The Staff of Ramah

  Chapter 35

  Only minutes after offering earnest prayers up for Rose and Logan, Gaost and Jer were brought to their feet at the sound of the booming voice of Ya echoing through the thick forest. They did not hear all that the creator had said to Rose, but they had heard enough to know that she was now in possession of the staff. Gaost startled Jer by grasping him tightly in a warm hug and jumping up and down with delight. Jer moved back from the unexpected embrace to see the usually stoic face of the Cleric beaming with a broad smile.

  “She has done it Jer,” Gaost said in almost a laugh. “We have won it!”

  “Seems that way boss,” Jer said, still feeling rather sheepish about the sudden display of affection. “We better go and see if Jirah is still ok huh?”

  “Yes, yes, of course son. See if you and Seafas can get her up here into this clearing.”

  Jer had so many questions for the eternal man after the events of this day, but that would have to wait. Now he was overcome by his concern for Jirah.

  “Hurry up Rose,” he spoke quietly to himself as he slid down the bank to the fishing boat below. “Jirah needs you.”