《The Bear - First chronicle of the Children of the Bear》33. The Hunt
Advertisement
Lyra cursed herself as she pushed her horse to gallop faster away from Taka. What had she been thinking, staying nearby? After the first of Bryn's men asked for her and she was sure Zari and Raldo gave the correct answer and so weren't in immediate danger, she should have fled.
At least it wasn't Bryn who'd come. But Fenrin was almost more dangerous. Her brother knew her in ways her father never bothered to. Save Ulris, he probably knew her better than anyone. She could picture him putting the pieces together. She may have always been the smarter one, but Fenrin wasn't stupid. She doubted he'd have to snoop around long to realize how perfect the guild had been for her. Then he'd know she hadn't left.
She should have.
Lyra bit her cheek in frustration. She was such a coward. She should have put the guild behind her and moved on, but the thought of starting over after finding someplace she belonged was painful. The guild had been a place where she was valued and she had clawed her way to the top by her own terms. Against her better judgement, she had hoped that somehow she'd be able to stay.
Stupid.
There was no going back. Back meant Bryn, forward meant freedom. She wouldn't let him control her again.
Lyra flinched and the horse slowed. What was she doing? She wanted to stay in Taka, it was Bryn who was forcing her away. Fear of Bryn.
"Woah!" She signaled the horse to a stop, stroking it's hot neck as she thought. She'd promised herself she wouldn't let anyone stop her from getting what she wanted. So why was she leaving?
She pulled the horse around, back towards Taka.
But if she went back to Taka, Fenrin would find her. He would bring her back to Bryn, or worse bring Bryn to her. As much as she hated the thought, she knew she couldn't beat her father. Not yet anyway.
Advertisement
Frustration filled Lyra and to her own surprise, hot tears squeezed out of her eyes. Why did he have to ruin this? Why couldn't he just let her leave? She unconsciously clawed at the sleeve that hid the bear tattoo.
She rubbed her eyes, clearing the tears. What did she want?
When she'd left home, she had wanted to prove herself. Not to Bryn but to the world, and most importantly to herself. When she'd met the guild, she'd wanted to be respected and wanted. She had achieved that, but she could feel there was more, something just out of her grasp.
The guild knew her, but she wanted Taka to know her. To treat her name the way Hjor did of Bryn, with awe and fear. To have people who would obey her without question, to have the power to choose how the world around her was shaped.
Those lonely years of her childhood taught her that power came from being able to control your surroundings and not have them control you. It was when she took control of pieces that she grew stronger. If she was going to reach that point, she couldn't keep running. She had some influence in Taka, perhaps that was the place to make a stand.
Her horse shuffled impatiently beneath her and Lyra sighed. Her last rebellion against the Bear had yielded mixed results. The hard truth was that she couldn't beat Bryn as she was. Not alone anyway.
Fenrin.
Lyra's lips curled. She had no idea how the last year had treated her brother, but he'd carried himself with confidence when he'd entered Taka. She knew all too well how strong he was. Had his place by Bryn's side been solidified by her leaving? Did he have at least some of the same ambitions she had?
Advertisement
She knew he had passion, she'd seen it in his defeats and victories. Could a man like that really be satisfied taking orders?
Lyra chuckled to herself. Even if he was happy, she could plant doubt in his mind. He'd always been easy to convince. Maybe together they could defeat their father and win their freedom.
No doubt, he was searching for her now. The question was, did he go south like she had, or west? She shrugged, it didn't matter, if she wasn't hiding he'd find her. It was just a matter of time.
Advertisement
An epic of Feelings, Order and Cheaters
A world where magic is not controlled by mages and sorcerers, but instead woven into every day life, lending it's power to those who have a Will stronger than reality. Orcs, pushed into banishment to a land far too small for their people, Dwarves who sing to bring down walls, and Humans who stand against immensily more powerful enemies through the power of lying and decieving.
8 159The Secrets Of Finnley
"Everyone has three lives; A public life, a private life and a secret life" As a straight A student, Finnley never got himself into trouble. He goes to school, runs track, hangs out with his two best friends Cristian and Emma and studies; a lot. That is until Cristian decides it's time for Finnley to go out and party for once. They end up in a club and while Cristian is focused on the girl of his dreams, Finnley disappears into the crowd. By the time the night ends, Cristian has been arrested for getting into a fight and caught for underage drinking. The next morning, after getting out, he finds out Finnley never came home. As Cristian starts his search for Finnley, he finds out Finnley kept a lot hidden from him and he starts wondering; did he know Finnley as well as he thought he did? And exactly how important was Finnley to him? WARNING: This story involves LGBT content. If you're not okay with this, please leave!
8 84Chronicles Of The Godkin
Chronicles Of The Godkin is a new fantasy world, focusing on men and women of tremendous strength known as 'Godkin'. Raderius, The Undying King is the focus of the first volume and one of the major antagonists of the setting. Witness Raderius's rise to power and the birth of the nation of Nozokath.
8 114Ilario
© C.K. Mythical Moon ILARIO, who is he?, I has never been a hope for anyone in my life. Magics, I knows the supernatural power in the games or novels. What?, the real elves, a powerful and long life race. All I knows is an easy life, playing games, reading comics and novels, even grew up to be a game developer and succeed in established the company. But all that is about to change when I woken up in body of a boy who will be the great light of hope for human race. He finds not only family, friends but the first and only love. A hard destiny that’s been waiting for him…
8 209A Bored Passerby With Some Cheats
Life is boring.Even gods get bored..A story of a youth who was bored to death and summoned to the other world with some cheats other than his otherworldy knowledge...A/N Some people may find it boring at the first part.Since Its a preparation for the other settings, Cant do anything about it. Tell the gods they might know something..This is my first work. Comments and reviews are welcome...
8 208Henry Cavill imagines
I feel we don't have enough of Henry Cavill and I've decided share some of my favourite tumblr imagines!(Disclaimer: I do not write these imagines I'm just sharing them on here) ENJOY!!
8 191