Force of Magic

Mind Tricks

Chapter 11

A/N: here we are for the next chapter! Remember, I don't own this story or franchise, I'm just the writer.

"Did you find the knife guy? Did you get his knife?" Ezran asked as he and Callum raced over to the statue, not noticing that their two companions were sitting almost on opposite sides from each other.

Rayla sighed, raising her purple hand, "No, the sunforge blade didn't work. The good news is the binding will fall off naturally, when my hand does."

"Ah Rayla, I'm sorry," Callum apologized.

"It's find, now, after what happened back there," she tossed a glare at Trezac, "I need some good news. Tell me what happened with the egg?"

"Um...well, not—not yet. But maybe, so yes? In a way?" the elder brother sputtered.

"That's not exactly an answer," Trezac remarked.

"We learned about a miracle healer. Someone who might be able to help the egg," Ezran informed, "and maybe your hand too!"

Rayla perked up at that, "Really?"

"Why do I sense a but?" Trezac muttered crossing his arms.

Callum laughed sheepishly, "Y-yeah, the only downside is, she lives up there," he pointed up to the imposing mountain before them, "the Cursed Caldera."

"Please tell it's named that cause it was discovered by the great explorer Sir Phineas Cursed."

"Well actually cause it's infested with horrible monsters," Callum answered.

"Yeah, I know," she sighed standing up. "Who knows, maybe our resident Dark Mage could handle them."

"What?" Callum flinched, "I—I'm not—"

"Not you! Him!" she pointed at Trezac. "You still haven't explained to me what exactly you did to that man back there!"

"Whoa, wait, what happened?" Callum interjected.

"I'll tell ya what," this guy found out I'm an elf and Mr. Dark Magic waltzes over, waves his hand and the man's stumbling off like a zombie!" she accused.

"For the last time what I do isn't magic!" he growled. "It's the Force! And even if it was magic! I'd never use the Dark Side! Not after I lost everything to it!"

"Maybe you're just saying that to trick us!"

"Ugh! What I did wasn't magic, it was a simple Force mind trick. We use on those of weak will to get out of tough situations, like the one you were in!" he growled. "If it wasn't for me, you'd be getting chased by an angry mob. So you're welcome," pushing past Rayla, Trezac lead the way towards the mountain.

-.-

"I think we're safe," Callum said as they ducked behind a tree.

"Safe, sure," Rayla drawled removing her cloak and shoving it back in Ezran's bag to help warm the egg, and how are we supposed to find this miracle healer?"

Movement caught their attention and Rayla reached for her blade as a pair of glowing green eyes emerged from the underbrush, revealing a wolf and a young girl on its back. "Come with me. I'll help you find her," she smiled turning the hound. "This way!"

Bounding up the steep trail, the group scrambled after her till they ended up on a smooth path,, slowing down to a steady walk as the ascended the mountain. "So, uh, hi there," Rayla greeted waving at the girl with her good hand and glancing at the wolf, "who are you?"

"Me?" the girl turned. "I'm Ellis, and this is Ava," she patted her pet. "She's a wolf."

"Really, I thought bird," Rayla smirked before laughing as Ava licked her cheek.