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I woke up lying in the dirt. Yeah. back in reality.

I brush the strand of hair out of my eyes and blinked hard until my vision cleared. My head was still buzzing and my ears ringing. I found myself staring at the clear blue sky... somehow there was no sign of the storm earlier.

I sat up. To my surprise there was a thin long bloody scar from my elbow to my wrist. Must have cut it on some sharp rocks when I feel or whatever. The scar was already closing. So we must be out for about... 3 hours or so? I poked the wound, though knowing my parents would not approve of it. I barely felt any pain, just a stinging feeling.

To my surprise, the chase with Sabine ended on a grassy field. Within the 5 meter diameter there was no grass. Lifeless. Just wet soil and pieces of rock. Few meters away the ground was blooming with daisies and grass all kinds of vegetation.

Well i must have hit my head cuz this was not possible, right?

Also in the 'lifeless' circle Cloudjumper was also regaining consciousness, perking her ears alertly.

'Uh! What happened?' she questioned as she stumbled to stand up.'My ears were buzzing as if some explosion happened.'

Just then I noticed something half-hidden in the dirt. I picked it up and was really surprise to find it was the book.

'Woah! She left it?'

I studied the book closely. It occurred to me I have never seen such a gorgeous book. I mean, it was heavy and ancient-looking, but also really dust-free. It radiated power as the book glowed warmly in my palms and I could almost hear a distant singing of pure joy. It sounded like a goddess singing a sacred melody of some sort. The book cover was covered with with ancient symbol almost like runes and a glowing turquoise decoration, well pity I could not read that.

I was going to open the book and inspect it when Cloudy nibbled my shoulder.'Nah don't do that! It may be dangerous! Like, it could explode! We had enough magic for a day. Check the address and we go return it tomorrow.'

I moaned and brushed the cover. Cloudy gave my a deadly stare. I groaned,'fine.'

I was just curious. At least I couldn't open it with Cloudy watching. I turned the book over and saw the address.

Elizabeth Sunbeam, no. 23, Valedale Village, Silverglade, Jorvik.

I mounted Cloudy and galloped back to Fort Pinta.

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I dismounted Cloudy at the stable entrance. Then I lead her inside. I gave her some hay and warm water. Before I left the stables.

I walked towards one of Fort Pinta's towers. Yep. That's my home.

I spiraled up the stairs plunged the key into the keyhole and turned and then I pushed the