“Ah, why?” Chris asked no one in particular, “What did I do to deserve having to see Hekate again?”
“Nice to see you too,” said Hekate, “But I'm still going to beat you to a pulp.”
“Unlikely,” said Jayson, “Your power is weakened here, and you are easy to detect. If you were someone who draws power from light it might be a different matter.”
“Someone who draws power from light?” asked Hekate, giggling.
“What's so funny?” asked Jayson. In response, Hekate just burst out laughing.
“I imagine she thinks it funny that you didn't notice me,” someone behind Jayson said. At hearing this voice, the Guthixian instinctively jumped forward, carrying Herba with him. As he did so, he noticed several arrows flit past his head, speeding toward the person behind him.
Seth noticed the arrows as well, and with a single slash of his sword, knocked them aside. Turning to Jen, who was already notching another arrow, Seth said, “Lay down you arms, I do not like fighting women.”
“How chivalrous,” commented Jen, “But I'm not the type to stand aside.”
“Wait Jen,” said Chris. Leaning over, he whispered something to her, causing a puzzled expression to appear on her face.
“You sure?” she asked.
“Trust me,” replied Chris, “This will work.”
“Alright,” sighed Jen, notching another arrow.
“Must you continue at this?” asked Seth, clearly wishing not to fight her.
“Afraid so,” replied Jen, firing a barrage of arrows at Seth. While the young man was preoccupied in dealing with her arrows, Jen dashed over to Jayson and whispered something to him. Jayson look surprised, but nodded nonetheless.
*What are you up to?” asked Seth.
“Nothing that need concern you,” replied Jayson, placing his hand on the ground. As his hand made contact with the ground, the earth began to tremble, and a large thicket rose in front of the three Guthixians, acting as a wall between them and their attackers.
“They're trying to get to the temple!” exclaimed Hekate.
"He appears in the Form of a Man with many Countenances; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one."
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