Omensent: Birth of a Dragon Lord by Barry Gibbons

Author:Barry Gibbons [Gibbons, Barry]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Amazon: B006RDY6Y0
Published: 2011-12-28T23:00:00+00:00

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They emerged from the caverns several hours later to a setting sun. The huge canyon was well behind them, and the trade road leading towards Kainpre lay less than a mile away.

Snowfeather was the first to emerge from the cavern, complaining loudly that he needed to stretch his wings. The others rushed to join him, happy to finally emerge back into the open air.

Garth, on the other hand, was plainly nervous about the venturing out of the caverns that he called home. He stared uncomfortably up into the empty evening sky, then quickly lowered his eyes to the ground, seemingly unable to bear the vast emptiness above. He took several deep breaths to brace himself for what lay ahead, then emerged into the open air trembling from head to toe.

“Should we continue down the trade road, or set up camp for the evening?” Sly asked, scratching his unkempt beard.

Damion glanced at Garth, then back to Sly. “Let’s set up camp here, and use the cavern for shelter. We can set off for Kainpre first thing in the morning.” He glanced at the trembling dwarf once more. “It will give our new friend a chance to get used to all of this open space.”

The little man glanced at the frightened dwarf, then nodded his understanding.

They made camp just inside the cavern's mouth, and built a small fire to cook on. Garth seemed to calm down a bit once he reentered the safety of the cavern, although his face was pale and his hands trembled uncontrollably.

Sly and Damion exchanged dubious glances as they observed the dwarf fighting to overcome his fear. “Are you sure you are going to be able to handle this?” The little man asked with some concern.

Garth nodded. “I’ll be fine. It's just going to take a little getting used to on my part.” He drew a deep calming breath, then glanced outside of the cavern opening. “It's the sky! It's just so... empty!”

“Don’t worry.” Damion reassured the nervous dwarf. “There’s nothing in the sky that can hurt you.”

“Except the dragon.” Sly chimed.

Damion shot the little man a dark look.

But Garth didn't seem to be listening as he stared out at the setting sun. He gazed at the shifting colors that blazed across the darkening sky with wonder. “My Gretta has told me of this.” He murmured softly, barely above a whisper. “I never knew it was so beautiful!” He swallowed hard. “She tried so many times to get me to join her in witnessing the sun as it set, but I always made excuses not to.” He shook his head regretfully. “Now, I may never see my beloved again.”

Damion moved to the dwarf's side and placed a reassuring hand on his broad shoulder. “Try not to worry, my friend. I'm sure she is fine. She will be back in your arms soon enough.”

The stocky dwarf didn't reply, but continued to stare out at the sky in silence. “It’s all so very strange up here on the surface.” He said, finally breaking his silence.

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