Modern Merlin
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Alayna curled up behind him and wrapped her arms around the young man. He rolled over so he faced his mentor. She stroked the side of his tear-soaked face with the back of her smooth fingers, then grabbed her left sleeve and ripped it off at the shoulder. Using the rag, she sopped up some of Mike’s tears and then held it over his nose.
Mike blew his nose, and Alayna threw the soiled material behind her.
“We have to get rid of her.”
“I’ll take care of that. You’ll go to sleep in a little bit and I will handle the disposal.”
Mike zeroed in on her upper arm. “How come you have a tattoo that says LOVE?”
A motherly smile came across Alayna’s face. “Because, sometimes, that’s all you need. And I plan to smother you in it.” She playfully poked Mike in the belly.
He jumped back. “Stop. It tickles and hurts. So, where in the world do we go from here?”
“First, we need to get you healthy again. And I’m not talking about these superficial injuries here, although your reckless use of magic will probably have you bedridden for weeks. But what I really mean is the big C. We will need about a year to get you back to full strength. You’ll spend most of your time in the Deep Burrow and some up here. Then, when you’re healed, you don’t need to go anywhere. This will be your home.”
“What if something happens in the next year, while I am gone?”
“Don’t worry. I know a wizard who can take care of it. But only on a temporary basis, so we need to get you all better.”
“Who’s that?”
“How should I put this? Remember when I said you could be one of the most powerful wizards in the world?”
“I do.”
“Well, this wizard is the measuring stick for that prize. A bit cocky, I must say, but if I get into a jam, I can count on him to save the city of Pittsburgh.”
“You think he can do it?”
Alayna chuckled. “I know he can. He’s a legend among those in the know, you know...us magic folk. I’ll tell you about some of his amazing adventures while we get you treatment. I like that you show a responsibility to your new city already, but this wizard can take care of anything that should arise in your absence.”
“I hope I can follow in his footsteps.”
“Don’t worry, you’ll be drinking absinthe in no time.”
“Huh.” Mike sniffled.
“Never you mind just yet. You’ll be howling over that one in about a year. And don’t worry, I have a slight hunch that you, too, are destined for greatness.”
Mike shook his head. “It’s not fair. I’m going to be this great person and my mom is never going to get to see it. I killed George, but I couldn’t save her.”
“She will see it. I promise.”
Mike stared into Alayna’s calming eyes. “Thank you.”
“For what?”
Mike reached behind Alayna and pulled her in for a loving embrace. “Just thank you.”
“I understand. We’re going to get you all fixed up. And then you have a city to protect.” Alayna gave Mike a soft kiss on his cheek.
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