Fall of the Drjeen by Sarah Cathey

Author:Sarah Cathey [Cathey, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781070993348
Publisher: Cafe Legacy
Published: 2019-07-06T22:00:00+00:00

“What are you doing?” Aput sat up as the canopy above began to allow light into the otherwise dark forest surrounding the two companions. The wafting smell of charred Rawkta was still full in the surrounding air, yet the remains were no more. Aput looked around and realized most of the camp he’d put together, albeit in poor condition was packed up and except for the Rawkta’s blackened remains and a few of Aput’s engineering works, there was nothing indicating either of the companions had ever been there.

“If I understand, we do not have much time.”

“Well, you are in no condition to fly.”

“Who said we are flying? We must be close enough to the system that we can walk.”

Aput couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Did the Daken-Rider know nothing of the dangers surrounding them? “but, what of the—.”

The spear was soundlessly thrown right up to the point where it brushed one of Aput’s horns. The feel was barely noticeable, but the steely sound pierced his ears only at the moment the sharp blade sped past his ear. He knew then that that was a sound he never wished to hear again, and likely the sound most victims hear just before their fated death.

“If you are afraid, then I only ask that you trust my spear.” Shook followed the path of the spear and retrieved it from a tree behind Aput. “I have been assigned to protect you and see us through this mission. I do not pretend I know the full scope of your mission’s importance, but I do know that if I were assigned, it must be of the utmost. Now come, we must go.”

From above the forest, the canopy appeared to be significantly thicker than it was. Though, Aput was able to appreciate the strange way that Shook was able to navigate the two forward without so much as a tangle of brush or thorns engaging with their bodies and clothes. Aput stayed close behind Shook as ordered. Shook, despite his injuries, kept on at a fast pace, his eyes darting and alert. His ears were at the ready taking in every sound around them. Aput, on the other hand, could hear nothing except the droning hum of the forest, the chatter of insects and the occasional sweet whistles of animals flying above.

“Do you think we’ll come across another Rawkta?” Aput asked.

“I doubt it.” Shook continue to move forward, stepping on top of and then leaping a few lengths from a fallen tree.

“Why do you say that. I hear the run throughout this region.”

“That is true.”

“Then I don’t understand.”

Shook paused and turned to face Aput. “It is true that the Rawkta are all over this region. But they also dwell at night and Drjeen are not their preferred food. They eat rodents, aquatic creatures and anything with soft skin. Their teeth may be sharp for fighting, but not good for chewing the skin of Drjeen. There are only three reasons they would attack us.”

Shook turned and began walking again.

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