In Search of Auria by Alexis Rojas

Author:Alexis Rojas
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: romance, love, war, witch, fairy, action adventure, light, monsters, knight, beasts

15- Wanting Sunrise

Morning was near. I didn’t sleep again since the dream. I felt it was time I left the rock formation that had sheltered me. Even though my clothes were not completely dry yet, I was set on continuing. After dressed, I brainstormed on how to scale or pass the mountains. They were so tall and steep, maybe I would not be able to hike them through. I walked to the edge of the rock formation and peeked at the sky, admiring a celestial half-moon. It shed a vague light on the valley. To the west were the Pegnion Mountains and to the east were a series of verdant hills. Since the drawbridge had been destroyed, I set out south to find a way around.

The path was misty and I walked carefully to not make any sounds. If there was anything around still asleep, I wanted it to stay that way. But, soon after I left the rock formation, I heard a wailing roar from behind. I took out my sword and turned. It was still dark and I couldn’t see far, but I could hear running footsteps coming my way. I clutched my sword and prepared to confront a fiend, until I heard a girly shriek, “Yaaa!”

I saw a man with a red tunic running down the path. He looked backwards as if something followed.

“Halt!” I said, but it only scared him. He threw his arms up and fell like if he had fainted. I picked him up by the arm, but he pulled away, screaming, “Oh, please, don’t eat me. I beg you!”

“I’m not going to eat you,” I replied, “Stand up, tell me what’s wrong.” He stopped panicking when he heard my voice. He finally realized I was but a man. He grabbed my hand tightly and pleaded, “Oh, warrior, you must save us!”

“What’s the matter?”

“A demon is upon us. It smashed against my carriage and flipped it. My friend is still inside. I wanted to help him, but the demon’s fierceness made me a coward.”

I couldn’t believe him. A beast would be credible, but a demon? The man must have met with an ogre. I hesitated in providing assistance. I was ready and focused on my journey, but this man just wouldn’t let go of my hand. He squeezed it until it actually started to hurt.

“Please, I beg you to help us!”

“Alright, fine!” I said, finally shaking him off, “Head for that rock formation and stay there until I return.”

The man hid within the rocks and I dashed up the road. Sun light was creeping from the hills to the east, and the mist was starting to fade. I began hearing the roars of the ogre up ahead. I took a shortcut through the trees to avoid the curvy road. When I reemerged out the other side, I saw it. It was taller and wider than me, with muscles the size of boulders. It had a thick, pointed tail, and wings like that of a dragon.

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