Chapter 5
I let the Magus behind me lead me on. We walked past all the tourists which I now noticed were frozen. The Magi must've done that; they couldn't survive the sight of Magi magic.
The Magus with crimson eyes snapped his fingers as we left the room and the people unfroze. Some looked slightly confused, since I had seemed to just disappear. They shook their heads though and decided it was just a hallucination. Mortals were so stupid.
We walked out of the Parthenon. The view was incredible. We were up on a hill, looking over the city of Athens.
There were beautifully made buildings that popped up everywhere. From here, located on some sort of park, was a huge olive tree. I could also see a huge stadium, meant to hold thousands of people. I realized that it was the Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympics were held. Spread out through the city, were statues of Greek gods and goddesses. Some were life size; some were almost as big as the statue of Athena.
The Magus behind me nudged me, motioning for me to go follow the other two Magus. The Magi moved fast. They were now walking down the hill. I noticed that the Magi were now wearing their brow robes again, with the hoods up. Their feet weren't touching the ground; they looked like they were being carried by the wind.
The Magus behind me muttered, "Courir." Faster. His mutter was directed on me, I knew it was a spell. He tried to make me move faster; apparently he thought that I moved like a snail.
A cold feeling filled my body; I knew the spell was working. I also knew because at the speed I was moving right now was incredibly fast for me.
We caught up to the other two Magus. They had stopped at a big rock. It was about 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide. I noticed it was made out of white colored granite. The Magi with the purple eyes touched his had onto it. The rock gave off blue light before a doorway appeared. The doorway was swirling with gold dust. There were also shiny, silver bubbles mixed with the gold dust.
The Magi in front of me calmly stepped through. I turned around to raise my eyebrows at the Magus behind me. But before I could do that, he me pushed me into it.
"Ο επικεφαλής Μάγων πρόκειται να νευριάσει," said the Magus with purple eyes.
Shoot. They had switched into Greek. I could only take one language at a time.
"Ξέρω, δεν θα πρέπει να είναι εδώ. Δεν ήταν καν υποτίθεται για να πάρετε μια αναζήτηση!" Replied the Magus who was pushing me.
"Could you please repeat that?" I asked.
"Like we'd do that for you," snorted the Magus with purple eyes.
"Wait, you guys speak English?" I asked. I hadn't even realized I had spoken in English until they had answered me.
"Of course we do, we're Magi! Didn't your Coach tell you about us?" Said the Magus with the orange eyes.
"No, we're not really supposed to talk about you..." I said.
"Αυτό συμβαίνει γιατί είναι πάρα πολύ φοβερό δεκάρα γι 'αυτούς!" Spoke the one with crimson eyes.
The Magi laughed appreciatively. I got mad. "I might have no idea what you just said, but I do happen to know some excellent Greek swear words and I'm pretty sure you just used one!" I said indignantly.
The Magi just laughed again, and began to walk faster. It had taken us that long just to make it across the huge floor of the ballroom we had appeared into a little while ago.
The ride in that swirling vortex wasn't pleasant. The gold dust was just dust. Which were now stuck in my clothes and hair. The silver bubbles were actually bubbles of water. I didn't get why there was water in it.
I found out that the vortex was actually a little entry that takes you anywhere you want to. Practically at anytime. You just had to know how to use it, or you'll end up stuck in the Abysm. It was a dangerous journey, but the Magus were knew how to use it, so they do. And because it gets you to the location faster than summoning yourself to it.
"The head Magus senses us..." one Magi muttered.
The other two cursed quietly in Greek. Their words echoed around the ballroom which I had just noticed wad empty.
We came up to a set of double doors that were guarded by two huge men that looked like body builders.
"We are here to speak with...the Head," the Magus with orange eyes said.
The men nodded, and knocked sternly on the door 4 times.
A melodic voice said from inside the room. "Come in," it said. "But first, take the girl's book away from her."
"What book?" Said the Magus with purple eyes.
"Really," drawled the voice from inside the room, "I must request better Magi for the next job. It's in her dress!"
The Magi lunged towards me, but then realized what they were dealing with.
"Just give it to us, and save the awkwardness," the one with orange eyes pleaded.
I smirked, almost wishing to make them uncomfortable, but gave them the book anyways. The crimson eyed one took it gratefully, and then squared his shoulders towards the door.
"Now what are you waiting for? Come in!" Ordered the voice of the Head.
The large, wooden double doors swung open. Revealing a golden colored room. The Magi in front of me walked in. I followed them in.
"Why are you just standing there?" One Magus hissed from behind me. "Bow down to him!"
The Head Magus dismissively waved his hand, and laughed. Ambrosial sound filled the whole room. The Magus behind me retreated.
I barely heard what he said. I was too busy staring—my mouth slightly open—at the Head Magus.
He was beautiful. He had elegantly curved lips, a silk face, and arched eyebrows. He had hair the color of bronze, and a dazzling smile. He was also pale. But unlike the other Magi, his skin color suited him statuesquely. He was angelic.
He laughed again; the same sound filled the whole room. "Pourquoi, je vous remercie mon cher." He said, gesturing to me.
My mouth slightly opened a bit more. He was angelic and he spoke in perfect French. My amazement didn't last long though—which was a surprise—because I wondered how he knew what I was thinking.
"Je peux entendre les pensées des gens," he answered. I can hear people's thoughts.
"Ah," I said in reply. "Jusqu'où pouvez-vous entendre?" I said. How far can you hear?
"Je peux entendre les pensées de ceux qui m'entourent," he replied. I can hear the thoughts of those around me.
I pretended to be amazed by his power and shielded my mind from his magic. I shielded my mind just enough so he wouldn't hear my other thoughts. I protected some of what I was thinking, and what my actions were going to be. But not what I was going to say, so he wouldn't be suspicious of me.
You're ugly. I thought, testing my powers. He didn't seem to show any sign that he heard. Curiously, I tried to hear what he was thinking. Hahaha, I seem to amuse people, he thought. I am the most powerful being here, in this room, the other part of his mind thought.I tried not to smile.
I made sure my mind was once again protected and let my other thoughts wander.
"Je—" I tried to explain why I was here.
"Oui. Oui. Vous pouvez rechercher tout ce dont vous avez besoin dans cette ville," he granted. Yes. Yes. You can look for whatever you need to in this city. I smiled appreciatively. "Mais…" he added. But… "Je veux que vous fassiez une petite tâche," he smiled. I want you to do a little task.
I gritted my teeth; I hate it when there's a 'task'.
"Je veux que vous preniez miroir de Calithea," he requested. I want you to take Calithea's mirror. Some Magus gasped, some grunted with approval. "Cela prouvera que vous êtes digne," he explained. This will prove that you are worthy.
"Digne de quoi?" I asked. Worthy for what?
"Quelque chose pour plus tard," he replied with a wave of his hand. Something for later on. "Maintenant aller!" He said, with a sly smile on his face. Now go!
I heard his thoughts. I did need to prove that I was worthy. But not because of 'for something later on.' He just didn't think I was worthy to continue on with my quest. He thought I was weak, like the other enchanters. He was about to kill me off, but when he saw me, he thought I would be good for his 'entertainment.'
Hearing his thoughts made me angry. I'll prove that I was worthy. More than that. I formed a plan in my head.
The Magus behind me steered me out of the golden colored room…
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About to start Chapter 6!
-Kat
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