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

'' You wondering how they are going to justify sending a hunter ? '' I heard pops breaking my train of thought.
'' Yeah dad that had occurred to me. We are going to have to result tonic ; I ca n't endanger the rest of the tribe like this. '' I told him a little afraid that the hunter would kill everyone just to get to me.

Shaking his head pop started to laugh softly a mo. `` Really Pops I fail to see what is so tinker's dam shady ! '' I yelled at him.

'' Toman you have far more restraint than your father did. Hell I 'd say you have more 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 depict you a lot More I think you might be damn near unstoppable. '' Pops told me.

I could only stare at Pops as if he were looney. true up the second prison term I opened the portal it had been extremely promiscuous. How in the Inferno was that gaining control. `` I 'm not really seeing it papa, '' I said.

Sighing soda pop said, `` Toman you have what we call a thirdly eye what you see you learn strong-arm or meta-physical. You are also as Mordaf said a tot up exploiter, this means that given enough time there is almost naught that you ca n't do. We need to get you training as soon as we can. I feel it is the simply chance we have. ''

I nodded as I looked at Pops again. I could see where I had increased his defenses. Sighing I reached out trying to increase them more. A few second'later Pops eyes flew wide as he started to finger his shelter barriers raise another two level.

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

'' underworld son anything you can do will be a help. I might not be able to hurt them but now I can make them work at hurting me. '' Pops said with a half grinning.

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

Pops nodded, `` I 'm drab Toman I thought a little sense of humour might assist you to relax some. I apologize. ''

I hung my pass it was true I was nervy as Hades ; especially after learning that the council was sending their best hunter after me. Everyone knew of the hunters, and they rarely failed. Armed with a ten thousand of appeal they were virtually undefeatable. A moment later I felt Pops paw slapping my face.

'' You need to hold back this defeatist mental attitude ! You think you are going to lose going into a battle then it 's a tinker's dam sure enough bet you will ! '' pop music said his eyes flaring.

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

Pops was shaking his head looking at me as if I was the most stupid being in existence. `` They can be stupefy and I thought you had noticed that you are anything BUT normal ! You have a well bounce of power within you that the universe has n't seen in a long clip ! Now then get over this ruth that you are feeling ; we have to increase you ! ''

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

[ Yes Mordy. We just got back sorry we were gone so long. We had ... ] Pops started.

[ Thank the great power that you have returned ! ] Tall Bear interrupted pa cerebration. [ It 's Naci ! I came back today to find her missing ! I have searched but am feeling nil. I need your help Toman ! Even with what you increased in me I can not sense her. ]

I was shocked as I looked at popping. She was missing ? A mellow elite could n't experience her ? Growling I thought this felt like a hunter. 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 Pops trying to keep up with me smiling I thought good he 's going to help. Arriving at Tall Bear 's tepee I went inside trying to feel anything I could. Shaking my chief I was about to leave when I felt then saw the thought cube. Walking to it I felt it pulse then out-of-doors.

'' goodness you found this, so there are two wild magic exploiter here ! Come for me you flakey son of a human ! 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 level hunter and I took her easily, her being trained. You should be leisurely so come to me you miserable art object of grease ! '' I could find the anger rising in me as the cube shut off. Walking out I tried to defend it in, though I was failing.

Through clenched teeth I told Pops and grandiloquent Bear. `` A dickhead Orion 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 good XL feet away.

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

pa went to Tall Bear helping him up. `` Damn it Reg he 's walking into a trap ! ''

'' I think he knows Mordy, and I do n't think he cares. No I think you are seeing him finally accepting that he also loves her. God I would n't require to be that Orion. I doubt seriously that the one holding her has much of a opportunity even with all the charms. '' daddy replied.

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

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

I appeared nautical mile from the tribe's camp a Brobdingnagian clarification with Naci sitting in the midsection. `` Ah so you came after all ! This footling whore must mean a lot to you. It 's ok I 'll extinguish her as soon as I am done with you. arrive on I know you want to kill me let 's see if you can ! ''

Not moving I felt no less than 40 charm around the clearing. Let 's see tycoon siphoning, power dampening, I think I felt power enhancer on him. Smiling I took a step feeling the siphoning starting line up. Reaching out I sent a huge waving of exponent toward all of them smiling when they all started to pop out of existence. respective chopping motion took care of the dampening burden as those split in one-half useless.

pickings another step I smiled even bounteous. The hunter 's eyes were huge as he moved to a now unconscious Naci. `` full stop ! Another whole tone and your trivial fancy woman is dead ! ''

Growling I felt my anger scratch again how daring this piece of trash touch modality her ! Reaching out with my mind I saw each charm he had left. Then I felt each one get-go to crack. The hunter 's mouth dropped open as I saw him utter ‘ how ?'

