The Nine

AN: This is a companion piece to 'The Bells'. The nine walks refer to the nine precincts of death as described in 'Abhorsen'. I've stuck as close as I can to the descriptions in the book so if u get lost just re-read the final chapters in the book 

Thankyou to those who read and reviewed my other story 'The Bells'


1st

Bitter cold waits in the very first step

A force in the rivers flow seeks to drag you on.

For those with knowledge and strength, death holds no grip

Many are lost for their will is gone

There is no end, from left to right

A misty wall and dull grey light

With binding words the mist will part

A waving sword creates a path