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THE DRAGON SWORD Chapter Eighteen
"We need a plan!" Seraphina shouted, clutching her staff tightly as she sidestepped falling debris.Jareth slammed his mace into his palm, his jaw tight. “The plan is simple. We hit them until they stay down!”Gideon’s gaze didn’t waver from the advancing giants. “They’re too big to fight like that. We have to find a weakness.”One of the demons roared, raising its enormous blade and bringing it down in a sweeping arc. The ground splintered, sending shockwaves through the cobblestones. Gideon shoved Seraphina aside just in time, the blade missing her by inches.“Thanks!” she said breathlessly, her eyes darting around for an opening.The second demon lunged forward, its massive clawed hand reaching for Jareth. He rolled to the side, swinging his mace at the creature’s leg. The impact barely made the giant flinch.“It’s like hitting a mountain!” Jareth growled, dodging another swipe.Gideon charged forward, the dragon sword glowing faintly in his grip. He slashed at the nearest giant’s
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Gideon, Seraphina, Jareth, and Kai rode south along the winding dirt path. Gideon’s face was alight with a rare, genuine smile. His heart brimmed with joy, a warmth he hadn’t felt in what seemed like ages. The people of the northern kingdom had treated them with kindness and gratitude, offering them a grand feast and a hero's farewell after they defeated the demon giants. Even Kai, once despised by the townsfolk, was now a figure of admiration.Seraphina noticed Gideon’s uncharacteristic smile. She nudged her horse closer to his. “Alright, what’s got you grinning like that?”Gideon blinked, caught off guard. “What? I wasn’t—”“Oh, you were,” she teased. “Come on, out with it.”He chuckled, realizing how transparent he must have been. “I guess… it’s just nice to be appreciated for once. The way they treated us it reminded me of what we’re fighting for.”Seraphina smiled softly but didn’t press further.Kai, riding a little ahead, glanced back at them. His excitement was palpable. “Thi
THE DRAGON SWORD Chapter Twenty
The journey south was long and grueling, but eventually, Gideon and his companions arrived at the sprawling city of Ravenhlem, an old yet bustling settlement surrounded by dense woods and tall stone walls. The city was alive with the hum of trade and the chatter of merchants hawking their wares. Yet, amid the vibrant energy, a sense of unease lingered, as if the air itself carried whispers of secrets and lies. Kai looked around in awe. “This place makes the northern kingdom look like a fishing village,” he said, his voice laced with amazement. “We’re not here to sightsee,” Gideon reminded him. “We need answers about your powers.” The group moved cautiously through the streets, their eyes scanning for any hint of trouble. It didn’t take long for them to be drawn to an old shop tucked into the shadow of a towering clock tower. The sign above the door read ‘The Whispering Cauldron.’ “This seems… promising,” Seraphina said, though her tone carried a hint of skepticism. Jareth ch
THE DRAGON SWORD Chapter Twenty-One
The courtyard was silent as the strange girl regarded them, her piercing blue eyes glowing faintly in the moonlight. She appeared calm, though her presence seemed to carry a weight that neither Gideon nor his companions could ignore. The girl tilted her head slightly before speaking, her voice soft but firm. “My name is Lucinda. I am a witch.” Her declaration sent a ripple of unease through the group. Jareth instinctively reached for his weapon, and even Seraphina stiffened, her hand tightening around her staff. “Relax,” Lucinda said, holding up her hands. “I mean you no harm. If I did, you wouldn’t have made it this far.” “That’s… reassuring,” Jareth muttered, his tone laced with sarcasm. Lucinda ignored him, turning her gaze to Gideon. “I’ve seen you before.” Gideon frowned. “Seen me? What do you mean?” “In my visions,” she replied simply. “You and your sword. And the chaos that follows you.” Kai scoffed, crossing his arms. “Great. Another cryptic witch who knows ev
THE DRAGON SWORD Chapter Twenty-two
