Chapter 12 (A Bottle of Blood)

Okay, this one didn't come as quick to me. Probably my own fault because I'm working on my other books and so on. So...

Chapter 12

Nolan raised his eyebrows as he stared at Ben. "So your saying that Adonai came to you and the others and told you all that I am supposed to send you and Kaela on a mission? A dangerous mission, at that? Are you sure?"

"Yes," Ben nodded. He, Kaela, Learka, Yev, and Klii had come to Nolan as soon as they could with Adonai's message. "And I know it sounds a little wild, like following where the sword points and all, but there's no doubt it was him. You get that sort of...feeling when your in his presence that you can't mistake."

"So, I guess I'll send you and Kaela off immediately, if you're absolutely sure it was Adonai."

"I'm absolutely sure." Ben promised. He was astonished at the faith Nolan put in Ben's words. This really is the right leader, he thought. "But there's one thing I want to ask you, Nolan. Do you know what Adonai meant when he said to follow the sword point?"

Nolan nodded. "Yes. That's what some people like to do when they don't know which way to take and it doesn't matter which one. They put there sword on the ground and then spin it. They walk in the direction the sword points. And before you go, did Adonai have any advice for me?"

"He didn't tell us anything, but I think he'll put whatever he wants you to do in your head. We'll see you, Nolan. Bye, Learka, Yev, Klii."

Ben and Kaela turned and walked out of the small side tunnel where they had met with Nolan. Out in the main tunnel there were no soldiers nearby, as they were all mainly congregated a little ways off. Ben drew his sword and set it down on the cold stone floor. Giving it a good spin, he stepped back and watched with Kaela as it twirled around in a circle. When it stopped it pointed to a side-tunnel in the wall, probably the only one that didn't immediately lead into a small room.

Ben picked up his sword and stepped toward the side-tunnel. "This is where we go," he told his sister. "Come on."

They had walked a good way down the tunnel. It was a long one, as Ben noticed. Their path seemed to be going in a slight curve. We're probably going to Mahal.

Then there was a blinding flash, one that had become familiar. It was Adonai.

"You have followed my instructions," he said approvingly. "Now I will tell you more." He turned and pointed ahead. "See, the tunnel ends here. But I will make it so that there are two routes. Both will end at Mahal, though at different places. And both of you have different missions. Ben..."

"Yes, Adonai?"

"You will need this." Adonai reached into his robes and took out a small, corked bottle, and then handed it to the boy. It had red liquid in it. Ben didn't know what it was until Adonai said, "This is my blood. It is powerful enough to break Daran's hold on Elandai. When Daran believes he has finally triumphed, you will throw the bottle at Daran."

Then he turned to Kaela, who was watching wide-eyed. "Adonai, is that really blood?"

"Yes, daughter, it is. Now you are going to take another route, and free the many people that Daran has put in his dungeons. You also will need my blood." he pulled out another bottle and gave it to her. "This you will sprinkle over the people. It will melt their chains around their bodies and their souls."

Adonai turned and waved his hand at the walls. They instantly split, making two tunnels . The ageless man steered Ben to the left and Kaela to the right. "Now go down your separate paths. And always bear in mind my advice. They will come very important!"

Then in another flash, Adonai disappeared.

Ben and Kaela looked at each other, both standing in the mouths of their respective tunnels. "Well," said Kaela. "Have fun. I guess I'll see you sometime soon. Bye!"

"See you," Ben told her back, and then he turned and walked.
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This is probably one of my shortest chapters ever. But at least it's a chapter!

Izori