One World Away COMPLETED (Book I)

The Returns

He grimaced then smirked.

He silently shifted back into the terror I've been fighting for ages.

He waved his hand and there they were. Three magical cages in a bright neon green. My friends were capsuled in two, and... The mirror...

"Oh, I can tell reality from fake becuase I, have stayed in this lowly depth of a home for years! I rotted down here for the longest time!!!"

"Talk!" I demanded. My sword materializing.

"I will. Sis. Just give me your amulet and I'll set your friends and the mirror free for you. Ah, you loved betting and trickery as a sibling. Especially your hilarious jokes and pranks." He sighed. Obviously reminiscing. "Sadly, this is an important one you have to deal with wisely..."

I breathed in and exhaled out. Keeping the amulet out of sight. It wasn't as easy thing to do however. I don't know what Flaubert is fully capable of.

Don't do it Heather!!! This is terrible!!! Just leave!!! Don't be a hero with your life!!!

This voice was familiar. Not the evil one that tortures me with the weight of killing somebody. It was... Pitchy... Screeched... It was Pepper...

I took my amulet of my neck. My sword de-materialized in an instant.

Pepper, Sam and the mirror were released.

I slowly gave Flaubert the amulet and he smiled.

"Thank you dear sister..." He smiled maniacally.

I limped towards Sam and Pepper and picked up the mirror.

"Sam, let's go back..." I said.

He nodded and we were teleported back to Snoeshore.

"Why do these things always happen to me?..." I grumbled falling on their couch.

"Oh... It's just... Natural isn't it?..." Pepper said slowly going into the kitchen.

And then I laughed... I wouldn't stop. I went delirious. Probably

Sam looked at me like I was insane... Which I probably was...

"How are you laughing?!" Sam asked outraged. "I mean, geez kid! You just lost your only protection and you won't even allow me to protect you!!!"

Instant silence.

I turned my smile down to the minimum and walked over to Sam and put my hand on his shoulder... I mean, the understanding way.

"Heh, I didn't lose it." I smiled. I materialized my sword in my hand.

Sam looked like he was going to lose it. I pulled my real amulet right out of my neck under my shirt collar.

"It's right here..." I smiled smugly now.

"How?... What did you give him?!" He smiled.

"Oh... Ummm... I'm sorry Pep. I had to give him your communication amulet... Heh. Sorry."

She emerged from the kitchen wearing her apron and frowning. Her frown though, instantly turned into a smile. "It's ok! In fact, It's perfect!!!"

"You pranked the guy?!" He shouted laughing.

"Yep!"

I looked at the mirror I left on the couch. I instantly became silent. I levitated the mirror over to me.

"Would ya... Well... Uh... Well... Welp... I mean... *sigh* Like me to leave you alone Heat?..." Sam asked stuttering a little.

"I told you not to call-"