title: Dragon Spell (Dragonlance: The New Adventures, Vol. 8)
author:  Jeff Sampson 
description: JEFF SAMPSON has previously created stories for the science fiction series Remnants, and he continues to write fantasy and sci-fi adventures for kids of all ages.
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  # ENEMIES BY DECREE,  
  FRIENDS BY FATE  
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  Alake fell, writhing with pain, on the ground. The dragon-snake's head hovered
  in the air, loomed over its victim.
  
  
  Haplo drew his dagger.
  
  
  Instantly, Samah spoke a word. Glowing sigla surrounded the Patryn, closed
  like manacles over his hands and feet.
  
  
  “Let me go, you fool! I might be able to save them.”
  
  
  “I will not fall for your trickery, Patryn. You don't expect me to believe you
  care about these mensch!” Samah began to sing the runes.
  
  
  “Haplo, help us!”
  
  
  Alake's screams rang in his ears. Haplo fought to escape his bonds, but the
  magic waas too strong.
  
  
  And then, suddenly, the spell ended.
  
  
  “Go on, Haplo,” said Alfred, standing beside him, stooped body upright, thin
  shoulders squared. “Go to the children. Save them, if you can.”
  
  
  A hand closed over his. Haplo looked down at his wrists. The manacles were
  gone.
  
  
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