Book 2 - Warriors: The Servant's Promise

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Evectri flew up, attempting to get far enough away from his father to attack at a good angle. His father was fast, of course, but not nearly enough to catch him. Happy with his advantage, Evectri pushed his body as much as he could, using his wings to pull him through the air.

When Evectri had enough distance, he put his wings flat and flew upside down. Then he flipped himself upright, his paws hitting Negro square on his shoulders. Evectri unsheathed his claws into his father's black fur at the same time he bit the back of Negro's neck. The king yowled before he tried to buck the silver prince away.

Negro figured out quickly that the strategy wouldn't work, so he dove as fast as he possibly could. Evectri let his wings go flat, forcing them to act as a parachute. Evectri swiftly stayed in the air long enough for Negro to nearly land on the ground before he gathered his strength and dove.

With an emotionless expression, Evectri folded his wings and sped toward Negro. His father took off from the ground before aiming himself at the silver prince. He's playing a dangerous game, Evectri thought, his eyes narrowing. At this speed we'll break each other.

They continued flying toward each other, but at the last moment Evectri back flipped again, though this time he kicked his father in the back. The silver prince heard a few cracks before watching Negro hit a large tree. Evectri growled, knowing full well that merely kicking him would not defeat his father.

When Negro landed on the ground, Rain ran forward, his light blue eyes narrowed at the tom. Evectri flew down elegantly, folding his wings as his feet supported him upon the ground.

"Where's your brother?" Evectri asked.

"His friend was in trouble with a very experienced Volan," Rain replied, his blue eyes still narrowed upon Negro's motionless body. "I figured we didn't need his help quite yet." Negro growled suddenly, sitting up with narrowed eyes.

"Fighting together won't help either of you!" Negro yowled. The black Volan took off with amazing speed, flying to a very high branch on the great oak. "For those who stay loyal to me, send the signal!" The Volans suddenly flew into the sky, going the same height as Negro.

All of the Volans gave out a screech similar to a hawk's. Evectri flinched, the sound ear-splitting to him. However, he knew what was happening, and silently he cursed to himself.

"Rain, we need help," Evectri said quickly.

"Why?" Rain asked. "What was that?"

"It's a signal," Evectri explained as fast as he could. "I didn't realize it, but I should have known. Negro's calling in more Volans—these weren't all of them." Rain's eyes widened.

"But we're barely surviving right now!" Rain exclaimed.

"I know, but we'll have to do whatever we can," Evectri said. "Negro will have body guards, and Rain, you need to get rid of them as quickly as possible. They'll be moon-warriors like me, so you might want to be careful."

"Wait, you plan to kill your father all by yourself?" Rain asked, his eyes widening. "That's impossible!" Evectri sighed.

"Rain, I'm the only one who can," Evectri pointed out. "My brother is busy, and so are the other Volans. Aside from that, I'm the only one with wings. I have to do this alone." The silver prince ran forward and jumped off the ground for a speedy take off.

Evectri's amber eyes were narrowed as he flew toward his father. A few of his body guards glided toward him, but the silver prince efficiently dove under them before flying straight up. His head hit the stomach of one Volan, winding him easily. Evectri unsheathed his claws and grabbed the back of the Volan's neck before pulling him under the silver prince. The Volan cried out, but Evectri used his back claws to slice open his throat.