![]() Even in the dark night, with every step Cassandra took, the figures became clearer. Silently, with all the stealth and courage she could muster, Cassandra crept up the trail. “Stay here and stay safe,” she whispered to Fidella. Then, almost mindlessly, she unsheathed her sword from its scabbard on her back and brandished it. ![]() She took off the satchel with all of her valuables and tossed it around Fidella’s neck. A heavy pang hit Cassandra’s stomach, and she jumped off of her horse’s back. The plea had come from not too far up the road–she could almost make out two shadowy figures, maybe fifty feet in the distance. They made their way along the cold, muddy trail a bit further before the horse suddenly stopped in her tracks.įidella took two cautious steps back, and a shrill, ear-piercing scream cut through the air. “God, Fidella, it’s fucking creepy tonight, isn’t it? We need to find somewhere to camp out.”įidella knickered, seemingly in agreement. ![]() She had to find somewhere to set up camp for the night and, if she could with the damp foliage around her, start a fire.Ī shiver ran down Cassandra’s spine as a bat swooped across the path in front of her, too close for comfort to her face. Harsh winds blew to and fro, echoing like banshee screams, causing the branches of the trees to shiver and shaking Cassandra down to her core. Trees on either side of the path stood tall and foreboding, like stoic giants guarding a valuable treasure. Thick, cold fog blanketed the road Cassandra and Fidella were attempting to navigate their way along, and even earlier in daytime, the clouds had hung heavy, gray and low. There is some cursing, violence, and mention of a minor injury. It’s a bit shorter than yesterday’s with the word count of 1,869.Ī brief summary is: Cassandra aides a distressed person on her travels. Hello!!! Here’s my one-shot for day 2: bravery! Once again, a little late (at once again, about 1 am) but here it is!
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