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FORTY-THREE
Cleopatra walked up to a merchant, “Do you have a Fairycelery?”
He had a blank expression on his face. “That will get us no where”, Ivan pulled her by the arm, “There is a sea of merchants here, it is impossible to ask all of them…” “How would we know if we don’t ask". They plopped on their chair next to Dylan and Iris. They were speaking in hushed tones. “These plants are exotic plants, it could serve for a good and bad purpose. They will be skeptical to sell it to anyone who asks them”, Ivan replied, “We have to somehow earn their trust” “How do you propose we earn their trust?”, Dylan asked, “It is not like trust is earned in one day” “I do not have all the answers”Related chapters
Ravens call FORTY-FOUR
“If the Bycrest belongs to the king then there will be guards situated around the area...”, Dylan said, “At least looking over it...”“Definitely”, Ivan stated.“So how else are we going to go in unnoticed and pick up plants growing in decaying armour formerly worn by people who are unfortunately dead”Cleopatra sighed, “You know what Iris I have been thinking the same thing”“We resort to the old trick in the book, we try to sneak in unnoticed. The guards are situated in the high towers looking over...”“How do you know that Ivan”He stared at her intently, “I do my homework Cleopatra”“We pick up as much burrshoe plant as we can and leave i
Ravens call FORTY-FIVE
“So I think we have found the stinklette plant", Iris peered at the paper and at the plants sprouting from the gulf.They were currently standing at the bank of the gulf. They all stared, none saying a word to each other, “This does bring back memories”, Cleopatra finally broke the silence.Ivan nodded with a smile.“Do you think the plant has its roots deep into the soil of the gulf or it is floating?”, Iris asked.“No idea", Ivan and Cleopatra chorused.“Do you at least have any ideas on how to retrieve the plants?”, Dylan questioned.“Magic?”Ivan shook his head, “If there is one thing we have learnt with these plants is magic does not work on them...you are welcome to try however"She tried and all her attempts where futile.
Ravens call FORTY SIX
“So you are suggesting that my father the king goes to war with a couple of feeble nations?”, Cedric he asked, his hand was crossed behind him as he graciously walked the length of the room. He was draped in a blue robe, a gold crown sat atop his head.“That would be foolish of me...”, the man answered.“Indeed". It was a meeting with the council of ministers. They sat in a round table. He had been asked by his father to over see the meeting today.“All I am saying your highness is that a number of kingdoms have joined forces to fight Salvador...”“Then you will find all of their kings and royal families and slay them and my father will be king of all their domains"The man had a bewildered expression on his face, “Your highness?”“Am I not clear enough? Or would you rather I did the job myself?”, Cedric barked, “Why don&rs
Ravens call FORTY-SEVEN
Cleopatra clutched the pillow to her chest and wept, her heart was heavy. She had woken up one day and her parents murdered, all of a sudden she was a witch, she had taken up the position as Averna’s ruler and now Raven keeper…It was hard to remember she was only a child, she just wanted to be normal, happy and not have these responsibilities. Not live in fear of loosing someone else close to her again. To be able to love and open her heart to receive love and know that the person will not one day be snatched from by death. Now she had to go hunting for blood race descendants and kill them off. What if she was killed…Edgar knocked on the door and called out to her, “Cleopatra”, he pushed the knob and realized it was locked. He used magic to open it, “Cleopatra”, he felt immeasurable pain as he saw her in tears, her whole frame raked. The last time he had seen h
Ravens call FORTY-EIGHT
Ivan slowed down at the outskirts of Averna. He could never believe how much he would miss this place. The moment he had turned his back, he knew he would. He thought for a while, it was not exactly Averna he missed. It was Cleopatra he missed. Parting ways with her had been more painful than he imagined it would be. Her image clouded his mind. He rode towards her house, he met Edgar sitting outside. Edgar looked up at him and immediately recognized him, his face lit up with a smile, “Ivan”The affection with which he called out to him was eminent, Ivan smiled. He had never before felt so welcomed in a place. In the homeless nursery where he grew up anytime they saw the matrons would be furious. At the age they thought him old enough to fend for himself and the others. So he had to stay in the woods until twilight before returning.When Ivan got to wher
Ravens call FORTY-NINE
“Dylan you should not have done that to Cleopatra not at all”, Iris chided, “You can not win her heart that way, if there is anything you only drove a wedge between you two”“Iris it hurt me to see that Ivan was back and at her house”, he replied, “I thought that was the end, that I would never have to deal with him…”“Hey!”, Iris cut him off, “I like him, and he likes me too"Dylan chuckled, “For your sake I hope it is the truth. I see the way he looks at her like the way someone in love does”, he pointed at his chest, “I know it because that is the exact same way I look at her. Cleopatra reciprocates his feel…”Iris plopped down on the chair, “You think I do not know it? You think I do not see it? You think I am dumb and oblivious to reality…”, tears dropped from he
Ravens call FIFTY
They were already on their way to Salvador. Cleopatra pondered on what Edgar had told her. She never knew she would ever find her parents killers ever. Cedric did not give them anytime to take anything with them.Dylan and Cleopatra rode in front while Ivan and prince Cedric rode behind. The guards trailed behind them. Cleopatra felt an uncomfortable feeling in her chest, she shut her eyes and then she saw in her mind’s eyes, Ivan was choked by Cedric. She turned immediately and saw Ivan struggling silently. She waved her hand and a stick floated and hit Cedric’s hand making him lose focus. Ivan slumped and slipped from his horse and fell to the ground.Cedric looked up at Cleopatra, “What do we have here?, You have magic Cleopatra?”, he got down from his horse, “You are just like I imagined my dark empress…”&nbs
Ravens call FIFTY-ONE
Iris stirred in her sleep, she listened quietly, she thought she heard a tap on her room window. She heard it again. She sat upright. She reached inside her drawers and picked out a dagger. Dylan had given it to her. She stealthily walked towards the window, her hands were shaky. She slowly opened the windows. There was nobody outside.She almost heaved a sigh of relief when someone grabbed her hand and covered her mouth with his hands. She tried to scream, she bit the hand and was about to scream out loud when she heard Dylan’s voice, “Calm down sister…”“Dylan…”, her eyes teared up, “Dylan…Come on in”, she opened her room window and he jumped through. He pulled her into a long hug and when they detached from themselves.She slapped him.“Oww”, he held his cheek, “What was that for?”“Our parents were worried sick about you Iv
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