“Alright one more time!”
Resting on their bellies, they moaned. “Again”
“Master, can we take a break?”
“No” his brows raised in sternness, he placed a hand on his hips and shook a bloodied whip in his right.
They swallowed their complaints and stood on their legs. Nearby bushes rustled. Draven said “Quickly hide”
They groaned and hid in the surroundings. Kai crouched into the tall grass, and Hector darted to the trees and perched himself above the ceiling of leaves.
A yellow nose peaked from the bush and wiggled, sniffing the air. Maintaining absolute silence, Draven turned invisible and watched a pair of ivory antlers rise with a moose head. And the moment the beast stepped out, Draven gasped and appraised the beast’s bright atrium coloured fur.
By the leading of his snot, the buck of colours stepped forward and soon confidence took hold of its steps and walked to the inciting streak of meat laid on the tree stump.
Wind whistled through, swinging the curtains in the open door. A light flashed; multiple figures appeared in the room. They knelt on the fur carpet; he sauntered to the balcony. Holding onto the ledge, he overlooked the shore and exhaled a deep breath.The sound of the waves crashed into his ears, bringing forth calmness and clarity, as a smile hung below his eyes. He turned around and closed the doors shut and made way to his favourite armchair and crossed his legs over the armrest. “You are excused”“Yes, sir” in sync, his guards rose from the ground and darted back into the shadows, away from his sight, yet always ready for his next command.“Master. Requesting permission to speak”He gave her a subtle nod. “Speak”Receiving his permission, her helmet vanished into light particles, noir locks draped over her face. She shook her hair off her slate-grey eyes. Alister clutched his armrest, said
Draven jumped and swung his blade like a ninja; branches fell to the ground. While collecting the wood, his com chimed a ringtone. With a smile on his face, he picked it up. “Hey, babe”“I am here”He made a 360-turn, taking a glance at his surroundings. “Where?”Becky smiled. “Here”“I can’t see you”“Well, I am a few miles away. Are you up for a game?”“Sure”Becky replied. “If you can’t find me in sixty seconds, then you are cooking”Draven chuckled. “Fine, and if you lose?”“Who said I am losing?” Becky giggled. “So, get going”Draven ended his call and swiped his finger across the holographic screen and rocketed into the air, spinning like a top as he got higher, his hands elongated. Blue feathers sprouted on his arms and morphed into huge wings. He grinned and glance
“Hector, you can do this”Holding his pet close to him, he said, “Remember what I taught you!”“Yes, master.” Hector nodded. “I won’t hesitate to kill”“Good, but this is a spar. So, don’t”He blinked and nodded. “Yes, master”“Now, who is the king of the sky?” Draven said.Hector said. “Sir. Prime Feathers”Draven smacked his head. “No, idiot! I mean you”“Oh?” he said, while Draven rubbed his forehead.Becky tilted his head to the side and waved her hand in the air. “Hey! Are you guys ready?”Draven smiled back and shifted his attention to Hector.&ldq
Kai whipped his tail. She jumped back. Before she could strum her next string, he spat fire. She rolled on the ground and ducked to a stone. Kai spat water on the blazing stone. It cracked into pieces. She ran out and strung the string. A note shot through. A fire shield appeared in front of his scaly face. He swiped his front claw, sending a set of crossed fire swipes.Her tails converged on her whole body. She shrunk into a ball and avoided the blow. Kai’s eyes gleamed, he rushed and swung his claws down; she rolled out of his attack and popped behind a tree.“AHHH!! Stop running!” Kai growled. He stamped his paw. Fire sprouted off the ground, blowing her off her balance, throwing her weapon away. Kai grinned and dashed to block her path.Draven commented. “Good play!” Kai inflamed his body and spat fire around them, strengthened himself in the heat. Tasha pan
His footsteps echoed against the tiled corridor as he sauntered with a swag, slinging a bag over his shoulder. He paused his steps and turned to the clusters of posters stuck on the walls. His expression became perplexed, as he ripped one to his eyes. He smashed it into a ball and tossed it behind. ‘What an idiot! He even advertised himself!’ he thought, and walked to his locker undetected, while the students chatted. Suddenly they shouted “Hey, it's Osborne” and rushed to meet him. As he strolled through the corridor with an annoying smirk and his posy, which seemed bigger than last time. Draven scrunched his eyes and noticed each one of them was sporting a letter jacket in the school colours. Draven clicked his tongue, said to himself “Like as if he is a big deal” Students greeted him with a high five. Draven’s ears pricked at their conversation. “Hey, Osborne, are you going to win agai
Leaning his head on his palm, supporting it against the window frame, as he looked at the scenery outside, as the hover vehicle descended to a stop.“Warning: Entering private property.” the A.I said, flashing letters on the screen.“Civilians prohibited, please show the identity and status.”He sighed and flashed his com against the scanner.After processing the information, the A.I driver said. “Apologies Mr. Castel, but your current identity doesn’t have enough clearance to move further”Draven grunted. “Fine, I will get off here then”“Okay. It will be 158 credits sir”The corners of his mouth twitched with complaints but soon sighed and swiped his com against the scanner and pai
With servants by his side, he brisked up the stairs. A white limousine descended onto the pad fixed to the roof. Alister stood with a pleasant smile while a middle-aged man stepped down, carrying a briefcase on his right. The guards bowed to their master, Alister lowered his back, a pair of Italian leather walked to his sight. Alister smiled and straightened his back.“Hello, father”“Hello son” thick brows settled on his wide forehead, lined with years of stress as the head of the Leroux family. “How is Natalia?”Under the guise of a sweet smile, Alister gritted his teeth. ‘Why? She is just a brat? A thief!’Alister said “Oh, Natalia… she is fine”His father asked, “Hmm, where is she?” he glanced around, hoping to find
Meanwhile, Alister pushed the door and led Draven up the stairs."Where are you taking me?"He paused his steps and tilted his head back. "Don't you want to visit her?""I do"Alister continued walking to the left side of the corridor.His forehead scrunched. Draven asked, "Shouldn't her room be there?" pointing his hand to the other side.Alister chuckled. "No, she shifted her room. Let me show you where it is?""Okay"Vernon whispered in his head. "Don't you think something is off about him?"Draven replied. "I know, it's weird""But he was always weird"Alister pressed his hand on the handle and parted the door. "Come in""She isn't here?" He stepped before her room,