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Part 32 Frozen Memories           As the deep purple hues sunk slowly into the darkening night, silence filled the encampment as each member attended to their individual duties. Soon, their work was done and the camp set when they began to settle down for the night.           “Oh, um, Mister Leaf, sir,” the girl said.Continue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 32)”

Part 31 In the Shadows of the Tree “There’s so many,” Leaf said, wiping his brow. “No longer than a few minutes.”           “Only a few minutes?” the girl said. “Is that all?”           “Then let’s get moving,” said the young Marshal, hopping up and bounding across the bog land over the petrified Spriggans. AContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 31)”

Part 30 Battle of the Marsh           Already the army of trees encroached upon them, slowly pressing towards and surrounding them.           “What now?” Uncle Ben asked.           “We fight,” said the Trapper, producing the large piece of coal from his pack.           As they moved, the trees displayed resemblances to men, for their trunksContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 30)”

Part 29 Entering the Living Forest           Over the next few days Ranin watched the girl’s swift recovery. Each day she had shown significant improvement and soon she had regained the ability to walk without assistance and the only thing which remained of her injury was a small scar.           “We will leave tomorrow,” theContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 29)”

Part 27 Nature of Grota           “It has been a long time, hasn’t it?” the Trapper asked offering his hand to the old man.           “You made it just in time to save us,” the old man said grasping the Trapper’s for arm, “I am afraid we shall have to ask you another favor.”          Continue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 27)”

Part 26 Unforeseen Detour           The group gathered around the fire, drying their damp clothes and bathing in its warmth. The rain fell and lightning crashed overhead.           “Are you sure it will let up soon?” the girl asked as another flash of lightning lit the sky above them.           “These storms are strong,” theContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 26)”

Part 25 Phantoms of the Night           The sun slowly drifted across the sky, as the soft cool breeze of the fall ruffled through the trees. The land about saw its fair share of change, as many of the leaves of the forest had now turned into the various shades of red and yellow. WithContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 25)”

Part 24 Alone Upon the Mast           As evening fell, the girl finished her packing, when the short sailor entered.           “Oh, do you need something?” the girl asked.           “No, I thought to tell you things,” he said. “The man you faced, the one of chains, he awoke and the Marshal has discovered whereContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 24)”

Part 23 Pixie Dust           He handed her his sheathed sword and took off. Silently, she watched him before he disappeared beyond the alley. She readjusted her hair and leaned against the wall letting out a sigh. “Did that count as my first Dance?” the girl muttered, her face flush.           Looking back into theContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 23)”