Fir and Linnet, the Eternal Flame
Chapter 2
When they reached the top of Watchtop Hill, Fir gasped. Not only was the view as breathtaking as ever with the shining seas and the enchanted mists in the distance, but in the port was the biggest, most grand ship he had ever seen. It was the color of copper with its wood glistening and beautiful. Foreign symbols and designs were expertly carved into its timbers. Fir's eyes continued up to the deck. It was enormous and the elaborate markings continued throughout the ship. Even the crow's nest had its own unique designs.
"It's amazing." He thought, staring with awe at the floating kingdom before him. "But it looks familiar somehow…"
"Oh my Heart! Look at it Fir! It's magnificent!" cried Linnet, her eyes bright. "Look at that wood! I've never seen anything like it around here! Where do you suppose it's from? And look at the flag. I've never seen that flag before."
Fir looked at the flag, and his heart almost stopped. The flag…its strange, yet beautiful design of an Iris blossom; seemed so familiar…he was positive he had seen this ship before…but where? This was the first time this ship had ever entered Mistmantle.
"You're just imagining things, Fir." he thought. "You couldn't have seen it before. You're just imagining things…"
"Let's get a closer look! I want to see those markings up close!" Linnet grabbed Fir's paw and started back down the hill.
"But Linnet, what about guard duty? We should be getting back to the tower-"
"Oh hush. It'll take just a minute. I only want a little peek. And like you said, he won't care if we're a little late."
Fir sighed and ran down Watchtop Hill, the oddly familiar flag forgotten.
