Chapter4: A Battle of Wits
It had been a few days since using magic for the first time. Alek was still sore. That power swallowed him. He could barely get out of bed. He had been training constantly. That magic nearly killed him, and Alek didn't want to die in a battle to easily.
His swordplay was improving quicker than any had pre-ditched. Although he could not beat Tornac, he put up a good fight. Alek was growing renown quickly around the Elves. Alek could beat some of their elves but only the weaker ones. Alek felt that if he used magic he would die, but Tornac continuously told him it would not.
One of the days Alek was with Tornac Tornac said, "It is time for you to use magic. As you know Kel Zore is fire. Krega Olga is ice. Bracrane is wind. And Kalo is earth. Each element can be used differently to attack. You can combind elements to create spells. Letta can bind a person. Now we will have a battle of wits." The words came from the elf as if they were going to battle to the death.
"Kel Zore!" Alek yelled with his sword in hand. His sword flamed. The elf stood there and said,
"Krega Olga." immediately the sword was normal.
"Kelrane!" said Alek. His hands swirled with small fire tornadoes, "Letta!" He screamed. Sudenly the Elf was down. Bound by the invisible chains. Alek moved closer small tornadoes burning.
Suddenly, the Elf burst from the magic. Alek wondered what happened. The Elf sprang up and said,
"Krega Olg1a." Alek froze.
Alek awoke with a start. He was lying in a room with a large fire pit.
"Glad to see you up, Alek." Said Tornac's familiar voice, "You were down for quiet awile."
"I don't get it," Said Alek, "One minute your down, the next you were freezing me."
"Your magic grew weak. It started to run out. If your magic had held longer, it would be me on the ground." Said Tornac smiling.
"How long have I been out?" Said Alek feeling very hungry.
"Only for a day." He said bluntly. How can he be so happy? Thought Alek. I was out for a day and he just smiles at that!
I can hear you. Said Tornac as if coming from in his mind.
"What!" Said Alek out loud. Shh! I'm in your mind. Don't talk out loud. Said Tornac annoyed.
Oh… How are you in my mind? Thought Alek.
You can enter a person's mind. Get information, listen to there thoughts. Said Tornac's booming voice in his mind.
Is there a way to pre-vent it? Thought Alek not wanting people in his mind all the time.
Yes, but you have to have mental strength, awareness, and knowledge. Said Tornac's voice full of wisdom. But you will have to train more.
I am ready.