Merlin's Hookah

Merlin's Hookah 4

CHAPTER 4

"Dude you're killing my buzz, I know this shit but was trying not to think about it, Tank replied. I have to admit though, it seems to be not that bad here at the tower. Except for that fuckin flying lizard."

"It may not be a problem though, it didn't seem to be messing with those guys where it landed Tank."

"Well I don't give a shit Wayne, the only reptile I like is gator smoked on the grill. Wonder what dragon tastes like."

"Shit, who knows Tank. lets go check out the smaller building and see what's in it man."

  They walked over to the smaller building with the chimney. The door wad not locked, it just had a simple handle and latch to keep it shut. Inside they discovered it was a smokehouse, there were 3 sides of meat hanging from hooks as well as 7 fish of some type hanging on a cord.

"You think they're any good Tank?"

"Probably man, everything else seems to be, you wanna try some?"

"No man, not yet. Maybe when the munchies get to bad man, ha ha ha. What kind of animals do you think they were?"

"No telling Wayne, maybe a deer or smaller hog. As far as the fish go that one looks kinds like a Salmon but those little ones I'm not sure."

"Wonder how far the water was where they were caught. Nothing like laying back on the bank with a pole and a fatty."

"We got one building left bro, might as well check it too."

  The last building had a big double door in the front and a small walk in door on the side. Inside they discovered a crazy looking wagon as well as a big assortment or tools on a bench in a little work area. Some of them were easily recognizable, like screw drivers, pliers, hammers and saws. There were also ones they had no fucking clue about.

"Wayne what do you think pulled the wagon?" I don't see a hitch, yoke or anything to hook an animal to. There are no animal stalls in here either."

  The wagon was strange looking, it resembled a van with a truck bed. About 18 foot long and 8 foot wide. It had big solid wheels with tractor type tred on them, about the size of the tires on Tank's truck.

"Dude he was a fuckin magician, he probably didn't need any animals. Guess everything can't be done by magic, he did have tools here to fix shit with."

"Shit man, lets get back to the tower. All this exploring has wore me out and I wanna figure something out for dinner. I'm gonna grab a few veggies to use with the stuff inside. Why don't you go stoke up that wood burning oven and I will be right in."

"Sure thing man I will twist a few and get out some more wine. I wanna start reading that journal, may be some helpful info in it."

  After sharing a hog leg Wayne went to the kitchen to cook while Tank settled down to read.

  Once in the kitchen Wayne put some water in a pot to heat up. He decided on a nice stew, he got some of the dried meat out of the basket and cut it up into small pieces and dropped them into the water to rehydrate. While it was doing that he set about washing up the veggies and chopping them up. He added some nice fat potatoes, plump carrots, a yellow onion and some corn. While this was cooking he went back into the sitting room with Tank to enjoy a buzz and some conversation.

"Wayne we got it made man, this Merlin cat hooked his pad up. There is a spell on the buildings to keep them at a nice temp all the time. The wine box has a cold spell on it, and get this. It will refill all the bottles once a week. There are also refill spells on all the crocks and containers as well as one to keep them fresh. There is also one on the smoke house, that means the meat there is still good. There is a barrier spell on the fence to keep people and things out that you don't want in. He made 2 rings to use to open the gates. One is supposed to be in the night stand in the spare room and I guess he is wearing the other one."

"Speaking of him, shouldn't we bury him? I know he's just bones and all but it would be the decent thing to do. I mean we are gettin his crib and all."

"Yeah dude that would be cool, we will in the morning. Might be bad Karma not to. I wouldn't want my remains to be left in a pile by the shitter. Bad enough he sat on it god knows how many years now. I gotta light the candles now, I need light."

  As soon as Tank said that all the candles in the room lit up.

"Cool beans Wayne, must be another spell. Guess I need to read more."

"That's badass Tank, I gotta check the stew and find bowls and shit. See if there is a dish washing spell on the sink, ha ha ha."

  Supper was good, the meat in the stew had a good flavor, a cross between pork and beef. The veggies in it were perfectly tender, excellent munchables.

  The guys discovered that when the left the room empty the candles went out. They discovered the phrase " I need light" had to be repeated to get them back on. They also discovered the candles did not actually burn, the wicks just lit up with the illusion of a flame with no real fire or heat.

  After eating and smoking another one they had 2 more bottles of wine before calling it a night. Laying in bed Tank remembered what he read about the ring. He pulled open the drawer of the night stand and found the ring. It appeared to be white gold or silver, there was a aquamarine colored stone set in it. It had a design down inside it that looked like a little key. Very fitting thought Tank to himself as he admired it before placing it on his finger. At first it was loose but then it started to shrink untill it fit perfect. Sweet he thought, bet Bone boy has one just like it. Guess we will find out tomorrow morning.