the balcony. "Said she needed some air."

I nodded as I walked out. Jade was sitting on the bench, staring blankly at the floor.

I sat beside her. "What's wrong?"

She sighed and shook her head. "Morgyn called me."

Oh no.

"He wants me to be the sage of alchemy again."

I nodded. "Yeah, I know about that. I actually wanted to talk to you."

She looked up at me, and I continueda. "I know Orion is a danger to that position. What will you tell Morgyn?"