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Click here"I yield," Rhys whimpered.
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Faedal collapsed the staff and dropped it. He went to one knee and grinned at Rhys. "That was rather pointless, don't you think?" Faedal asked. "I was hoping for a bit more of a fight from you. What was this whole duel meant to accomplish anyway?" He shrugged. "You can tell me on the way back to the Fortress. Now, to season you properly for transport." He plucked something from a belt pocket. "Remember this? You dropped it in Storm Harbor. Only fitting you get it back." Gingerly, Faedal placed his thumb and index finger on Rhys' jaw. He pressed and Rhys had no option but to open his mouth. Faedal dropped the Disjunction stone between Rhys' teeth and slapped his jaw shut. The black pebble burst into shards and dust. Rhys coughed, trying to spew as much of that vile substance as possible but to no avail. He could feel his body go numb.
"You wait here while I fetch my horse. We will have so much fun, you and I," Faedal promised. He got to his feet again and left in search of his mount, leaving Rhys in the mud, utterly helpless.
It was hard to breathe. The debris from the shattered Disjunction stone tasted like rancid blood. The dust clogged his windpipe and the pain threatened to overwhelm him.
Thurguz was right, Rhys thought bitterly. I'm nowhere near ready. And now Faedal has me in his clutches. I royally messed this up. Lishaka... Chassari... I hope you got away.
A large shadow loomed over him. Focusing his gaze was almost impossible. The next thing he knew was excruciating pain as icy chill dug into his flesh. He was even too weak to scream, only a wheezing cough escaped his lungs.
"Sorry about that," Borna muttered. She tossed his limp body over a shoulder, picked up his staff and fled.
"After them!" Behind her, Faedal's enraged scream echoed through the night. A few arrows hissed past her. Borna was grateful they didn't have any spellcasters. She wasn't quite sure if her battered and bruised body could withstand a concentrated magical attack. Faedal's bellows could be heard even to the edge of the forest, urging his men to get a move on.
But by the time the riders had their horses back under control and mounted a pursuit, she had already reached the thick canopy and dense trees of the forest where horses had a hard time following her. Clutching the weeping and groaning form of Rhys against her body, Borna galloped deeper into the elven woods. She fervently prayed for the first time in her life. It would take a miracle to get him to safety in time, even if she managed to deaden her cursed claws. She dearly hoped the right gods were watching over them.
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... to be continued in Chapter IX -- Adrift
I hope you liked this twisted little fantasy of mine. Even if you didn't, let me know. Vote and/or comment. I enjoy the praise but improvement can only occur when I know what displeased you.
Thanks for your time.
(c)Blind_Justice 2019
- COMMENTS
SensitiveHandsover 4 years agoGreat story. Can't wait for the next chapter!
Blind_Justiceover 4 years agoAuthorNo worries, I'm busy stitching Rhys and chapter 9 together. The fun will continue.
@jpz007ahren: I don't know if I'm unique in that regard, but I don't do the infailable superhero type. Sure, some characters like Borna have abilities surpassing a normal human's by quite a margin, but she's not infailable. She has issues, quite a bunch obviously.
Same with Rhys. It would be total bollocks if the abused runt of Padec's litter, after discovering his gift a mere month or two ago, would miraculously turn into a self-assured hero type. That takes time, effort and the occasional battle staff to the kneecap. He'll get there. He will find his inner strength, he will become a proper leader and maybe even a hero - as much as vowing to kill someone can leave the halo untarnished. Being along for that journey - I hope - is part of the reward.
jpz007ahrenover 4 years agoEnthralling addition to the tale. Love me some good ettin combat, nice flourish there.
Again I say poor Rhys. None of the girls argued with him, because they had already made their choices and understand he's not there yet. Nor should people be ready to do what must be done all the time. Its fine. He may get there sooner rather than later, if his dreams aren't out to deceive him. Though even if it was nothing but truth, I'd say its a safe bet its far from the Whole truth.
Also grats to Lishaka. Practice certainly helps.
Anonymousover 4 years agoI dont normally comment but....
Thank you. I am enjoying this story very much and am always happy when i see the next installment.
Whilst i am an inarticulate goof i can apreciate thw hard work and inspired genius that is showing through as the story continues. I love the world that you have created and the characters populating it.
I cant wait to see where you take us.
AJK
EvilSheldonover 4 years agoI've been enjoying this series a lot, and this episode is one of the best.
