An Elf, a Dragon, and a God's Intervention by K M Jenkins

Author:K M Jenkins [Jenkins, K M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: dragons, Elves, Epic Tales, short stories, Short Reads, Magical Worlds, Magical Beasts, Battle Scenes, magic, Dragon Riders
Publisher: K.M. Jenkins
Published: 2018-09-20T04:00:00+00:00

THE FOREST FLOOR WAS littered with fallen twigs and leaves from the winter months. Blake could feel the life returning to the slumbering trees as Blackmoon led him deep into the forest. He had to pace himself; the journey to the rubies was going to be a long one.

Blake was surprised at how Blackmoon’s chatty demeanor had changed from the moment they left the cliffs of Tõrin. She hadn’t said two words to him since. If he hadn’t been able to see her walking just two feet in front of him, he wouldn’t have believed she was there.

The sun was waning on the horizon and Blake started to dread the idea of staying overnight in this forbidden land. He didn’t even feel comfort from Meisha’s presence hovering above the treetops. She was always scouting ahead for danger. “At least one of us needs to be able to see what is coming. As far as we know, Blackmoon could be leading us into a trap.”

“Don’t be so hasty little one,” Meisha teased. “There has been no reason not to trust the kyre.”

He sighed letting her win another argument. It was always easier to play dumb with Meisha. Like all dragons, she was a sore loser. Blake was so deep in thought, he didn’t realize Blackmoon stopped until his foot was practically on her tail.

Blake watched as her hackles rose, what has she walked us into. He looked ahead to see a wide-open clearing. In the center of the clearing was a large stone obelisk. The surprising sight for him was the three large fire rubies protruding from its core.

“We’re here,” Blackmoon growled.

“What’s wrong?”

She looked at him, burning deep into his soul with her yellow eyes. “This fight was ordained by the child goddess,” she stated. “I hope you and Meisha will survive.”

Blackmoon dug her claws into the earth, tucked her tail and bolted for her life. She looked like black lightning flashing across the ground. “Meisha, did you get all that?”

“Pay attention to the ground, youngling!”

Meisha let loose a battle cry. The ground shook beneath Blake’s feet as he looked on in horror. A creature from Zorric dug itself out from under the obelisk, melting the soil into black goo as it fought for freedom. “Damn! It had to be a shadow wraith.”

Blake drew his sword preparing to charge. Meisha swooped down slamming her torso hard onto the surface. Her jaws flashed as the sun’s last rays gleamed off her white fangs. The wraith lunged, slashing at her underbelly. Fire filled the air as she released blasts upon the creature. Nothing Meisha did seemed to affect it. She lashed at it with her tail, clawed it with her talons, and bit deep into its hide with her teeth. The wraith just kept regenerating and cutting deeper and deeper into her hide.

Blake couldn’t wait any longer. If he didn’t act, he would lose Meisha to the wraith. Blake jumped over her tail in mid swing. He slashed the wraith across the chest with his sword, not deviating from his training.

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