Dom
I hope Kel doesn't overdo herself. She has been straining lately to get all the work done, especially all the buildings done for the village and while running classes and errands. At this rate I'd never have a male heir, no one to follow on in my footsteps, not that I really had footsteps but I would like to hear the pitter patter of little feet in the castle. It would be a great sign, signifying a prosperous life in Cowoperill.
For already, we had achieved many things. A whole new system of government had been put into power in our land and the villagers had liked it immensely. We had established more buildings and prosperous relics in our two months here than some had in an entire lifetime.
Already our monks had reduced conformity, leaving the villagers to choose for themselves and make up their own minds and as a result the church had prospered. Numerous relics were found in the land bringing people from all over the seas to see them. Our army had established many set ups and were heavily training for any emergency.
We had scientists endeavoring to produce new elements and experiments, which would enhance our lives, not hinder them. Never before had any country labored so profusely to achieve a goal.
And Kel, well I loved her more than life itself. I have known her for years and cannot get enough of her. I remember when she was younger, she was just a scrawny kid and she insisted that she had no feelings for me but deep down I knew she felt something. She was too easy to get a long with for her to be anything less than a terrific friend.
She always looked after us, after I looked after her in the beginning and she showed that she could keep her head in a war or fight several times. I had honestly never expected that but I was glad that she could and I was glad that she had decided to join to become a knight for surely if she hadn't, I would never have met her.
As long as I was here, no harm would ever befall her. I cleared my head and walked out of the stable. How long I had been in there I had no idea. I looked like a few hours. All the while I had been grooming the new horses. Now their coats shone with health.
I smiled to myself and walked along the path up to the castle. On my way I passed Alianne, Lady Alanna's daughter who had accompanied us since our beginning, and her lover Nawat Crow. Nawat was in fact a former crow that turned human when Aly was helping the Trickster God Kyprioth. Nawat was smitten with Aly, much like I was with Kel.
I smiled at them laughing inside. "How are we today?" I asked.
"Good thanks Dom," replied Aly laughing then her expression turned sober. "Or should I say Governor?"
"No no, Dom's fine believe me."
"Ok great. Dom, Nawat had been working extra hard to get the feathers made, all stormwing and griffin feathers." His new master isn't like the old one in looks but he sure is in style. Here everyone had lots of freedom, I only hoped they didn't abuse it.
"That's great Nawat. Thanks so much. I am forever in your debt." I replied charmingly but sincerely. My plan was to captivate the people of Cowoperill so they would be forever loyal in case of any emergency we needed to face.
"No not at all," replied Nawat cheekily, "You are forever in Aly's debt, for I make them for her and her alone. They are hers to do with as she wishes." He finished and smiled charmingly. Aly seemed shocked at his abrupt manner but I personally loved this kid, what personality. Legendary.
"Domitan! Domitan!" called Iaani, our chief seer. Something must be wrong. Kel had been mumbling about something going to happen lately. I thought it was just all the stress she'd been under lately trying to train, teach and oversee as well as help construct and do her chores. We'd all been working especially hard lately but Kel more than anyone.
"I'll talk to you later," I said to Aly and Nawat. "What is it Iaani?"
"Dearest Dom," came a voice through the seer that was nothing else but my beautiful Kel's voice, but she sounded to far away and distant. "Something is going to happen, I know it. And if you are hearing this message then Iaani has tried looking into the fire and come across this recording. Do not fear, I am in good health. You, yourself saw me this morning so don't start panicking. I know however, that upon hearing this message, Iaani too, is aware of something major about to occur. I love you." Finished the message and I sighed inwardly.
"Domitan," came Iaani once more. "I'm sorry to do that so suddenly but I felt you should hear it. I do believe something is going to happen sir. I cannot tell what, but it will be very soon. Within the next day or so. I hate to leave you with so many blanks but it is something that cannot be helped I'm afraid."
"Iaani, please do call me Dom, and do not worry about the lack of details, we will survive it yet." I said charismatically, and kissed her hand then placed mine on top. I was sure she'd seen the panic flicker in my eyes a moment ago but she was graceful enough not to say anything. She knew I meant what I said.
