David Bishop and the Legend of the Orb by T.C. Crawford

Author:T.C. Crawford [Crawford, T.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-08-20T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter XVIII

Erin and Captain Ryan reached the outskirts of the camp just before the last of the light from the setting sun finally left the sky and gave in to the coming night.

The walk through the woods had been long and hard and she was beyond exhaustion, but when they arrived at the compound it comforted her to know that she was finally in a safe place and that there were others who were loyal to the rightful king. She longed for David and her friends, but for the time being she knew that her place was here. She had to find a way to get to the castle and save Tyrius… if he was even still alive.

The thought of what may be happening to her dear friend filled her with fear. He had been the only father-figure she had ever known. He took her in when she was a young girl and, with her mother’s permission, trained her as his apprentice, teaching her everything he knew apart from magic – since the Elders were the only ones of the race of Man who possessed the gift, and they only passed it on to a select few of their choosing when they were dying – something that only occurred every few hundred years from what Tyrius had once explained.

Despite her courageous spirit, Erin was just a simple girl who was eager to learn all she could about the world around her, and willing to go through rigorous training if it meant preparing her for a life that would be meaningful and helpful to others. That is why she was so thankful for Tyrius – he gave her otherwise mundane life a purpose. She had always looked forward to his instruction, whether it be academics, politics, or chores, but what she particularly looked forward to was the combat training.

Erin had excelled in the physical aspects of her training unlike anything Tyrius had expected or seen in his nearly eighty years of life. She was graceful as a dancer, strong as an acrobat, and swift and precise as a skilled warrior. Before long, she was mastering all the obstacle courses he could make for her, finishing them in record times after only a few attempts.

Her skill with the blade and bow were unprecedented, and as she grew older, she would spar with Captain Ryan for hours on end to the point of physical and mental exhaustion. She could remember the look on his face the first time she bested him, it was a mixture of shock and pride, and she savored that moment knowing it would be a rare occurrence at best – he was the most skilled fighter in all the Kingdom, and everyone knew it.

Tyrius would always tell her that she was a born natural and he was very proud of the woman she was becoming. He always knew what would make her feel special. Now he was gone, taken from her and imprisoned – or worse. She had to get him back.

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