Jack turned around and went through an Alleyway .he heard someone following him. Jack looked back and saw two men following him. When he turned around there were two more men in front of him. One of them punched Jack in the face. Jack fell onto the ground.

" Could you spare some coins for us boy? " One man Jokingly asked.

"Take his purse," another man said.

Jack quickly kicked the man who tried to take his purse. Blood came from his nose and he was angry. He tried to strangle Jack

"You are a dead kid !"

Suddenly a bright white light came from the other side of the Alleyway.

 

There was someone standing where the light came. It wasn't clear who was that but he was holding a staff.

"Hol Duru Knockodelia !" He Shouted and a force pushed away the men who were hurting Jack. All of them got knocked down and the bright light made Jack lose consciousness.

After some time Jack woke up on a bed. Jack looked around and realized he was in someone's house.

"Oh, You are finally awake boy "

There was the old beggar who Jack saw early, sitting near Jack.

" Where am I? Who are you ?"

Jack was confused.

The old beggar gave Jack a cup of tea and started to talk. 

"You are in my house. I am Similio.a retired wizard of Wach-jedu.I am Your grandfather ."

Jack was surprised.

" I have been waiting for you ."

Similio said.

" How's your father Doing? I haven't seen him for a long time." Asked Similio who wanted to know about his son.

"He is fine I guess. My father never told much about you. He only said You are far away or maybe dead "

Jack said.

" Your father wasn't good with me when we last saw each other," Similio said.

"What happened ? " asked Jack.

"Your father and I fought together in the battle of Dhurland. Your father saved me from a giant Rock troll. It cost his left leg. I tried to heal him but I was afraid and weak. Because of that, he had to retire. He blamed me for what happened. He said He will never save me again. He didn't talk to me ever since. It really hurts like a wound in my heart.

I couldn't help him. After some years I heard my son became a father. The day you were born I received a message about you from a friend. I was really happy about you. I wanted to see you but  I couldn't go to Lri because Your father was angry. And for that, I am truly sorry."

Similio said while tears fell from his eyes.

" It wasn't your fault. It was The Rock Troll's doing. You tried to help him. My father gets mad quickly.

He has anger issues. Maybe He isn't mad at you anymore " Jack said.

"Maybe you are right my boy. That day we won the battle but we lost many good men. We were fighting with Rock trolls and Goblins. All Lead by IMDURK THE EVIL "

" He was Half man, half machine .his right side was made out of metal. His Right Eye was Red and it was shining. His right hand only had Three long metal fingers. Imdur was pure evil and Strong. He was the king of DURKLAND. He wanted to claim Dhurland. Our home. "    Similio was telling Jack about his memories.

" What happened to him ? " asked Jack who was interested in the story.

"We destroyed his army. King of Dhurland, Lord THALHORN fought Imdurk face to face. Imdurk fought well and he was near to killing our king and taking over Dhurland. But Our king Thalhorn stood up with his full strength and cut off Imdurk's head.

Imdurk's body was alive even after his head fell down to the ground. He fought back King Thalhorn and stabbed him with his sword. 

Thalhorn didn't give up. While Imdurk's sword went through King Thalhorn's body, he called upon the Twelve Gods of Wach-jedu to give him strength until his last breath.

A bright golden Lightning came from the sky and stroked Thalhorn's Axe. I saw it with my own eyes. His Axe shine.Thalhorn strike his Axe through Imdurk's mental heart. And then a golden light went across the Dhurland.

Imdurk the evil died. The same fate happened to Our king Thalhorn.

After that, Thalhorn's son Alhorn became the king of Dhurland. The evil that poisoned Wach-jedu was defeated. After that time peace came. You were born in the era of peace. " similio told Jack what happened before he was born.

Both heard someone knocking on the door.

" Wait here " Similio went near the door.

Similio opened the door and It was Ann.

"Jack, You are awake " Ann was happy.

" How did you find me ?" Jack Asked.

