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Chapter 7

Reven grabbed Silvia and dived to the side. They fell to the ground just as the dog flew over their heads. Silvia hit the ground hard but Reven ducked and rolled. He popped up and readied Anaklusmos. Erick was next to him, already holding his ax. Shade and Fever were by their sides ready to be called upon in a moments notice. The dog was again in front of them. It got ready to lunge again, only this time Reven would be ready.

"Silvia. Get back. Erick and I will take care of this." Reven said.

"Okay." She said, and scurried behind him.

"Haha!" Said Flint. "Now I can show you the power of earth!"

The dog lunged. Reven sidestepped and swung. He caught the dog on its side, cutting into its flesh, leaving a trail of blood. Reven immediately noticed how easily he could swing the sword. The sword was perfect for him. The dog howled in rage, then turned and snarled at Reven. Then it leaped toward him. Erick dived in front of him.

"Too slow." Erick said, "Flare!"

A fiery blaze engulfed the dog and they heard it yelp. After a few seconds Reven started to relax, when suddenly the dog burst from the flames, and jumped directly at Erick. It smacked him in the chest and threw him to the ground. It slashed at Erick with its paw. Reven quickly lashed out with his sword. He sliced the dog again, drawing more blood. The dog backed off of Erick's body. Reven glanced down and saw that Erick had a big slash down his armor, but was fortunately not injured. The dog growled again. It took a few steps then sprang forward.

"I'll handle this." said Flint, appearing from nowhere. "Clay Spire."

A huge earthen spike rose from the ground; directly beneath the dog. The dog was impaled on the spike. It twitched once, then ceased to move. Reven looked over to check on Silvia. She was shaken, but otherwise unharmed. Reven helped Erick to his feet.

"Are you alright?" Reven asked Erick.

"Yes, but I'll need new armor." Erick said. Flint stood next to them admiring his handiwork until Erick grimly burnt the corpse. They exhaled, glad that the battle was over.

"That was easy." Said Shade. "Too easy." They turned to leave, just as two more of the monstrous dogs dropped in behind them.

Erick noticed them first. "Shit, two more."

Reven spun and saw them. They both turned toward him and growled. They crouched to lunge at him. Reven readied his weapon, then realized. They were after him. He had the weapon from the temple.

"Flint, get Silvia outside." He said. "They're after me. I have the sword. Erick. Fever. Take that one while I distract it, I'll finish this one."

"Why me?" Flint asked dismayed.

"Because the rest of us a going to be fighting." Reven hastily said, still watching the dogs.

Suddenly one of the dogs jumped. Reven dodged again. "Douse." Water splashed over the dog, knocking it back into the big statue of Cerberus. The attack left puddles of water on the ground. Reven new he could use those later. It made it much easier to use some of his Psynergy. Reven ducked under the other dogs lunge. It turned around and readied to dive again.

Erick flew out of nowhere at the dog. He was holding his ax high above his head. The ax was ablaze with fire and power. Erick had called upon Fever. Erick smashed his ax down on the dog, cleaving it's leg off. The dog fell to the ground bleeding.

"Eruption!" Erick called. Reven watched as Erick disintegrated the body of the dog in an intense blast of fire. Reven didn't know if he should be impressed or disgusted. Erick was an amazing fighter. Reven was staring at the place where the dog used to be when suddenly he heard a growl behind him. He had forgotten the other dog.

He spun around and called upon Shade, just at the last second. A watery barrier appeared in front of him and the flying dog smacked into it. Shade was sitting next to him, looking annoyed.

"You need to pay more attention to your own battles." He said. "You almost got eaten."

"You were watching him too." Reven shot back. "Now get ready. This one's all mine."

The monster was prowling outside the shield, waiting for an opening. Reven sheathed his weapon and readied his Psynergy. He began walking. Shade, and the shield, followed him. He positioned himself with the dog on the opposite side of one of his water puddles. The dog stopped and waited. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Erick watching the exchange. Not fighting, but able to quickly aid Reven.

"Now!" Said Reven. The shield dissipated. Reven felt a surge of power. Instantly the dog leaped at Reven.

"Cool!" Spikes shot up from the water. The dog was sliced and cut all over by the multiple spikes, then fell limp to the ground and bled. Reven relaxed again. That was intense. Suddenly, to Reven's surprise, the dead dog turned a stony gray color, then crumbled to dust. He guessed that that's what monsters did after being killed. The other two hadn't done it because Erick had roasted them. It was then that Reven realized how much his previous wounds hurt. The fighting has caused the one on his leg to begin to bleed again. He gave it a ply and the pain lifted. Then he spoke up;

"Not bad." Reven said, turning to Erick. "You're a good fighter."

"Thanks. I've had a lot of practice."

"You guys okay?" Said a voice coming from the entrance. Silvia was calling them from just outside.

"We're okay!" Shouted Reven. "We'll be right out."

Reven and Erick, with exhausted Djini in tow, made their way out of the temple. Reven walked over to Silvia.

"Well that was fun." He said.

"Easy for you to say." Said Silvia. "I had to sit out here and do nothing while you and Erick fight all the enemies."

"Hey, you'll be able to fight soon enough. With my sword training and Flint's Psynergy lessons, you'll be a great fighter in no time."

