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. It was coming from the Jabberwock, who was pinned to the
ground and being slashed at. I decided then to use the Fourth of July spell
I had left over from my assault on the citadel. I raised my hands and spoke
the words. I moved in front of Luke to block his view as I did so, and I
looked away and squeezed my eyes shut as I said them. Even through closed
eyes I could tell there followed a brilliant flash of light. I heard Luke
say, ``Hey!" but all other sounds ceased abruptly. When I looked again I saw
that the two creatures lay as if stunned, unmoving, toward the far side of
the small cave.
I grabbed hold of Luke's hand and drew him up and over my shoulders in
a fireman's carry. Then I advanced quickly into the cave, slipping only once
on monster blood as I edged my way along the nearest wall, heading for the
cave mouth. The creatures began to stir before I made it out, but their
movements were more reflexive than directed. I paused at the opening where I
beheld an enormous flower garden in full bloom. All of the flowers were at
least as tall as myself, and a shifting breeze bore me an overpowering
redolence.
Moments later I heard a more decisive movement at my back and I turned.
The Jabberwock was drawing itself to its feet. The Fire Angel was still
crouched and was making small piping noises. The Jabberwock staggered back,
spreading its wings, then suddenly turned, beat the air, and fled back up
the high hole in the cleft at the rear of the cave
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