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The nation Chapter 29
“Watch the late man!” Coach bellowed, no one heard him, “watch the God’s damned trailer...” he screamed.Erek was back on defense in his proper position as left roamer. He heard Coach the second time. Erek saw Vardon running like some unnatural creature, one single thought on his mind, kill. Or rather score. Then the play slowed down, Erek could see the two roamers from Eagle company, one with the ball and the other one causing havoc so the first player could advance the ball. Instantly, Erek knew it was a distraction, Vardon was the intended target all along. So Erek cheated out a little, staying with the play but ready for a back pass to the trailing roamer.Then the ball carrier glanced quickly back to see where his trailer was. Vardon was there and ready to snipe the ball right between the keepers padded legs. The keeper sewed two large and long pillows to cover and protect his legs from considerable damage. Being the main target and all. As Erek watched, the ball carrier, a shift
The nation Chapter 30
Callum was skilled with a bow, and had proven it recently on successful hunting trips, but he was still a child in his heart. Now though, he was feeling something inside, a flame deep in his belly was a flicker, now it grew into a blazing fire.“Ok,” Coach said, seeing something in Callum’s eyes, “ok my boy, sit and rest for your next shift.Callum sat next to Kaya, she was sweating and breathing heavy, they watched the game continue. The action was intense and entertaining, but the score didn’t change.“This could be a long game.” Ossie said to Kaya, who nodded.Callum sat quietly, he was focused on the game and the new feeling in his belly, he gripped his stick tight wringing it in his hands. I will score the next goal, he thought.The game continued with an exhausting pace. The warrior’s laid everything out on the field, running till fatigue made them useless, then they would rest. Each team had chances to score, the Eagles were better tactically but the Badgers never quit attitude
The nation Chapter 31
Erek stood facing Indra when she abruptly turned back. He had his arm out and his hand open towards her, as if he expected her to take it. She just stared at him, not knowing what to do, the moment they were stuck in seemed to last for a very long time. Then Indra fled out the door. Erek watched as she left, standing with his hand out, he wanted to go after her but then that would be too suspicious.When Rognvald heard Erek call Indra’s name, he turned around to see what was happening. Indra looked upset; she was leaving quickly heading towards the door. Erek was standing with a pleading look on his face, then Indra turned, and Rog got a good look at her face. There was something there that he could not guess, it puzzled him as Indra turned back and fled out the door.Sokonan watched the whole scene with a distant but focused attention, something was happening with Indrasena. But what, that was the question? And why was Erek looking after her? Sokonan had heard rumors about Lady Utpah
The nation Chapter 32
Lilly kept brushing her hair, first she was thinking about Erek and now she was thinking about Indra. Indrasena, she thought, Lady Utpahl, who did she think she was? She continued brushing her hair with more force than necessary, nearly pulling it out in large clumps. What in the world was happening with Erek? First, he gets smart and acts like a proper man, not that he was improper before. It’s just that Erek was stupid, and everyone knew it, simple Erek, she thought. Now though, his speech was articulate, and he was thoughtful to everyone, even Lilly. Why was, or better yet how can Erek suddenly be smarter?Now Rognvald was talking about Indrasena, how Lilly despised Indra, she had never liked lady Utpahl’s pretentious demeanor. Lilly had always thought better of herself; she was not below anyone especially not Indrasena. She always had to smile and pretend to enjoy Indra’s company; she loathed her company. Always preaching about helping others and being moral. Lilly had been wonder
The nation Chapter 33
“I am as well as can be. How are you young Erek, you appear...” the man paused to look at Erek, “mature.” He finished after carefully choosing the right word.“Thank you, Aurelius, I am well, and I feel wonderful.” Erek smiled.That eroded Aurelius’ placid face, his eyes widened, and his cheeks rose up just a touch below a smile. And then he cocked his head.“Well said young Erek, well said.” The old man nodded as the two walked past him, feeling almost proud that Erek knew his name as if the old man helped Erek to heal somehow.In the past, the Erek everyone knew would have to ask their names two or three times a day, each and every day. He was just part of the village culture that way. Not that Erek was the village idiot or anything equivalent, he was more a part of village life than that. His presence and behavior were a part of the culture, like the changing of seasons or the sun rising in the east was part of nature, he was normal and reliable.Erek nodded to Aurelius as he passe
The nation Chapter 34
Tombold sat in the front of the cart holding the reigns, beckoning the horse to go faster but the animal was reluctant to comply. He took his daughters advice and asked Mr. Talbot for a horse other than the stubborn old Percy. So, what he got instead of Percy the crazy horse, was Cronner the magnificently slow. Tombold’s last stop was just before Jan Talbot’s stables, he was planning to ask Jan if all of his horses had mental disabilities. The horse pulled the cart with a reluctance all his own, refusing the go any faster than a slow walk. The leather straps creaked, and the cart groaned and rattled down the road towards the water well. The evening sky was graying to the east, and the air had a nip to it. The hearth fires were burning as well as some bonfires where the hunters were gathered, telling stories, and getting ready for another hunt. The horse pulled the cart slowly down the road.Most of the people liked Tombold and his family. His easy-going nature and warm smile endeared
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“I planned it for one time and one time only but that’s not what happened. It felt nice to have those feelings again, to feel the lust between two people and the release after we were finished. You were always an amazing man, most people knew it, but they never looked you in the eyes to tell you. I don’t know what happened at the Ah-yeez, but it was not a terrible thing Erek, you have to see that now.”Erek did not respond at first, he just sat on the stool absorbing all that he was told. Then without preamble he asked a question.“You are pregnant, aren’t you? And it’s mine.” The last sentence was not a question.Silence, stunning silence, louder than anything Indra could remember. Her body went cold, her breathing became shallow and her heartbeat uncomfortably in her ears. “I, uh.” She decided that she must tell him now. “I think so, yes, I’m pregnant.” The words felt strange leaving her mouth, this was the first time that she had admitted it aloud.Erek moved to her with efficienc
The nation Chapter 36
“Well then, what were you talking about?”“Hunting, we were talking about hunting, Kaya.” Said an exasperated Marx before Callum could answer.“So how has the hunting been?” Kaya nudged Callum with her elbow.“They have been good,” Callum nudged her back, “we are one of the better groups right now, we bring back food more often than not.”“I was telling him how proud I was of him.” Marx noticed how Callum had covertly gotten closer to Kaya.“You were?”“Yes, I was, now you just shush.”“Hey, did you see that?” Kaya noticed a flash in the sky.“What was that?” Marx said with a hint of wonder in her voice.“That was a shooting star, my Ba’ba told me that sometimes you can see them in the fall. He said the land is pointed in some direction or other in the autumn and stars shoot across the sky.”“Are you sure that’s what he said,” Kaya slid her hand into Callum’s, “you sound a little vague on the details.”“Yeah, some direction or other, what kind of navigation is that?” Marx laughed.“I