Chapter 2
AN: So in this chapter, we discover why Toby is hurt. Please read and review and I hope you enjoy this chapter.
The Lords of Nature had triumphed once and for all over Magor, but their victory was shortlived. Toby had collapsed shortly afterwards, and he was still unconscious.
"Old Sage, look at our orbs!" Nick says. Their orbs are cracked and flickering spasmodically.
As Old Sage begins to explain why their orbs are like that, Razzle peers at Toby's orb curiously before letting out a startled cry of shock.
"Razzle! What is it? What's wrong?" Lucas questions as Razzle looks from them to the Water orb. In response, Razzle gestures toward the orb.
Everyone looked horrified as the orb began to turn an onyx-black. They all exchanged glances before Lucas demanded, "What does it mean, Razzle? Tell us!"
The little dinosaur hung his head sadly, not wanting to admit the truth but Nick worked it out.
"He's...dying." he says, voice cracking.
Jessica lets out a sob, looking from Nick to Razzle as though expecting one of them to shout "April Fools!" When they didn't, however, she rushed over to Toby, frantically checking to make sure he was still breathing. He was, but his breathing was weak and his pulse was faint.
Old Sage suddenly cleared his throat. "Lords, do you remember the crown of Obscurio?" He queries, looking at them all with interest.
Nick nodded his assent.
"The very same crown that introduced Obscurio's spirit to Toby's body?"
They all nodded, not sure what exactly Old Sage was implying.
"You see, though Obscurio's spirit left his body when he was bathed in the sacred spring, part of Obscurio's soul remained inside him."
Lucas looked confused. "So what you're saying is that some of Obscurio's spirit is inside Toby?"
Old Sage nodded grimly. "Yes, and it is poisoning him from within."
Jessica looks up, her eyes shining with tears. "There must be something we can do! We can't just let Toby die like this!" She sobs hysterically.
Razzle scampers to the book of Gorm's legends. "Perhaps there's something in here that can help Toby." He says hopefully. Nick joins him and begins rifling through the pages, desperate to find an antidote.
Lucas puts his arm around Jessica comfortingly. "Don't you worry, Jess, I'm sure there'll be something in the book."
Jessica managed a weak smile before moving to sit with Toby. As they searched through the book, nobody noticed Toby's orb becoming darker...
AN: Oh no, will Toby be okay? Guess you'll have to stick around to find out. Please read and review.