The Orphan Wars (Book One)
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"I'll explain what happened to us," continued Jaida. "We just need to take care of Nemeth at any cost. When Nemeth recovers, I am going to need the two of you to join us in going after Xantil. Nemeth considers you his best friends. In fact, the only reason he went through all of this trouble and risked his life was because of the two of you. He wants to escape from the academy again. This time he wants the two of you to come along with him. He wants to find his real family and your real families as well."
"I'll do anything to help Nemeth out," said Bastilone. "I'd like to find my real family and I'll help him fight Xantil."
"Consider me in as well," said Aria. "I'd like to see if I have a real family and I want to take on Xantil too."
"This is good news indeed," replied Jaida. "Thank you very much."
Bastilone, Aria and Jaida looked over Nemeth to make sure he was safe. Jaida told Bastilone and Aria as many details about the journey that she and Nemeth went on. Bastilone and Aria both listened very attentively.
"That is quite the story," whispered Bastilone. "If Xantil is looking for gemstones, then we need to start looking for them as well before he can get ahold of them"
"Yes, Bastilone is right," whispered Aria. "Our first priority is getting Nemeth back to full strength. He's a true leader and he will know exactly what we need to do next. Jaida, I'm sure there's plenty more that you can tell us, but we need to get ourselves some sleep now also. We'll stay here overnight here in Nemeth's dorm room."
"Thank you both so very much," replied Jaida. "I will return inside Nemeth's body and hope that my presence will accelerate the healing process."
Jaida circled around the room and then entered Nemeth's body through the insignia of D'hal Natar on Nemeth's uniform. Nemeth's body glowed momentarily.
"What have we gotten ourselves into?" whispered Bastilone.
"We've certainly got a lot of adventuring ahead," whispered Aria. "I'm not sure where it's going to lead us. And there are so many unanswered questions left. One thing for sure is that Nemeth was right when he was talking about responsibility. We're just kids and we're being forced to grow up way too quickly. It's certainly a frightening thought."
"You're right about that," whispered Bastilone. "Let's do what Nemeth always wants to do. Let's get some sleep and escape our problems."
Bastilone went to lay down on the floor on the left side of Nemeth's bed. Aria laid down on the floor on the right side of Nemeth's bed.
"Good night Bastilone," whispered Aria. "Sweet dreams. I wish you would practice lucid dreaming. I even got Nemeth practicing it."
"Good night Aria," whispered Bastilone. "Sweet dreams. Count me in for the next lesson on lucid dreaming."
Both Aria and Bastilone's minds raced with thoughts for at least a half hour before finally calming down and falling to sleep. Little did they know that their slumber would only be a short break from the troublesome things to come…
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