'' You are a stupid piece of folderol ! stupid in that you should enquiry Sir Thomas More before you take on an opposer that is far stronger than your charms ! hint her again and acknowledge that the death you experience may never end ! '' I growled between clenched tooth.

'' Ha ! As Long as I hold your whore I have magnate over you ! Now on your articulatio genus while I take your life ! '' With a wicked laugh the hunter waited.

I could feel my anger growing by the here and now. Finally I raised my hand motioning toward the hunter. At first nothing happened then the hunter 's arm snapped as it was lunge backward. Then the other arm snapped twice as it also was bent backward. Slicing with my hired hand both legs were suddenly laying beside the Orion who was screaming at the top of his vox.

Walking up to all the role I whispered barely able to hold my anger. `` You were suddenly as soon as I entered this clearing you were just too stupid to agnise it ! '' Reaching in I stripped all of what little great power the hunter had. `` I leave you this, '' I told him as I placed a visual modality of him being burned animated over and over. `` arrivederci you ass ! '' Walking away I heard him start to whimper, cry then scream as in his mind his flesh was destroyed over and over.

I passed a mitt 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 smell at the hunter feeling his memory growing smaller and minor. Nodding I thought of the settlement and flashed out.

coming into court on the out skirts I started to walk in carrying Naci in my munition. There was a great commotion then Pops and Tall Bear were beside me helping me as I made a channelise logical argument for their teepee. Neither man said a word as I still wore an extremely pissed off flavor on my face. Finally I walked in placing Naci on her cutis, only then could I relax.

Even as I felt the tension leaving me I also felt my lastingness falter. I refused the assistant of either man as I sank to my human knee beside Naci. I had almost lost her once I was n't about to leave alone her 'til I knew she was ok.

tonic and Tall Bear shook their heads as they sent for various charwoman. Bathing Naci 's typeface then trying to lean to me I sat there like a stone awaiting the starting time sign from Naci. It was almost two hours later that Naci 's center flickered unresolved. Looking around in electric shock her heart settled on me.

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

'' I was n't about to leave 'til I was sure you were alright. '' Leaning close I whispered, `` That musical composition of garbage will never hurt you again ! I made sure of it ! '' Standing on unsteady legs I bowed to all the char and Naci the turned to go out.

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

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

[ Still husband 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 preen me. Though almost only said it then moved off seeing the look of anger that was still on my aspect and in my eyes. I had to feel magniloquent Bear, I had to get stronger. I could n't let this happen again ! Marching as well as I could I soon found Tall Bear and Pops.

Walking up to Tall Bear I whispered, `` You have to show me all that you can. I will not allow this to come about again ! '' Looking at pop music I smiled the first real smile I had all day. `` It was as you said papa. There are ways I just had n't thought of them. Though I expect that the hunter son of the council leader will give far more muscular charms. ''

turning to Tall Bear I said, `` We need to do this as fast as possible I need more 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 call me Mordaf, are we agreed ? ''

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

'' goodness let 's go to the burble I think it still has its uses. '' Mordaf said.

'' Do you have the time ? I thought you would be busy 'til tomorrow. '' I told him.

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

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

Mordaf stopped a consequence bowing his head in cerebration then spread his hands out as he gripped the memories of almost all in the village. Concentrating a few moments he nodded then looked at me. `` There that should do it though, I am assuming the succeeding time you will be able to carry through what I just did. ''

I stood still a moment as I looked within then with a smile I nodded to him. `` Yes I have all the rationale of it inside. This should be a good start. '' I told him and soda pop with a smile.

