Pure Magic (Book One)

Chapter Six

I continued to practice magic and read tomes to learn every spell I could, even ones that wouldn't help in battle. I specialized in untamed magic, like Morgyn, but I wanted to know everything, from my first untamed spell to my final potion. I needed to know everything. Morgyn still came to supervise, and taught me more spells and potion recipes, but further training couldn't really be done. As far as tactics and tricks of the trade went, I knew it all. A true sage in all of my glory, despite not being one.

My biggest accomplishments we're learning the practical magic spells of Copypasto and Transportale. Transportale allowed me to teleport anywhere I wanted to go, so I was able to get away from danger quickly or sneak up on enemies. Copypasto was just in case I wanted something copied, but didn't want to go through the effort of getting it again. I didn't see it helping me in any war, but it was fun.

A few days had passed, and as I was out with Morgyn one day, he got a call. We stopped and he answered. He barely got out a "hello" before he was cut off by the caller. As the caller spoke, Morgyn's eyes widened in panic. 

"Yes, she's with me," he said.

My heart stopped for a moment.

"We'll be right there," he nodded, hanging up the phone. He turned to me, still panicked. "We have to go."

"Did I do--" I was cut off as Morgyn touched my shoulder and teleported us to the realm using his glimmerstone.

"Something wrong?" I continued as we appeared in the realm.

"No," Morgyn shook his head. "We are under attack."

We both looked around and saw a large dragon flying around the realm, destroying buildings on Caster's Alley and circling around, looking for stray spellcasters.

"Let's get inside," Morgyn said. He grabbed my hand and we ran in.

"This one isn't as dangerous as Darryl's would be," we heard. Simeon and L were talking about the dragon. "She is still somewhat tame. She's just following orders."

Morgyn and I walked up. "Whose dragon is this?" He asked.

Simeon sighed. "Grace Anasi."

Morgyn nodded. "I see. What's the plan?"

"Sages only at first. We can't have casualties," Simeon responded. 

"I'd like Jade there as well," Morgyn said.

"Sages only," Simeon gritted his teeth.

L looked at me, then at Simeon. "Morgyn's right," she said. "Jade is far more powerful than any of us. If anyone will slay this thing, it's her."

"Now's not the time for our pride to stand in the way," Morgyn glared at Simeon. "She is my successor, so a future sage."

"Semantics," Simeon growled.

"I will resign right now if it means she can help you two slay the dragon!" Morgyn snapped.

Simeon stepped back, and I put my hands up in protest.

"No!" I looked at Morgyn, frantic. "I won't let you do that!"

Morgyn waved his hand in dismissal. 

"Fine, she can join us," Simeon sighed. He looked like his pride took a hit, but he didn't want Morgyn to leave his position.

Morgyn pulled me aside. "I'll do whatever necessary."

"I can't fight out there without you," I shook my head.

He smiled and placed his hand on my shoulder. "You don't have to."