Age of Darkness

Chapter 25: The Chase

We quickly wake up Uncle Harry, and I explain my dream to the two of them.

''So he attacked Floria... And killed The Oracle...'' Spoke my uncle.

''And he knows where we are!'' Says Elizabeth.

''We have to go, now!''

Harry rushes through the house, packing food, and warm clothing for Elizabeth and I.

''This is not good, Nicholas! Not good at all!''

Soon, and in the dark of the early morning, we're climbing our way up the mountain.

''The entrance to the Chasm Caves is near the top of the mountain. We have to hurry. If Zirkon is coming, we must.''

I could sense him. That feeling. Of evil. And despair. And helplessness. I could feel the power he radiated.

Are you afraid, boy?, I heard him in my mind. I locked my head tight. The Oracle told me about how he liked to get into the heads of his enemies, and take apart their minds bit by bit, until all they are is a bitter, broken shell.

Get out of my head!, I scream at him. No response. Good.

''There it is!'' Exclaims Uncle Harry.

I look, and see the a cave entrance at a large spike of rock. Snow covers most of the entrance, but you can see it, nonetheless. We climb up to it, and I get ready to melt the snow. But I don't have to, as a blast of magic flies past us, and blows up the entrance. I spin around, and see who I lest wanted to... Zirkon!

''You thought you could get away? Honestly?''

None of us answer.

''And you're with him?''

''You shouldn't be here, Michael.''

''Now, Harry. What are you going to do to me? You've seen better days, it seems.''

Harry runs at Zirkon, but Zirkon simply waves his hand, and Harry goes flying into the snow. Elizabeth and I run to him, and face Zirkon.

''I warned you, children. Don't get involved. Didn't I? But no. You have to interfere. Now. Now you will pay.''

I draw my sword. He does the same.

''You're going to do this, boy?''

I nod.

''Very well...''

And then all hell breaks loose...