"You think so?"

"Sure." Said Erick. "That's how I learned it."

"Thanks." Said Silvia, glad that her friends had more confidence in her than she did in herself.

Shade interrupted. "This has been such a nice side trip, but shouldn't we continue heading for the Mercury Lighthouse."

Reven knew Shade was right. It was beginning to get dark and if they were going to make it to the lighthouse they needed to keep moving. It would still take them a few more days. "Alright. Let's get moving."

They left the temple behind and found the path again. The continued to walk along it. Silvia was filling Flint in on the details of the journey. He was impressed that someone was actually going to seal Alchemy away. They finally set up camp just off the road about an hour after dark. They had just reached the base of the mountains. Silvia was so tired she just fell to the ground. Erick easily started a small fire to keep them warm. Reven tended his multiple wounds. It was all thanks to his Psynergy that he could fight with those injuries. They were healing fast, so Reven gave them an extra ply. Erick laid out his bedroll and sat down. Reven and Silvia did the same.

"What a long and thrilling day," said Silvia. Then she yawned. "This is much better than being a servant. But now I'm really tired."

"Me too," Reven said. Then added, "Silvia, how long had you been a servant?"

She stared into the fire. "All my life." She said quietly.

"Wow." Erick said. "That must have been hard."

"It was. I'm very lucky you two showed up when you did. I was about to be old enough to become another one of the master's 'personal' servants, if you know what I mean."

"Just in time." Reven said, disgusted at the thought of what would of happened had he not taken interest in her.

"What about you, Erick?" Silvia said, steering the conversation away from her. "How long had you been at sea?"

"Two weeks. Lalivero was my second major stop. Besides my discovery of Reven that is. I had to sail down the entire west coast of the main continent. Near the middle I picked up the Kimbombo river, and sailed across the continent from there. I stayed in Poseidos for a few days. I visited their huge Shrine. Then I sailed to Lalivero."

"Neat." She said. Then turned to Reven. "And you?"

"I left Lemuria three days ago. Got caught by a storm, lost my ship and ended up on a beach. That's where Erick found me."

"Short, but exciting." She said. "Well, I need to rest. Good night, boys." She lay back on her bedroll and closed her eyes.

"I think we should follow her example." Erick said. "Don't worry about taking a watch. I'm a light sleeper. I'll wake you if anything happens."

Reven nodded. Then laid back himself. The stared through the trees at the night sky and wondered if he really could complete his task. Then he remembered that he would have Silvia and Erick at his back. It was a very comforting thought, and made him feel much better. With that thought he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

***

Reven awoke suddenly. He was staring up at the sky. It was still dark but the sky was a lighter shade of purple. The dawn was coming. He forced himself up. The fire had gone out long ago, and there was nothing but ash left in the small circle of rocks. Erick and Silvia still slept next to him. The three Djini where curled up in one way or another by the remains of the fire. Reven decided to let them sleep. He grabbed his cloak and quietly left the camp.

He found a nearby river. He took of his leather boots and woolen socks, sat down on the riverbank and let his feet dangle in the river. It was a pleasant feeling, which refreshed Reven. He leaned down and gave his leg wound another ply. It was mostly healed thanks to his ply. The cut on his arm was diminishing rapidly as well. He stared at the water and wondered once again if he was the right person for the job.

His thoughts were interrupted by a rustle in a bush behind him. He sprang from the bank and reached to his belt; only to find empty air. Damn, He thought. I left my sword at camp. Psynergy will have to do.

"Douse." He said, and a blast of water shot into the bushes. He heard a muffled squeak, then a soaking wet Silvia walked out of the bush.

"That'll wake you up." She said, then looked at Reven. "Thanks a lot."

Reven relaxed, then apologized. "Sorry, I didn't see you there... again. Here take this." Reven removed his cloak and wrapped it around her. "I don't want you to catch cold."

"Must you always cause me some sort of pain whenever we meet." Silvia said. "But thanks anyways. What were you doing out here?"

"Just soaking my feet in the river. It helps soothe me and helps me think."

"May I join you?"

"Fine with me." Reven sat back down and put his feet back into the water. Silvia sat down next to him. She removed her footwear and stuck her feet in the water.

"It's a little cold." She said. "But not too bad." She scooted closer to him. "But I'm still cold." Reven rolled his eyes. He knew when some people need attention.

"Alright, fine." He said, and put his arm around her. She smiled and laid her head on his shoulders. Reven didn't mind at all. They sat there for a while. Reven told her stories about Lemuria, what it was like to grow up there.

"Is it really so beautiful?" She asked... again.

"Yes, it is." Then he sighed. " If you want I could show it to you one day."

"That would be nice. Promise?"

"I promise." Reven knew that she just wanted to stay with him longer. He thought he could put up with her for just a bit longer. Erick eventually found them talking by the river, and told them to stop lolly gaging and get ready to leave. They left the river and made their way back to the camp, where they packed and got ready to leave.

Reven has found more than one thing thats really valuable to him. Will this help Reven with his confidence issues or will Silvia end up to a liability for him as they continue on to the Mercury Lighthouse. Please continue to read (with a little more reviewing in there).

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