Prompt: "Storm"


Jareth surveyed the chaotic scene below. Foul, reeking water (three guesses where they had gotten that) splashed the castle walls at irregular intervals, interspersed with what appeared to be an attempt at rhythmic drum rolls. Some troops had formed ranks to blow great puffs of air as well, and appeared on the verge of hyperventilation.

He closed his eyes briefly, took a measured breath, and then turned to address the captain of his army. "Captain, when I suggested the army stage a mock storming of the castle as a practice for future invasions, this is not precisely what I meant."