Center of the Universe by N E Riggs

Author:N E Riggs [Riggs, N E]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: science fantasy
Published: 2017-10-15T23:00:00+00:00

8

The Burning Vision

“Faster!” Scatha barked. “You’ll get killed like that fighting monsters!”

David groaned and forced his body to move faster. He hated the obstacle course. It wouldn’t be so bad if it stayed the same from day to day, but Scatha (or possibly another Sword Priest) would change it around all the time.

He jumped from one small stepping stone to another. He even managed to duck the log that came flying at him from the left. He hopped to the next stepping stone, exactly at the same time as another log came swooping in. The log hit him in the side, knocking him off the stone and into the mud.

Groaning, he sat up, spitting mud. He’d like, just once, to be able to get through the obstacle course without getting covered in mud. Scrambling to his feet, he pressed a hand against his side as he jumped to the next stepping stone. He made it to the climbing wall without getting hit or falling again, but he was so muddy he couldn’t get a good grip on the slippery wall.

After sliding down the wall four time, he heard Scatha call out, “Come back!” With a sigh, half of defeat and half of relief, David walked around the wall and joined the other trainees. They’d managed to get through the entire course, naturally. At least Niam was also covered in mud. “Go wash up,” Scatha said, eying Niam and David. “And be quick about it. Specialty training starts in fifteen minutes.”

Niam all but ran for the showers. David walked at a slower pace. This was the third time they’d have practice for the specialized weapons, and he’d been excused from the practices so far. Scatha hadn’t found anyone who could train him to use a chakram. Which didn’t mean he got the time to lounge about. He was so much worse than everyone else that he used the time to try and catch up on his other skills.

“Kemp!” Scatha hollered.

David jumped and whirled around. “Ma’am?”

Scatha crossed her arms over her ample chest. “We finally found someone who can help you with your chakram. So hurry!”

“Yes, ma’am,” David said and ran to the showers as quick as he could. He shouldn’t be disappointed. Much as he needed the extra time to practice other skills, he wanted to learn how to better use Bramira. He should be relieved.

He showered quickly, changed into a clean uniform, grabbed Bramira out of his room, and returned to the practice room. “Right on time,” Anur said, grinning. David grinned back.

Bellon made a choked noise. “What is that?” he asked, staring.

David realized he was looking at Bramira. “It’s a chakram,” he said.

“I know what a chakram is,” Bellon snarled, hands fisted at his sides, “and that’s no normal chakram. What is it?”

“Um...” David said. The other acolytes were looking at him, and so was Scatha. “It’s called Bramira. My Lost Priest said—”

“Bramira,” Conal cut him off, his eyes wide. His voice held a reverent tone. “Is that really Bramira?”

David shrugged.

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