I hope Kel doesn't overdo herself. She has been straining lately to get all the work done, especially all the buildings done for the village and while running classes and errands. At this rate I'd never have a male heir, no one to follow on in my footsteps, not that I really had footsteps but I would like to hear the pitter patter of little feet in the castle. It would be a great sign, signifying a prosperous life in Cowoperill.
For already, we had achieved many things. A whole new system of government had been put into power in our land and the villagers had liked it immensely. We had established more buildings and prosperous relics in our two months here than some had in an entire lifetime.
Already our monks had reduced conformity, leaving the villagers to choose for themselves and make up their own minds and as a result the church had prospered. Numerous relics were found in the land bringing people from all over the seas to see them. Our army had established many set ups and were heavily training for any emergency.
We had scientists endeavoring to produce new elements and experiments, which would enhance our lives, not hinder them. Never before had any country labored so profusely to achieve a goal.
And Kel, well I loved her more than life itself. I have known her for years and cannot get enough of her. I remember when she was younger, she was just a scrawny kid and she insisted that she had no feelings for me but deep down I knew she felt something. She was too easy to get a long with for her to be anything less than a terrific friend.
She always looked after us, after I looked after her in the beginning and she showed that she could keep her head in a war or fight several times. I had honestly never expected that but I was glad that she could and I was glad that she had decided to join to become a knight for surely if she hadn't, I would never have met her.
As long as I was here, no harm would ever befall her. I cleared my head and walked out of the stable. How long I had been in there I had no idea. I looked like a few hours. All the while I had been grooming the new horses. Now their coats shone with health.
I smiled to myself and walked along the path up to the castle. On my way I passed Alianne, Lady Alanna's daughter who had accompanied us since our beginning, and her lover Nawat Crow. Nawat was in fact a former crow that turned human when Aly was helping the Trickster God Kyprioth. Nawat was smitten with Aly, much like I was with Kel.
I smiled at them laughing inside. "How are we today?" I asked.
"Good thanks Dom," replied Aly laughing then her expression turned sober. "Or should I say Governor?"
"No no, Dom's fine believe me."
"Ok great. Dom, Nawat had been working extra hard to get the feathers made, all stormwing and griffin feathers." His new master isn't like the old one in looks but he sure is in style. Here everyone had lots of freedom, I only hoped they didn't abuse it.
"That's great Nawat. Thanks so much. I am forever in your debt." I replied charmingly but sincerely. My plan was to captivate the people of Cowoperill so they would be forever loyal in case of any emergency we needed to face.
"No not at all," replied Nawat cheekily, "You are forever in Aly's debt, for I make them for her and her alone. They are hers to do with as she wishes." He finished and smiled charmingly. Aly seemed shocked at his abrupt manner but I personally loved this kid, what personality. Legendary.
"Domitan! Domitan!" called Iaani, our chief seer. Something must be wrong. Kel had been mumbling about something going to happen lately. I thought it was just all the stress she'd been under lately trying to train, teach and oversee as well as help construct and do her chores. We'd all been working especially hard lately but Kel more than anyone.
"I'll talk to you later," I said to Aly and Nawat. "What is it Iaani?"
"Dearest Dom," came a voice through the seer that was nothing else but my beautiful Kel's voice, but she sounded to far away and distant. "Something is going to happen, I know it. And if you are hearing this message then Iaani has tried looking into the fire and come across this recording. Do not fear, I am in good health. You, yourself saw me this morning so don't start panicking. I know however, that upon hearing this message, Iaani too, is aware of something major about to occur. I love you." Finished the message and I sighed inwardly.
"Domitan," came Iaani once more. "I'm sorry to do that so suddenly but I felt you should hear it. I do believe something is going to happen sir. I cannot tell what, but it will be very soon. Within the next day or so. I hate to leave you with so many blanks but it is something that cannot be helped I'm afraid."
"Iaani, please do call me Dom, and do not worry about the lack of details, we will survive it yet." I said charismatically, and kissed her hand then placed mine on top. I was sure she'd seen the panic flicker in my eyes a moment ago but she was graceful enough not to say anything. She knew I meant what I said.