Thothalas sought the serenity within in order to power the spell that was already taking shape in his mind. He could see the intricate play of mystic energies, the interlockings, and necessary repulsions. The bats' cries touched his flesh body but his spirit would pay no heed. For a moment, he feared he would falter like he'd done so many times before. But his friends needed him. No! He mustn't think about it! Concentrate on the magic like.. like.. like a song. Yes, a song. Feel the song come into being from within, thought and soul given voice and shared. Strange that he should miss that annoying little bunny at a time like this.The rock shuddered with movement. Joy filled the mage's mind. Too much. His calm peaked into excitement, and the rock shot into the air with tremendous speed.
"No!" cried Thothalas.
The rock rocketed upwards; its trajectory hurled the projectile into the mass of black descending upon the group. The bats screamed and broke formation, and the rock descended once again.
Hovering with an expectant aire before the cringing mage, the rock waited patiently to descend as was first intended.
Thothalas toyed with the idea of claiming he meant to do all that to buy them time, but lying never helped anyone.
"Hang on! We're on our way down! Come on, Ral!"
Holding on to his satchel, Thothalas leapt atop the rock. He felt Cadbury still curled up within the leather.
"Silly rabbit," thought the mage.
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