Yami Shorts

 Taking The King  “So, how are we going to get in?” “I could make an explosion distracting the guards!” “No! I was thinking of coming in through the front door. Although, they will try to confiscate all my weapons on sight.” “Yes, however I can not help but suspect that that will put you in the dungeons rather than a bedroom. After all, my sister would have tipped him off about not trusting you.” “That depends on if he listens. And from what I can tell, it would not be likely.” That was when her eyes narrowed. Should I - Yes. “What is it?” “I can’t help but notice that Skylar does not look like his father at all. Nor does he look like his mother nor aunts or uncles.” She commented. “Oh yeah! So you think those rumors are true too?” Cerpheres sang. “Leonardo, Strena, how are your investigative skills?” “Alright, why?” “Find a book that chronicles the family tree. See if there is anyone that resembles Skylar.” “And if we don’t?” “Then find anyone who does .” That was when her mi...

 The Assassin  They were getting closer and closer to Skylar’s location and they knew that they had to take a break. “We should have brought the unicorns!” Bash remarked. “Too conspicuous.” “But fast!” “We don’t need-” That was when Chashathrophogh felt his stomach rumbling and something in the corner of his eyes. He narrowed his eyes as he looked on. “Never mind!” He sighed. “Come, we need to eat!” “Yes, we do!” “What are we-” “Well I once saw a small café near here. It had good views and something that Leonardo here would love to paint. I just hope that it’s still there.” “What?” “A small café. I saw one once while I came to take down the so-called bastard of Skyrinogh, who claimed to be Skylar’s father’s brother. Turned out he was legitimate, it’s just he did not like him and preferred anyone but him to inherit the throne. So he put it down on all official records that he was a bastard.” “And, let me guess, the way you found that out was when he didn’t use magic to defend ...

 The Bounty Hunt It had been a couple of days since the wedding and they still had not consummated the event. Yet, as Bash knew that it was a difficult subject and she was still young, she was not in the mood to rush it. She also knew that she too was not ready for it all. So they just snuggled up to each other as the reality of what they had just done had not settled in.  Yet that did not stop the plan of reality from ticking by as they were approached by a young man that she recognized. He had ash brown hair and pale brown eyes with pale skin and sunken face. “Well, well, if it isn’t little Bash The Touchable! My you’ve grown into such a beauty!” She frowned for a moment until she recognized him from the Bounty Hunters tavern she used to go to. “Beryin?” “The very one!” He laughed. “Man! I haven’t seen you in ages!” “I know. Too much of a work schedule.” “Ah!” “Even more than you it seems.” “Yeah. My current bounty is taking years to get done!” “Who is it?” “Dark Lord Gajell...

 A Secret Wedding  The church looked like it was made of white marble with lapis-lazuli tiles covering the pointy roof. In the centre was a modest silver cross and behind it was a brass bell with a row of sapphires embedded in the bottom in a ring. There was a lion on one side facing a snake with legs on the other side on the other. The door was made of light wood with stained glass windows in the center was a dove in the center with an olive branch in its beak.  “What church is this?” “The church of the Great Being.” “It’s beautiful!” “It is like the buildings of home and Olyma.” Leonardo exclaimed. “I would very much like to paint such a good marvel!” “That is most alright. It is only a building after all, we the followers are the church.” I can’t believe we are not only actually getting married, but we’re getting married in that! She thought, momentarily stunned.  Then she cringed. If my mother caught me here, she would have a field day! “Finally! You’re acting l...

 Bash’s Strike  The first place Bash visited was the nearest pub. There they ordered their drinks and looked at the board to see that her face was on it, more specifically, her thirteen year old face, back when she had that fiery red curly hair and not the straight black hair of her fourteen year old which she had to this day. She smiled almost whimsically as the drinks came. She had grown up since then, since all those years ago when she set off to avoid being married off, back when it was legal to do so at that age. Yet even though it was fifteen now, she still did not like it. However, she could not help but appreciate the irony of the whole situation as she laughed a little. She ran away to avoid marriage, now she was going to get married to avoid another marriage! If her mother saw her now, she would laugh too. Then she saw her uncle Chashathrophogh’s. She looked at him and the poster. It hardly looked like him at all! It was too ugly and made him look just as insane as...

