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rest.”

    Quietly, Jeremy
moved into the bedroom, over to the bed and sat down.
    “Doing some
last minute planning?” questioned Elizanne.
    Jeremy lay down
and faced her. “Just up talking with Korben. What are you doing
awake?”
    “I sensed
something odd and it woke me. I tried to find out the source, but
was not able. It would have taken too much magic and I probably
would have been detected.”
    “Was it
anything sinister?” he asked with concern.
    “No. Probably
Gillock up to something. We need to rest, so do not dwell on
it.”
    Jeremy knew she
was right, and they fell asleep in each other’s arms, both dreaming
of ways they could help their children.

    The scrying
pool clouded over and Lakin sat back in his seat. “Poor Queen
Elizanne,” he muttered to himself. “Little does she realize I can
detect all magic.” Smiling to himself, he stood up and went over to
a large mirror. Pulling off the cloth cover, he tapped it three
times. After waiting a few moments, he spoke. “I know you are
there, Malena. Show yourself.”
    Within a few
seconds, Malena appeared, looking very annoyed.
    “This better be
important,” she spat.
    Lakin smiled.
“Elizanne keeps using her magic to try and find Eric. It should not
be long until she reveals that she possesses magic. It also looks
like Gillock is going to try and teach Koral to unlock the secrets
of the book.”
    Malena tried to
keep herself composed, but Lakin could see she was very upset. “Are
you sure he has the book?” she asked.
    “Quite sure, my
lady. Don't worry; things will be getting quite hectic around the
castle soon. I have sent General Traug for the celebration and
already have two Magima there. That, on top of the little plan we
decided on for after the festival makes me believe Koral will not
have a chance to learn from it.”
    It was Malena’s
turn to smile. “I am glad to hear our plans are coming together,”
she purred. “I must rest now. I have just finished my own little
surprise for the princess. A friend for her long travels.”
    “Very well,”
responded Lakin. “I must prepare for the morning prayers. It is so
demanding being the head of the Maget Order.”
    Malena laughed.
“And I always thought Traug was the leader.”
    Lakin joined in
her laughter. “Well, all that matters is everyone thinks so.” He
then let the mirror go dark and threw the cloth back over it. Lakin
could not have Malena peeking in on him whenever she desired. She
might figure out his plans have changed and were no longer
including her. Still laughing to himself, he set about his
tasks.

    That night,
while everyone was sleeping, Koral awoke to a terrible thundering
sound. Jumping from her bed, she looked outside and saw a storm
brewing. On closer inspection, she noticed it appeared to be coming
from Gillock’s tower. Wondering what the old wizard was up to, she
threw on some clothes and ran over to his end of the castle. Coming
up to his door, she could hear him chanting. Slowly she opened the
door, not wanting to disturb his concentration. He was on his knees
facing the window. Suddenly he stopped his chanting and turned to
look at her. “I see you brought the book with you,” Gillock said
quietly.

    Koral looked
down at her hands and saw she had indeed brought it with her.
    “I do not even
remember it being in my room let alone picking it up,” she
remarked.
    Gillock smiled
and stood up. “It was the book itself using your subconscious.” He
moved to a table sitting off to the side and sat down. Koral walked
over and joined him.
    “Do I get to
find out what is in the book now?” she asked.
    “You always had
the power to read it,” Gillock responded. “You just need to be
given the proper opportunity. Open the book and I will be your
guide.”
    Koral opened
the book, but the pages were still blank . Concentrate came
Gillock’s voice in her head. Staring at the pages, Koral began to
concentrate on seeing the words. Push the real world away. Think