章 25: Chapter 25: That is not Nebos.

Chapter 25: That is not Nebos.

Murry couldn't seem to talk. His head was splitting apart. He closed his eyes and set his cheek on the cold floor. He tried to shut out the light. His brain throbbed, but he didn’t feel like he was crushed any longer. Now he just felt tired and drained like everything had sucked him of his energy.

“Murry-cat,” Kel’s voice, calm and sure, kissed Murry’s ears. “Who did you drink from?”

“What?” Murry lifted his head and wished he had stayed on the floor. He almost threw up again when the room dipped and spun. JP and Rhylent stared at him with wide curious eyes. Octnavin crossed his tentacles over his chest and still looked a little like he wanted to kill him.

“You are saying that Petey is not this human?” Octnavin asked. “Who is Petey? His command of our language is superb. His knowledge impressive.”

“Who is Petey?” JP asked. “I heard him as well.”

“As did I.” Rhylent nodded. “This name is familiar.”