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The Never Ending Quest - Episode 18096

Then all hell breaks loose as the Champions retaliate.

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A high pitched scream of agony is heard over the "woosh" of the fireball as it impacts against the room's wall. That and the smell of burnt hair and flesh mingles with it all to make for an absolutely nightmarish situation we Champions are facing!

We draw weapons and rush forth to battle in retaliation for a vile attack on an unarmed woman.....

.....

Well, a small part of me qualifies the place of "vile attacks" in the scheme of things as I rush forth. Normally, I would think that those who would land certain kinds of blows to the body as I just witnessed. However.....

However, I frankly can't feel much pity at all for Blondin as he clutches himself where Andrea (must say she has amazing reflexes....Blondin and the others showed up out of thin air almost!) had unloaded on him with her mage staff. My memories of a knight named Fred tells me of a time when he'd landed on "American Western" style saddle instead of the proper place for a rider.....

Well, I know that it was painful for Blondin, but I can't feel sorry for him. See, while the fireball's trajectory was knocked askew by Andrea, it wasn't enough to cause NO harm!

And for that they all shall pay a heavy price! That I promise myself as I feel the rush of adrenaline as I draw my sword, wading into battle with the castle guards!

I know though, that Emery and the others are as surprised to see us as we them! Some are even afraid as the runes the clothing that some of the magic using members of the party.

See, Blondin is only one mage while we have a bit more....even though we're outnumbered in fighter types....

All that though my mind as I rush forth, and battle is joined!


<P.What's the harm?

See, Exotica's holo-emitter got destroyed by the fireball when she tried to sacrifice herself for her mother in the heat of the moment (pardon the pun). As stated earlier she'll be besides herself in worry until she gets back in contact with the Champions!

The other thing is that while the fireball didn't hit Exotica's mother head on (instantly killing her), the glancing blow has caused serious burns to her. Life threatening injuries that must be attended to immediately.

Jarlath and Andrea, having painful encounters with fire, have since learned more about that bright stuff as a therapy (a "Know your enemy...." kind of deal) to help them through bad memories.

  1. Either they must be done, and done quickly to save her, or it shall not be done at all!

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