Magic: Emma's Story

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A few minutes later, I'm still wondering what happened, but Henry is not effected. We keep on walking until we encounter a mountain. The line goes straight up and over the side.

"We're stuck," I said.

"Well, you could use your magic," said Henry.

"You want me to use what?" I ask.

"Oh! Come on! It's the only way to save every one!" he said.

"For the last time!"

I close my eyes and focus. I open one: nothing. I close my eye and try focusing hard. I open one eye again: nothing. Then I think about about a ladder on the side of the mountain. When I open my again, there are pieces of wood on the side of the mountain to use like a ladder.

"Let's go," Henry says, and he starts climbing up the mountain. I follow him.

***

In the Castle of Darkness, the Queen of Darkness stares at a mirror, but not any mirror. The mirror is magic, and right now it's showing Henry and me. She is watching me making the ladder and the map appear. A smile spreads on her face.

"I knew she had magic!" said the queen. "Now, to get that Grace's magic and I will be able to take over at least two kingdoms."

A fairy of darkness flies to the queen's side. "Should we try to trap them, Queen?" asked the fairy.

"How about ten of you go and give them a sleeping spell and then float them back here," said the Queen.

"That's a great idea! We'll leave right now."

"I'd change first," said the queen. The fairies all wear black dresses, but when they tap their wands against them, they turn bright, beautiful colors. The fairies rush out the doors.

Just as they do, a troll walk in. "Excuse me, my Queen, but out of the two hundred royals, there are only sixty eight who contain magic. We have moved them, along with the Lees, to the other half of the dungeon so that their magic can be collected," said the troll.

"Good. I would like to find out if there is anyone who should be a new worker. Keep an eye on the Lees, anther on Grace," said the Queen.

"Yes, Queen. They all would be a great help if we put a spell on them so that they will do what you say and will be on your side," said the troll.

"Good. Now go," said the Queen. The troll left and the queen looked out the window. She saw the fairies leaving the building and towards us. I'm so close! She thought.