Pops and I landed with a thud as we came out of the time portal. I was still going over everything that I had seen after I had shoved the second eubstance through. A hunter ! I knew that they wanted me and my family unit gone though I could n't see them finding a rattling reason for a hunter.

'' You wondering how they are going to justify sending a hunter ? '' I heard pop music breaking my train of mentation.
'' Yeah pops that had occurred to me. We are going to have to leave soda pop ; I ca n't endanger the rest of the federation of tribes like this. '' I told him a piffling afraid that the hunter would kill everyone just to get to me.

Shaking his mind Pops started to laugh softly a moment. `` Really Pops I fail to see what is so all-fired funny ! '' I yelled at him.

'' Toman you have far Thomas More mastery than your Father of the Church did. snake pit I 'd say you have to a greater extent than any mage your age. The fact that you are mastering everything you see as quickly as you are is substantiation of that. If Mordaf can express you a lot More I think you might be damn near unstoppable. '' tonic told me.

I could only stare at pop as if he were mad. True the arcsecond metre I opened the vena portae it had been extremely easy. How in the Scheol was that gaining control. `` I 'm not really seeing it Pops, '' I said.

Sighing pa said, `` Toman you have what we call a third eye what you see you learn physical or meta-physical. You are also as Mordaf said a sum up user, this means that given enough sentence there is almost cipher that you ca n't do. We need to get you training as soon as we can. I feel it is the entirely prospect we have. ''

I nodded as I looked at pappa again. I could see where I had increased his defenses. Sighing I reached out trying to increase them more. A few bit'later Pops eyes flew encompassing as he started to feel his protection roadblock raise another two stratum.

'' I 'm bad Pops I do n't want you to get hurt. Had I you this high that asshole would n't have been capable to hurt you. You 're a level higher than he was, it is n't enough yet though, I can find it is straining you some. '' I told him.

'' Hell son anything you can do will be a service. I might not be able-bodied to hurt them but now I can make them work at hurting me. '' Pops said with a one-half smile.

'' Damn it Pops ! That is n't funny ! I 'm trying to be good here like you told me. '' I almost yelled.

Pops nodded, `` I 'm no-count Toman I thought a piddling humor might facilitate you to loosen up some. I apologize. ''

I hung my head it was unfeigned I was uptight as hell ; especially after learning that the council was sending their well hunter after me. Everyone knew of the hunters, and they rarely failed. Armed with a myriad of good luck charm they were virtually undefeatable. A second later I felt daddy hand slapping my face.

'' You need to arrest this defeatist attitude ! You think you are going to fall back going into a battle then it 's a damn sure enough bet you will ! '' Pops said his eyes flaring.

'' Damn it Pops ! '' I said as I rubbed my face. `` This is a Orion, a damn hunter their honorable ! You know as well as I do that they ca n't be beat by normal means. ''

Pops was shaking his heading looking at me as if I was the most stupid being in universe. `` They can be beat and I thought you had noticed that you are anything BUT rule ! You have a well spring of power within you that the universe has n't seen in a retentive time ! Now then get over this compassion that you are feeling ; we have to increase you ! ''

I was about to respond when we both heard Tall Bear. [ Reg ? Is that you ? ] Both of us looked at each early as we heard the almost desperation in his thought process.

[ Yes Mordy. We just got back good-for-naught we were gone so long. We had ... ] dada started.

[ Thank the great mightiness that you have returned ! ] Tall Bear interrupted Pops thoughts. [ It 's Naci ! I came back today to determine her missing ! I have searched but am feeling nothing. I need your help Toman ! Even with what you increased in me I can not feel her. ]

I was shocked as I looked at pop. She was missing ? A high elite could n't feel her ? Growling I thought this felt like a huntsman. It had to be ! Though it was far too soon for the council drawing card's son to have tracked us. [ I 'll be there as soon as I can ! ] I told Tall Bear.

As I started to run I felt papa trying to keep up with me smiling I thought good he 's going to serve. Arriving at Tall Bear 's teepee I went inside trying to feel anything I could. Shaking my read/write head I was about to leave when I felt then saw the thought cube. Walking to it I felt it pulse then candid.

'' commodity you found this, so there are two wild legerdemain exploiter here ! Come for me you freakish son of a human being ! If you are who I think you are then I should be well rewarded ! well, afraid you piss ant ? You should be I am only a low layer hunter and I took her easily, her being trained. You should be easy so come to me you miserable piece of filth ! '' I could finger the anger rising in me as the cube shut off. Walking out I tried to hold it in, though I was failing.

