Kat smiled and Ali finally regained control.
“Kat… we need your help,” she sighed, Kat’s brow furrowed.
“Someone is trying to steal this,” She pulled out the book. Kat nodded.
“That book is the only one of its kind. It is very valuable. In fact, I wrote it, all but the final page, which was added by a student of mine,” she sighed softly. “Kaysey is after the Book again, isn’t she?” Ali jumped.
“How did you…” Kat placed a hand gently on Ali’s shoulder.
“I taught Kaysey the ways of sorcery. Many times, she tried to steal the Book from me. If all of these items can be found, the possessor will master the art of magic, becoming unstoppable. Kaysey is looking to take my place as Phoenix Sorceress, thus gaining my wings and magical powers. She will try to conquer the world, destroying peace forever. Suddenly a series of images flashed in my mind, a flow of memories across a telepathic link – Kat as a child, learning magic from a woman who looked just like her, the golden wings extending from her back. The same woman, crouched in a heap on the floor, trembling with a dark figure reaching for the golden pendant on her neck. She pulled the necklace away and threw it towards the young Kat, who caught it and fled as the woman – her mother – screamed. With trembling hands, Kat fastened the chain around her neck. Wings erupted from her shoulder blades. The shadowy figure burst out of a door, and with a scream of fury, Kat threw herself to meet him. Suddenly the images vanished. Kat was looking at Natalie, half impressed, half annoyed.
“You are telepathic,” mused the sorceress. “It is somewhat rude to pry into others’ memories, Natalie,” Natalie stared.
“I’m sorry,” she whispered, ashamed. Kat smiled.
“It was my fault as much as yours. I let my memories carry me away,” she explained, gently. She tilted her head to the side.
“I cannot help you. You are strong enough if you look to your hearts and stand together,” She fluttered her wings, then turned and flapped away. Ali folded her arms.
“Well, that was helpful,” she grumbled. Prim turned to look at Ali.
“I think she’s right. We can beat her. We have the one weapon she doesn’t. Friendship. It gives us a reason to fight, to defend each other. Also, Ali, I’m betting she won’t turn into a dragon when she’s angry,”
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