CAUTION CONTAINS A PREVEW OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HAWK AND BLAKE FROM 'IN A WORLD OF FANTASY', READ ONLY IF YOU WISH TO KNOW
From the watch tower at the tip of Dragon Claw I stood. Looking drowsily out the window surveying the bay of the rising sun, across toward the barren lands of Bhaal. It was nearly the end of my shift, soon the second night watchman would come to relive me. I was looking forward to sleeping in my comfortable bed down at the keep. Suddenly something on the horizon appeared, It looked small but It was far away from the tower at outlook, so it must -in reality- be big. A few minutes later more appeared on the horizon, it then occurred to me they could be ships, maybe traders?, No their where two many. I looked through the telescope, at first I could just see the water, Glinting silver in the moonlight. Then I focused to see the ship's, About thirty of them Sailed with the wind in a crude formation, all hoisting the flag of the barbarians: Bhaal.
“BHAAL!” I yelled out unable to keep the excitement out of my voice, my second day off training and I had spotted the enemy. I ran down the steeps, nearly tripping twice.
“BHAAL!” I yelled Running through the barracks, some Troops got out of their bed and stood up, rubbing their eye's. I ran to the stables and woke three scouts.
“Bhaal is attacking”, All three looked at each other, not willing to believe me since I was just a newbie. Suddenly the Earth seamed to shake, we ran out side in time to see a cannon ball splash into the sea less then 50 meters away from the land. The scouts ran off, They would get on their dragons, one would fly to White Wizard Tower and inform the battle mages, the other would fly to Pearl City and get the dragon Riders, the last would to go Echiln and inform the king of the Barbarian attacker. I ran up the captains quarters where the captain was already standing in front of the Barracks in his sleepwear barking orders.
“Captain”
“I know,have you called for reinforcements?”
“yes, I sent the scouts”
“good, go set fire to the beacon so the navy at Silver Port can ready the Galleys, then get your spears”
“yes sir” I ran out and past some rushing Spear men. I ran up the steps, back to the tower. I grabbed the torch from the wall and lit the hay stack in the roof, it burst alight with fire, a flame that could be seen as far as Sand dune city at night. Another canon ball landed in the Sea, less than a meter away from the main land, then two more landed right at the towers feet.
The Shrill cry of the dragons was horrible to those who weren't used to hearing it. The dragons Dived at the Barbarian ships,smashing the Mast with their Tail and throwing men into the sea with their talons, While it was true dragons could breath fire, they preferred not to as it hurt and took up almost all their energy.
From the tower I could see a light show, The flash of cannons from Outlook and the Bhaal ships. Water spayed every ware. I could see the Dragons quickly sinking ships, even though only Five where sent. Suddenly with an Ear splitting Shriek one of the dragons fell beneath the waves.
I ran down into the armory and grabbed a spear, no time for armor, the Barbarians Had almost landed on out shores. I ran out side to see one of the ships crash into the sandy beach and rope ladders fall down, Instantly Barbarians Poured down the ropes.
30 minuets later
From the south came ten men on horses, they stood atop a hill looking over the beach scene, The Royal infantry was nearly depleted by the Barbarians and only a few where left to defend the keep. Seven ships had landed and on the horizon more could be seen, and to make matters worse Only one of the dragons where left and it was being bombarded with Arrows.
“looks grim” one of the men said, we was the youngest and by far the most Talented
“yes, let us go” The Ten wizards charged down the hill, Magic flowing from behind them, as they clashed with the barbarians , using nothing But spells
“To easy” the youngest said setting four of The barbarians on fire
“not all are as skilled as you master Blake” one of the others said while duking and zapping a wooden club.
“WOOHOO!” Hawk Yelled as his dragon did a loop-de-loop in the sky, at the same time whipping a horde of barbarians to the ground.
“Ok buddy, I know it hurts but, now its time”, the dragon moaned And let Out a tongue of fire Badly Burning a Legion of barbarians and setting fire to ship with still more Barbarians aboard.
I thrust my spear into ones chest then quickly pulled out my spear in time to dodge a attack from another barbarian
“INSIDE!!” I don't know who said it but we all obeyed, the remaining 20 Spear men piled through the keep doors to have it slammed and locked behind us.
Rocks tumbled From the windows in the second floor of the keep crushing the endless rampage.
The Royal fleet Sailed in between the Main land and the oncoming fleet.
“Hey Blake” Hawk said from atop his dragon” how you going” he continued
“Im ok” Blake said thrusting his spell sword into an opponent
“you reckon you can finish of here, I'll go help the fleet”
“fine” answered Blake firing a watery blast from his hand
The navy and hawk Quickly sunk all the enemy battleships and Blake and his Comrades finished up the barbarians invaders
“good that should send the message to Bhaal, Attack and you'll have me to deal with” Both brothers spoke the words at same time.
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