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found himself in when he had awakened.  The inside of the wardrobe was dark.  It was hard to see the treasures it hid inside.  
    Noticing a nearby window, Gabe walked over and threw back the velvet lined curtains.    Dust flew into the air as bright sunlight came flooding in.  The dust finally settled.  Gabe looked out the leaded window panes at a gorgeous courtyard below.  He saw dozens of kids his age hanging around.
    Gabe watched the teens.  Each appeared focused and busy with their own thing.  Two sat on a bench deeply engrossed in their books.  There were three others nearby practicing what looked like some form of Tai Chi.  Gabe wished he knew how to do something that looked as awesome as what they were doing.  
    While watching them, he heard the clang of metal and his eyes darted over to a handful of boys gathered on the other side of the courtyard.  He marveled as he watched the boys sparring with swords.  Gabe wondered what sort of world he had fallen into.
    Walking back over to the now well-lit wardrobe, Gabe began his search.  The doors still open.  Much to his pleasant surprise, Gabe found it filled with clothing similar to what he would find in his own closet.  He picked out a well-worn looking pair of jeans, light fabric heather gray t-shirt and a simple black hoodie.  Pleased with the clothing options he had found, Gabe looked around for his trusty converse sneakers.  He found them next to the fire, warm and toasty, ready to be slid onto his currently slipper clad feet.  As he laced up his last shoe, there was a knock at the door.
    “Come in,” Gabe said, hoping Sophie had perhaps forgotten something.  Uri opened the massive door, sticking his head inside with a smile.
    “Decent?” Uri asked.  Gabe motioned for Uri to come join him as he finished tying his shoe.  
    “I suppose you’re pleased with the wardrobe selection?”  Uri asked as he crossed the room.  He plopped down into the chair Sophie had sat in earlier.
    “Somehow I am not surprised someone here knew my size and style.”  Gabe replied, placing his foot onto the floor and looking over at Uri.  “Although, the night dressing could use some work.”  Gabe chuckled to himself.  
    “Hey now, I know once I tried a night shirt I never went back.  The freedom and comfort is invigorating!”  Uri defended his choice.
    “Yeah, more like night dress.”  Gabe chimed in.  “Alright, I’ll admit it was comfortable until I realized Sophie saw me in it, humiliating!”  
    Uri burst out laughing at Gabe’s school boy discomfort.
    Uri shifted into a serious posture and looked at Gabe.  Smiling he told him how Sophie had not left his side since she herself had awakened.  
    “Yeah, about that.” Gabe said.  “She has some crazy idea that I saved her life and she said you told her that.”
    “Well, it’s the truth.”  Uri responded.  
    Gabe gave him a look of disbelief and rolled his eyes.  
    “I’m serious.  I don’t know how to explain it.  You shouldn’t have been able to do what you did that night.  Sure enough, I turned around and there you were…”
    “Do what?”  Gabe asked frustrated.  “I didn’t do anything.”
    “When I looked back you were laying healing hands on her.  I saw the glow.  I have seen it cast by Michael and a few of the elders before...”  Uri thought for a moment. “I admit, I’ve never seen anyone so young be able to cast it besides actual healers let alone without reciting the incantation, but I know what I saw Gabe.”  Seeing that Gabe still was shaking his head in disbelief Uri leaned closer to him.  “I think it’s time you meet him.”
    Gabe was surprised that now that the time was actually here to meet Michael, he was incredibly nervous.  He wondered why he should be the one that was nervous considering he was owed all the answers. Seeing Gabe’s apprehension Uri grabbed his arm as they stood.  
    “He’s been looking forward to this for a long