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.Now I see that we must separate.We cannotrisk taking the Disks into Pax Tharkas, and Goldmoon will not leave them behind."I will go to Pax Tharkas," Tanis said softly."But I believe it is time now that we separate, my friends.Before you speak, let me say this.I would send Tika, Goldmoon, Riverwind, Caramon andRaistlin, and you, Fizban, with the elves in hopes that you may carry the Disks to safety.The Disksare too precious to risk on a raid into Pax Tharkas.""That may be, Half-Elf," Raistlin whispered from the depths of his cowl, "but it is not among the Qualinesti elves that Goldmoon will find the one she seeks.""How do you know?" Tanis asked, startled."He doesn't know anything, Tanis," Sturm interrupted bitterly."More talk-""Raistlin?" Tanis repeated, ignoring Sturm."You heard the knight!" the mage hissed."I know nothing!"Tanis sighed, letting it go, and glanced around."You named me your leader-""Aye, we did, lad," said Flint suddenly."But this decision is coming from your head-not your heart.Deep inside, you don't really believe we should split up.""Well, I'm not staying with these elves," Tika said, folding her arms across her chest."I'm going with you, Tanis.I plan to become a swordswoman, like Kitiara."Tanis winced.Hearing Kitiara's name was like a physical blow."I will not hide with elves," Riverwind said, "especially if it means leaving my kind behind to fight for me.""He and I are one," Goldmoon said, putting her hand on his arm."Besides," she said more softly,"somehow I know that what the mage says is true-the leader is not among the elves.They want toflee the world, not fight for it.""We're all going, Tanis," Flint said firmly.The half-elf looked helplessly around at the group, then he smiled and shook his head."You're right.I didn't truly believe we should separate.It's the sensible, logical thing to do, of course, which is why we won't do it.""Now maybe we can get some sleep." Fizban yawned."Wait a minute.Old One," Tanis said sternly."You are not one of us.You're definitely going with the elves.""Am I?" the old mage asked softly as his eyes lost their vague, unfocused look.He stared at Tanis with such a penetrating-almost menacing-gaze that the half-elf involuntarily took a step back,suddenly sensing an almost palpable aura of power surrounding the old man.His voice was soft andintense."I go where I choose in this world, and I choose to go with you, Tanis Half-Elven."Raistlin glanced at Tanis as if to say.Now you understand! Tanis, irresolute, returned the glance.He regretted putting off discussing this with Raistlin, but wondered how they could confer now,knowing the old man would not leave."I speak you this, Raistlin," Tanis said suddenly, using Camptalk, a corrupted form of Common developed among the racially mixed mercenaries of Krynn.The twins had done a bit of mercenarywork in their time-as had most of the companions-in order to eat.Tanis knew Raistlin wouldunderstand.He was fairly certain the old man wouldn't."We talk if want," Raistlin answered in the same language, "but little know I.""You fear.Why?"Raistlin's strange eyes stared far away as he answered slowly."I know not, Tanis.But-you right.There power be, within Old One.I feel great power.I fear." His eyes gleamed."And I hunger!" The mage sighed and seemed to return from wherever it was he had been."But he right.Try to stophim? Very much danger.""As if there wasn't enough already," Tanis said bitterly, switching back to Common."We take our own in with us in the form of a doddering old magician.""Others there are, as dangerous, perhaps," Raistlin said, with a meaningful look at his brother.The mage returned to Common."I am weary.I must sleep.Are you staying, brother?""Yes," Caramon answered, exchanging glances with Sturm."We're going to talk with Tanis."Raistlin nodded and gave his arm to Fizban.The old mage and the young one left, the old magelashing out at a tree with his staff, accusing it of trying to sneak up on him."As if one crazed mage wasn't bad enough," Flint muttered."I'm going to bed."One by one the others left until Tanis stood with Caramon and Sturm.Wearily, Tanis turned to facethem.He had a feeling he knew what this was going to be about.Caramon's face was flushed and hestared at his feet.Sturm stroked his moustaches and regarded Tanis thoughtfully."Well?" Tanis asked."Gilthanas," Sturm answered.Tanis frowned and scratched his beard."That's my business, not yours," he said shortly."It is our business, Tanis," Sturm persisted, "if he's leading us into Pax Tharkas.We don't want to pry, but it's obvious there's a score to settle between you two.I've seen his eyes when he looks atyou, Tanis, and, if I were you, I wouldn't go anywhere without a friend at my back."Caramon looked at Tanis earnestly, his brow furrowed."I know he's an elf and all," the big man said slowly."But, like Sturm says, he gets a funny look in his eyes sometimes.Don't you know the way to this Sla-Mori? Can't we find it ourselves? I don't trust him.Neither do Sturm or Raist.""Listen, Tanis," Sturm said, seeing the half-elf's face darken with anger."If Gilthanas was in such danger in Solace as he claimed, why was he casually sitting in the Inn? And then there's this storyabout his warriors 'accidentally' running into a whole damn army! Tanis-don't shake your head soquickly.He may not be evil, just misguided.What if Verminaard's got some hold over him? Perhapsthe Dragon Highlord convinced him he'd spare his people if-in return-he betrays us! Maybe that'swhy he was in Solace, waiting for us.""That's ridiculous!" Tanis snapped."How would he know we were coming?""We didn't exactly keep our journey from Xak Tsaroth to Solace secret," Sturm returned coldly."We saw draconians all along the way and those that escaped Xak Tsaroth must have realized we camefor the Disks.Verminaard probably knows our descriptions better than he knows his own mother.""No! I don't believe it!" Tanis said angrily, glaring at Sturm and Caramon."You two are wrong! I'll stake my life on'it
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