Blood and Betrayal by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Zasra Press

The Price of Prophecy

Ine Gausel

Outside the carriage window, the world moved past slowly.

The air was filled with the smell of summer as they drove past an endless stretch of trees covered in lilac-coloured leaves. The rhythmic clang of newly-shod hooves hitting the hard pavement sounded like a lullaby, whilst the uneven cobblestone made the carriage rock like a huge cradle, lulling the people inside to sleep.

After traveling for three days, Remalt was ready to arrive at the villa. Thoughts of resting his aching body and drowning in soft pillows consumed him. Knowing how comfortable he’d be in just a little while, he smiled to himself.

“That’s the first you’ve smiled in several hours, my friend. Are you slowly going mad?” Faustus asked with a small laugh.

“Just thinking about going to bed and never getting back out,” Remalt admitted without turning to look at his companion.

He did not have to look at Faustus to know that his long-time friend was grinning at him with attentive eyes. They had not talked for several hours, and while Remalt reveled in the silence, he knew the other man did not. Faustus loved to talk and could do so for hours if given the chance. The only reason they had even become friends was because Faustus had casually started a conversation one day. He always assumed people would like him, and it made him confident in his approach.

“I could have a good lie down myself! Three days of travel is tiring, but it’s worth it to get away from the bustling activity of the city, don’t you think? Just leaving your responsibility as a senator in the darkest corner of your mind for a few days. I know I need a break, and I’m sure you’ll appreciate one too.” Faustus put a hand on Remalt’s shoulder.

Remalt turned his gaze towards his friend, and coworker, and was greeted by two piercing blue eyes and a smile which made his own lips turn upwards. Somehow, Faustus always managed to brighten his mood. “I’m glad you talked me into it.”

Faustus’s cerulean wings fluttered gently behind him at the answer. “I know, my friend. I know,” he chuckled, gently patting Remalt’s shoulder.

Remalt went back to gazing at the landscape outside until a gasp echoed in his ear seconds later. “Remalt, look! I love those flowers—irises. I’ve only ever seen them grow around here.”

He had noticed them even before Faustus had pointed them out; it was hard to miss the blue petals amongst the green grass. “You’re such a fairy,” he teased.

Faustus’s jaw dropped in mock outrage. “A fairy?” He chuckled. “A fairy would destroy the flower to make a potion. I’m just admiring its beauty.”

“How wizardly of you, Faust.”

“I wish I could go out and pluck some. They would look gorgeous in the dining room.”

Remalt found no reason to indulge his friend. Flowers bloomed everywhere during the summer months, and he was certain Faustus would find plants just as beautiful right outside the country house.

“I hope you’re ready to lose at some board games.

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