Gideon’s gave a cold gaze as the heavy doors to the throne room creaked open. The sight that met him was one that immediately put him on edge. King Aden, sitting on his massive throne, looked less like a ruler and more like a bloated, self-absorbed figurehead. His body filled the grand seat, his face round and flushed with an unnerving mix of arrogance and anger. His robes were colorful, ostentatious, but it was clear that his belly strained against the fabric. He was a man of excess, his demeanor a poor reflection of the power he wielded.The guards led them forward, their faces hardened and impassive, eyes darting between the group. Gideon stood tall, eyes narrowed, while Seraphina, Jareth and Lucinda moved to either side, their readiness for combat palpable. Kai, still processing everything, stood at the back, his thoughts swirling.King Aden’s voice boomed across the throne room. “What is this?” he sneered, narrowing his eyes at Gideon. “A band of ragtag rebels wandering into my k
THE DRAGON SWORD Chapter twenty-Three
The air was tense as Gideon and his companions huddled in the cramped cellar of an abandoned building on the outskirts of Ravenhelm. Flickering candlelight cast long shadows on the walls, and the sound of distant guards patrolling the streets reminded them of the danger lurking outside. Since their escape from the king’s palace, they had been on the run, each step weighed down by the bounty now placed on their heads. Lucinda sat cross-legged on the dirt floor, her dark hair falling into her face as she studied the room in silence. Jareth paced in tight circles, muttering curses under his breath, while Seraphina leaned against the wall, her staff resting at her side, her keen eyes scanning the room as if anticipating an attack. Kai sat quietly, looking at his hands, as if replaying the chaos of the palace in his mind. Gideon, seated on a crate, stared intently at Lucinda, his brows furrowed in thought. “We can’t keep hiding like this,” Gideon said finally, breaking the silence. “The
THE DRAGON SWORD Chapter Twenty-Four
The witch’s house was unnervingly quiet, the kind of silence that makes even the most courageous heart waver. Gideon stood rooted to the spot, his companions behind him exchanging uncertain glances. The witch, seated cross-legged on the floor, motioned for him to sit in front of her.“Come, child,” she said, her voice steady, low, and filled with an ancient weight. “Your journey is riddled with shadows. Let us lift some of them, even if only briefly.”Gideon hesitated for a moment, then lowered himself onto the floor before her. His legs folded beneath him, his hands resting on his knees. He glanced at his companions: Seraphina, whose grip on her staff betrayed her concern; Jareth, standing with his arms crossed, an expression of skepticism on his face; Kai, pacing nervously near the tent flap; and Lucinda, who stood quietly, her violet eyes watching the scene unfold.“Will he be safe?” Seraphina asked, her voice edged with worry.The witch looked up, her sharp gaze meeting Seraphina
THE DRAGON SWORD Chapter Twenty Five
The night was still, but an unsettling quiet hung over the House. Lucinda paced back and forth, her violet eyes darting nervously to the window of the house it every few moments. Seraphina was seated near the entrance, her staff resting across her lap, while Jareth leaned against one of the a wooden crate, arms crossed and expression skeptical.Gideon sat on the floor, his back straight and his gaze fixed on the witch who had just guided him through the strange vision. He was still processing the revelation about King Aden and the dark lord’s creatures when an unfamiliar sound broke through the silence.A faint shuffle. The crunch of boots on dirt. The unmistakable clink of armor.Gideon’s head snapped up, and Seraphina tightened her grip on her staff. Jareth straightened, drawing his sword halfway from its sheath.“What was that?” Kai asked, his voice tense as he looked around the dimly lit tent.The sound grew louder, closer. Lucinda froze in place, her face pale.“It can’t be,” she
