The Sword and the Shadows_The First Chronicle by Patrick Kriener & Dan Wayley

Author:Patrick Kriener & Dan Wayley [Kriener, Patrick]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Black Sheep Publications
Published: 2018-01-07T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty: Danger through the Heartlands

Y uri’s horse galloped far from the three. It was fast and deserved a name of its own.

“Being a strong and loyal horse, I shall name you Moonlight for the black and silver fur you present.” Yuri never noticed his horse was ahead of the others. He held his map close, seeing they were about to enter the Heartlands.

“Yuri... wait up, our horses are not that fast!” Kullian strangled the horse’s reigns, but only made this worse. Yuri slowed down, and noticed a small pond ahead.

“The weather is getting cold; we should rest near the pond and get some fresh water for the remainder of the travel.”

Tablitha agreed. “Come Vormis, help me make some shelter.”

Vormis and Tablitha went ahead to start making the surrounding surface of the pond more home-welcome.

“You know what you’re doing?”

“Yes, why ask Kullian?” Yuri and Kullian tied up their horses near a tree, withering from cool weather. Lush vegetation surrounded the area and much fruit lay on the ground from trees.

“You know, I will always lead the team. Giving orders and most of all... not stand here and see another man take my woman.”

“What the devil are you talking about?” Yuri stepped closer to Kullian, keeping his hand close to the dagger kept in his coat.

“You will stay away from Tablitha; she and I had enough adventures together and I will go to the next journey with her. My descendants will come... from her!” Yuri sucker punched Kullian after this, and they wrestled upon the ground. Yuri kicked Kullian in the stomach and even on his head. Blood came from Kullian’s forehead and seeped through his mouth. Yuri despised Kullian for such talk toward him.

Tablitha saw this. “No, no, no! Get off now!” Yuri looked up to Tablitha; he pushed Kullian away and kicked him to be on his back.

“I... am sorry, I never meant for this to happen. I was just...”

“No, no more excuses, Yuri, you have caused too much trouble now. I think it is best you stay away from us tonight!” Tablitha came to Kullian and pulled him up. Kullian could not respond, for he felt weak and hurt.

Yuri felt tears run down his eyes. He spoke no more.

An hour passed and Yuri sat yards away from the fire pit Vormis made. He saw Kullian and Tablitha eating together, with their arms around each other.

“What was that? Hello?” Yuri got up, hearing a quick human growl; he sat near dark trees leading to a forest. This was in the center of the Heartlands.

“It’s a joke isn’t it?” Yuri talked to himself.

In the distance he heard a scream; Tablitha’s voice. Yuri’s heart began to beat faster than usual. He ran to the fire pit.

“Yuri, help us!” Not having good view, he saw Kullian fighting off dark-robed men. He gasped. These were the ones who had attacked his village, Kilton.

“Yuri, please!” Kullian asked for help, and even Vormis yet not had the strength to fight.

Yuri charged to the fire pit near the pond.

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