Book Three Chapter Six: Wiz_Lift

Book Three Chapter Six: Wiz_Lift

In the end, the Chosen One got bored of playing in the snow before Qube did.

Come on, he said, standing up and letting all of the snow roll off him. Lets go see what these people want.

Qube reluctantly pulled herself out of the snowdrift shed been burrowing into. Snow was so much fun! She didnt have any memory of snow, but from the way the Chosen One acted, hed definitely been around it before. Hed even made a snowball and thrown it at Definitely Bad Guy, whod just been quietly lying on his back in the snow, letting it slowly pile up over him.

The Mage hadnt moved, just gave the Hero a withering look of disdain from his position on the ground. It wasnt very effective at chastising the Chosen One, unfortunately, who proceeded to try and bury the Mage in snow and claimed that he was just helping nature along when the other man activated his [Fire Wall].This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Oddly enough, no matter how much snow fell, it never seemed to cover the path, nor add to the snow drifts. Some kind of magic keeping it from building up, probably.

The Hero reached out a hand to help Qube up, then reached out another hand to assist Definitely Bad Guy. The Mage looked at the offered limb in silence, before standing up on his own.

The Chosen One didnt seem offended by this deliberate slight; instead, he just grinned.

Nervous about meeting your old teachers? he asked sympathetically. Im pretty sure some of my first year tutors would absolutely try and eat me if I skived off then tried to come back.

Qube stared at the Chosen One in absolute horror. What kind of monstrous beings were these tutors, that they would try and eat people? What kind of study was required of someone to become a Chosen One in the Devs realm? Shed thought the training to become a Companion had been stressful!

Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she clasped at the Chosen Ones hands.

Dont worry! When I ascend, Ill make sure to be by your side as you defeat them! she exclaimed. They wont be able to get through my [Lesser Shield], you have my word! Ill even find some way to upgrade it to [Shield]!

The Chosen One gave her a startled look, before bursting out laughing.

No, no, he said, they wouldnt actually. They were just super intense about making sure we took it seriously, and wouldnt be happy if I left midway. Oh, I love how serious you look about this! They wouldnt know what hit them!

Oh, Qube said, digesting this. But Definitely Bad Guy was kidnapped by the Evil Emperor, so Im sure his teachers will be very understanding!

Also, I dont know how spells like your shield stuff will work when you ascend, the Chosen One said. Youll have to talk to the Devs about that; I dunno how theyre planning on playing that.

Definitely Bad Guy, who had been grimly looking at the rapidly approaching Wizards Tower with a Save Point sparkling next to the doorway, snapped his head towards the Hero.

What do you mean? he asked, an edge to his voice. Are you suggesting that they will be more powerful, or different kinds of spells?

I dont know, man, the Chosen One said with a shrug. Im not fully sure whats going on with the ascending angle. I didnt even know it was possible until Alex mentioned it. I thought we were years away from that kind of thing.

Definitely Bad Guy and Qube exchanged glances. They were both magic users to their very core. The idea that ascending would change spells was unsettling, to say the least.

I can see if someone would be able to talk to you about it, if you want? the Chosen One unexpectedly offered. Although theyre starting to crunch so I dunno how much time theyll have.

It wasnt just Qubes imagination. The Chosen One really was trying to comfort them and be more supportive! He was learning from her guidance! Qube felt her heart swell with emotion. She was so overcome that she didnt even stop to ask what crunch was before they reached the tower, and the Chosen One passed his hand through the Save Point, then threw open the door.

I would appreciate it, Definitely Bad Guy said, before a childs voice cut across their conservation.

Who dares enter my domain? the high-pitched voice half-squeaked, half-screeched, the noise bouncing down the open space between the spiral staircases.

Me! the Chosen One called back, before looking around.

Unlike the first Wizards Tower, which had opened directly into the main room that the Head Mage had been dwelling in, the only concession to the towers tower-ness being stairs in the back leading upwards, this one was more like Definitely Bad Guys back in Cobbletown. Which meant only stairs.

Lots and lots of stairs.

But he didnt fall. Instead he stayed gripped to the side of the platform, and planted his feet on the underside. The runes stayed lit up, and the platform continued its ascent, undeterred by the Hero clinging to its side. It didnt even wobble or slant, which Qube would have found a lot more impressive if she hadnt been busy yelling at the Chosen One.

Get back up here! she ordered the darling of the Golden Prophecy.

Look! One hand! the Hero replied, letting go with his left hand.

Stop that! she yelled.

Stop holding on to the side? Okay, he said, moving the fingers still holding on.

No! Hold on! Qube, now incredibly flustered, shouted.

So you want me to hold on to the side? the Chosen One called back. Okay!

Chosen One! She resisted the urge to stamp a foot. She was better than that. She was a mature, guiding light who would help save the world.

Im just doing what you wanted! he replied.

She stomped her foot.

Get back up here right now! she said, stomping again to emphasise her point.

We are approaching the top, Definitely Bad Guy interrupted their argument. Qube stopped glaring down at the kingdoms saviour and glanced at the Mage Advisor, before following his gaze upwards. There was a wooden floor with a round hole in it, just the right size to fit their platform.

Chosen One, youre going to get squashed, she said worriedly, watching the fast approaching floor.

All right, all right, the Chosen One said, swinging himself back onto the platform just before they reached the hole. The silver light of Qubes [Lesser Shield] shimmered as he moved to the centre of the runes. That was fun, though.

Qube pressed a hand to her forehead. It seemed the Chosen Ones supportive, more sensitive side was still developing.

Hopefully it would develop faster, before she had a heart attack. Or Definitely Bad Guy was finally able to secretly teach her how to curse people, and she bound the Hero in place so he couldnt go running about, causing her stress.

Not that she would ever do that, of course!

Not unless she really needed to.

Putting such thoughts aside, the Healer looked around the newly revealed room. The platforms runes had gone blank, but it still stayed in place, fit snugly in the floor. The owner must have let down the platform when they realised the trio (or duo, from their perspective) were approaching; otherwise they would be in constant danger of falling down the hole.

Speaking of which, where was the owner of that strangely child-like voice?

Who dares enter my domain? the voice squeaked from behind them.

Qube turned around and saw the Mage who had been charged with helping them unlock the spell to defeat the Evil Emperor.

She blinked, as she tried to make sense of what was before her.

Why is the Wizards Academy Mage so young? she asked Definitely Bad Guy.

The Chosen One covered his face.

Oh sweet [Golden Prophecy], no, he groaned.