Chapter 1
Two people occupied a room with only a dim light to illuminate them. One a girl, standing straight and proud, the other a man, bowing his head to show the respect he had for her. Two voices cut the silence, not letting it fill the room as it does the rest of the palace.
"The Storm Hawks are at their strongest when they are together. Their individual flaws are unseen when they fight side-by-side, masked by the others' strong points. Separate them, and they become weak, lost, like little children."
"Give the orders and I will make sure that they are followed."
A small smile.
"Go. Take as many Talons as you can with you. Follow my plans entirely and the Storm Hawks will be no more before nightfall. Failure will not be accepted."
"Consider it done."
Two smirks of triumph, two minds certain of success, two pair of eyes gazing towards victory.
The plan would not fail, not this time.