The Darkness returns

6: Ixeor's Back

"Ixeor!" I yelled in joy. I ran to him and hugged him.
"I am so delighted to see you, young Zain." He said.
"Likewise." I said. We let go of each other and Ixeor greeted the people he knew.
"And who are these?" Ixeor asked, pointing at Nessa, Nox, Priscilla, Aluxio and Mason.
"These are Nessa, King Mason, Nox, Aluxio and Priscilla." I said.
"The Priscilla? The one you were all mourning about?" Ixeor asked. I nodded.
"I've heard great things about you." He said, shaking Priscilla's hand.
"And I about you." She replied.

We all walked down the path until the trees started to fade and the sun broke through the branches. We were walking along the road. The sun was shining and we were all in a good mood. Finally.
"So, what have you been up to, Ixeor?" I asked him.
"Not much. I have been travelling. I found a new spot to go on with my life. It is a truly wonderful place in the middle of the woods. I have heard that my sister has returned to England. And that might sound lovely, but it isn't. She is pure evil." Ixeor said. I looked shocked.
"Is she a witch?" I asked. He nodded.
"I think we are looking for her. She is going to destroy the world." I said.
"Yes that sounds like her." Ixeor replied.
"What is her name?" I asked.
"Servillah." He replied.

I saw smoke coming out of the forest. Ixeor smiled.
"Ah, I see we have reached my home." He said. I looked confused, but Ixeor just smiled at me. He walked towards the smoke. We followed him until we reached a wooden cottage. Ixeor turned around at us and smiled.
"Come on." He said. He went inside. I didn't think and followed him. I heard the others follow me.

The house was bigger and prettier from the inside than from the outside. There was a big and gorgeous chandelier on the ceiling. The house was filled with beautiful, wooden furniture.
"Ixeor! Why would you need such a big house?" Priscilla asked.
"I'm an old man, young witch. I think I deserve a little luxury." He said, winking. Priscilla smiled.
"Well, I love it sir." Aluxio said.
"Please, just call me Ixeor." He smiled at Aluxio.

We were all sitting in the dining room. Ixeor had just finished the food. We were all eating. I looked around the table. I was proud to see who I was sitting with. I was proud to call these people my friends. Even Mason. We weren't away from Little Ivywood for long, but we had already been through a lot. I was lucky to be on this journey with these amazing folks. The circumstances weren't ideal, because an evil witch wants to destroy the world, but I enjoyed this moment. I couldn't help but smile.
"Why are you smiling like that, Rohan?" Luna asked. I looked at her.
"I am just happy that I get to do this with all of you." I replied.
"And we are happy to do this with you, mate!" Nox said.