Doctor Rasher sighed and hesitated for a while, clearly uncomfortable with what he was about to say next. "There's an ancient family of healers that could be of help to you. They are versed in the art of healing and there's hardly anything they can't heal." Dr Rasher spoke finally. "That's just it?" Xander asked in anticipation. "Okay, where is this family please?""They live on the outskirts of the city. They are also a powerful family and they also owe their allegiance to the dragon group."Xander's expression became worried at the new information he received. "Dragon group?" He asked. "Yes. If there's one cause they are solely and totally dedicated to, it is the Dragon group Xander." Xander thought for a while. What exactly would I do now? Was he supposed to turn to an enemy to help? Even if he does so, will they give him the help that he required? Those questions were questions Xander could not answer at the moment. Xander then made up his mind to try and save Lina even if it
"Look closely at that guy who attacked the mayor. It is him." The cab driver argued. The leader of the gang of thugs turned back and glared at Xander. He scanned Xander in his fierce gaze from the latter's head down to the toes. "Are you the man this thing speaks of?" He inquired loudly."No sir. I'm not." Xander replied hastily, ceasing this opportunity to wriggle himself out of the trouble he faced."Search him." The leader ordered and immediately, two of the thugs moved forward to search Xander. They searched his pockets and any space he had on himself thoroughly but all they found was just a meagre amount of money."This is the only thing we could find, Boss." One of the men said as he held out the money to their leader. The leader snatched it angrily from him and stuffed it into his pockets."So I'm free to leave now right?" Xander inquired hopefully.But the leader's back was turned to him at the moment. "I'll deal with you later." The leader said to the cab driver who had brou
Xander was in disbelief at what he heard. How was that possible? How exactly?"You mean Lady Willow? Your own mother?" Xander asked wide eyed at what Eric said. "I understand that your mother is evil but being the mastermind behind all the scheming and plotting?""You don't know my mother Xander. You're completely blind even though you have eyes." "How did you learn about this then?" Xander asked."I literally have no job. All I do is eat, play games and sleep. But I have other hobbies Xander and I must say that I did my homework well." Eric smiled."So Lady Willow is the leader of this dragon group too?" Xander asked."The dragon group has a leader and his name is Charles Earl. He's having an affair with my mother."Xander felt his heartbeat quicken as news hit him. "What are you saying?" He asked."Charles and my mother have been dating for months now. The man is cruel and wicked but he also bows to mother's will. That makes mother the head now. Don't be deceived Xander, you're a b
Xander's heart skipped a beat at this new revelation. "You're my what?" Xander asked in shock. The old man's expression remained unchanging. "I know it's a lot for you to take in but this is the truth." He said calmly. "No no no... Xander shocked his head quickly, unable to believe what he was hearing. "This is not true. None of my family exists!" Xander said strongly. "You're right Xander. None except me." The old man was relatively calm and collected as if he was just having a casual conversation with a friend. "I am truly your great grandfather Xander. I am Tobias and I've lived all those years." "But how come you never tried to reach me? How come you never tried to help when I was constantly chased by the dragon gang? You were the proud keepers of the ring a long time ago, right?" Xander asked breathlessly. The old man sighed and for the first time, Xander saw a different emotion wash over his face. The man looked remorseful with his eyes sad and downcast. "Yes Xander we were
"What is she doing here?" Xander asked hotly, and then he turned to Mrs Rasher. "Why did you allow her entrance?" He demanded fiercely. "Why will she do such a thing?" Lady Willow asks mockingly. Xander's hands balled immediately into fists as he stood there, anger boiling in his veins. "You poisoned Lina!" He said loudly. "Really? And what proof do you have?" Lady Willow asked nonchalantly. "Be careful where you lay accusations Xander." She said, Xander turned to Mrs Rasher who was standing beside quietly in confusion. "Where is the Doctor?" He asked. "He was called to work. He left quite a while ago." Mrs Rasher replied. Xander returned his eyes to Lady Willow. "What exactly are you doing here?" He demanded. "I've just come to share my sympathies." Lady Willow replied. "Lina was a decent girl.""You don't get to say that!" Xander screamed angrily. "You don't get to just walk in here and talk about Lina after what you did!" Xander screamed angrily. With that he left Lady Willo
"You mean you signed your own daughter off to a stranger just because of money?" Xander exclaimed. He was in total disbelief. How could they do this? "It was either that or we become homeless." Dr Rasher defended their actions. "We were really desperate." Xander was simply at a loss of words at this point. He was totally disappointed in Dr Rasher's actions and he really pitied Ariel wherever she would be. She really didn't deserve this. Without warning, Mrs Rasher fell to her knees in front of Xander with her hands clasped together. "Please help us." She pleaded, tears running down from her eyes. "Please help us find our girl. I know you can do that. Please help us."Xander's heart was torn at her words. Despite his anger, Xander felt bad standing there and listening to her please. "I really have a lot going on right now Mrs Rasher." Xander replied slowly. Mrs Rasher prostrated with her hands clasping Xander's feet. "You can do it Xander, I have faith in you." She sobbed. "We're
"You..." Xander said with vermom laced in his voice. The man who stood at the door smiled sarcastically. "Me." He replied and slowly made his way into the room. "Welcome Frank, welcome." Mrs Willow smiled widely at the sight of the newcomer. The man made his way where Lady Willow sat and the latter stretched out her hand. The man stooped to kiss her hand before sitting down."Xander, we finally get to meet in the flesh." The man said, his eyes boring into Xander."Yea finally." Xander sneered. "You grew up and decided to take a step right? Colour me fascinated." Xander said as he returned to his chair now facing Lady Willow and this newcomer."Xander this is Frank and Frank, Xander." Lady Willow remarked cheerfully."Xander is an old pal, we go way back." Frank said."Ooo.... Is that so?" Lady Willow feigned surprise with her hand pressed to her chest."You can't believe how happy I am now that we're discussing face to face." Frank stated."I'm sorry I wouldn't say the same." Xander
At the mention of Ariel, the Doctor's wife ran out of the kitchen where she was. "Ariel? Did you say Ariel?" She asked in alarm.Dr Rasher was simply caught in his own emotions and for a moment it seemed that the doctor was unable to talk again and the call was still on.Swiftly, Xander snatched the reciever from his hand. "Hello Ariel, this is Xander." He spoke into the receiver calmly."Xander..." Ariel called and then broke into sobs at the other end."Easy Ariel, easy.. take it easy." Xander said in an effort to calm the terrified girl down. "Please help me... Get me out of here Xander." She pleaded."Calm down Ariel calm down. I need you to tell me exactly where you are." Xander asked."Somewhere in Crested Butte Colorado." Ariel replied urgently. "Please Xander, please.... I need help!""Just stay tight Ariel. I'll come and get you." Xander promised. "Please hurry. I don't think I can last another month here in this horrible place." Ariel cried out. "I need to go now. They're