The Old One faced the open window stroking the cat nestled in his arms.
"War is coming," he said, seemingly to the cat before turning to face the couple standing behind him.
They said nothing in response. Like many before them, they had failed to appreciate the strength of the Pack.
"I can keep the body count low . . . " he said w a long pause before adding, " . . . but it will require a peaceful gesture".
"Anything, I'll do anything", the man said quickly in desperation.
The Old One smiled.
"You will simply need to sit here and share a drink w me . . . "
"Gladly", the man responded.
"Your witch however . . . ", and she made eye contact w him for the first time since entering the room in defeat, " . . . made many disparaging remarks about the Pack . . . and attempted many unpleasant spells . . . she will need to . . . how shall I say it . . . 'earn' their forgiveness".
The cat - her familiar - leapt from the Old One's arms and began to stroll to the open door.
"Follow the cat . . . ", he said before pausing again, " . . . naked".
Oooh, now that is good and a great warm-up for Halloween!
ReplyDeleteyou rocked it girlfriend, top notch story telling. Thank you!!!
Just following your wonderful lead . . . as always. Hope you're having a wonderful day today.
DeleteOh, that was awesome! Please tell me you will write more of this one!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I actually followed the suggestion from your sequel. The Old One and the Pack have been mentioned in previous FFF's.
DeleteVery nicely done. I love reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat story, I hope there's a chapter two. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope there is another chapter too!!! But that depends on Advizor's prompt and then the Old One has to be willing to tell me the story that goes w it.
DeleteYou wove such a spell in this take... the power, the foreboding... well done! Great to read. Happy FFF!
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