Jesse Pov:
Lukas grabs my hand and squeezes it gently. I smile and we continue walking down the gravel path.
"I hope nobody got hurt...," I trail off and Lukas pulls me closer to him.
"Don't worry I'm sure everyone's just fine," Lukas assures me. Some relief washes over me, but I still am worried about it.
Lukas soothingly massages my shoulders and our walking pace slows gradually.
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We finally are by the bridge and people are walking across it to and fro without a problem.
I halfway turn to Lukas. "What was wrong with it again?" I ask him.
"Eh...I think it was the ropes or something.... Sorry I just don't really listen to Ivor half the time."
I shrug, turning back to the bridge. "It seems fine to me," I say, crossing my arms over my chest.
"Hey. Did something explode over there?" Lukas asks, taking a step forward.
Across the bridge was a pretty large pile of ash.
"I'm not sure, but Ivor did mention a fireworks cart exploding."
I glance up and my eyes widen.
My instincts kick in and I instantly start running across the bridge.
"Everyone off the bridge!" I yell frantically.
"Jesse!" Lukas calls from behind me. My heart pounds rapidly.
People around me scramble off the bridge and I get a good grip around the main cable.
I don't hesitate to haul myself up while nervously eyeing the bomb.
15 seconds. 14 seconds.
Crap.
I use all my strength and reach out my hand to the metal bomb.
"Jesse don't!" Lukas yells from below. Suddenly everything shakes violently and my ears start ringing.
A side of the bridge collaspes and a ball of dark grey smoke shoots up into the air. Screams fill the air and somehow I'm able to hear it over the ringing in my ears.
I turn my attention back to the bomb and I begin to yank it.
I pull with all my might and the bomb gives way a little bit.
5 seconds. Shoot.
I grunt and force all my weight unto the bomb.
The bomb comes loose. 3 seconds.
I yank it forcefully and with one second left I quickly throw it away from me.
It's not very far from me when it explodes and the force sends me flying backwards.
I feel myself falling, and I try to grasp the edge of the bridge, but my hand slips.
I fall.
Suddenly something stops me and I gaze up in relief.
He's barely got a grip on me. "Lukas...," I mutter hoarsely.
"I'm not letting you go if that's what your thinking Jesse!" Lukas exclaims, grunting as he pulls me up.
Another large explosion rangs out and the other side of the bridge collaspes and I watch in horror.
The enormous bridge collaspes completely and we are sent plummenting over the edge and into the smoky ocean below.
(Olivia Pov)
Axel and I had finished building the wall. We would have finished it earlier if Axel would've just went with my plan, but it's fine.
"Well Liv," Axel starts, "We're finally done!"
"Yeah," I place my hands on my hips, "We sure are."
"Come on Liv," Axel says suddenly picking me up by the waist and setting me on top of his broad shoulder.
"Axel!" I exclaim, grabbing my forest colored beanie just as it slipped off.
"To the order hall!" Axel says cheerfully, starting to quickly run to the order hall.
May I remind you with ME on his shoulder!
We arrive at the order hall in a couple of minutes and of course Axel never set me down on the way here.
I can't help, but smile though. He finally sets me down and we walk into the order hall hand in hand.
The first thing I notice is Ivor. A fancy potion in his hand.
It was purple with a hint of dark blue and it swirled magically.
Axel keeps his grip firm on my hand and he even kisses my cheek affectionately.
Ivor glances up just as Axel removes his lips from my cheek and instantly his pale face lights up.
"I've been wondering when you two would show up! I have so many exquisite things to show you!" Ivor exclaims.
He looked about ready to explode.
"Come come!" He says, gesturing for us to go up the stairs.
Axel and I don't say a word as we walk up the stairs. Ivor dusts off a pair of ruby and gold armor.
"This one is for you Olivia." Ivor says while observing it proudly.
"Really? It looks like Ellie's armor!"
"Yes I know. That's why I want you to have it. You have the same potential as Ellie did when she was your age," Ivor concludes.
I can't take my eyes off the armor. It must've taken him a long time to make this. It's beautiful though.
"-And this one is inspired by Magnus' armor." Ivor says. "And it's for you Axel."
My eyes flicker to the lime green armor. It was bulky, but looked like a good fit for Axel in my opinion.
"How do you make this stuff?" Axel asked in awe.
"It's simply really. Just need the materials. An anvil, Lava-"
"Okay okay Ivor...I think Liv and I get it," Axel interrupts him.
"Guys guys!" A new voice calls frantically. We all turn towards the voice and see Petra, panting heavily, hands on her knees.
A large cut was across her cheek and a red line was across her throat.
"Petra what happened to you? Are you okay?" I ask, rushing to her.
Sylvia's dog was right by Petra's feet, ears down and tail wagging slowly.
"S...Sylvia," Petra raises her head, blood dripping down the side.
"What about her?" I ask.
"She's been taken hostage..."
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Wither Sickness Book 5: Legends Remembered
FanfictionIt's been less than two months since the war has started. With Jesse and the gang along with many allies they must work together to set things right before they slip in too deep. With things growing more stressful by the minute, Jesse must make a hu...
