Category Archives: Chapter 08
Ch8-1: Father and Son
“Zento,” Kudako muttered with a grimace. “Stop pacing.” The winged man paused in stride to retort, “I’m not pacing!” “You’re nervous enough to make the trees shake.” As if on cue, a whisper of breeze swept in and sent the … Continue reading
Ch8-2: Nightmare, Reality
What is this place? TsuYa peered around the strange chamber cautiously. His limbs felt suspended and his motions, even walking, odd and under-water. Light seemed to flicker through draping veils of various color from above, casting skittering shadows upon the … Continue reading
Ch8-3: Flawed
“Where did Mister Kudako go?” AsaHi questioned, taking note of twilight’s arrival. “To change,” Zento answered plainly. “It takes him two and a half hours to change his clothes?” the girl asked in an incredulous tone. And SoYa thinks I’m … Continue reading
Ch8-4: The First Time
SoYa and AsaHi had been sitting in silence ever since Father and Kudako had left. The forest around them dripped with twilight mists brought on by strange heat that rose from the mossy floor. The fading sunlight streamed down in … Continue reading
Ch8-5: Banners of the Ghost Clan
“So… what’s got your scales out of whack, ‘Dako?” Zento’s eyes flicked over to where the Dragon was crouching upon a low-rising spike of stone. A gruff sound was the only reply. “Don’t give me that,” he fanned his wings, … Continue reading
Ch8-6: Athrylith
“SoYa…” AsaHi was folding and unfolding her hands in her lap. “I’m really worried.” The Apprentice was taking his turn at the afternoon meal, cooking small slabs of meat on a wide, flat platter. The color had begun to return … Continue reading
