Dragonvein Book Two by Brian D. Anderson

Author:Brian D. Anderson [Anderson, Brian D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Fantasy
Publisher: Longfire Press
Published: 2015-07-14T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

As the days progressed, Ethan could feel their destination growing ever nearer. By now, the call of the dragons was a constant, ever-demanding rumble in his mind. So intense had it become, he was barely able to concentrate on even the simplest matter, and only able to sleep for a few hours at a time.

So far, the sirean had not returned, but both Lylinora and Jonas continued to keep a watchful eye. And when they were forced to stop in order to change the fuel rod, Lylinora stood on the bow, hands glowing red – ready to unleash her deadly magic upon them should they seize this opportunity to attack.

It was almost three weeks since departing Borgen when they caught their first glimpse of the Dragon Wastes. Markus was at the wheel, and immediately called Ethan up from the cabin.

“Now what?” he asked.

Ethan stared long and hard at the distant shoreline. Mile after mile of rocky terrain in both directions was broken only by the occasional short stretch of beach, giving no indication whatsoever as to which part of the vast coast they should be making for. Eventually, he shut his eyes and listened to the dragon’s call.

“Head south,” he replied after a few moments.

“How far?”

Ethan shrugged. “I’ll know when we get there.”

He stayed by the wheel with Markus while the others gathered their belongings and changed into suitable clothing. As the sun touched the horizon, Markus slowed the boat to a crawl.

“I’m no sailor,” he said. “But even I know better than to travel this close to shore at night.”

“He’s right,” called Jonas from the deck. “We can’t risk hitting a rock or running aground.”

Ethan remained silent while continuing his careful watch. Slowly, a smile crept upon his lips. “We’re here,” he announced. His hand shot out, pointing to a small outcropping of rock.

Markus and the other strained their eyes, at first seeing nothing. Then, as they eased closer, a small wooden dock that blended almost perfectly with the hue of the stone could be made out.

“I don’t suppose it was dragons who built that,” remarked Jonas.

“Yeah. I thought no one lived here,” said Kat.

Ethan spread his hands. “I don’t know. But I suppose we’ll find out soon enough.”

Markus continued to steer the boat in, scraping the hull against the side of the dock and crushing several of its planks. While Lylinora treated him to a withering look of scorn for his clumsiness, Ethan leapt off and secured the vessel.

A well-trodden path at the end of the dock led up a hill and over a low ridge. The terrain all around was barren and uninviting, without even a single blade of grass – only rocky ground and a few, long dead trees. Not even insects buzzed about. It was as if the land had been completely robbed of all life.

“How far is it from here?” asked Lylinora.

Ethan gazed at the top of the ridge. The dragon’s call was now rattling in his head so loudly that it felt like steel talons were trying to claw their way out of his skull.

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