The Master Magician
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Edward hid in the alley, terrified. They were close, and moving in. Trapping him. It was too late to flee the town. Then he heard it. The gentle hum of strong magic. An afrit. Two. Four... Ten.... He stood, paler than ever. They attacked, though he missed the worst of it. Using backstreets, Edward managed to go a little ways... Then he fell, unconscious.
A sharp kick to the ribs. Edward jumped, shouted. But no use... He was tied up, blindfolded and gagged. The Grimms conjured a Chill, but only he felt it. Everything killing him all at once... Starvation, sleeplessness, the Grimms, and last, the cold. Mind numbing, bone aching cold. Hypothermia began. Where was he? A forest? Sounded like it. Edward heard a silky smooth voice, "Little magician, thought he could escape. Shame, really. And only seventeen. Good magician too. You can still join us..." He shook his head, resulting in a kick. "What a waste. But, it must be done..." Something cool and sharp was pressed to his neck, as his long hair was yanked back, exposing his throat. Skin split, a drop of crimson blood rolled down...