The NightCrows I: Love And Rival
CH2: A Warm Welcome
NOTE: Read all chapters in night mode for better experience.
Amy NightCrow
I don't remember this place, filix. I have a bad feeling about this.
Amy NightCrow
I'm very sure we followed the same path I did when I ran away from home.
Amy NightCrow
We should be in a river by now. Where are we?
Filix the Crow
Crrr...Crrr...
Filix flaps her wings as if she wants to say something.
Amy NightCrow
I'm sorry, Filix, but I don't speak your language.
Amy followed a different trail. She stopped in her tracks as she saw this massive wall towering before her.
Amy NightCrow
I don't usually go beyond this point, but I'm sure I never saw this castle before!
Amy's voice echoed around the frozen place that she barely recognized.
Filix the Crow
Crrr! Crrr!
Filix flapped her wings in distress, and a cold wind brushed on Amy's skin.
Amy NightCrow
You're right. We should probably---
A guard barked from above. He leaned below the stone to see a young girl who screamed:
Not long after the scream, a groaning sound of a massive gate behind her catches her attention, followed by neighing horses.
Amy NightCrow
Night Riders!?
Amy NightCrow
I hope we can lose them around these trees!
Guard
You can't escape us, Witch!
Behind her, a number of mounted soldiers draw closer. Their blades are already drawn for blood.
Amy NightCrow
This isn't the welcome we deserve!
Filix flapped her wings to gesture something.
Amy NightCrow
You're right...
Amy stopped to her tracks to face them.
She reached for her crystal gauntlet and assumed a defensive stance.
Amy NightCrow
We don't have time for this.
Amy NightCrow
Leave us alone!
She brings her palms together. With the crystals empowering her gauntlet, she conjured a rather small but dangerous fireball.
The horses panicked. The guards fall to the ground.
Amy NightCrow
That's right! Now I can burn the four of you to ash!
Amy NightCrow
Unless you turn your backs and let us leave in peace!
One of the guards barked an order. They began to corner her from all sides.
Guard
Our Lord will be pleased by your magic, little girl.
Amy NightCrow
But this isn't magic!
Guard
Then at least we can use it for ourselves!
Amy sighs then raised both her palms.
Amy NightCrow
Then you leave me no choice!
The rustling of a fireball grew louder, followed by the sound of a creature lurking nearby.
Guard
What kind of abomination is that!?
Amy NightCrow
Hah! I'm not gonna fall for---
A monstrous figure appeared before them. It craves for a thrill of a hunt.
Amy NightCrow
What is that thing!?
Maya NightCrow
What are you still doing there, you dimwit?
Amy snapped as she heard a familiar voice from a distance.
Maya NightCrow
Now's your chance!
Amy NightCrow
Maya!? Sis? Is that---
Her scream snapped Amy's instinct to run away and make her escape.
She took one last glance at the monster, revealing its claws to tear down anyone it landed its eyes on.
Maya NightCrow
I can't believe you're still a slow poke after all these years!
Amy NightCrow
Trust me! Neither am I!
Amy NightCrow
What is that thing!?
Maya NightCrow
Shh! Quiet! I can see the moonlight!
Maya NightCrow
They are waiting for you.
Maya NightCrow
We're almost there!
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