The Sole Protector

Chapter 13

It did take me longer then I thought it would for me to update. But Wattpad was still giving me issues. Does anyone know how to stop Wattpad from deleing my story?

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I opened up the scroll and began reading,

'In the year 1200 C.E., the wizard Shadowtongue unleashed his magic on the towns nearby. He took over the minds of all the the young men in the country. As he did, the men were forced to leave their homes and go to the wizards tower. They walked for many miles through the forest to get there. When they arrived at the tower, Shadowtongue forced them to work for him. They were made to pillage and burn their hometowns."

"What does it say next?"

"It doesn't say anything else. The rest is cut off by a burn mark."

"Well that is annoying. How are we supposed to find out where the tower is now?"

"I think the witch woman will be able to help us. She lives at the edge of the forest and is the only one who goes into the forest on a regular basis."

"Let's go and find her."

William and I started up the stairs as quickly as we could. As soon as we reached the top, we were stopped by the King. He asked us, "Do you know where the tower is?"

I frowned and replied, "No, but we think the witch woman can help."

"Good idea. If the witch woman tells you where the tower is, go straight there. If she doesn't know, come back here and we will try something else."

I bowed and murmured, "Yes, your majesty."

I started walking towards the exit to the palace and beckoned William to come with me.

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William and I quickly saddled our horses and began riding for the witch woman's house.

When we got there, I examined her house. It was more of a hut to be specific, but it was kind of cozy. I told William to stay by the horses, and I went up the hut. I knocked on the door and waited. I heard a banging coming from in the house, and an elderly voice inside grumbling about 'rotten kids.' I grinned to myself. Boy, would she be surprised when she found out it was me. She opened the door saying, "What do you want?" I didn't wait for her to realize it was me, but went into a low bow.

I said, "Hello, Raven. It has been a long time."

"Yes it has, Adeline." She began chuckling and I did as well. I stood up and gave her a bear hug.

"Raven, this is William. He is the warrior who is my partner for this mission." I said pointing towards him.

"William, come on in! I don't bite!" Raven said chortling.

I grinned at her and walked with her inside. When William walked inside, he closed the door behind him. Once he turned around, he bowed to Raven.

She brought us into her main room and sat us down. "So, it has been years since you have come to see me Adeline. If you are here now, obviously you need something."

"Yes, unfortunately that is why I am here. We need to know how to find the lost tower."

"Well that is simple, you go 20 miles north into the woods from the tree in the middle of my backyard, and once you have done that, go 5 miles from the tower of rocks in the center of the clearing you will be in. You will come to a circle of oak trees, the tower is in the middle of the circle."

"Is it really that simple?" William asked.

"Yes actually." Said Raven.

"Thank you Raven. We have to be going now." I said "I will try to come and see you when we get back."

"I hope you do. See you." Raven replied, waving as we rode into the forest.

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Soooooo. What do you guys think? I finally got this updated. It is kind of short, but I wanted to get this out there as soon as Wattpad gave me a chance.