Through clenched teeth I told soda water and grandiloquent Bear. `` A bastard hunter has taken her. This is my fault I will go after her ! ''

'' No Toman, '' Tall Bear started 'til I turned toward him blowing him a serious 40 understructure away.

'' NO ! I said, `` I AM GOING AFTER HER ! Do not interfere ; do not get in my way ! '' Growling I held out my deal suddenly feeling Naci, Nodding to bolt down I suddenly flashed out.

soda water went to Tall Bear helping him up. `` red cent it Reg he 's walking into a trap ! ''

'' I think he knows Mordy, and I do n't call up he cares. No I think you are seeing him finally accepting that he also loves her. God I would n't want to be that hunter. I doubt seriously that the one holding her has much of a probability even with all the charm. '' Pops replied.

'' Has he that much control ? '' Tall Bear asked.

'' When it comes to her ? Yeah that and a whole lot more ! '' soda water said.

I appeared miles from the kin's camp a immense clearing with Naci sitting in the middle. `` Ah so you came after all ! This little whore must think a lot to you. It 's ok I 'll extinguish her as soon as I am done with you. Come on I know you want to kill me let 's see if you can ! ''

Not moving I felt no to a lesser extent than 40 appeal around the clearing. Let 's see power siphoning, power moistening, I think I felt power enhancers on him. Smiling I took a step feeling the siphoning start up. Reaching out I sent a huge wave of tycoon toward all of them smiling when they all started to pop out of cosmos. respective chopping motion took care of the dampening effects as those snag in half useless.

taking another step I smiled even bigger. The hunter 's eyes were huge as he moved to a now unconscious Naci. `` stopover ! Another footprint and your lilliputian whore is utter ! ''

Growling I felt my anger start again how dare this small-arm of glass touch her ! Reaching out with my mind I saw each appealingness he had left. Then I felt each one start to crack. The hunting watch 's sassing dropped open as I saw him verbalise ‘ how ?'

'' You are a dullard piece of methamphetamine ! pudding head in that you should research more than before you take on an opposite that is far strong than your charms ! hint her again and be intimate that the death you experience may never end ! '' I growled between clenched teeth.

'' Ha ! As Long as I hold your cyprian I have big businessman over you ! Now on your knee joint while I take your life sentence ! '' With a foul laugh the hunter waited.

I could palpate my ira growing by the second. Finally I raised my hired man motioning toward the hunter. At initiative aught happened then the hunter 's arm snapped as it was poke backward. Then the former arm snapped twice as it also was bent backward. Slicing with my hand both legs were suddenly laying beside the Hunter who was screaming at the top of his voice.

Walking up to all the role I whispered barely able to contain my ire. `` You were dead as soon as I entered this clearing you were just too stupid to agnise it ! '' Reaching in I stripped all of what little power the Orion had. `` I leave you this, '' I told him as I placed a visual modality of him being burned alive over and over. `` Goodbye you ass ! '' Walking away I heard him start to whimper, cry then scream as in his intellect his frame was destroyed over and over.

I passed a bridge player over Naci trying to see what he 'd done to her. Thankfully she had only been knocked out. Picking her up I took a last look at the hunter feeling his store growing pocket-size and smaller. Nodding I thought of the village and flashed out.

coming into court on the out skirts I started to take the air in carrying Naci in my weapons system. There was a neat din then dada and Tall Bear were beside me helping me as I made a direct production line for their tipi. Neither man said a word as I still wore an extremely pissed off look on my nerve. Finally I walked in placing Naci on her tegument, only then could I relax.

Even as I felt the tension leaving me I also felt my strength waver. I refused the avail of either man as I sank to my genu beside Naci. I had almost lost her once I was n't about to impart her 'til I knew she was ok.

soda pop and Tall Bear shook their heads as they sent for respective women. washup Naci 's face then trying to tend to me I sat there like a stone awaiting the starting time sign of the zodiac from Naci. It was almost two hour later that Naci 's eyes flickered open. Looking around in shock her eyes settled on me.

'' Toman ! You should not be here ! '' She whispered a fiddling afraid.

'' I was n't about to lead 'til I was sure you were alright. '' Leaning closemouthed I whispered, `` That piece of garbage will never hurt you again ! I made sure of it ! '' Standing on unsteady legs I bowed to all the women and Naci the turned to leave.

I heard a gasp behind me then I heard Naci, [ thank you Toman. He took me by surprise I thought I was utter. Again you have saved my life ! ]

[ You are to be my married woman. Would you expect less of me ? You will be the former half of me. I will always protect you one way or another ! ] I thought back to her as I left the tipi.

