1. Kingdom
He lowered the mask above his face, his brown eyes peeking out through the small glass frame. He lifted the welding torch in his hand, turning the knob with careful precision. A short blue-tinted flame emerged from the spout, reflecting brightly on the glass surface of the helmet. His eyes sparked, matching the vibrancy of the flame. He twisted the knob again, increasing the length of the flame.
He leaned the torch forward, pressing the blue blaze against the metal pipe. The flames flickered, burning azure meeting cold steel. The pipe melted with ease and silvery trails flowed down, reaching the end of cylinder.
His face was hidden behind the welding mask, a safety device that was used for protecting, but to him meant so much more. The mask was his crown, a symbol of his monarchy and power. He tilted his head down, focusing more intently on the soldering. The welding torch was his royal scepter and the blue flames blazing were the beautiful sapphires and diamonds toping the staff.
He knelt down, the flame cutting through the remainder of the sewage pipe. In his eyes, this was an imperial duty charged only for him, the king. He reached the end of the pipe, slowly turning off his royal tool. The flame ceased and the pipe was divided into halves. He raised the mask, revealing a pleased expression.
He set the mask and welding torch aside, taking hold of the next necessary tools. His eyes twinkled as he bent over, toiling away at his next masterpiece. A vast array of mechanical instruments and apparatuses lined the room, covering shelves and tables. Each was a delicate subject, one that he had personally sought to create. He had given them life and tended to them, as any proper king should. He grinned as he worked away, his eyes showing an unseen enthusiasm.
Here in this garage was where he reigned supreme.
Written On: August 13th, 2012
Disclaimer: TMNT © Nickelodeon
A/N: Alright, so a short drabble reaching just around 321 words. I think that's a good starting point for me. So, I have decided to take on notawordsmith's Drabble A Day challenge and try to write a drabble a day!
After reading a few drabbles from notawordsmith, I felt inspired to do this challenge. I will try to write at least one drabble a day if I can and have fun while I do so!
I was playing Vitamin Sting Quartet's orchestral cover of Viva La Vida on repeat while writing this. It works so well with the concept, I definitely suggest listening to it if you can.
