Holmberg, D K - The Dragonwalker 03 - Dragon Rise by Holmberg D K

Author:Holmberg, D K [Holmberg, D K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ASH Publishing
Published: 2018-07-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

“We need to draw their attention away from the others,” Fes said.

“How do you propose we do that?”

“By taking them the opposite direction,” Fes said.

“Which is?”

“We go south.”

“What’s to the south?”

“I don’t know. I’m not entirely certain where we are, so I don’t know what’s to the south of us.”

“I was taken from my home in Chesterd. I’ve only been a captive for a few days.”

“Where is Chesterd?”

“Not far from the coast.”

He leaned on one of the wagons, poking his head out as he stared toward the fire. From here, he could see the flames dancing, close enough that he could practically feel the warmth coming off them. If they were heading toward the coast, then it was likely that whatever task they had been on was already done. Maybe the others were heading back across the sea. If so, then he had been lucky to get free.

“How many others in your village were taken?”

He shook his head. “I don’t know. I went out with the militia when the attack came. We tried to slow them, but we weren’t fast enough.”

“What happened?” He suspected it would be the same experience the fishermen had, but maybe it was different.

“I froze,” the man said. “I’ve never been in a fight before, not like that. I’ve brawled, but this was different. I had a sword, even if it wasn’t my own. I tried to fight, but there was something inside of me that wouldn’t respond. Every time I tried to move, it felt as if fear clenched my heart and kept me from going anywhere.”

“I think that’s the magic of the Damhur.”

“Damhur?”

Fes shrugged. “That’s what… a friend… told me they were called. They have some power over certain people,” he said. Near the fire, a dozen or so people were separating from it, and it wouldn’t be long before they reached the wagons. Did they realize that the others hadn’t returned? Or worse, had one of the last three already returned, telling how Fes had not only attacked them, but had managed to escape her Calling?

“It’s time to go,” he said.

“I don’t even know your name.”

“I’m Fes,” he said, thrusting his hand out.

“I’m Nick.”

“Well, Nick, we have to move fast. I hope you can run.”

“I’m one of the fastest in my village.”

Fes shook his head. “What is it about competition and villages?” he muttered.

“What was that?” Nick asked.

“Nothing. Stay close.” He hesitated, turning to Nick for a moment. “Do you know how to handle a sword?”

“Not well. The last time…”

“Hopefully, this won’t be like the last time. It’s not my plan to run in and attack. I plan to run away from our attackers, but I want you to be prepared if there is the need.”

Fes unsheathed one of his swords and offered it out to Nick. There was a part of him that hesitated, but the sword wasn’t his. He’d stolen it, and he needed the help.

“I’ve never seen anything like it before.”

“It’s stolen from the Dragon Guard.”

Nick’s breath caught. “You stole this from a Dragon Guard? Who are you?”

“I already told you.

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