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Chapter Seventeen Partings The rainy season lasted eight days. Lennie quickly investigated the storage house, finding it had flooded, but the stuff stored higher up had been spared damage.             ‘Well, never mind, the traders will be here soon. They would have missed our business the last week.’             ‘Do they just camp out inContinue reading “Chapter Seventeen: Partings”

Chapter Sixteen Rainy Season It was near the end of our working day when the rain began to fall. I cursed, hurriedly packing the leftover products away while Lennie just shook his head in amusement.             ‘You could help, you know!’ I snapped. Already I was drenched, the heavy, relentless downfall sticking my hair toContinue reading “Chapter Sixteen: Rainy Season”

Chapter Fifteen Differences ‘Marvellous.’ Lennie sighed for the fifth time, grinning at me. ‘I knew they’d be beautiful, but I was still unprepared.’             ‘I’m just glad it’s over and I can get back to work. I’m fed up of feeling sick.’ I said, trying to hide my pleasure at his words.             A lotContinue reading “Chapter Fifteen: Differences”

Chapter Fourteen Protective brother I didn’t see the ash field, but I sensed her watching my dreams. My mind tried to reach her, but it stayed locked in meaningless fantasies of Ignatius combusting and Father coming home.             But even in my normal dreams I was in dragon form.             A loud bang made meContinue reading “Chapter Fourteen: Protective Brother”

Chapter Thirteen The Talk ‘Your father will no longer give you the talk?’             I scolded at Lance’s smirk, sipping at my tea.             ‘What’s so funny about it? My own father won’t even look at me anymore. How am I supposed to learn about everything now? Like what happens when a girl becomes aContinue reading “Chapter Thirteen: The Talk”

Chapter Twelve Eilir’s Payment He was silent as he walked towards me, his eyes serious. I opened my mouth to scold and leer, but his eyes stopped me. I looked away. He moved past me without a flinch, bending to pick up the discarded box.             ‘Great timing, the happy couple want to set offContinue reading “Chapter Twelve: Eilir’s Payment”

Chapter Eleven Transformation  ‘Where have you been? I was so-’ Mum stopped, staring in shock at my skin. ‘What on-’             ‘Out of the way; I need to put him down.’             I stared at Mum, not really seeing. I let my mind wander, trying to reach the ash field, but with no success.            Continue reading “Chapter Eleven: Transformation”

Chapter Ten Ash I woke slowly, my whole body aching. I tried moving an arm and winced. I ignored the pain and sat up, gazing down at my human body.             I’m still me, I sighed, gritting my teeth as I stood from the vine bed.             I shuffled into the main room, trying toContinue reading “Chapter Ten: Ash”

Chapter Nine Lance ‘Your ex-wife is crazy,’ Father complained, entering Lance’s hut without permission.             Lance raised an eyebrow, not bothering to stand. His table was infested with dried herbs, his hands holding a small pouch.             ‘We do not have marriage ceremonies here.’ Lance said, picking up a herb between his thumb and forefinger,Continue reading “Chapter Nine: Lance”

Chapter Eight Laven   The next day was bad. We had entered the woods and I wasn’t allowed to sing.             ‘You need to stay as quiet as possible,’ Father said.             ‘Can I have the tea then?’             ‘No. we’ll reach our destination today; you need to be aware.’             The Line Woods wereContinue reading “Chapter Eight: Laven”