SoW S4

Chapter Six

PART I

BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY

Gwen hadn't slept all night; her mind had raced with thoughts.

She quickly changed into her most presentable clothes. Dew plastered to her boots as she walked through the wet grass. The sun had barely risen, so the village was nearly empty.

Thora was leaning against a wall nearby. She had a peculiar weapon on her back, it was a large, hooked iron blade. A bright enchantment glowed around the rough edges, which had markings from many battles. The two greeted formally and walked off to the pedestal. The same two guards stood silent guarding the egg. Thora took a piece of paper out of her inventory.

One of the guards drew out a golden saber and stepped forward. "Stay back", she called to Thora and Gwen. Gwen didn't remember them being this hostile but shrugged it off. The other guard stepped forward "What are you doing here", he asked a little less hostile. Thora gave him the paper "A word from Queen Abbigail", Thora said with a smug undertone.

The guard scoffed and read it. Thora took out her iron hook and ran her fingers on the edge of her blade. "I believe that your duty is over now", Thora said slightly teasing. The female guard glared at them, while the male grabbed the dragon egg. Thora smiled slightly when the guard gave her the egg.

"There is a boat waiting at the harbor", Thora told Gwen.

The sun made its way through the sky as the two strolled down towards the boats.

PART II

A CALL FOR HELP

It had been almost three days since Senn send out the messenger birds. One by one all the clans but the Sendaris had send a reply. He hadn't slept any of those days, he barely even rested.

Kratos and Nessira walked by right outside the cave Senn sat in. He quickly got up to go talk to them.

"Still no word from the Sendaris?", Senn asked. Nessira shook her head. "We could just travel to Sendaria", Kratos put in. "Have you two not travelled enough lately?", Nessira asked. Senn thought quickly about the opportunity and answered: "Would that not better than waiting for an answer that will not come?". "You have only given them three days to answer", Nessira argued. "The Sendaris usually answer within a day", Senn said. "Do what you want but remember that you are the Master of this clan", Nessira murmured. He thought a bit to himself and said: "Saddle up, Kratos, we leave as soon as possible". Nessira sighed. "The sooner we get there, the sooner we get home", Kratos reminded her. "You are in charge of the village and the Voltaris until we get back", Senn said to Nessira.

PART III

SPARRING

Monisha blocked Alpheus hit. They had been sparring for hours and she was getting a bit tired. Not that she didn't like it, she loved it! She felt strong. Now Rowan wasn't in her way, she could shine on her own instead of being covered by his shadow.

She swung her wooden sword and lunged toward the Nestoris. "You have already gotten much better", he complimented. "Yeah, I'm feeling better too, now that Rowan is safe and being treated", in reality she was just happy that she could get away from him.

Alpheus had arranged a treatment and room for Rowan. Alpheus was very nice, she thought to herself, he helped her and understood her. Monisha took a few steps back and asked: "I've got something to ask". Alpheus spun around his blade and put it onto his back. "Go on", he said. "Why d'you help me?".

PART IV

PROMISES AND WORRIES

Nessira looked around the camp. She heard footsteps behind her and turned around. Nessira recognized Daylon Voltaris.

"Is anything wrong?", he asked and sat by her side. "Well, I am just worried about Senn and Kratos, I think that they do not see the whole situation", Nessira sighed. "You have always been quite pessimistic", Daylon said and put a small kiss on Nessira's forehead. "All I can do is hope that they are right", Nessira said and looked into Daylon's bright red eyes. "Whatever you do, I will be right by your side", he said. "I love you", she said and grabbed his hand.