Hi people! I return!

I'm so sorry that i havent updated in ages. I had writers block, and on holidays.

Samurai Light: Thankyou! I don't know how i managed to be fluffy either. but watch out for more! the most correct answers aer b and c. he thinks he and some of the others may be Bonded Clayr, but at the same time, he thinks he is in love with a Bonded Clayr.

And here we are...

Chapter 7 – The Sri Lankan Five

Brisbane was hot, as always at the beginning of the summer. Even the Australians could hardly bear the heat. The Sri Lankans, whose home country was similar, were affected just as badly.

Matt tried to concentrate, through the sweat dripping down his face. On either side of him, he could hear Ricky, Justin, Warney and Adam struggling with the heat. He really felt sorry for Adam. He could hear Adam groaning as he attempted to keep the insides of his gloves and keeping pads dry.

Thus distracted, the four fielding Sons did not notice Hashan Tillakaratne, the Sri Lankan skipper, eyeing them all. And when Matt removed his baggy green cap to swipe the sweat from his forehead, Tilla spotted the Charter Mark.

After the next ball, the Sri Lankan captain strode boldly over to Matt, drew his sword and struck. But to everyone's great surprise, the sword simply struck a Mark of protection. Matt was shocked. He had not cast the spell. But glancing to the side, he saw who had.

Justin was straining with the effort to maintain the spell, because Tilla was still pushing against it, trying to break through.

With no time to think, Adam shouted a Mark of his own. It burst upon Tilla. However, the Mark was created for distraction, not damage, and so did no harm. Tilla swung his sword again, but Adam had been quick to activate the Mark for his shield. Swiftly Justin and Matt revealed themselves, noting glumly that the blue tunics, cloak and boots, along with the chain mail, were no cooler than their creams. But no time for that.

Drawing out the panpipes, Justin blew lustily. But his mouth slipped. For one terrible moment Justin thought he had sounded Astarael, but then realised that he had actually winded Ranna. The effect was instant. At once the Australians curled up on the field and slept. Even the two Sri Lankan batsmen were feeling drowsy. Matt, sleepy but awake, played Kibeth at once. Tilla gave a cry, and then the spirit rose out of him and vanished. People began to wake once the pipes had stopped, but those nearest Matt – Rick and Warney – still slept. Matt was tempted to play Mosrael, but knew the consequences. So he merely grabbed and shook them. They were awake all right.

Jayawarndne was next. Unlike his captain, Jaya had no intention of revealing himself so idiotically. He very carefully and discreetly looked around. He knew, of course, that Matt, Justin and Adam were all Clayr. And he knew there were three more. But looking about, he could not tell. Maybe Kasprowicz –

Rick's eyes suddenly went round as dinner plates, and his face went pale. Then his voice screamed into Adam's head, making it ache.

'Adam! Do something! Sangakkara will kill Kasper, I have Seen it!'

Adam quickly glanced around. No danger was apparent to him – until he spotted Sanga crying, 'Anet! Carlew! Ferhan!'

Three silver blades shot out towards Kasper. Just as Damien yelled 'Kasper! Duck!' Adam cast an arrow-ward. Kasper flattened to the ground and the blades and arrow-ward dissolved in a shower of Marks.

Fierce battle was now developing on the ground, with Aussies casting Marks everywhere. No weapons had they, save Adam's gloves and the panpipes, so it was Charter Magic for all. Even Damien joined the war of spells, but his knowledge of attack magic was limited, so he resorted to simply dodging the swords and healing his friends.

But just as Jaya and Sanga were finally Walked, more shouting broke out. Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan had sneaked into the dressing-rooms and attacked those inside. Some quick thinking by Watto saved them. Quickly activating Marks, he handed swords to those non-Clayr still in the rooms, and the fight was very quickly swinging the way of the Clayr. Brad piped a pretty tune on Saraneth, which Bound Vaas and Murali to his will. Then Kibeth sounded, and the spirits, shrieking uselessly, dissolved.

But this time, their series win was not without a scare. Glenn and Jason were injured, but when Watto fell screaming in pain to the ground before the eyes of the world, the Sons became worried. Because the world had seen Watto fall, Damien could not heal him. The injury had to heal naturally, so they would be a warrior down for quite some time.

So what did you think? it's probably not very good, i wrote it all last night! please review!

Glossary:

Slips: A line of fielders next to the wicketkeeper, behind the stumps. Up to four slips, five at most. usually called the "slips cordon".

Over: Six bowled balls by a particular bowler. sometimes the over can go longer.

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