Post by StoryGirl83 on Aug 27, 2008 21:23:21 GMT -5
Chapter Ten – The Survivors
and three demons: Lukman, Kasib, and Kasinda
Back at the Warlock’s lair the Warlock was talking with Lukman. He was pleased that the demon had successfully hit one of the brothers with the gel. A sound caused him to look up from his conversations. He saw Kasib entering the room, supporting Kasinda as she slowly limped along. “Is the other brother infected?”
Kasib indicated Kasinda with his chin. “She got him.”
“Where are the others?” Lukman asked looking around them in search of any of the other demons who had remained when he left.
Kasinda shook her head. “Gone. Vanquished.”
A look of disgust crossed the Warlock’s face, unchecked. “Three out of practice witches and an old mortal killed seven demons?”
“It would have been eight,” Kasinda admitted softly, “hadn’t gotten me out of there.”
“I wasn’t leaving you there, Kasinda,” Kasib assured her, a tender look on his face. He turned to the Warlock, his face hard. “We did what you wanted, now pay up.”
The Warlock shrugged. “Hold out you hand.”
Kasib frowned. “What has that to do with our payment?”
“I have to give you the key to a locker in the arena,” the Warlock informed him, enunciating each word as if speaking to a child. “Do you want it or not?”
“What about me and Kasinda?” Lukman protested.
The Warlock held back a chuckle. “I suspect Kasinda will get her share and I can give you a separate key if you wish, Lukman.”
Lukman considered this and finally nodded. “Fine. Give him a key and me one if Kasinda is agreeable.”
Kasinda looked up at Kasib with a small smile. Looking back at the Warlock she said, “Do as you wish. I will not be going up against those witches, again.” She looked back at Kasib. “Get you, Kasib, and let’s go.”
Reluctantly Kasib held out his hand. “Make this fast. I need to see to Kasinda’s wounds.”