Chapter forty-two -- Witchblade Karma

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Date Posted: 22:17:07 01/09/03 Thu
Author: Spin
Subject: Chapter forty-two
In reply to: Spin 's message, "Revelation" on 22:34:06 05/20/02 Mon

�Good. Let your dreams be your guide, Ewan.� Lazar gave Ewan�s shoulder a reassuring squeeze. �I thought you were my guide, Lazar?� Ewan smiled up at the old man, the sense of dread over Fiona no longer occupied his mind. The older man chuckled as he got up from the bed and walked over to the cot. On top was Lazar�s bag, filled and already packed. He hoisted the bag over his shoulder and walked back to Ewan. �He�s abandoning me when I need him most?� Ewan thought, as his smile faded, and eyes already brimming with tears. Over time he had grown attached to Lazar and it was getting hard to accept he was leaving.

�You are never abandoned, young Ewan. You knew this day would come when I had to leave.� Ewan sniffed; using the back of his hand he brusquely wiped the tears away. Lazar�s own eyes began to water. He too had grown attached to the young protector. He cleared his throat and continued to speak, �Besides you don�t need an old man hanging around while you train to become a great warrior.� It had been the first time that Lazar�s words were not reassuring or comforting. Ewan understood and he could not be selfish by keeping Lazar here with him. He had to let go. Ewan was not the only one that needed Lazar. Soon when the wielder is chosen she will need him too. Lazar will watch over her until Ewan is ready to take his place by her side as her protector.

�I�.I�don�t want you to go Lazar,� Ewan paused to take a deep breath and exhaled, �but I know you must. She will need you when the time comes.� Lazar beamed with pride. There were not many who, at any age, were willing to make such sacrifices. And all in the name of destiny. This boy truly surprised him. Ewan got up from bed and followed Lazar out. They walked up to the dirt road and parted ways. But before leaving Lazar turned to Ewan and said, �Remember Ewan you must have faith. Never doubt yourself. Look into yourself here,� Lazar placed a finger over Ewan�s chest, above his heart. He then moved his hand to cup the boy�s cheek and gave it a loving pat. Lazar turned around and left Ewan standing there alone.

Ewan spotted a steep hill with a large tree to his right that over looked the main road. He quickly ran up the hill, pushing his little legs as fast as he could. By the time he reached the top he was out of breath and Lazar was nearly gone from site. Tears began to roll down his face. He bent over and leaned heavily on his knees as he tried to catch his breath. The ring slipped from under his shirt, swaying slightly as it dangled from the worn out twinge.

He grasped the ring in his hand and he felt it pulsating in his palm. He straightens up and watched Lazar�s retreating back. Before disappearing from Ewan�s site Lazar stopped and turned around. �I�ll be near; I am always near.� Lazar�s voice rang in Ewan�s mind. The boy smiled and waved. �Good-bye Lazar,� Ewan whispered into the air. In the distance Lazar flashed his own lopsided smile.

Lazar turned and was soon gone. Ewan stood on that spot, ring clutched in his hand, for who knows how long. It was until a large hand on his shoulder pulled him out of his trance. �Don�t worry Ewan he�ll be back one day.� Kael looked down at the boy then out into the horizon. From the corner of his eyes, Kael could see Ewan nodding his head. With a smile he lightly squeezed Ewan�s shoulder. �Come help me unload the wagon. Then I'll show you around. We will start your training tomorrow.� Ewan turned around and grinned at the large man. He raced down the hill with ease and in no time was near the wagon helping Fiona unload.

Kael shook his head as he carefully walked down the hill. He couldn�t understand how the boy got up the hill in the first place. It was steep and high. Even he had had a hard time climbing up and Fiona never made an attempt. Lazar was right the boy was special and he already conquered one task of this training without even knowing it. Kael shook his head, �training him will be interesting.� He made it to the wagon and was surprised that half of the load was already done.

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"Let your dreams be your guide" Sigh....Sigh...Sigh...Sigh... (NT) -- ardent fan (I'll be in BIG trouble if I follow this advice), 08:46:18 01/10/03 Fri