It is Thursday and once again it is time for Sue Vincent’s of Daily Echo, photo Challenge #writephoto. Woodland .
Woodland
The crow circled above the Witch’s Castle, confused by the fact that it was summer within the castle walls and deep bleak winter everywhere else.
Finally he took the plunge and landed on a windowsill under a beautiful red rose. He tapped at the window pane until Caladore opened it and let him in. “Well Corvus what have you seen and heard.” He asked looking deep into his bright eyes. Corvus cleared his throat with a deep “caw” and then proceeded to tell Caladore and Lisa what he had seen. Mathew and Rachel joined them at the table, Rachel’s eyes wide with fear and interest.
Corvus told them of the gathering of all the Vampire Houses and how the the four Ancients were laying their plans for war. “The sky turned black with hundreds of Vampires all arriving at once. ” He told them , “I have left my most trusted brother to gain knowledge of their plans.” Will he be unnoticed ” asked Mathew , secretly surprised that he was having a conversation with a crow!
“He will indeed” answered Corvus “they are not interested in us. To them …to you normally, we are just birds, hardly a worthwhile snack! ” Mathew looked across to Caladore and said “It has begun” Caladore nodded sagely, “Yes we need to gather troops and make plans. ”
Lisa removed some meat from the stew pot and put it on a plate and offered it to Corvus who after his long and cold flight ate greedily. Rachel reached out to Corvus, who dodged her hand and moved around to the other side of the plate. He eyed her cautiously…..” I don’t want your meat ” smiled Rachel “I just wanted to stroke you I have never had the chance to speak to one of your kind before. ” Corvus thought for a moment and the replied “Well I have never been one for conversing with Werewolves either” Rachel wasn’t sure but she thought she saw a twinkle in the crows eyes.
Caladore took some maps from his bag and showed them to Corvus, “Can you show us where this gathering took place ” he asked the crow . Corvus obliged and showed the the road to the beach near the tall tower.
Rachel could feel the sun going down and the pull of the full moon was upon her. While the Elf and the Vampire made their plans, Lisa and Rachel walked out to the edge of the castle boundaries where there was a small piece of woodland. It was calm and warm there in the light of the setting sun . A haven, a spot of piece caught in late summer on the inside of the castle garden walls, while a freezing blizzard raged on the outside.
Lisa and Rachel sat watched the dying rays of the sun playing along the ground Hope was sleeping soundly strapped to Lisa’s chest and as the last of the sun@s rays faded so Rachel’s body elongated and became hirsute and in minutes she was beautiful werewolf .
Lisa laid hope down at Rachel paws and smiled at how the baby stroked at Rachel, she knew how much Rachel was still grieving for her lost child. As it grew darker Corvus flew down to woodland to tell the Witch and Werewolf he was now off on a mission to ask the Elf elders for help in persuading the humans to join their side in this coming war.
Rachel got to her four paws and picked up Hope in her mouth and she and Lisa returned to the castle. As they walked away a few flakes of snow fell on the woodland and from under the wall a thin line of ice began to spread toward the castle, unseen and as yet and un-felt.
You can read the whole story so far here
Jan 26, 2018 @ 04:10:54
Fabulous, Willow. This is getting so exciting.
Jan 26, 2018 @ 07:36:59
Thanks Robbie 💜🌹, I never know where we are going 🌹
Jan 26, 2018 @ 06:09:20
Brilliant continuation sis 🌹
Jan 26, 2018 @ 07:34:53
Thanks Sis 💜
Jan 26, 2018 @ 07:01:37
The winter seems ominous….
Jan 26, 2018 @ 07:26:49
Is it the first sign of things to come.😱💜
Jan 26, 2018 @ 12:22:13
Oh dear….
Jan 26, 2018 @ 18:22:27
Things are proceeding nicely. I wasn’t sure if there was going to be a “romantic” moment there for a second. I’ve written a few stories like that with werewolves before.
Jan 26, 2018 @ 18:52:58
Ah! Rachel, my Warewolf has an unholy romantic alliance allience with Mathew, a renagade Vampire and Lisa the witch is attached to Calador the Elf. Is that clear if so tell me me lol 😱🌹
Jan 26, 2018 @ 18:54:02
I started to read the longer story the other from the other pingback on Sue’s blog but I’ll have to wait until I get more time. Just skimmed through the first bit. Hope the baby makes it (although maybe not).
Jan 26, 2018 @ 18:55:25
Thanks, where are your werewolf stories 🌹
Jan 26, 2018 @ 19:04:41
There are four but there’s no central link. If I post four links in a reply, your spam filter will probably put it in your spam queue. I’ll post another response with the links in a few minutes, but just remember to look in your spam bucket for it. Thanks.
Jan 26, 2018 @ 19:12:36
Thanks I look forward to that 🌹
Jan 26, 2018 @ 19:07:21
Me again. Here are the links in the order they were written:
https://poweredbyrobots.com/2017/03/14/the-wolfs-mate/
https://poweredbyrobots.com/2017/03/15/violation/
https://poweredbyrobots.com/2017/04/09/for-the-love-of-cynthia/
https://poweredbyrobots.com/2017/08/19/seeing-red/
Jan 26, 2018 @ 19:13:07
Excellent and not one in spam 😱😁
Jan 26, 2018 @ 19:14:14
Cool. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
Jan 26, 2018 @ 20:04:46
I certainly will 😶🌹
Jan 28, 2018 @ 10:54:50
I shall HAVE to take some time out and catch up on the story so far now. Sounds epic.
Jan 28, 2018 @ 11:28:38
Thank you I do hope you enjoy it 😉🌹
Jan 28, 2018 @ 18:18:02
Thanks Sue 💜💜
Feb 01, 2018 @ 09:13:05
Thanks Sue 💜