Hunter Brown and the Consuming Fire by Chris Miller

Author:Chris Miller
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Magic, Fiction, Friendship, Space and time, Books and reading, Adventure and adventurers, Allan Miller, Christopher Miller
Publisher: Warner Press
Published: 2012-11-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Torpor

In only two days’ time, the Flame led us straight to Torpor. Trista was the first to spot it, though Stoney would claim he had tasted land in the air long before then. It was a glorious sight, and the first time I felt at home seeing a floating land mass hovering in the clouds. I couldn’t wait to set foot on solid ground again. We were all so excited that even Rob, who normally would never step near the edge of the ship, pressed himself against the railings at the sight.

“We made it, we’re actually here!” Trista said, hugging each of us with excitement.

The first thing we began to talk about was food, what we would eat and how much of it we would have. As Captain Stoney brought the ship level with the shard, I caught my first glimpse of its terrain. I don’t know what I was expecting exactly, but the tropical paradise that met my eyes was surely not what I’d thought.

Our journey completed, the Flame returned to the medallion and let Stoney finish the job. We passed through a series of lush mountainous ravines that led to a glittering city nestled in a broad crater. In the center of the crater was a turquoise blue lake with soft golden beaches on every side.

The air was hot and humid, a welcome change from the breezy gusts of the Void. Our senses were pleasantly stirred by the sweet fragrance of flowers.

As we approached the crater’s ridge to dock, we all gathered at the deck rails to admire a fleet of significantly larger (and cleaner) sky ships already tethered there. Their regal trimming and brightly polished wood told any common observer that these ships were about important business. Green and blue flags snapped smartly from each sky ship’s mast.

Stoney let out a low whistle, being particularly taken with the striking vessels. “What I wouldn’t give to take to the skies in one of those beauts!” He studied the fleet with a glint of envy in his good eye. “Not that I’m complainin’, old girl,” he quickly acknowledged, patting the helm of the Bridesmaid tenderly and returning his full attention to navigating his own ship once more.

Easing carefully alongside the other ships, Stoney docked the Bridesmaid against the crater’s edge. We were met by a couple of bronze, shirtless dock hands with flashing white smiles and eager waves. Stoney tossed them a tether, and they immediately set to work tying off the ship. I helped Stoney lower the ramp from the ship to land once more. Rob was the first across, desperate to get solid ground under his feet. Our first steps on land were welcome ones but also surprisingly dizzying. Trista nearly fell over when Rob leaned into her.

“Ain’t got your land legs yet,” Stoney said, laughing at our plight. “In time you’ll get the hang of it.”

“Good rest, my friends!” a man’s voice called out from a small hut a few yards away. “Welcome to Ensor, the jewel of Torpor.

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