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Seraphina’s heart was pounding as she ventured deeper into the forest. The silence that surrounded her seemed to press in on all sides, suffocating her thoughts. She had been searching for hours, calling out for Gideon, but there had been no sign of him. The others were nowhere to be seen either.As she moved, her boots crunching on the forest floor, a sudden noise made her freeze in her tracks. The sound was faint at first, like a whisper carried on the wind. But then it grew louder, more distinct. It was a voice, one she recognized.“Seraphina…”Her breath caught in her throat. She turned slowly, her eyes scanning the trees around her. There, standing under a tall oak tree, was a figure she had not seen in years. Her father.“Father?” she whispered, taking a hesitant step toward him.He stood tall, his arms crossed over his chest, a disappointed look on his face. “I can’t believe you chose this path,” he said, his voice cold. “The Knights, Seraphina? You were meant for more than thi
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Gideon and his companions trudged down the winding path from the hilltop, the looming shadow of Ravenhelm fading into the horizon behind them. The group had barely rested after the night’s events, but there was no time to waste. Gideon’s vision of the girl consumed his thoughts, the memory of her golden hair and the fox on her shoulder vivid in his mind.“We’re close to the village,” Seraphina said, pointing ahead. “It’s small, but someone here might know something about the girl.”Gideon nodded, his jaw set with determination. “We’ll ask everyone if we have to. Someone has to know.”Kai, walking a little behind them, yawned loudly. “And if no one knows? What then?”“Then we keep searching,” Gideon said firmly, glancing over his shoulder. “We don’t give up.”The village came into view as they rounded a bend. It was quaint, with narrow cobblestone streets and tightly packed cottages. Smoke curled from chimneys, and villagers bustled about, carrying baskets of goods or chatting in small
Chapter Twenty-Nine
“They attacked the Knights Academy,” Gideon said, breaking the heavy silence as he gazed at the campfire. His voice was low, almost hollow, but it carried the weight of everything he’d been holding back since reading Lord Roderick’s letter.Jareth looked up sharply, his lute forgotten. “What?”Gideon nodded, staring into the flames. “It happened days ago. Dark creatures breached the academy. They came out of nowhere, slaughtering knights in their wake.” His hands tightened into fists on his knees. “Lord Roderick was injured. Badly.”Seraphina, sitting closest to him, reached out a hand. “Gideon...”“I should’ve been there,” he said, cutting her off, his voice filled with regret. “If I had known sooner, I could’ve fought alongside them. I could’ve—” He stopped himself, the words choking in his throat.“You couldn’t have known,” Seraphina said softly. “Don’t do this to yourself.”Kai, who had been leaning against a tree, looked confused. “Who’s Lord Roderick?” he asked, glancing between
Chapter Twenty-Eight
The hills stretched before them, bathed in the silvery glow of moonlight. Ravenhelm was visible in the distance, its smoky remnants clawing at the starless sky, a grim reminder of the battle they had just left behind. The fires from the attack still flickered faintly, making the city appear like a wound on the landscape. Gideon’s eyes lingered on the scene, his thoughts tangled in the revelations of the past days.Their camp was modest, tucked among the hills to avoid detection. A faint breeze rustled through the grass, carrying with it the distant howls of wolves. Jareth sat by the fire, strumming a lute he had purchased in Ravenhelm. The soft, melodic notes provided an eerie contrast to the unsettling quiet of the night.Lucinda, perched on a fallen log, leaned closer to the firelight, her dark eyes gleaming with mischief. “Did I ever tell you the tale of the Shadow-Walkers?” she asked, her voice low and conspiratorial.Kai, who had been poking at the embers with a stick, froze. “Sh
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The darkened skies were lit with the crackling bursts of Seraphina’s magic and Kai’s glowing fists as the fight against the dark demons raged on. The leader of the horde a towering demon with obsidian wings and a gnarled blade pulsating with malevolent energy screeched commands to its minions, directing their fury toward the city.Jareth’s sword clanged against a demon’s claws as he shouted, “Gideon, we can’t keep this up forever!”Gideon swung the Dragon Sword in a wide arc, the blade igniting with radiant energy that seared through the ranks of the approaching demons. “We hold the line! They cannot breach the city!”The leader of the dark demons roared, its voice echoing with unearthly menace. It dove from the sky, aiming directly at Gideon, who stood firm, the Dragon Sword glowing brighter as if sensing the magnitude of the threat.“Gideon, look out!” Seraphina shouted, sending a bolt of magic that narrowly missed the demon leader.The massive creature swung its blade at Gideon,
