The Harvest Boy Volume 1!

01. Always and Forever.

Mississippi River, 300 years ago:

The cold wind should have affected the two men who were in their early twenties. But it didn't the pair had thick skin and had endured colder winds before in their short lifespans. The duo's walk-in truth wasn't to do something as trivial to clear their thoughts. But something else entirely. 

"How can you be so certain?" The eldest of the two men asked. The two were walking at a steady pace. They didn't want to alert any suspicion. 

"Joesph, have I ever let you down in the past?" The younger man replied. 

"Yes, you have Henrik. I still haven't forgotten or forgiven you for lying about Ms Deveraux's feelings for me."

"Joesph it was an innocent joke no real harm was done." Henrik said while he rolled his eyes. Joesph could be so dramatic and sensitive at times. 

"I was humiliated." 

"I disagree, I made her forget, didn't I? Only you and I know what happened between the two of you."

"Is it wise for us to seek out the source of magic? You sensed earlier this week alone." Joesph asked. Henrik wasn't always cautious and wise. Sometimes he'd rather throw caution to the wind just so he could have an adventure whether it be small or large. 

"You know as well as I that the witches of our home can't be trusted with power. Especially the power I had sensed coming here." Henrik answered.

"Still dear friend whatever power you have sensed could have someone or something protecting it. Surely there has to be some witch or wolf. You can trust."

"If the witches here have the opportunity to gain any more power. They will throw anyone to the wolves." Henrik said.

"What about the wolves?"

"I'd rather have no one have whatever power is nearby. Then work with the wolves they're savages." Henrik snapped, he didn't intend for it to be harsh. But werewolves were now nothing but a source of hatred for Henrik.

"You speak as if you have first-hand experience with them."

"I do but that is a story for another time. You can go home at any time if you want Joesph. Or you can trust that I am enough of a powerful witch. To handle whatever threat could be out there." Henrik told Joesph.

"I guess there is no harm in a little adventure." The two then turned a corner to where the Mississippi River lies. "What do you make of that?"

"No banner; no flag. Floated in out of nowhere. The magic which I sensed originated from there. It's still there I can feel it." Henrik told Joesph. 

"Why is it just sitting out there?"

"I'm not sure. But we'll find out soon." Henrik answered. Before the two then boarded the ship.

The ship, below deck, 300 years ago:

It wasn't by any means a difficult task to get one board. It was even easier for the two to climb below deck using a ladder. Their two lanterns still giving them light to see in the dark.

"Where in hell is everyone?" Joesph asked, surely Henrik could sense if anyone else was on board.

"Deserted. Which makes everything in the hold legally forfeit." Henrik said.

"Even if this ship wasn't deserted you would take whatever you desire," Joseph responded.

"Theft it is only ever wrong if you get caught." Henrik joked. Joesph pointed over to a specific part of the deck.