Children of the Prime Box Set by T C Edge

Author:T C Edge [Edge, T C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-06-22T22:00:00+00:00

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In the middle of the square, near the cenotaph commemorating the civil war of Haven, and the following war against the Cure, our own leaders quickly gather, rushing forward from various streets at frightening speed.

Joining Lady Dianna, myself and Elian, Kovas, Avon, and Gailen come phasing. Hestia, too, stamps forward, her own fires lit a little brighter. Around us, the contingent of guards continue to stay on watch, wary of a trap.

"No one," barks Kovas, slowing to a march as he joins us. "There's no one here."

"The Perceivers can't hear anything," I say. "There's no sign of life in any of the nearby buildings."

Far away, the rattling of guns and explosions calls distantly to our ears. A haze of light appears to glow, beyond the city towards the north of our position.

"They're attacking the camp," says Dianna. "They've lured us here, leaving it undefended. We have to get back there immediately."

Kovas snarls, turning his eyes menacingly around the great square. He looks to the building we came out of, tucked into one corner, a grouping of our guards still there. Then, scowling, he turns his eyes about once again, grunting and shaking his head.

"Burn it down to be sure," he says. His eyes flick to Elian and me. "You two, do what you're here for. We'll get back down into the tunnels. Burn the place down, kill who and whatever might be hiding here."

"There's nothing here, Kovas," urges Dianna. "It's a waste of time. We must return to camp immediately."

"We have plenty of men there."

"Weak men," Dianna says instantly. "Inexperienced men. If a man like Ares is there, he'll tear them all apart."

"We have our own soldiers attacking the breach. They'll have heard the commotion and joined in."

"They're probably caught between the two," I suggest. "Between those guarding the wall, and the forces attacking the camp. They'll be closed in on those plains like fish in a barrel."

"And what the hell do you know of it!" shouts Kovas. "Just do what you're told, girl. Both of you, light this damn place up. Do it. Now!"

I stand my ground, my chest heaving. "No," I say.

His eyes light up, wild and bright. "No? You're denying my order?!"

"It's pointless, Kovas," I say, dropping the 'Herald' from his name. "And going back through the tunnels is going to take too much time." I look towards the wide, open streets, stretching towards the inner walls. "We need to stay above ground. Get to the breach and get behind the soldiers there. Then work out onto the plains and face them head on."

"And you're leading this army now, are you?!" he says, his voice half a roar, half a bellowing laugh. "I'm not going to take advice from a Fringer like you..."

"She's right, Kovas," says Dianna calmly. "It'll be quicker above ground, and we'd be able to get behind them. Going through the tunnels will take too long."

Kovas looks at her, almost shivering with rage and frustration.

"I agree," says Avon softly. "This is no time to debate.

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