Heima: Challenge to the Crown by S.W. Gunn

Author:S.W. Gunn [Gunn, S.W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Green Whale Games
Published: 2016-12-19T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 22

As he rode on the cloud of sand, Daell was slightly thoughtful about the recent turn of events. It was as if everywhere he went there was something new happening. Astir was someone of importance to more than his own people. Daell was reminded of what Heima had told him, they were all her children and she did not exclude the Hyggja. If they could turn the Hyggja from allies to members of Heima itself, it would be a major step. He felt concern not from the Hyggja wanting to see his wife, but from the words of Heima. The future was indeed unknown and he very much worried about what was to come. If Heima herself could not predict the future, what chase did he have? Once they left Tryggr and made it home to Bygod, Daell would do his best to ensure his wife and child would not leave Bygod. Thoughts of the surprise his wife would feel soon from finding out she was with child delighted him. The look on her face when she held Bjard’s child was only a touch of what he was certain she would feel.

Daell spotted the oasis of the Hyggja closing in quickly, from his vantage point above the ground he could also see the dust clouds of the Hyggja who had left in before him. They had just arrived at the oasis and he could see them now watching him as he approached. He was certain they were concerned about who it was following them. As he arrived at the edge of the oasis, he had the sand around him slowly lower him down. Once his feet gently touched the ground he immediately walked up to Viisaus.

“Hyvantekija it would seem that you have grown much in power since we last saw you.”

Daell could never read his expression, but he was sure that Viisaus was shocked by the show of raw earthcrafting power.

“Yes I have Viisaus.”

“And is the Ashteer is coming?”

“Yes, I could not carry her in the same manner as I came.”

Viisaus nodded and replied, “I saw why.”

Daell was curious by what he meant so he asked, “What do you mean Viisaus?”

“She is with child.” Viisaus replied as a matter of fact.

Daell was shocked by his reply.

He asked, “How do you know this Viisaus?”

Viisaus chortled and stated, “I could smell it Hyvantekija, our ability to smell is much stronger than your own.”

Daell was impressed. He reflected back to Viga stated they would make excellent scouts.

“Hyvan.” Daell interrupted him. “Viisaus please just call me Daell, you all are my friends and such titles are unnecessary. If you could also let the others know. Just call me Daell and call my wife Astir.”

“As you wish, shall we go find Johtaja?”

Taking a half moment he decided that he would stay out in the oasis and await Astir so he told him, “If you do not mind, I would like to wait here for Astir.”

“Very well I shall return with Johtaja.

It was closing in on the mid-turn meal when Daell saw the telltale clue in the distance that his wife was approaching.

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