Dragonwatch, Book 2_Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull

Author:Brandon Mull [Mull, Brandon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Published: 2018-10-23T00:00:00+00:00

Reunions

Calvin drew his sword, raised it above his head, and brought it down in a vicious arc, cleaving open a cream puff. “You want half?” he asked Seth.

Seth looked across the table at Lomo. “I want ten more, but I think I might actually explode.”

Calvin wiped his sword on a napkin and scooped out a handful of creamy filling. “This stuff is heaven.”

“I ate too much during my first few days here,” Lomo said. “Pace yourself. Everything is this good.”

“But this dinner had so much variety,” Seth said. “Bacon-wrapped figs? Crab legs with melted butter? Chilled banana soup? Like half of the food was brand-new to me. And so good. Not to mention three desserts.”

“It’s like that every meal,” Lomo said. “The Fair Folk go out of their way to eat in the dungeon. Some commit minor crimes. One day a week, law-abiding citizens can make reservations. It gets booked up six months in advance. Best food in town.”

“I’m so full,” Seth said, patting his stomach. “But I want more of those tastes.”

“Take nothing for granted,” Calvin said. “One day you’ll be starving and thankful for all you had here. You’ll feast in your memories.”

The door opened and Tanu entered, accompanied by a pair of guards. He looked dusty and scratched up, but alive and tangible.

Seth sprang to his feet. “Tanu! You made it!”

The big Samoan smiled.

“Lomo, can you show him where he can wash up?” one of the guards asked, a lovely redhead.

“I’d be happy to,” Lomo said, rising and motioning Tanu toward a sink in the corner. “You look like you’ve had a rough day.”

“Not a vacation,” Tanu said, scabbed lips caked with dirt. He scrubbed his hands and forearms under the running water, then scooped handfuls of it up to his face. As he dried himself off with a soft, white towel, his eyes went to Seth. “I heard you were all right. I’m so happy you made it here.”

“How did you get here so fast?” Seth asked. “Did you find a way to fly?”

Tanu indicated some of his scratches. “If I was flying, I got dropped a lot. I was kind of dragged.” His eyes strayed to the table. “Look at that spread.”

“All for you,” Lomo said. “We’ve had our fill.”

“Almost,” Calvin called from the table, chewing on a hunk of fig.

Tanu looked down at himself, patting his torn, dirty clothes. “I’m not sure I’ve ever felt underdressed to eat in a dungeon.”

“Welcome to Terrabelle,” Lomo said cheerfully. He glanced at the guards. “We can take it from here.”

The guards withdrew and closed the door.

“The hot stuff might be a little cool,” Seth apologized. “And the cold stuff might be a little warm.”

Tanu was already popping bacon-wrapped figs into his mouth. “These are good! Remind me to trespass in Terrabelle more often.”

“You said you got dragged here?” Seth asked. “What do you mean?”

“The Somber Knight survived,” Tanu said. “Just barely. I found him on the road, clinging to what remained of his bull.”

“What was left?” Seth asked.

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