The Fallen Sisterhood

Chapter 16

AN: Alright, allow me to explain a few things. I've touched on this briefly before in the first (?) chapter, but that was over a year ago as of the time of me writing this (holy cow what in the world). So, let's talk about this again. Starbreeds, in this universe, can be any animal, not just horses. As such all of Kamilla's animals are Starbreeds. Just thought I should probably say, Bramblechild and Stonehonor are not technically Kamie's Soul Horse, (that is my son, Lionchaser), they are just part of the Raincat herd. The Raincat herd is a small sect of the Chaser of the Lions herd. They are the ones who have bonded with Kamie and allow her to ride them. Let me know if you want me to write a short story on how they came to be and I'll add it to the list.

Kamilla Raincat ran her hand along the newly gained Pandoric scar by her eye. She had gained it fighting the new Dark Rider, Erissa. Her horse, a Woodear stallion by the name of Bramblechild ("Child of the Brambles, or just Bramblechild my dear" he had told her through his telepathic powers), stamped his hoof. Her other horse, Stonehoner (Honor of the Jagged Stones) flicked his ears. The Petra stallion seemed restless. Soulheart was sniffing a nearby bush, the blue caped fluffy terrier didn't seem anxious at all unlike the horses. Suddenly, the loud screech of a Crafty owl rings out. Through the thick treetops of the Wildwoods, Artisan soared down. He planted his talons on Stonehonor.

"They're here." Artisan announced.

From the trees the other Soul Riders emerge, her sisters. Riding double on Starshine is Lisa and her mother, Xiomara Maria Peterson, long thought dead but truly alive and just being tortured by Dark Core. Only Aideen knew what happened to give her the crisscrossing scars on her arms.

"Welcome to my neck of the woods!" Kamilla said, adjusting her hat.

Xiomara nodded in acknowledgment. Her dog, Perry, woofed happily.

"Uh Kamie, why are you on Bramblechild and have Stonehonor with you?" Alex asked.

Linda adjusted her glasses, "Well you see, I did some research on the Shadowguardians that Lisa said Mrs. Peterson told her. They're creatures of Garnok who use sound magic to try and lure people trying to steal their treasure or whatever they're guarding to them."
"Mrs. Peterson will ride Stonehonor and I'll ride Bramble since he can't hear." Kamilla said. "I'll wear my noise canceling headphones on full blast."
"We'll have to lure the Shadowguardians to us so Kamie can get Mrs. Moorland to Mom who will be waiting further away." Lisa said.

"Right, so once we have Mrs. Moorland we beat a hasty retreat?" Alex said.

"Yes." Anne told her.

"I don't like the idea of you children going into battle, but it's clear I don't really have a choice." Mrs. Peterson said.

"We'll be okay Mamá, we've trained for this." Lisa said.

Mrs. Peterson's eyebrows furrowed. She dismounted Starshine before climbing into Stonehonor's saddle. Stonehonor flicked his ears in acknowledgement.

"Soul Riders! Ride out, protect the civilian!" Anne said.

Concord spun, lifting her head high and starting off at a canter. The Soul Riders took up a formation with Mrs. Peterson in the middle. Linda and Kamilla took up the rear, Lisa and Alex flanked Mrs. Peterson.

As they rode, Artisan scouted ahead. Soulheart, ever the faithful pup, ran beside Bramblechild and Kamilla. The ride had a solemn air to it as they ran up the mountain. They all knew what they were about to get into.

When they arrived at the narrow path, Anne turned to Mrs. Peterson. "I suggest you stay here."

"Very well." Mrs. Peterson said.