[ Still economize to be I will always thank you. 'Til we are together, ] Naci responded emphatically !

Nodding I moved off through the village as many of the warriors came up to congratulate me. Though most only said it then moved off seeing the look of anger that was still on my case and in my eyes. I had to see improbable Bear, I had to get stiff. I could n't let this bechance again ! Marching as well as I could I soon found Tall Bear and tonic.

Walking up to Tall Bear I whispered, `` You have to evidence me all that you can. I will not give up this to happen again ! '' Looking at Pops I smiled the first genuine grin I had all day. `` It was as you said dada. There are ways I just had n't thought of them. Though I expect that the hunter son of the council leader will have got far more powerful charms. ''

Turning to Tall Bear I said, `` We need to do this as prompt as potential I need to a greater extent control. I have almost all of it though I feel there is a bit missing. ''

'' It would be an honor to learn you all that I know Toman though if I do. '' Here he smiled big, `` I insist that you also squall me Mordaf, are we agreed ? ''

'' Sir, I was only showing respect. If you insist then I will Tall ... Mordaf. '' I replied.

'' Good let 's go to the guggle I think it still has its U.S.A.. '' Mordaf said.

'' Do you take the sentence ? I thought you would be busy 'til tomorrow. '' I told him.

'' In this compositor's case I have postponed it. Protecting the tribe comes first. I believe getting you far firm qualifies as that ! '' Mordaf told me as I nodded.

As we moved off into the woodland a sudden mentation occurred to me. `` Mordaf ? Many saw what happened. Will you be able to do a reset of their memory ? They were afraid of me enough before this. God they must be terrified now. ''

Mordaf stopped a moment bowing his head in thinking then spread his deal out as he gripped the memories of almost all in the village. Concentrating a few bit he nodded then looked at me. `` There that should do it though, I am assuming the next time you will be able to reach what I just did. ''

I stood still a import as I looked within then with a smile I nodded to him. `` Yes I have all the principles of it inside. This should be a in force get-go. '' I told him and soda with a smile.

Mordaf looked at soda with a dangerous face then motioned for me to keep abreast him. For the residue of the day Mordaf did every spell, and hex that he knew, going through them as fast as he could. Having me repeat what he 'd just done was an tot bonus. Finally we stopped as he turned toward me.

'' I 'm afraid that is the extent of all that I know. '' Reaching out his hands he started to scan me then his centre went panoptic. `` By all the big businessman of the universe ! Your control is almost make out. I 'm afraid that my brother is the alone one left that can learn or designate you now. Though from what I feel you are quickly gaining on him. ''

'' I 'm not so certainly Mordy, '' dada spoke up. `` Just how long has it been since you finale saw your buddy ? ''

Mordaf was rich in persuasion a moment then stated, `` Not that long 'bout five hundred years. ''

Pops nodded then dropped a thunderclap, `` Mordy your brother 's power has almost doubled in the last few hundred years ! ''

Mordaf 's lip was now hanging open, `` By all that 's holy ! He told me he was trying to do it. I never thought that he would succeed ! Tell me did he always seem to suffer a small dark immature jewel with him ? ''

Pops was restrained for a few moments then nodded affirmative. `` Why, was this of significance ? ''

'' Uh yeah ! I take it you never heard of the founding endocarp ? '' Mordaf told Pops who looked at me as I just shrugged.

'' Uh, no not really. '' Pops told him.

Mordaf could only shake his top dog. `` By all that 's holy ! What are they teaching the vernal mages these days at the school ? ''

Looking at me with a questioning look I shrugged again telling him, `` I do n't really remember anything about it. I was only in my first ten class class. ''

Mordaf nodded then went on with his story. `` The founding Harlan Fiske Stone is a mystery much like the Philosopher 's Stone. Though I have heard it is three clock time harder to give, taking a hundred age. This is as compared to twenty five for the Philosopher 's stone. ''

'' Ok I 've heard of the Philosopher 's Edward Durell Stone the whole turning base metals into gold. promise me dolt but really I 've never heard of the founding stone. '' I told Mordaf with all sincerity.

'' You were n't as far as I thought you were, '' turning to pa he stated. `` You though studied with me. I damn sure heard of it. '' When pops still looked confused Mordaf sighed and continued. `` The founding stone enables a magic substance abuser to increase their exponent and eubstance to the point it is permanent. If my sidekick has accomplished this then yes, he is the sole one who can teach or show you now. ''

'' So you have shown me all that you can do ? '' I asked.

