Espex The Demon Mage. (1)

Chapter 15: Teacher

Flying through the air with all the other novices Isis was one of the four guards that protected the former Arch-Mage. Once he chanted his spell the hood that covered her round face blew off to reveal a very odd look. Her eyes were of two colours one was pink and the other blue, The pink eye changed with emotion right now she felt excitement so it was pink, fear was black, happiness white and rage red. She was almost an open book once you knew all the colours, few did. Her purple large lips spread across her round face and her bright white teeth did also. Her grin gave her a little tom boy look. On Isis forehead a silver piece of jewellery went right around holding her long pink hair back, though the wind was doing that for her. Isis was special even among the unique skilled mage, She had the ability to see the future but only her own, and never far, only thirty seconds to a minute. Nothing to special but enough to warrant her to be called Isis the untouchable, every fight she had, she never once got hit, some people even tried sneak attacks but were left defeated. She was chosen as one of the Arch-Mage guards due to this reason, but she only took the job as she was one of the few people who knew Arch-Mage Tate taught Espex, Isis role model and hero. He is the very reason she become a mage. As she flew, excitement grew in her stomach, she was one of the few that knew it was Espex Demon Walker that they were going to save, but really she wanted to meet him and his apprentice.

Standing on the road of Harrow Samth kicked a rock with her seal boots the only thing she did not change once she got new clothes, to her left light flashed and Haya stood. She looked up at him and pulled her blonde hair back over her ears.

"OK they should be here soon." Haya said in his weird accent, it was beginning to bother Samth. She wanted desperately to know what it was. Pointing his uncovered hand to the sky behind Samth. "See" Samth turned to see missiles of people fly or launch at her and Haya. The first to hit the ground was an old man wearing white robes and a large stick twice his size. He landed as if the wind itself cushioned him, He spun round so his feet landed first not his face and seemed to gently plop him on the ground. The other countless black robbed people did the same. Only four dressed differently to the black novices. One was a woman about the same size as Samth. She possessed Pink hair, different eyes and big purple lips. Soon as she saw the pink hair she thought of Espex. This woman wore big bulky blue armour much like the Gord city guards. For some strange reason she seemed to charge over to Samth.

"Are you her?" a sudden question it took Samth back a little. "Are you his apprentice?" Her voice high but not annoying, the woman's eyes one pink the other blue.

Before Samth could even reply the older man walked over and spoke. "Introduce yourself first."

His words seemed to be law and she spoke. "Oh sorry, my name is Isis." Samth opened her mouth to speak but was cut off "So Samths your name, how nice I like that name pretty." Samth looked confused then opened her red lips again. "Don't worry I can see the future I know what you're going to ask. Don't worry Samth we will save him."

"That's enough Isis go gather everyone with the other three." The old man said. Isis nodded and ran off, shouting at people. "Sorry young lady, Isis is a little....different." holding his large walking staff twice his size dwarfing even poor skinny Samth. "I am Tate. Pleased to meet you. It seems you are cut from the same cloth as Espex, I can see it in your eyes. Your trouble...but that doesn't mean you're bad."

Haya whispered in Samths ear, "That's a good thing."

"I am sorry sir who are you?" Samth asked boldly.

"Ah manners and straight to the point, unlike Espex. All point no manners. I am his teacher and former Arch-Mage of Skov and Gord."

Words taken out of Samths mouth all she could muster was "Wow."

Haya added in "Indeed. Now let us give this old man the spot light, Espex will be here soon we need to be ready." Samth looked at the bandaged man and nodded.

Tate turned to everyone and raised his hand. "Listen well everyone, the enemy is close and no doubt the enemy saw us arrive and will be ready. I want the mage adapt to earth to move to the front then fire. I, Haya and my four guards will be on the front line with our secret weapon Samth." All the mage looked at Samth, She felt a little disappointed that she didn't look fierce or strong.

One mage spoke up "Who is the mage we save today?" others around him agreed.

"Espex the demon walker." Tate said calmly. The mage all looked at each other with fear.

"If they caught him what hope of us fighting them?"

"Do not be worked up fools! Arch-Mage is with us along with his guards and Haya, Let's not forget Samth, She has been taught under the monster Espex!" shouting Mehuk Tate's advisor and trusted friend. His speech brought back the morale that was lost. Tate gave him a nod and Mehuk smirked always wanting to get his attention.

"Now everyone get ready!" Tate's order final. Everyone scrambled up to position, some hiding in the woods and others forming walls for cover. So much magic around her Samth was impressed. "Samth, Isis will be your guard for this little encounter. I hope you get on." Tate said as he walked off with Haya.

"Don't worry, I will never let anyone hurt you!" almost shouting at Samth.

Samth laughed and replied. "Thank you but this time I want to be the one protecting. Let's do our best Isis!"

"Yes!" This time a shout, making everyone stop and look at Isis. "Whoops too loud?" Samth and others just laughed and went back to getting ready for a battle. Cheer before pain.