David Bishop and the Mystic of Creation T.C. Crawford (icecream ebook reader txt) 📖

deep vibration as she released the tension, returning the string to its original position. She could feel the power of the bow and knew it would serve her well in the coming days.

After everyone had taken a few moments to get acquainted with their new weapons, they headed down to the forest floor where Gilric had told them he would be waiting in the morning.

When he saw the looks on their faces, each still in awe at their gifts, he smiled, happy to see they liked their surprise.

“I see you’ve become well acquainted with your new weapons, they look good on each of you.” he said, smiling.

They each nodded and thanked him in return, to which he waved his hand, shrugging off the gesture.

“It is the least I could do, after your most horrendous treatment by my brethren.” he said.

As he finished speaking, another elf came running up to his side before whispering something urgent in his ear, too quietly for the others to hear.

Gilric nodded and said “I see” before the messenger ran urgently into the White City and disappeared from sight.

Gilric, seeing the concern on his friends faces, said “It seems the scouts have reported sighting of a large army of demons heading through Draco’s Pass. It would seem the battle is coming to our doorstep, now rather than later.”

“We saw them coming from the Western ridge just a couple of days ago, before we were ambushed by Jakob and his clan. Was there any word of Ravenfell?” asked Erin, holding her hand to her mouth in fear for her friends back at the Barbarian city-kingdom. She remembered seeing the large mass heading in that direction and knew that they were in for the fight of their lives once they arrived.

“No, no… I do not believe that they have yet reached the barbarian city. The reports stated they saw an equally large mass still headed in that direction, towards the mountain pass, but no indication that they had reached the city. It would seem they intend on attacking both fronts simultaneously. Not a bad strategy… it keeps us divided. It would seem the Defiant One remembers the strength of our people when we were all united together against him, and that he would prefer to not experience that again.” said Gilric, smiling arrogantly.

“It is unfortunate, but I must cut our goodbyes short and see to the preparations.” he said, turning to leave. He stopped in his tracks and turned back, looking at his friends. “Would any of you care to join me?” he asked, turning his head slightly.

Erin and Tyrius both quickly shook their head, knowing their efforts must be focused on getting back David safely so they could continue North to the Birthplace of the World, but Reingard and Holzer both hesitated before looking to Tyrius and Erin.

“You wish to go with him, don’t you?” asked Tyrius, understanding their dilemma. Their King and their family and friends were all in Ravenfell. They had only agreed to go with David and the others because Rex himself couldn’t go and had to stay and lead his people in the coming fight. They did it as a personal favor to their friend and King. But Tyrius and Erin knew their hearts were always with their people.

If they were able to help the elves take on the coming army, they would then be able to press on to help the others in Ravenfell against the enemy forces heading their way. They could come up from the rear and break them into two fronts. It could make all the difference for their hometown.

“If we go with you, and we win, would you then do us the honor of bringing the fight to the other front?” asked Holzer, speaking aloud what they were both thinking.

“It would be my greatest honor to accompany you both in such a noble feat.” said Gilric, bowing his head again.

Reingard and Holzer both shared an equal look of determination before nodding.

“Then we will go, and we will fight!” they said together.

At this, Gilric Ellisar, Reingard, and Holzer each said their farewell to Tyrius and Erin. Gilric was generous enough to offer them both a horse to take on their journey South, telling them it would serve them well and would help speed along their journey to Brineport.

They said their thanks and after being accompanied to the edge of the Forest of Immortals by Gilric and the others, they sped off into the open fields hoping they would be able to reach David in time before something horrible happened to him.

Behind them, an enormous army of elves, led by Gilric Ellisar, Reingard, and Holzer, began their march toward the foothills of the Draconian Mountains to meet the demon army head on.

War was coming and the fate of the Land of the Immortals and all its magical creatures was hanging in the balance.

Chapter XXI

Night had fallen and Christopher and Fredrick were once again back on the watch tower keeping an eye on the demon army in the foothills below. They had appeared to stop just short of the path leading up the mountain and this was troubling news indeed.

“What do you think they’re waiting for?” asked Christopher, his breath leaving a cloud of vapor as he spoke in the cool mountain air.

“I dunno, but if you ask me, it ain’t good. Not one bit!” replied Fredrick, rubbing his hands together to stave off the cold.

They had been watching the army grow larger and larger with each consecutive night of their shift. Each night revealing the expansion of the enemy forces from the previous day, and so far, it seemed their forces were growing by the tens of thousands – a bad omen for the battle that was to come.

Besides their growing numbers, it left them uneasy seeing the army just sitting there camped out day after day. It was as if they were waiting on something spectacular to happen that would indicate it was the right