Nodding Mordaf replied, `` I 'm afraid so. Though I have to order you your king is far beyond almost all mages. As you feared though it still is n't as eminent as the council loss leader, even though it would take all he has to vote out you that 's for surely. ''

I nodded as I thought about the situation for a few import. `` If I am as hard as you say, '' here I looked at tonic. `` Should n't I be able to get to him Pops ? I know you said he has a lot of power but still. ''

'' I 'm not so trusted Toman. Last I checked he had some extremely powerful guards on the island keeping everyone and everything away. He wanted no interruption while he was resting, hellhole I ca n't blame him ! '' pappa said with expectant eye as he could see that I was considering going anyway.

I nodded as I turned trying to get a armorial bearing on when and where this island was. Again I nodded as I suddenly felt pigeon hawk. I turned back to Pops and Mordaf, `` I can feel him deep within the aegis of the island. It feels as if I can get about half way to him. ''

pappa walked to me, `` Please be careful Toman. The finale I saw he had some really powerful sentries. ''

'' I will start, '' turning to Mordaf I said, `` tell Naci I will be back as soon as I can then we can work on her United States Department of Defense. ''

I was about to flash out when a voice behind me stopped me cold. `` So you are in such a hurry you couldn't tell your bride to be where you are going ? anathemise it Toman you have to be the most incense Male I have ever met ! Here I thought father was unmanageable ! Had you not ignored me, '' here she also turned toward Mordaf, `` both of you ! Then this spot with the hunting watch would n't deliver happened in the first place. Argh ! You make me so mad ! '' Walking up to Toman she pointed a slender fingerbreadth in his face. `` You better come back or you might actually see what an have wild magic user can do ! '' With a disgusted grunt Naci whirled and marched away.

All three of the males could only ascertain her as she quickly receded into the distance. dada shook his headway chuckling, and then leaned down to me closing my mouth. `` Boy, I think you beneficial heed what she 'd said. The ira of a woman in love can be a very potent thing ! You might think you have power, she has a power that you 'll never be able to overcome. ''

I was nodding to Pops as I was unable to take my eyes off the receding form of Naci. By the magnate of the universe when had she suddenly become so damn good looking ? Finally she moved out of sight allowing me to tear my eyes away from where she 'd been. I had just started to wrick back to Pops when I heard Naci.

[ You had serious recall Toman ! Do n't wee me issue forth after you ! ] Her thought said.

I swallowed hard at the force of her persuasion. [ I wo n't leave Naci, how the hell could I ? ] I replied.

[ Good ! I 'll be waiting for you. You 'd improve hurry I need to discipline also. You are the only when one strong enough for me to aim with ! At to the lowest degree that way I wo n't be as slow to sweep over again ! ] Came her sentiment then all was quiet.

I could only shake my head after that exchange. Nodding to both soda pop and Mordaf I concentrated, opened a hepatic portal vein then stepped through. As I was moving forward I suddenly felt a power pushing against the hepatic portal vein. shucks I thought Merlin had all bases covered ! The closer to the end I got the more power I felt pushing against me and the portal.

Finally I opened up pushing back against whatever was trying to stop me from reaching the end. Finally after what felt the like hours I felt the end of the portal. The suddenly I was flying out of the end at a high up velocity !

Stopping in an moment I saw that the trees and vegetation was a lot larger than rule. Smiling I could see that Merlin had been extremely in use. Looking at the ground I was n't all that sure it was prophylactic to be down there. Floating forward I had n't gone more than twenty invertebrate foot when I felt myself sinking toward the terra firma.

vibration my head I increased my ability going far airborne. I might have gotten another L feet when I saw that I was starting to fall out of the sky again. Pushing my mightiness up even further I finally started to feel the dampening effect that was over the total island. I was n't going to make it all the way to him but I might get a hell of a lot closer. It was just going to remove a lot of compactness.

I made it about another five hundred yards when I just shake my head and landed. By my computation I was more than half way to him. It should n't be that laborious to walk to him. Even as I landed I saw movement behind and in front line of me. Suddenly quite a few huge reptiles walked and leaped out of the high-pitched grass. Some of then issued hissing growl as they steadily stalked me. Waving my hired man well over half of then vanished with eery shrieking. The rest stopped, blinking at where the others had been.

All of a sudden a lot of those left started to boo at me. Growling myself I did n't sustain sentence for this as I started to power up again. A voice behind me stopped me from releasing the energy.

'' I do n't know who you are you mage, it is impolite to destroy another 's creations ; especially when they are only doing their job. '' The vocalisation said as I turned around. With a wide of the mark smile I saw that I had found merlin after all or rather he had me .