Monday, December 9, 2013

Zafira Kerias: Dangers of the Night

Takes place in the war, most of Zaf's past does


The darkness felt comforting almost to the mages with Zafira. It really didn't matter to them anymore what they had done before the war. Nor did they care where they came from. They just knew that Mevolent was the threat. The Dead Men had just come back, to the amazement of everyone. Meritorious was amazed as well. Zafira didn't really know all of them but she knew one very well. Ravel. He had been with her before that mission and she was afraid he'd die. Now here were all seven of them standing in camp alive. Then one of the sentries called, "Mevolent's army! And he's leading the raid himself!" The words sent everyone to their feet prepared to fight. It was dark too, making the whole idea of battle much more difficult. The Dead Men didn't stay together but simply spread among everyone. 

Dawn came with a beautiful color scheme. Ireland was pretty and sometimes Zafira wondered why they left all those years ago. But she kept her focus on now. Neither side had made a move yet. Until Mevolent himself walked forward, then the group attacked.

Roughy two years after the battle

Zafira found herself with the Dead Men. How? She couldn't remember. Vex had found her almost dead and that's all she remembered. She was fine now after resting. That dagger she had was gone but nobody could know about that. Ravel had volunteered to stay with her while the others went looking for the camp. Zafira felt fine but it was Ghastly who told her not to risk it. It was rainy and cold but it didn't bother her. Ravel sat beside her. 
"Zaf where have you been? Bisahalani thought you dead as did I." He said keeping his eyes on her. Zafira didn't respond. 
"Zaf, show me." He said. She held out her hand and that's where the scar of the Faceless Ones symbol was. 
"Don't repeat." She muttered. "I know my true name and when she took control she joined Mevolent. A few days ago I regained control and tried to kill him. He easily overpowered me and that symbol he cut so when and if I was found you'd think I was a prisoner. The reason some of my wounds are not healing is because my dagger was poisoned and he used it on me." She didn't continue. Ravel listened and didn't question it, "You are Justaria?"
"Yes." 

1 comment:

  1. O_O Amazing.

    It's quite short, which is good because intriguingness, and it also tells you quite a lot in the short space without it feeling rushed, which is also good. :) It's interesting to know Zaf's backstory and to slot it in with what I already know from SP, like creating a web. :)

    #ChaseForBookNine

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