Well… here I am, sorry it’s been so long, life kind of fell apart there for a little while. I can tell you how much all the comments and support have meant to me. I’m very much determined to keep writing, and as proof here’s a little snippet of the upcoming chapter of Blade of Silver, Forge of Blue. I don’t know when the whole thing will be out buts it won’t be long! Anyway, here it is, enjoy!
Excerpt from BOSFOB Chapter 4
Overwhelmed by the sudden surge of power and malice, Zuko falls back onto his ass with a sharp thunk. The bird hovers as if suspended by unseen strings, wings spread wide, unflapping, large shadows looming ancient and hungry in the sharply cast corners of the room.
This is real. Zuko thinks with heart-pounding terror. It’s real it’s real it’s real –
“Now.” The bird, the Spirit, lowers itself to the floor, taking measured steps until it’s close enough to spring up and perch on Zuko’s frozen knee. “Shall we begin again?”
Zuko swallows, Music floating through his brain from a far away place. He tries to collect himself enough to speak.
“What… are you?” He whispers.
“That’s the wrong question, boy.” The bird mockingly cocks its head. “Ask a better one.”
Distantly, Zuko understands how dangerous this is. Every lesson he was ever taught about Spirits and the Other World flashes through his mind, Uncle’s grave voice preaching softly over fragrant wisps of tea - Speak plainly. Show no fear. Offer nothing of yourself to them, and ask for nothing in return. The words were always spoken with an undercurrent of fear that Zuko never understood, and now, sitting before a creature barely larger than his thumb, he suddenly understands.
Although it wears the form of a sparrowkeet, Zuko can tell there is something more to the creature in front of him than feathers and skin. It crackles in the air like lightning, painting the back of Zuko’s tongue with the flavor of ozone, and causing the hairs on the back of his neck to rise. Still something deeper in him cries - I know you. I know what you are.
Well there you have it! Let me know what you think, I’ll post the new chapter when it’s finished. Thanks again for all your patience!!
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