The Raiders
The Raiders
Prologue/Teaser
Heroes of Lore
Hello. Welcome to my second fan fic. I have been a writer for a while, and visiting this site for a long time. I only just got an account. And, the Matthew in this story is the same on as in my other story, To Fly. Also, this fic is slightly AU, with the thing being changed is that the Great Ga'Hoole Tree never became famous, meaning it is like the way when Soren and the Band came to it. Disclaimer: I do not own Guardians of Ga'Hoole, only my OC's
Matthew sighed as the cool wind surrounded his body. He was out flying with Nick, his Great Grey friend. Several days ago, he was afraid to fly. Very odd, considering the fact that most owls loved to fly. That was not the only thing odd about Matthew. He had a very withdrawn personality, odd for a Snowy Owl such as himself. Also odd for a Snowy Owl, he had several black streaks on each of his wings.
"Hey Matt," said Nick, "I'm going back home. Are you going to stay out flying?" he said, already knowing his friend's answer.
"I'll stay out if you don't mind," said Matthew. "Say hi to Joshua and Hally for me." Joshua, a Spotted Owl, and Hally, a Screech Owl, were his two other friends. He loved flying on cold night.
"Okay, see you," said Nick, turning back. Then, with a strange glint in his eyes, he said," Oh yeah, make sure you're back home by midnight, or a bit after if you have to, but not before."
Puzzled, Matthew replied, "Okay." And off Nick went. Hmm, thought Matthew, What could he possibly be planning? Putting those thought out of his mind, he concentrated on flying. But, just as he was going to leave for home, he saw a cave. There was not anything odd about it, there were caves in the Shadow Forest. But this one seemed different. Barely giving it a second thought, he flew in. Eventually, it became too cramped to fly, se he started to walk. At the end of the cave, he came across four statues. The first was an Elf Owl, female if Matthew was right. In each of her talons there was a spruce branch, brimming with flaming needles. The third was a male Great Grey, like Nick. In his talons was a big oak branch, looking like it would burn slow. The fourth was a male Burrowing Owl, Matthew thought. He hadn't seen that many species of owl. In his strong talons was a long birch branch, lighted at both ends. The second was a Barn Owl. Matthew could feel in his gizzard that this owl was noble and great. In his talons was a fir branch with many needles. But what caught Matthew's attention was a pair of battle claws. They were set on an an altar in the middle of the statues. They were magnificent, even though they were rusted. And when Matthew looked close, he could see serrated edges. He didn't have a clue who built these, nor the reason way. Nor did he know who these heroes were. He could feel deep in his gizzard that these unknown owls were heroes. With nothing better to do, and midnight approaching quick, he decided to go home. He relished flying through the cool air. But, as he got closer home, the air became hotter. Then he smelled something. Though he did not know at the time, Matthew was smelling smoke. Fearing for his family, Matthew speeded up his pace. But when he got there, it was too late. All he saw was the fire's blaze… and Hally, Nick and Joshua laughing in the center.
So, tell me how I did. I will try to update this once a week. But it might be sooner, depending on how many reviews I get… I would welcome any advice on how to prepare the story to be uploaded, because I think i did it wrong. Also, how do you get a beta reader?