Mordaf looked at pop with a grievous face then motioned for me to keep abreast him. For the rest 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 bestow 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 heart went wide. `` By all the magnate of the cosmos ! Your control is almost stark. I 'm afraid that my brother is the but one left that can teach or prove you now. Though from what I feel you are quickly gaining on him. ''

'' I 'm not so sure Mordy, '' dad spoke up. `` Just how long has it been since you in conclusion saw your brother ? ''

Mordaf was deep in intellection a moment then stated, `` Not that long 'bout five hundred old age. ''

Pops nodded then dropped a bombshell, `` Mordy your comrade 's power has almost doubled in the final few hundred years ! ''

Mordaf 's mouth was now hanging open, `` By all that 's holy place ! He told me he was trying to do it. I never thought that he would succeed ! severalize me did he always seem to have a small-scale wickedness green jewel with him ? ''

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

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

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

Mordaf could only sway his head. `` By all that 's holy ! What are they teaching the younger mages these days at the school ? ''

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

Mordaf nodded then went on with his narrative. `` The initiation stone is a mystery much like the Philosopher 's pit. Though I have heard it is three fourth dimension harder to build, taking a hundred years. This is as compared to twenty five for the Philosopher 's Stone. ''

'' Ok I 've heard of the Philosopher 's Oliver Stone the altogether turning base metallic element into atomic number 79. shout out me stupid but really I 've never heard of the founding stone. '' I told Mordaf with all earnestness.

'' You were n't as far as I thought you were, '' turning to pop he stated. `` You though studied with me. I damn sure heard of it. '' When pops still looked confused Mordaf sighed and continued. `` The founding Harlan Fisk Stone enables a magical user to increase their force and dead body to the full point it is permanent. If my comrade has accomplished this then yes, he is the only one who can learn 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 tell you your index is far beyond almost all mages. As you feared though it still is n't as high as the council leader, even though it would take all he has to kill you that 's for sure. ''

I nodded as I thought about the spot for a few moments. `` If I am as strong as you say, '' here I looked at soda pop. `` Should n't I be able to get to him Pops ? I know you said he has a lot of might but still. ''

'' I 'm not so sure Toman. hold up I checked he had some extremely muscular guards on the island keeping everyone and everything away. He wanted no disruption while he was resting, hell on earth I ca n't fault him ! '' Pops said with orotund eyes 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 Merlin. I turned back to soda water and Mordaf, `` I can finger him deep within the protection of the island. It feels as if I can get about half way to him. ''

popping walked to me, `` Please be careful Toman. The finale I saw he had some really brawny sentry. ''

'' I will pop, '' turning to Mordaf I said, `` tell Naci I will be back as soon as I can then we can run on her defensive structure. ''

I was about to flash out when a representative behind me stopped me cold. `` So you are in such a hurry you couldn't recount your Saint Bridget to be where you are going ? Damn it Toman you have to be the most infuriating male I have ever met ! Here I thought Padre was hard ! Had you not brush aside me, '' here she also turned toward Mordaf, `` both of you ! Then this billet with the hunter would n't have happened in the outset place. Argh ! You make me so mad ! '' Walking up to Toman she pointed a slender finger in his human face. `` You better come back or you might actually see what an know wild magic trick drug user can do ! '' With a disgusted grunt Naci whirled and marched away.

All three of the males could only watch her as she quickly receded into the distance. Pops shook his principal chuckling, and then leaned down to me closing my mouth. `` Boy, I think you better heed what she 'd said. The anger of a adult female in love can be a very powerful thing ! You might think you have power, she has a power that you 'll never be capable to overcome. ''

I was nodding to Pops as I was unable to take my middle off the receding course of Naci. By the index of the universe when had she suddenly become so damn skilful looking ? Finally she moved out of good deal allowing me to tear my middle away from where she 'd been. I had just started to turn back to Pops when I heard Naci.

[ You had best remember Toman ! Do n't draw me amount after you ! ] Her persuasion said.

I swallowed hard at the forcefulness of her thoughts. [ I wo n't forget Naci, how the hell could I ? ] I replied.

[ Good ! I 'll be waiting for you. You 'd better rushing I need to take aim also. You are the only one strong enough for me to train with ! At least that way I wo n't be as easy to overtake again ! ] Came her thoughts then all was quiet down.

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

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

Stopping in an instant I saw that the trees and flora was a lot big than convention. Smiling I could see that pigeon hawk had been extremely busy. Looking at the solid ground I was n't all that sure it was safe to be down there. Floating forward I had n't gone Thomas More than twenty understructure when I felt myself sinking toward the primer coat.

shakiness my head I increased my might going further airborne. I might have gotten another L infantry when I saw that I was starting to fall out of the sky again. Pushing my power up even further I finally started to find the dampening effect that was over the entire 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 take a lot of denseness.

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

All of a sudden a lot of those left started to hiss at me. Growling myself I did n't have time for this as I started to magnate up again. A voice behind me stopped me from releasing the push.

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