Chapter 83

'Staying silent is like a slow growing cancer to the soul and a trait of a true coward. There is nothing intelligent about not standing up for yourself. You may not win every battle. However, everyone will at least know what you stood for—YOU. There will always be someone willing to hurt you, put you down, gossip about you, belittle your accomplishments and judge your soul. It is a fact that we all must face. However, if you realize that God is a best friend that stands beside you when others cast stones you will never be afraid, never feel worthless and never feel alone.'

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[Kingdom of Elilannon]

After the Shi's watched Jason drifted back to sleep, they wrapped him in thick covers and all of them, the healers and the Keepers of the Lake, stretch forth their palms over his sleeping body and crystals light, so bright, came out from their palms into Jason's body.

After a while, the healers started disappearing one after the other leaving Ness and Jess alone w