Atalanta's Return: Chapter 2

Jarren's P.O.V

I watched frantically as my father collapsed again from what he perceives as Nadine's presence. This is the second time today that he collapsed. This is strange. The coma that Josh was in had changed him. Could Melody's magic be flawed? She gave Josh an amulet that helped him to sleep better. Did the amulet also contained fear enhancing feelings? I began to grow concerned.

I saw Melody and Stella taking care of Josh. They are carrying Josh to the infirmary, again. I approached Melody. "Melody, we need to talk." I whispered to her.

Melody nodded, and I helped Josh to the infirmary. I touched his cheeks, and it's warm. I got to admit that Josh here is in good condition, and all it takes for him to be awaken is to shake him to wake.

After Josh was placed in the infirmary, I went outside and Melody followed me.

"Yes, Jarren?" Melody asked. "You said you want to talk?"

"There's one question I'm going to ask you." I told Melody. "What type of magic did you use on our father when he wants to slip into a coma?"

Melody looked nervous, but nevertheless she regained her confidence. "I just used my barrier fixing magic on Josh. It's experimental since I had only developed it 3 months prior to Josh's coma. Besides, I tried to minimize all the possible side effects as possible in that time period."

"How did minimizing the side effects go?" I asked.

"It did went well." I told him. "I could see no side effects that Josh was experiencing, except for the fact that he is having trouble with his motoric system in the first 24 hours."

"Are you sure?" I wasn't convinced. "I got the feeling that Josh's fear of Nadine was caused by your barrier-fixing magic."

"What?" Melody gasped. "I've tried the barrier-fixing magic on the magic practice chamber, and I could see no fear or fear-enhancing magic."

I then started thinking about other factors. If Melody's magic didn't cause this, then who is?

(WIP)