Chapter Twenty-Six
The city was shrouded in a tense silence as Gideon, his companions, and the king’s guards stood in the courtyard, chained and surrounded. But suddenly, a deafening roar shattered the stillness, shaking the ground beneath their feet.Far above, dark, winged shapes soared across the sky, blocking out the moonlight. The creatures were massive, with scales like molten iron, wings that spanned the width of entire buildings, and eyes that glowed like burning coals. They swooped in toward the city, their wings flapping in unison like a storm that had come to ravage everything in its path.Gideon’s eyes widened in disbelief as the creatures descended. His heart pounded in his chest, his mind racing. These weren’t mere demons they were the same creatures he had seen in his vision. The ones who served the dark lord.King Aden, pale and trembling, stood frozen in place, his hand raised as if trying to halt the inevitable onslaught. “No! This is not what you promised!” he shouted, but the creatur
Chapter Twenty Five
The night was still, but an unsettling quiet hung over the House. Lucinda paced back and forth, her violet eyes darting nervously to the window of the house it every few moments. Seraphina was seated near the entrance, her staff resting across her lap, while Jareth leaned against one of the a wooden crate, arms crossed and expression skeptical.Gideon sat on the floor, his back straight and his gaze fixed on the witch who had just guided him through the strange vision. He was still processing the revelation about King Aden and the dark lord’s creatures when an unfamiliar sound broke through the silence.A faint shuffle. The crunch of boots on dirt. The unmistakable clink of armor.Gideon’s head snapped up, and Seraphina tightened her grip on her staff. Jareth straightened, drawing his sword halfway from its sheath.“What was that?” Kai asked, his voice tense as he looked around the dimly lit tent.The sound grew louder, closer. Lucinda froze in place, her face pale.“It can’t be,” she
Chapter Twenty-Four
The witch’s house was unnervingly quiet, the kind of silence that makes even the most courageous heart waver. Gideon stood rooted to the spot, his companions behind him exchanging uncertain glances. The witch, seated cross-legged on the floor, motioned for him to sit in front of her.“Come, child,” she said, her voice steady, low, and filled with an ancient weight. “Your journey is riddled with shadows. Let us lift some of them, even if only briefly.”Gideon hesitated for a moment, then lowered himself onto the floor before her. His legs folded beneath him, his hands resting on his knees. He glanced at his companions: Seraphina, whose grip on her staff betrayed her concern; Jareth, standing with his arms crossed, an expression of skepticism on his face; Kai, pacing nervously near the tent flap; and Lucinda, who stood quietly, her violet eyes watching the scene unfold.“Will he be safe?” Seraphina asked, her voice edged with worry.The witch looked up, her sharp gaze meeting Seraphina
Chapter twenty-Three
The air was tense as Gideon and his companions huddled in the cramped cellar of an abandoned building on the outskirts of Ravenhelm. Flickering candlelight cast long shadows on the walls, and the sound of distant guards patrolling the streets reminded them of the danger lurking outside. Since their escape from the king’s palace, they had been on the run, each step weighed down by the bounty now placed on their heads. Lucinda sat cross-legged on the dirt floor, her dark hair falling into her face as she studied the room in silence. Jareth paced in tight circles, muttering curses under his breath, while Seraphina leaned against the wall, her staff resting at her side, her keen eyes scanning the room as if anticipating an attack. Kai sat quietly, looking at his hands, as if replaying the chaos of the palace in his mind. Gideon, seated on a crate, stared intently at Lucinda, his brows furrowed in thought. “We can’t keep hiding like this,” Gideon said finally, breaking the silence. “The
