A group of town’s people gathered at the dock. Most sought one last plea for the Kraken Pirates to stay. Some wanted to join the crew. Few watched for their chance to take advantage of any weakness.
Cousin watched from the deck of Haven. She thought it odd that no children were among the crowd. She opened her perception.
Kraken stood back while crew said their good-byes. He listened while several asked again to join the crew. He denied them all. The black staff tapped his leg.
When the last of the crew boarded Ja’Has came forward. “Captain Kraken, please reconsider. Here there is an army of wielders. We were preparing to face the Masters. With her Ladyship to lead us?”
“No.” The word vibrated with the full force of Kraken’s power.
Ja’Has lowed his eyes. “As you say Captain Kraken. Know the Masters have ancient knowledge only they possess.”
Kraken held up his hand. A small nebula drifted around his fingers. Silence gripped the crowd. Kraken turned and walked away.
A slither of energy flowed close to the ground. It raced at Kraken and struck.
Cousin gripped the energy flow. A vicious yank pulled a woman forward, her own energy lashed around her neck like a noose.
Kraken continued onto Haven. “Step lively. We’re pushing off.”
“Aye, my love.” Cousin pulled the woman forward out of the crowd. “I free you. Attack again, and I will unmake those you love in front of you.”
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