 To The Skylands It had been three days since Strena and Cerpheres had returned from their adventures and they had a conundrum. After all, they were near the Skylands, yet if they continued, they would get to Dark Lord Gajellidor Darcrogh and Dark Lady Grasharlo. “Well, what do we do?” “I want to go to the Skylands and take down Skyler. That way I will get my reward.” “ We will get the reward.” Cerpheres let out a slight moan as he licked his lips. “No.” “Didn't say anything!” “You don’t need to.”  He let out a childish moan. “But!” “No!” “I just want to see who’s greater!” Then he pointed at him. “And you will not stop me!” Soon Cerpheres and Chashathrophogh were oozing bloodlust. “Just, you, try, it!” “Chash’! You’re giving him exactly what he wants. So stop it! Also, I too think it’s a good idea to go. After all, I do want to have a bounty hunt that is without the help of Wolfox.” “Hay! I called dibs long before you!” “Looks like we have to race to get to him first!” “Y...

 Return They looked at the camp with a smile as they marched on and on and on. Yet that was when Strena became worried that either Bash or Zaryb would be the first to greet them. Yet as they walked on and on they saw Chashathrophogh at the front of the camp. He gave them a stern look. “Oh my! Aren’t we angry!” “Do you know how long you’ve been gone!?” “A couple of days!” “Almost a week! What the Demon Realm have you been doing? Bash got worried about you and went to look for you and what- I hope that you haven’t done anything untowards-” “It wasn’t his fault Master Chashathrophogh!” Strena snapped. “Don’t cover for him!” He went to lunge for him but Strena pushed him back. “I’m not! We were kidnapped by a bunch of bandits.” She shouted. Yet, upon seeing that she needed to take further action she flicked her knee up into his stomach. “We are both sorry that we took so long!” “I’m not!” “But, as both Bash and Uncle Master Zaryb are not here at the moment, we need you to help us hide...

 The Rumours On The Road  The two had to walk on a longer road, making sure to test the ground. “Sure do hope that, that would be the last detour!” “Me too! Even though I loved these little adventures, and believe me, you have been nothing but marvelous, but I miss seeing all the other books that I need to read.” He moaned as he draped himself on her. “And I really do miss tormenting Chashy!” He giggled as she frowned. “And why do you? After all, he could kill you at any time!” He laughed and looked slightly drunk. “That’s precisely why! It’s so much fun. He takes things way too seriously! Personally, I think he needs to loosen up and enjoy life a little. Plus,” He laughed. “It’s rather adorable to see him getting all wound up!” “What?” He kissed her cheek. “I can tell that you think so too or is it that you just like to look at his strong, handsome face?” That was when she stepped back as her cheeks felt slightly hot.  “What? No! Well-” He got up and gave her as he s...

 The Adventure In The Temple  They had been walking back to the camp and were walking at a good pace. Yet Strena could not help but rub the wrist where her cuff had been. It still felt strange not having there and still feeling it. However she knew that she would have to get used to it. She hoped that the sensation of it being there would wear off before she missed it. However her thoughts turned over what Cerpheres had said. That there was someone out there that, as far as she knew, had nothing to do with her that wanted her dead. Whoever it was, she suspected, had something to do with the man that she keeps seeing herself kill on her recurring dream. Maybe that man was real? If so, then why would he be in her parents’ bed? “Ma-” That was when the ground opened up underneath her. She screamed as she fell. That was when Cerpheres dove in after her. He wrapped her arms around her and looked at the ground. Suddenly she felt their fall become slower and slower and slower until th...