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The morning light seeped through the cracks in the cave, casting a soft golden hue over the rough walls. Luna still felt sore, every muscle in her body protesting even the slightest movement. She hadn't left the cave last night—she hadn't had the energy to.Elion sat beside her, his fingers wrapped gently around hers as she sipped from a wooden flask. His warmth was reassuring, grounding her in this unfamiliar place."You should eat something." he murmured, his gaze filled with concern.Luna shook her head weakly. "I'm not hungry."Elion exhaled. "Luna, you need strength. The jump through the passage took a toll on you."She sighed, resting her head against the cool stone behind her. "I'll be fine. Just give me a little time."Aldric was outside, scouring the woods for herbs that could ease her pain. He had left at dawn, determined to find something useful.On the other side of the cave, Noah sat in a corner, methodically sharpening his dagger. The soft scraping of metal against stone
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 31
As they ran through the thick forest, branches whipping past them, the sounds of distant growls faded behind. They didn’t stop until they were sure they were safe. When Aldric finally slowed his pace, the others followed, catching their breath.Noah leaned against a tree, still shaken. “We really need to stop getting ourselves into life-threatening situations.”Elion smirked. “Where’s the fun in that?”Aldric ignored them, scanning the area. “We need to find shelter before nightfall. I’ll look for a cave.”He turned and disappeared into the trees. Luna was about to follow when Elion suddenly stopped, his brows furrowing."Wait… do you hear that?"Luna paused, listening. It was faint at first—a soft, pained mewl. A cat.Noah looked around. “A cat? Here? In the wild? That’s odd.”Elion followed the sound, pushing aside thick bushes until he came across a small, black figure curled up near the roots of a tree. It was a cat, its sleek fur matted with dirt and blood. One of its legs was tw
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 32
The forest was quiet in the early morning stillness, the sky just beginning to shift from deep indigo to the softest hues of dawn. The rain had long stopped, leaving behind a damp, earthy scent that lingered in the air. Elion stood at the edge of the trees, his arms crossed, his gaze distant. His thoughts were troubled, his mind circling around the same worry again and again. Behind him, he heard a rustling sound, followed by a low groan. "Great! Just great! Now my shoe is muddy! What a nice way to start the day." Aldric grumbled as he emerged from the cave, his expression twisted in disgust. With an exasperated sigh, he pulled off the offending shoe and flung it aside into the darkness. Elion barely reacted, his eyes still on the horizon. Aldric moved beside him, rubbing his arms against the morning chill. "What are you doing up so early? The sun isn’t even out yet." Elion didn’t answer right away. His jaw clenched slightly, as if debating whether to voice what was weighing on hi
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 32
As the sun reached its peak and began its slow descent, the four of them gathered in a small clearing where Aldric spread out the map. The worn parchment crinkled beneath his fingers, his many rings glinting in the light as he traced possible routes with a calculating expression.Elion leaned back against a fallen tree, nibbling on a roasted potato, listening as Aldric laid out their options."When we exit the forest, we have three choices." Aldric began. "The river to the east, the desert to the west, or the plains straight ahead. All of them eventually lead to the glaciers you spotted earlier, Elion. On the other side of those glaciers is the passage we need to cross."Noah tilted his head. "The plains are the most direct path. We wouldn’t have to veer east or west, just keep straight and circle to the foot of the glaciers.""True, but it’s the most dangerous option." Aldric countered. "We’ll see wildlife, sure, but the predators are relentless. Cheetahs, lions, and God know what el
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 34
Aldric and Noah stood at the edge of the plains, the sky above them painted in shades of deep orange and violet. The land stretched endlessly ahead, a vast, open expanse with scattered patches of tall grass. In the distance, the bulls grazed lazily, their strong bodies outlined against the fading sunlight.“She drove it away.” Aldric said, exhaling as he adjusted the straps of his bag.“Yeah.” Noah murmured, running a hand through his hair. “Let’s just hope we get out fine.”Aldric smirked. “Remember the challenge?”Noah grinned. “I do.”“Good, but we can’t do that right now. I say we take one bull and ride it together.”“No.”“Yes.”They locked eyes.“Let’s draw.”Aldric pulled out two small sticks, one slightly longer than the other. Noah picked first.The short one.Aldric grinned in victory. “Looks like we’re riding together.”Noah groaned. “Great.”They made their way toward the herd. The bulls, large and muscular, eyed them warily as Aldric approached. With experienced ease, he
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 35
Luna moved through the vast desert, her boots sinking slightly into the warm, golden sand. The sun was setting, painting the sky with hues of deep orange, crimson, and violet. The desert stretched endlessly before her, dunes rising and falling like waves frozen in time.A warm wind blew past her, carrying with it grains of sand and whispers of the unknown. She pulled her cloak tighter around her shoulders. The desert's heat was nothing to her—it didn't burn her skin or exhaust her like it would for a mortal—but the silence, the emptiness... that was suffocating.She glanced at the long shadows stretching across the dunes. Soon, the desert would turn cold and unforgiving. Yet, she kept moving forward, her thoughts wandering as much as her feet.She missed them.Elion, with his steady presence and endless faith in her.Aldric, always teasing but always reliable.Noah, reckless but full of heart.She sighed, pressing her lips together. Would they all make it? Would they survive their sep
