COMPLETE DUOLOGY - Philip is an impetuous young wizard who is born to save the world from destruction. The Klaus warlock that helps the inquisitors imprison wizards, wants to master the world of the living and that of the dead. Klaus becomes immorta...
Philip, Juan and Alexia finally arrived at the house they had rented outside London. They chose an isolated location with no neighbors around to avoid contact that would compromise the fact that they were hiding from their pursuers. The young man had won some money through his classes and shared the domestic expenses with his girlfriend. The house had three comfortable bedrooms and a balcony overlooking the garden. Juan placed his magical artifacts in the smallest bedroom. He couldn't avoid the old ways of practicing magic. So, he went with Philip to an antique store in the city where he bought an old cauldron made of bronze, and a large round mirror that matched his height. At an herb store, he purchased some plants for his potions.
In the corner of the small bedroom, Juan built an altar where he placed sulfur, a candlestick with a lit candle symbolizing fire, and water. Then, he placed a stone on a plate with some earth in it. The altar had also a myrrh incense to represent the lightness of the air. In the cauldron, he added some ingredients to the water: coarse salt, rue, wormwood leaves, marigold flowers, daisies and a four-leaf clover.
Juan also purchased a crystal ball which first enchantment would reveal the future.
In the couple's bedroom, Alexia and Philip kissed after a night of love, and were resting on their bed. They needed to relax after those days filled with revelations and danger.
"I can't sleep, love. I still don't believe everything that's happened. It feels like I'm dreaming and I'll wake up at any moment."
"Rest your mind, Al. You need to sleep to regain your strength," Philip said, as he ran his hands over her hair, trying to calm her down.
When Alexia finally fell asleep, the young man was still awake, but as soon as he closed his eyes, he saw himself in a dream in which he was opening a door. On the other side, there was the world of the dead... Philip crossed the door and a man waiting to talk to him.
"Dad!" Philip shouted when he recognized the old king of Germania.
"Philip, my son. After so many years, you still recognize me."
"I've missed you and my mother so much!"
Father and son hugged each other, ceasing the feeling of longing that time was able to increase in both. The young man approached a tree in the middle of a flowery garden and admired the field full of yellow flowers.
"What about mom? How's she doing?"
"I'm right here, son," Queen Mariele said as she approached him.
She gave her son a long hug, and he couldn't hold the warm, salty tears that left his eyes.
"It's such a moment of joy to me! After so many years, I can finally see and embrace my son."
"I've also missed you a lot. I'd like to apologize for disappearing from your lives so unexpectedly. But if I hadn't come to this time, I would be dead by now. I was saved by a mage that worked at my father's court as his counselor, Juan."
"We already know everything. We even met your biological parents, Agathor and Elheonora. They are wonderful people," said the Queen with smile on her face.
"Are you aware that they were wizards?"
"Of course, we are, son. We know everything, including the plan Elheonora set up to make you, our son. I grateful to her for every minute you've spent by our side. Now we know that the moments of happiness we spend with those we love are the most important thing in our lives. They're all we take with us in our memories," said the King, also smiling.
"But we have to warn you, my dear. There is a great buzz in our world. Something big is coming and you are part of it. Take care of yourself and follow Juan's instructions. He'll be able to help you once again. Please, thank him on our behalf for everything he's been doing. Now we must go..." Mariele said as she waved goodbye with teary eyes.
Philip saw when they waved, and his eyes opened. He had woken up. He turned his head to the side and saw Alexia in a deep sleep. He had met his beloved parents and received a warning.
Meanwhile, Juan went to the garden and watched the water fountain, when suddenly he heard the wind blowing stronger. The waters began to drain harder and to rise higher, until they finally changed their course and fell beside Juan, in the shape of a person.
"Juan!" A deep voice called him.
"Wizard King Agathor!"
"My dear friend. Elheonora and I are aware of the great good that you've been doing to our son since he was a baby. We thank you for everything. However, I'm here today to let you know about Klaus' new plan. He's gotten more powerful and has more weapons than he ever had before. We need your help more than ever."
"But what could be so dangerous, since I know all the tricks of that serpent? Nothing could be worse than the power he already has now."
"Yes, there is something worse than his power. And I'll share with you everything I know, for the good of you and of all of Humankind."
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