Aluara was sitting on the bed and was brushing Mieou's forehead with a damp cloth. He was feverish and sweating, his very life force being leached from his body. Aluara heard Jim clear his throat and she looked up to see Jim usher her sister into the room. Jim turned away and disappeared down the hall to give them some privacy.
Cindy went to her sister, Aluara, and the two embraced one another as family. "Oh Aluara....", sighed Cindy "What has happened to father?"
"Dark Rabbitsbane has been gaining power steadily and just this evening, he has been making his bid for final domination and control of the realm.", said Aluara. Cindy gasped upon hearing the name of Dark Rabbitsbane. "I need you to use your magic to heal Meiou, Cindy."
Cindy nodded and leaned over the prone form of her father. She opened his shirt and placed the stone upon his heart. Suddenly..
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