The Waters Secret

The Druid Prince - Part 1

              Hank sat at the table staring at the fire as he twirled the little silver mirror the stone cat had given him. It had been more than a week since Raven disappeared making Hank worry. He could only hope that Tristan had found her and would protect her from the coming evil.

Hank stood pacing slowly as he thought. Ivy and Adam had left later than they expected, finally leaving the kingdom for their honeymoon two nights prior. They would be in Welpion soon. But not before the assassins came for him.

He considered the little mirror thinking back over Framtida's request. Apparently the two younger assassins would be coming for him. The red headed swordsman and the quiet dark bowman. Framtida had requested he capture the bowmen. Hinting that his blood line might be important. Though she clearly didn't care for Korbin. Leaving his fate up to Hank.

Hank frowned as he considered the wild young man. He had met Korbin on the streets of Salvino. His long red braid swayed below his hips as he walked away. Carefree and untamed. He had reminded Hank of Ivy in a way. They were the same age, both so short sighted and stubborn.

Hank had never once met the dark shadow that followed the cocky redhead, but he had heard the rumors. And now they were coming for him. Hank growled as he added a log to the fire. How was he supposed to kill one and trap the other? It made him feel like he was hunting with his father all over again.

The wind picked up making Hank sigh as he went to make himself some tea. He was bored waiting for the coming attack and worried over his wife. Clair was staying with Clover until he had dealt with these pests. Hopefully the assassins didn't go after the women in the heart of the kingdom. It should be too public and risky. Hank sipped his tea, pausing when the woods whispered to him.

They are coming.

About time.

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Korbin huffed as he carried the bag over his shoulder. Riding the bears would have been easier and faster, but Quinn had been adamant that they leave the beasts behind and walk to the kingdom of Trayson. Coleron and the others had left almost a week ago when Adam called. Going after some girl. He could hear Quinn panting behind him as he struggled to keep up. Carrying a bag of his own.

"Why did we bring so much for this one job?" Quinn panted as Korbin simply whistled ignoring him. Quinn grumbled quietly to himself as Korbin continued to remain distant. He had acted normal until the others left, then suddenly he was packing and barking out orders.

Maybe he was just mad about having to walk. But the bears weren't safe. Thanks to Darla's poor care, the others hadn't noticed Quinn poisoning their coats. It was a slow acting poison that seeped into their skin. By the time they found the girl, the poison would be so far into their system it would be too late. Quinn smiled at the thought, squeaking when he ran into Korbin.

"We are here." Korbin told him looking at him confused. Quinn blushed glancing away quickly. Korbin considered him, before grabbing the bag off his shoulder. Quinn glanced at him confused as Korbin placed the bags against a tree.

"They said they wanted the job done quietly. Poison if we could. But I don't like it. No offense to your skills, but I don't think you can poison them and get out." Korbin muttered looking at the hut from the shadows.

"You have clearly never been poisoned by me. I can do it. It's just a woman and her husband." Quinn huffed upset. Did Korbin really doubt his skills? He paused when Korbin grabbed his shoulder.