Ann came near Jack and sat down.

" It's a gift. I can feel, see, hear, and talk to the person I mark. It's something like power. I marked you by giving that Amulet to you.

I felt your pain and headed back to you. I am happy you are fine now. "

Ann Said.

" She is a ROOCREN.Telepaths.They are Rare people with the ability to see, hear, and feel things that normal humans can't . " said Similio.

" Thank you for coming back for me, Ann. But next time no matter what happens to me, don't head back. Go straight to Lri. " Jack said while holding Ann's hands.

" Aye, I understand. But be careful ." Ann said.

After a while, Jack wrote another Letter to his Parents.

*Dear Mothere and Pathere,

     I hope you are doing fine. I met my grandpa Similio. I am going to spend some days with him before I continue going on. He is really Nice and He thinks about you Pathere. Please forget the past and be good to him. I will write to you after I reach the next stop. Take care of Ann.

                                             Your son,

                                              Jack.

"Here take this too " Jack gave Ann the Letter.

"I will go then. I will talk to you after I have reached Lri. I can talk to you through my mind while you wear the amulet. Keep it safe. Good luck " Ann Hugged Jack and Headed her way to Lri. Jack stayed with Similio.

" She suits you, " Said Similio.

Jack smiled with shyness.

Jack and Similio walked into the Garden. There were so many Herbs.

"Since You are staying here for a while, I will teach you How to heal others and how to use these herbs."

Said Similio.

" I thought you know wizardry. You are a wizard, Right Grandpa ?" Jack asked.

"I am more of a healer than a wizard. I use magic to heal others. I never use magic to kill or hurt anyone.I know some self-defense spells. I will teach you What I know.

You will need them someday my boy. " Similio said.

Similio showed the Herbs in the garden to Jack. He picked up a herb that had Three pointed Leaves. 

"We call These 'Healer Leaves'.we use these for wounds. We must Chew it first and put them on the wound. It will heal in a day. "

Similio explained.

Similio picked up another herb. It had red flowers with a yellow stigma coming out from it.

"These flowers can be used to make Stamina potions. We call these ' Wenderoos'. We have to squeeze the flower and mix the sap with water. " Said similio.

After that, Similio showed Jack some mushrooms. They were brown and had Fibers coming from them. There were white dots on them. Similio picked up one.

"These mushrooms are 'Lopnods'.

We can use these and ...."

Similio picked up a herb with big roots and small leaves.

"... These 'Crockroots ', mixed them up and drink. It helps to remove poison from the Body. If you use it without limits, It would poison you more than the poison You had before. " Similio said.

"But the most important lesson you must learn is that Everything nature gives us can be used as medicine,"  Similio said while Walking with Jack Back to the House.

" So what do you do with magic? Do you know any healing spells too? " Jack wanted to learn how to use magic.

"Well, there are lots of Spells to Heal. But you need to focus and a power source Like a staff to cast spells."

Similio went to his room and opened his cupboard. He took something out of it. It was something wrapped in clothes.

"Hello, my dear old friend " Similio Whispered.

Jack walked near to see what is it.

It was a small staff that was the size of a small cane stick. On the top of it was a blue gem held by Three claws.

"This was my first staff. Made out of a Dragon bone. I used it when I was young. I wanted your father to have it. But he preferred Swords. Now I am giving it to you."

Similio gave the staff to Jack.

"Thank you, but It's small for a staff ". Jack said.

Similio borrowed the staff and tapped it to the ground three times and The staff suddenly became longer than It was.

" You can use this to cast spells and use it as a weapon," said Similio.

"This is Amazing. Thanks, Grandpa. " Jack was surprised by the staff.

"Yes, All we need now is a wounded person. Then I can teach you How to use the healing spell. " Similio said.

Similio walked to the kitchen to make some tea.

Jack sat down on a chair and looked at his staff.

Jack heard similio coughing hard. Jack went to see Similio.

"Are you alright Grandpa ?" 

Asked Jack.