The tension in the chamber could be cut with a knife. Many jade eyes were narrowed, hinting uneasiness. No one dared make a noise, not while important words echoed. The second in command kept explaining slowly, her claws motioning at the map laid for all to see. “As our reports…

He had always hated silence. But somehow, now it was comforting. It was the least horrible thing in his life, which had come to an appalling conclusion. He averted his eyes from the moon, because the sight made him feel bitter. Its faint light pierced through the small opening above,…

He had thought Nerys was gone, forever. Grieving had not been easy, not while bearing such guilt. He had begged for forgiveness, upon the ones who suffered her loss. His decisions hurt them as well, for he had stolen her away. And yet… “It was not your fault.” Bastian snarled,…

Shadows moved above in the dark sky, big wings soaring through it, undisputed by the strong wind. He smiled, looking sideways at his brethren. Two members of his clan would always escort him, no matter how much he insisted it was not necessary. His comrades would always struggle to fly…

He was slowly losing his mind. And there was nothing he could do about it. Bastian sighed and looked away from the opening above. He let himself lower, having been pushing himself up to have a peek. There was no point in trying, he barely could see anything outside. He…

Cold... He trembled in his sleep, a faint whimper escaping him. There was a small breeze, and it was brushing him squarely. A grimace grew on his face as he tried to think, because with each trace of conscience he retrieved, his migraine would beat stronger. After a minute, he…

They had completed the setup fairly early. The sun still stood high, even if it was slowly going down. However, they had reasons to worry. They could hear the sound of armours rustling in the far distance. It seemed that the vampires would not wait until night to meet them,…

The terrain was not even, something that for once was a good thing. He and his small squad crouched behind bushes, eyeing the rocky ledge ahead of them. It led to the field that preceded their position, which was concealed. His grey eyes narrowed below his hand, which he had…

“Have you gone mad?” “No.” He glared slightly at her, offended. “If I have, you did a very long time ago.” “You are not made for this.” “Neither was she, Lyssa.” No one should have to perish under the claws of those monsters, but many did. And that was why…

His hands trembled, holding tightly her frame. She kept yelling fiercely, hitting the reigns to compel her horse to go faster. Nerys had not sent any messengers, she did not write back at all. Too many days had passed. And so, he could not blame his worry on paranoia, not…