Matthew and Marco Ser Matthew and his Bellumi delegation approach the city gates of Orlea. Matthew is on edge because he doesn’t trust the Broussard’s. Not after everything that Marco has put them through over the past year. Even with the seal of the king and the waving of a flag of truce, Matthew hasContinue reading “Final Places Part 1”
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Aero and Matt #4- A Knight’s Bar
“You got a lot of nerve coming in here!” Someone shouts.
Matthew turns around looking for the body attached to the voice. The room grew quiet when the shout came, everyone is looking at Ser Matthew.
“I said, you got a lot of nerve stepping foot in my bar!” It’s Ser Oliver, the Captain of the Guard of the Fraternal Order of Anointed Knights.
“Why is that? I am an anointed knight, same as you. This is the knight I anointed in Meego, Ser Ali. We are here to drink.” Matthew replies.
“You don’t belong. You’re not a true knight and neither is your desert friend, get out now.” Ser Oliver says.
Around the Kingdom #2
Nunley the Hunter Nunley arrived at Perga Lyne, the big island of the Peel archipelago about a week ago. He is still hunting his trophy; his cape will not be complete until he claims the second wing from Zyno’s back. The problem for Nunley is that there are no Skymen to be found anywhere. “SerContinue reading “Around the Kingdom #2”
Three King Standoff
“Your husband killed them. Did your husband make the trip with you? I would like to meet such a mighty man.”
“He did, he is with the rest of my advisors.”
She turns to look for him, he steps out of the group wearing a hood to hide his identity.
“Welcome mighty warrior! Remove your hood so I can gaze upon the greatest warrior in the kingdom.” William says sarcastically.
The Court laughs for the King.
“I present my husband, Aero the one true King of Avodroc.”
Aero Part 1-6 A Brothers Love
“Brother! What’s happened? Why are you locked in your room?” he asks before busting into a humiliating laughter.
Aero tries to collect himself, but John Henry continues talking.
“Why are you in the floor?” John Henry asks as he allows his laughter to linger.
Aero doesn’t answer. Suddenly, John Henry’s smile disappears. “Answer your King!” He shouts at Aero.
Setting the Board
“You pulled it off my friend. I don’t know what you did, but I thank you. This always seemed to be just a dream, but thanks to you my head will hold the crown.” John Henry says.
“This is the culmination of centuries of work. Your willingness to see the vision expedited the plan. You are to be praised as well my King.” Marco replies.
“Don’t forget about little ole me.” Mary chimes in as she leans into kiss John Henry.
“You my dear are the best prize of this victory.” John Henry replies.
Matthew and Ali before Crimson
“What’s this? A fresh snack? Good, I am very hungry.” A deep and intimidating voice says from inside the depths of the cave.
Both men stop, they allow a few seconds of fear to overtake them. Aero didn’t tell them the terror that grips their bones from his voice alone. Ali immediately starts thinking about running, Matthew starts trying to figure out if he can outrun Ali.
Heavy breathing can be heard from the direction of the voice, then footsteps that sound more like small earthquakes echo off the cave walls.
“He… He told us you would say something like that.” Matthew stammers out.
Ser Nunley at Village Harbor
Nunley paces in front of ten beautiful young women. A blond catches his eye, but he keeps browsing. He lingers on each girl, making sure to inspect each one as if he were buying one of them.
“You have a fantastic assortment.”
“Variety is the spice of life my friend.”
“Indeed it is, I’m in the mood for something special, I’ll take the blond.” He says as he points to her.
Back to the Forge
“At last!” Betta cries as he sees the forge with his eagle eyes in the distance.
He and Zyno have been slowly making their way to the forge for days. Betta is at the point of exhaustion from having to carry both Skymen’s weight; nut soon he will be able to rest.
As he surveys the mountain top, he sees Kobi and Ayepex talking with a few other Skymen. Without hesitation, he lets out a screech. The emergency signal of the Skymen.
At once, all the Skymen turn toward them, with Ayepex and another jumping into the air to meet them, The fresh Skymen relieve Betta of his load.
Around the Campfire #3- The Tragedy of Meegone
As the camp settles in just inside the gates of Bellum, Lieutenant Rain heads out on horseback to speak with High Command on behalf of the new King and Queen. She is the only person with the clearance to make the journey through the night. Will takes it upon himself to cook the stew forContinue reading “Around the Campfire #3- The Tragedy of Meegone”