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Catching the Wind The Look
Caspian was now back to being human. It had taken a lot of energy out of him. The witch had to pull on his magic and dampen it in order to weaken the dragon enough so Vermanious could force him to change. The dragons internal magic would regenerate, but it would take some time. What Ally witnessed was amazing to her and she could barely contain her questions, but as she glanced to the battle field, she noticed the men had stopped fighting. They were just standing there in the pouring rain. “Why have they stopped?” She commented out loud. “Tis Nikolas, he's be tryn ta gets them ta see reason” Hagthoria said hobbling up next of her. Ally couldn’t hear him, but could see where he was standing. “Oh. Will that work? Could he get the battle to stop?” Ally asked, hopeful. “Pffft, yee daft woman? Tis no reason for it ta stop because one man be speakin non-sense or askin for peace. Fighten is how it tis done, theys best be getting ta killin each other.” Hagthoria shook her head at
Catching the Wind It's Done
The King broke eye contact with Nikolas and kicked at his horse's flanks as he headed left to get around the captain and men now facing him. Several archers had come to the front lines with Nikolas as they marched forward, so they took aim. “Only the horse, I want him alive!” Nikolas yelled to the archers. The whisps of several bows letting loose arrows could be heard before the sudden whine of the horse and sound of it losing its footing, falling to the ground in a dead stop. Soldiers with Nikolas surround the King as he drew his sword. The Scourts army along with several of the men who stayed with Nikolas circled the King and the bleeding horse. A sudden slice through flesh could be heard, making the King jump. Nikolas had come up and killed the horse with his word to end the animals suffering. “You traitors! I am your King! How dare you! This is treason!” King Barkarius yelled looking around as he pointed his word. More soldiers gathered around, closing off every nook and cra
Catching the Wind At the Top
Halik suddenly came around the corner inside the gate and pulled his sword pointed it in the air, pumping the thing up and down. The men inside the castle belonging to Nikolas yelled and whooped as they were finally able to join in the success of defeating the fallen Kings army. Barreth laughed, in shock to see Halik. “Aye, when did he gets in there?” Barreth said to Nikolas, surprised he didn’t even notice Halik missing. “After the first arrow was let loose. It was to be kept secret. I had him fall back and then head out by horse in guise of retrieving something from camp for me. I did not get a chance to tell yah, and was surprised ye didn’t notice him gone.” Nikolas laughed. “Aye, I must be gettin old I reckon.” Barreth responded as they followed the King through the gate. “Sire.” Halik said, kneeling at the foot of the prince’s horse. Looking down at Halik and then over to the men and women bound, the prince thought for a moment. “Send them to the dungeons, we will sort it
Catching the Wind Epiphany in Water
Ally just laughed and shook her head. Both the men laughed as well, trying to not look stupid. “I will go with you guys I suppose. I’m sure they have edible food and water to take a bath with, right?” She asked, praying they’d say yes. “Aye, ye should be able to bathe and eat.” Barreth nodded looking at Nikolas for confirmation. “Ye will have the chance. Tis certain the young King won’t give it mind.” Nikolas responded. After the agreement was made that Ally would return with them to the castle, they headed off to the camp. The witch and wizard stayed behind, feeling more comfortable there and being available if Caspian wakes. After they were able to get Cutterson barely awake and seeing that he was okay to travel, he was mounted with Barreth on a horse and the four of them headed back to the castle before night fall. Bodies were currently being burned to avoid disease, covering the lage field with a smokey fog. After arriving and paying their respects to King Avery, all three o
Catching the Wind No Answer
Not sure if going in unannounced was the right thing to do, Nikolas decided to try one more time. “Lass, I am about to enter. If ye aren’t decent, I cannot be held wrongly if ye don’t answer me.” He waited until the count of 10 in his head and turned the wooden latch on the door. Slowly opening the door, her peaked his head around. Ally was nowhere to be seen in the room. All that sat there was a a steaming wood basin. Nikolas opened the door further as he entered followed by Barreth. “She must be somewhere else in the castle.” Barreth commented as he stood by the door, scratching his black beard. “Go and see if ye can find her. Ask all the help and check and see if any horses are missing from the stables.” Nikolas said, standing next to him. “Cap’n, I do have a question before I go’s searchin. What if the lass be with the King? I dare not knock on his door in fear of losin me head, haha” Barreth asked, and the laughed because he truly thought it was possible. Swearing under hi
Catching the Wind Obvious Truth
Barreth gave Nikolas an odd look and shook his head. “Lass, when ye done, we shall be headin to meet with the witch on the hill. Tis cooler, I will have a someone bring ye somethin, warmer, to wear then what ye have.” Nikolas called out from behind the door while thinking of the garment he was eyeing not moments ago. “Okay, that’s fine, thank you.” Ally responded in a rushed tone. Barreth could sense something happened before he had returned to his captain but decided it wasn’t worth visiting. Afte Ally was well dressed, the three of them were given horses from the stables. Even though it was dark, they would be fine riding as the field was already alit with bodies being burned. Halik opted to stay back to keep an eye on Cutterson. Nikolas hoped that Caspian was awake so he could be questioned about wandering the snowy mountains. If what he heard from the Scourts troops was true, they may be one step closer to getting the dragon well and flying. After riding for 30 minutes,
Catching the Wind Without Decision
Nikolas felt without a doubt that the solution to the curse resided in the mountains. “We will head to Mt. Gelu come the morn. The lad had been cursed by a wee Fae up there, I’m sure of it.” He blurted out as he approached the camp fire. Barreth stood, “Are ye sure?” Nikolas nodded. “We first must see to the Kingdom Cap’n, then I will join ye on this trip.” Barreth said, feeling a bit concerned that they were rushing. “Aye, ye be right. I will speak with the King come the morn. For now, we will head back to the castle with the lad.” Nikolas said as he looked over at Ally by the fire. “The Fae generally don’t approach dragons. They have long lives themselves so I am unsure of what the purpose of the curse would have been for.” Vermanious said outloud. “Tis a simple reason. Our dragon has him a little fairy up there in the mountains that couldn’t bear the thought of him leavin her.” Nikolas chuckled as he walked over to stand by Barreth. “Oh? Ha ha, ye don’t say, how did ye come
Catching the Wind No Mourning
Ally was feeling torn. She wanted to object, and beg them to try, she wanted to go back home. A hot shower with normal body wash and real shampoo was something she missed. Her body wanted a face mask, and to file away the jagged edges that developed on her nails. Her stomach missed a cold beer with fried chicken and she needed a good night's sleep in her own bed, not a hot sweaty back from animal skins. Then thinking about Nikolas, Barreth and Caspian, she had grown close to them in such a short time, how could she leave. What she witnessed on the field below was a piece of history, for someone’s future, probably not even hers. She wanted to see Caspian fly, if she were to ever go home, she wanted to take that kind of memory with her. “I understand, but I really need to get back soon.” She really didn’t, unless you would name off her wants as needs. Other than herself, she didn’t have anyone. No job, no real friends, back in her time. “We understand lass, ye are welcomed to stay