Chronicles of Han Storm - Leilaka #1 (Fantasy, Adventure, Dragon Riders)

Leilaka *** Chapter 23 ***

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*** Twenty-Three ***

    Samual was waiting in our quarters with Marshall. Neither spoke each other's language, which made for an uncomfortable situation.

"Good day Samual, I am Han" I greeted, extending my right hand in the formal greeting style.

He took it in a firm grip before releasing me. He was fair-skinned with very blond hair and soft brown, dreamy eyes.

"This is Marshall and Habieb" I introduced my friends.

"Habieb is also a Huracan Rider" I told him, exposing my own scar.

Habieb followed suite and presented his own marking for inspection.

Samual pulled up his tunic's left sleeve, also revealing his birth-mark.

"Is Marshall one of us?" he wanted to know from me.

"No, unfortunately not. But he is a good friend to us" I explained, not wanting Samual to see Marshall as anything other than an equal.

"How come you are so young still?" Samual asked.

"My body is a very special body that is still growing into the magical powers of the Huracan. When it matures, it will be very powerful" I explained.

"Are you the leader of the Huracan Riders?" he wanted to know.

"Yes" I confirmed. Establish leadership here and now and get it over with. No use trying to dominate people at a later stage.

"They do not understand the language of the Elfes" Samual stated, referring to my other companions.

"I know. That is why you will have to learn our common language.

Marshall is a great teacher and if he could teach a Bedien to speak it, he could certainly teach an Elf."

Samual gave Habieb an inquiring glance before placing his attention back on me.

"I saw when they brought you here the first time. You looked much younger and different than you do now. Your hair was golden, was it not?" Samual asked me.

"Yes. I am in disguise and have grown quite a bit since that day. My life is in danger from my enemies. My men and my Huracan will defend me to the death."

"My father asked me to stay with you from now on. I have nowhere else to go, being a stranger amongst my own people. I will submit to your demands and will follow you as my leader."

"Thank you. I will inform Marshall to start on your language education right away."

After arrangements with Marshall, I took Habieb with me to the stables, leaving Samual in Marshall's capable and most willing hands.

Windshine was very happy to see us. We saddled our horses and took them for a ride around the Elfen kingdom. Strongclaw joined us as we rode next to the river.

We found a good spot for grazing and turned the horses loose to enjoy themselves. I took a moment to lie down in the warm green grass. We were actually having a sunny day for a change.

It was not to last for long, so I made use of the opportunity to enjoy a day off before I had to start work in earnest.

Habieb joined me by sitting down in the long grass.