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friend back and purify him of evil? You’ve got to be kidding me.” He said.
    Kerra tapped Zander’s shoulder, “Come on lets go he’s useless.” She said.
    Zander got up and they proceeded to walk out, “Make me a better offer.” Heiro said. Zander froze he didn’t know what to offer a criminal; he said the first thing that had come to his mind.
    “Fine, you’ll get a cash reward lots of it.” Zander said. “Then I am at your service, young swordsman the name’s Heiro.” He said.
    Zander pulled out ivory and cut the chains off of him, “I’m Zander and this is Kerra.” He said pointing to her.
    Heiro bowed before her, “Pleased to meet you my lady.” Heiro said in a polite tone. She turned her head and stuck her nose in the air in disgust.
    “Okay let’s get out of here before more soldiers come.” Zander said as they fled the holding cell. They didn’t want to waste any more time so without saying goodbye to anyone they left the city in search of Vallus to bring him back.
    The three of them had made their way into the forest behind the city walls, it was pretty old but it was still beautiful whether it was in the day or the night. They stopped to set up camp, after battling the Lieutenant, Zander was exhausted. Kerra looked over at Zander and saw a strange marking on his hand,
    “What is that?” she asked pointing to it. Zander looked down and saw the same marking,
    “I’m not sure I’ve never seen it before.” He said.
    “It’s the sign of the mystic it only appears when your powers awaken.” Heiro spoke up.
    Zander thought back to the battle when the energy surged from his body and knocked Omak into the wall of the cell. “So that’s what that was.” Zander thought to himself.
    “I also have one.” Heiro said pointing to his on his right forearm, except his was different he only had two marks and Zander had four.
    “Why is my mark different?” Zander asked.
    “Each line represents an element of magick you can control; I have two lines for my earth and flame art magicks.” Heiro explained.
    Zander looked down and examined his mark again, “So I can use four elements?” he asked. Heiro nodded and popped some berries into his mouth.
    “So why don’t I have a mark, I can use lightning art magick?” Kerra asked.
    “Only those whose mystic heritage is pure can have the mark, meaning both your parents had to be mystics.” He said.
    Zander was shocked by what was said, his parents couldn’t have been mystics his father was a war hero for the militia. Nothing was making any sense to him that would mean his parents were killed in the revolution. “So how do I learn to control my powers?” Zander asked.
    Heiro looked over at him and grinned, “I guess I could teach you, if we’re going after your friend you’ll need to be as strong as you can be.” There was definitely no denying what he was saying, Vallus could use demonic arts and has one of the cursed swords he was a deadly advisory.
    “Thank you Heiro, we would appreciate that.” Kerra said.
    “Don’t mention it hot stuff, it’s the least I can do.” Heiro winked at her which made her blush.
    This angered Zander he never liked Heiro from the beginning, let alone trust him. He loved Kerra and was sure that he was destined to be with her and the thought of Heiro sweet talking her infuriated him.
    “I think we should get some rest, we will need our strength tomorrow.” Zander said. Each one took turns keeping watch while the others slept through the night peacefully.
     
    The next morning Zander awoke to the sound of birds chirping, he immediately rubbed his eyes and looked around. He saw Kerra lying across from him sound asleep but he didn’t see Heiro anywhere. He walked over and nudged Kerra awake, “Kerra wake up he’s gone.” He said.
    Kerra rose up slowly and then realized what Zander had said and jumped up. “Where could he have gone?” she asked.
    “I knew he couldn’t help us, he probably took off.”