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 36
The river had been ruthless.Elion’s muscles burned as he pulled himself onto the muddy bank, coughing out water. The current had nearly dragged him under, and if not for his quick instincts, he might not have made it. His breath came in ragged gasps as he rolled onto his back, staring at the darkening sky. The cat leaped onto land beside him, shaking itself dry.Then—a sound.A deep, guttural growl.Elion froze. His soaked body turned cold with alertness. Something was watching him.Slowly, he sat up, his eyes scanning the dense foliage ahead. The jungle was thick here, damp and shadowed, the towering trees twisting together like ancient sentinels. He could hear the distant cry of birds, the rustling of unseen creatures—but the growl came again. Closer this time. Lower.His hand instinctively went to his dagger.Then, the bushes parted.A jaguar.Sleek, massive, its golden-black spotted coat barely visible in the dimming light. Its muscles rippled as it stepped forward, its emerald e
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 37
The night had been long, stretched thin by the bitter cold and restless minds. Elion sat near the dying embers of the fire, his back against a boulder, fingers tapping anxiously against his knee. He hadn’t slept—not really. His mind refused to settle, his heart heavy with an unease he couldn’t shake.Noah and Aldric weren’t much better. They had tried to rest, but sleep came in restless shifts. Every now and then, one of them would stir, glance at the darkened horizon, and sigh before settling again. The wind howled over the ice, filling the silence with its eerie whispers.Elion’s eyes were fixed on the eastern sky, waiting.Then—just as the first tendrils of dawn stretched across the horizon—he saw it.A dark silhouette against the rising sun, moving steadily across the ice.His breath caught in his throat.Noah and Aldric stirred, sensing the shift in the air. Aldric rubbed his eyes before looking up, his expression sharpening. Noah sat up straighter, squinting against the morning
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Luna stepped carefully over the ice, her breath visible in the frigid air as she watched a group of penguins waddle along. Their little feet slapped against the snow, their sleek bodies sliding into the icy waters with effortless grace. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she turned to Aldric."They're adorable." she said. "Do they live here all year round?"Aldric, standing beside her, nodded. "Most do. They’re built for the cold. Thick layers of fat keep them warm, and their feathers are waterproof."Luna crouched down as one particularly curious penguin hopped closer, tilting its head at her. She reached a careful hand out, but the penguin let out a small squawk and flapped its wings before scuttling away. Luna giggled.A few feet away, a group of seals lay sprawled lazily across the ice, their round bodies barely moving except for an occasional scratch or yawn. Aldric pointed towards them."Seals are pretty common around these parts too. They spend most of their time in the water
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The morning was just as cold as the night had been, if not worse. The wind had settled, but the chill had seeped deep into their bones. The sun rose over the vast, icy expanse, casting a golden glow over the glaciers. It should have been beautiful, but for Noah, it was just another miserable start to the day."Oh, for the love of—!"Noah’s voice rang through the silence as he stood, shivering, holding up his damp cloak. His clothes were just as bad—soaked through and ice-cold."Why is everything wet?! Did someone dump snow on me while I was sleeping? Was it you, Aldric?" He glared accusingly.Aldric, fastening his gear, barely looked up. "Why would I waste perfectly good snow on you?"Luna chuckled as she adjusted the straps on her boots. "Maybe the ice melted a little beneath you. You do tend to move a lot in your sleep."Noah grumbled, wringing out his sleeve. "This is the worst expedition ever."Elion, already prepared, simply tossed him a fresh cloth. "Dry yourself off. We need to
Chapter 37
The night had been long, stretched thin by the bitter cold and restless minds. Elion sat near the dying embers of the fire, his back against a boulder, fingers tapping anxiously against his knee. He hadn’t slept—not really. His mind refused to settle, his heart heavy with an unease he couldn’t shake.Noah and Aldric weren’t much better. They had tried to rest, but sleep came in restless shifts. Every now and then, one of them would stir, glance at the darkened horizon, and sigh before settling again. The wind howled over the ice, filling the silence with its eerie whispers.Elion’s eyes were fixed on the eastern sky, waiting.Then—just as the first tendrils of dawn stretched across the horizon—he saw it.A dark silhouette against the rising sun, moving steadily across the ice.His breath caught in his throat.Noah and Aldric stirred, sensing the shift in the air. Aldric rubbed his eyes before looking up, his expression sharpening. Noah sat up straighter, squinting against the morning
