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Story by David Anthony lirett
and Jane Stine
Art by Marie Severin

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A long time ago in the time of Magic and

Legend, there lived an evil sorcerer named Kelek.
Kelel-: had studied evil magic for many years, and
his powers were great.
But Kelek was not satised. He wanted more
power! He wanted to defeat all the good in the
world.
 One day, Kelek used his crystal ball to spy on
Charmay. Charmay was a powerful magic user,
too. But she used her magic for good.
Kelek watched as Charmay studied a magic
scroll. The scroll told about a magical treasure-
the Treasure of Time!
The Treasure of Time! I must have it! Kelek
exclaimed. With the Treasure of Time, my
powers will be the greatest! No one will be able
to defeat me! So Kelek plotted to steal the scroll
from Charmay and find the treasure for himself.
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Charmays window, Kelek said. He uttered a
magic word, and spiralling, colored lights sur-
rounded him. In an instant, the evil sorcerer was
changed into a beautiful bird.
 Oh, look, what a beautiful bird! exclaimed
Charmay as the bluebird uttered into her
chamber. Have you come to visit me on this
cold day? Ill get you some bread to eat.

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 As soon as Charmay turned her back, Kelek
changed himself back to his real identity. Then,
staring at the startled Charmay, he put a charm
on her.
You are tmder my power now, Kelek told
her. This charm will make you believe that I am
your dearest friend. Kelek laughed a dry and
scary laugh.
Why, Kelek, how nice to see you, Charmay
said with a warm smile. Why do you visit me
today?
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 You have something that I need, my dear
Charmay, said Kelek. Give me the scroll that
tells of the Treasure of Time.
Kelek, no, Charmay pleaded. The An-
cients have said that no one should disturb the
Treasure of Time.
I am not afraid. Give it to merroarJ!
Keleks fierce glance held Charmay like a
magnet. Reluctantly, she handed him the scroll.
 The Treasure of Time will soon be mine!
Kelek exclaimed. He could barely contain his joy
as he walked down the path away from
Charrnays dwelling.
I-Ie didnt notice a erce little gure hiding
behind a wall. It was Elkhorn, a ghter Dwarf
who hated Kelek and his evil.
- What are you doing here, you vile serpent?
Ellthorn cried out, his dagger poised, ready to
attack.
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Suddenly, a voice called down from the

chamber above. No, Elkhorn! Dont! It was
Charmay, still under Kelel-rs spell.
No harm must come to my friend Kelelt!
she cried.

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Ellthorn could not believe his ears. He stormed

off toward town, furious that he had been denied
the pleasure of ghting the evil sorcerer.
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Later that day, Ellthorn sought out Strong-

heart. Strongheart was the greatest warrior in the
land. He was the leader of the forces of good.
Wait until Strongheart hears what Charmay
said to me, " Elkhorn thought. He will certainly
be as angry as I am.
But when Strongheart heard the Dwarfs story,
it was not anger he felt, but worry. Charmay
must be under a spell, Strongheart told his
companion. She would never protect Kelek for
any other reason. We must go to her at once!
 One look at Charmay and Strongheart knew
he was right. There is evil magic at work here,
he said. But what does Kelek want?
Strongheart realized that Charmay would tell
him nothing. He turned to leavebut then he
had an idea. He saw a magic mirror that Char-
may sometimes used. Perhaps this mirror will
show me what Kelek is plotting, he said.
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At rst the image was dim. But as the magic

became stronger, the picture grew clearer.
Strongheart saw Kelek in the mirror. In Keleks
hand was the magic scroll he had taken from
Charrnay.
The Treasure of Time! T/5.r.r.r what hes
after! exclaimed Strongheart. Elkhorn, we
musr stop him. We must get the treasure before
Kelek uses its power for evil!
 As Strongheart watched Kelek, Kelek was also
watching him. With hiru stood the assassin,
Zarak. Kelek turned away from his crystal ball to
talk to Zarak. So, Strongheart thinks he can get
to the treasure before me, Kelek said, his voice
filled with hatred. You wont allow that to hap-
pen-now, will you?
Zarak vowed his obedience. Then he set off to
make a trap in the forest for Strongheart and
Ellrhorn.

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Using the magic mirror as a guide, Strongheart

discovered that the Treasure of Time was hidden
in the ruins of an ancient castle on the other side
of the forest. He and his companion had not
gone far when Strongheart suddenly stopped.
There is evil here. I can sense it, he said to
Elkhorn.
But there is no one here but us, Elkhorn
protested. I see nothing. I hear nothing. With
that, the Dwarf took a few steps forward and. . .
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. . .a web of poisonous snakes dropped onto him!

Help me! Elkhorn cried, slashing with his
dagger at the snakes that entangled him.
But Strongheart could not help him. Zarak
leaped out from behind a tree, his poison-tipped
sword glinting in the light.
 Zarak! Strongheart called, stepping for-
ward. Your trap was meant for two. But now
you must face me man to man.Ill
Sword clashed against sword. At rst, Zarak
seemed to have the better of Strongheartbut
not for long. With one powerful blow from the
at of his sword, Strongheart knocked Zarak
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snakes now. A few mighty strokes, and Elkhorn
was free-.
Come! We must hurry! cried Strongheart.
Kelek may have already beaten us to the
Treasure of Time!

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the ruined castle. The image in the magic mirror
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damp. Soon there was no light at all. But
Elkhorn, a Dwarf, could see in the dark. He led
the great warrior by the hand.
Suddenly the gloom was broken by a shaft of
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the chest. Suddenly a giant bat ew into the
mvern. Kelek started to shoo it away, but the bat
changed form and became. . .
. . .Charmay!
You didnt really imagine that your spell
would last, did you, Kelek?" she cried. I could
never stay an ally of yours for long. But I tar?! give
you some friendly advice. Do not open that
treasure chest. No one can control the Treasure of
Time. No one!
 Too late! " cried Kelek. He opened the chest.
The room lled with explosions of light. Flares
of red and gold swirled around the evil sorcerer.
Green smoke filled the room. Bolts of blue
lightning flamed around Kelek, and sparks leapt
off his ngertips.
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faded.
Standing before the amazed trio was a young
man.
Lookits Kelek! cried Elkhorn. But he
looks to be about 20 years old!
Yes, indeed it is I, grinned the young
Kelek. Now, say your goodbyes, fools! I believe
a nice reball will make a lovely death for the
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destroy Strongheart and his companions.
Fire! he cried.
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single spark floated through the air and landed at
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ing like a child. How long will he be like that,
Charmay? asked the warrior.
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months-not years-for him to break the en-
chantment. But in the meantime, we will not
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