SOVEREIGNTY

Chapter 16

It was a few hours later when Alan awoke, not opening his eyes he had a warm sensation on his chest. Opening one eye he could just make out the top of Hopix's head on his chest, and then he felt the dampness. What the hell? What had happened that Hopix had been crying? Then he thought a moment that is if she had been crying he couldn't always tell with her. Looking around he saw that Merlin was awake and staring at him.

[Can you hear me boy?] Alan heard Merlin in his head.

[Yes, but why are you thought talking?] Alan asked a little curious.

[I thought I might let her sleep she was awake for quite a while tending and watching over you,] came Merlin's reply.

[Ok, we'll let her sleep for now, thank you for your consideration.] Alan told Merlin.

[I wanted to ask what you are planning on doing? There are only thirty of the dark mages left before you face the champion. I am quite sure they all have laid a trap for you at one point or another.] Merlin advised Alan.

[Yes, I am well aware of that; then again I am betting that they think I will just walk into them too. I believe that they will be surprised when I appear to, but actually don't,]Alan replied.

Merlin smiled as he nodded he'd seen this young man's tactics, he was sure Alan had a few surprises up his sleeve. [I also wanted to tell you that I am as high as I can go in the mid-range. It is taking an untold amount of energy each time as you said. By the way I have felt a slight jump in your power as I said it is extremely slow. After the mid-range I am having a difficult time increasing.]

[Just remember it takes a little bit for your body to adjust before you should even think of trying to go further. What I did today was the largest I have ever done, the sleep helped greatly but I don't think I want to push it like that again for a bit.] Alan explained.

[Yes I know, I have slowed trying to increase, the amount of energy as you said, is enormous. Please Alan be careful these last thirty are the worst of the lot.] Merlin warned.

Alan nodded then reached down and gently kissed Hopix sending shivers up his spine. Withdrawing his lips he could see that Hopix was feeling it as well. "Hello my love feeling better?" Alan asked when her eyes flew open.

Breathing hard Hopix could only nod as she clung to Alan as if her life depended on it.

"We need to get started; I feel it won't take too many more before the light council will be able to appear on this world. You sure you feel like going with me?" Alan asked a smile on his face as a sudden look of anger crossed Hopix's face.

"You wouldn't dare think of leaving without me!" She told him as she playfully slapped his shoulder.

Alan nodded then arose with Hopix's arms still around him. "I want to finish this as fast as possible but I think that the last thirty are counting on me being reckless."

"I believe you are right, maybe a calming meditation," Hopix asked, to which Alan could only stare at her. To him meditation with his wife was when she actually left him alone!

Taking a deep breath Alan sighed, and then shrugged hell it couldn't hurt to try now could it. Concentrating on Hopix's face Alan could actually feel the tension leave his body amazing! Then a new idea started to form, hmmm Alan thought a little devious but it might work.

Half an hour later, Alan and Hopix were leaving the sanctuary, Alan feeling for the next mage he was going after. Nodding to Hopix they started to head in that direction as fast as possible. Finally they arrived at a ... tree? Shaking his head Alan knew they were weird guess he should expect it. Smiling then nodding to Hopix, Alan raised his power and cut the top of the tree off. As he expected there was a large amount of screaming before the mage appeared.