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The river had been ruthless.Elion’s muscles burned as he pulled himself onto the muddy bank, coughing out water. The current had nearly dragged him under, and if not for his quick instincts, he might not have made it. His breath came in ragged gasps as he rolled onto his back, staring at the darkening sky. The cat leaped onto land beside him, shaking itself dry.Then—a sound.A deep, guttural growl.Elion froze. His soaked body turned cold with alertness. Something was watching him.Slowly, he sat up, his eyes scanning the dense foliage ahead. The jungle was thick here, damp and shadowed, the towering trees twisting together like ancient sentinels. He could hear the distant cry of birds, the rustling of unseen creatures—but the growl came again. Closer this time. Lower.His hand instinctively went to his dagger.Then, the bushes parted.A jaguar.Sleek, massive, its golden-black spotted coat barely visible in the dimming light. Its muscles rippled as it stepped forward, its emerald e
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Luna moved through the vast desert, her boots sinking slightly into the warm, golden sand. The sun was setting, painting the sky with hues of deep orange, crimson, and violet. The desert stretched endlessly before her, dunes rising and falling like waves frozen in time.A warm wind blew past her, carrying with it grains of sand and whispers of the unknown. She pulled her cloak tighter around her shoulders. The desert's heat was nothing to her—it didn't burn her skin or exhaust her like it would for a mortal—but the silence, the emptiness... that was suffocating.She glanced at the long shadows stretching across the dunes. Soon, the desert would turn cold and unforgiving. Yet, she kept moving forward, her thoughts wandering as much as her feet.She missed them.Elion, with his steady presence and endless faith in her.Aldric, always teasing but always reliable.Noah, reckless but full of heart.She sighed, pressing her lips together. Would they all make it? Would they survive their sep
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Aldric and Noah stood at the edge of the plains, the sky above them painted in shades of deep orange and violet. The land stretched endlessly ahead, a vast, open expanse with scattered patches of tall grass. In the distance, the bulls grazed lazily, their strong bodies outlined against the fading sunlight.“She drove it away.” Aldric said, exhaling as he adjusted the straps of his bag.“Yeah.” Noah murmured, running a hand through his hair. “Let’s just hope we get out fine.”Aldric smirked. “Remember the challenge?”Noah grinned. “I do.”“Good, but we can’t do that right now. I say we take one bull and ride it together.”“No.”“Yes.”They locked eyes.“Let’s draw.”Aldric pulled out two small sticks, one slightly longer than the other. Noah picked first.The short one.Aldric grinned in victory. “Looks like we’re riding together.”Noah groaned. “Great.”They made their way toward the herd. The bulls, large and muscular, eyed them warily as Aldric approached. With experienced ease, he
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As the sun reached its peak and began its slow descent, the four of them gathered in a small clearing where Aldric spread out the map. The worn parchment crinkled beneath his fingers, his many rings glinting in the light as he traced possible routes with a calculating expression.Elion leaned back against a fallen tree, nibbling on a roasted potato, listening as Aldric laid out their options."When we exit the forest, we have three choices." Aldric began. "The river to the east, the desert to the west, or the plains straight ahead. All of them eventually lead to the glaciers you spotted earlier, Elion. On the other side of those glaciers is the passage we need to cross."Noah tilted his head. "The plains are the most direct path. We wouldn’t have to veer east or west, just keep straight and circle to the foot of the glaciers.""True, but it’s the most dangerous option." Aldric countered. "We’ll see wildlife, sure, but the predators are relentless. Cheetahs, lions, and God know what el
Chapter 32
The forest was quiet in the early morning stillness, the sky just beginning to shift from deep indigo to the softest hues of dawn. The rain had long stopped, leaving behind a damp, earthy scent that lingered in the air. Elion stood at the edge of the trees, his arms crossed, his gaze distant. His thoughts were troubled, his mind circling around the same worry again and again. Behind him, he heard a rustling sound, followed by a low groan. "Great! Just great! Now my shoe is muddy! What a nice way to start the day." Aldric grumbled as he emerged from the cave, his expression twisted in disgust. With an exasperated sigh, he pulled off the offending shoe and flung it aside into the darkness. Elion barely reacted, his eyes still on the horizon. Aldric moved beside him, rubbing his arms against the morning chill. "What are you doing up so early? The sun isn’t even out yet." Elion didn’t answer right away. His jaw clenched slightly, as if debating whether to voice what was weighing on hi
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As they ran through the thick forest, branches whipping past them, the sounds of distant growls faded behind. They didn’t stop until they were sure they were safe. When Aldric finally slowed his pace, the others followed, catching their breath.Noah leaned against a tree, still shaken. “We really need to stop getting ourselves into life-threatening situations.”Elion smirked. “Where’s the fun in that?”Aldric ignored them, scanning the area. “We need to find shelter before nightfall. I’ll look for a cave.”He turned and disappeared into the trees. Luna was about to follow when Elion suddenly stopped, his brows furrowing."Wait… do you hear that?"Luna paused, listening. It was faint at first—a soft, pained mewl. A cat.Noah looked around. “A cat? Here? In the wild? That’s odd.”Elion followed the sound, pushing aside thick bushes until he came across a small, black figure curled up near the roots of a tree. It was a cat, its sleek fur matted with dirt and blood. One of its legs was tw
