My entry to Sue Vincent of Daily Echo#writephoto Prompt. Dusk.
Dusk
As dusk gave way to night so Mathew joined the throng of young Vampires on the shore. He blended in well even though he was hundreds of years their senior. Settling in among the crowd he closed his mind to their jubinle chatter, opening it to hear the words of the Old Ones.
Again Mathew found himself standing on the beach looking out to sea with the silver moonbeams dancing out to the horizon. Thankfully he thought to himself he was not alone and in anguish as he had been on previous occasions.
The atmosphere was relaxed he could feel the confidence and foolhardiness of youth all around him. Luckily he had all his senses honed and ready for the slightest hint of danger. Suddenly a black pair of wings flashed past his face, he was just about to grab at the crow when it turned and looked him in the eye and told him that Roman and the elders were coming this way and to take cover.
At that second a young female grabbed at the crow, Mathew flicked her out of the way grabbing the crow and whispering in her ear, “you do not want the crow” she smiled and turned away. Mathew threw the bird into the air, just in time to see the Old Ones coming his way. Quickly Mathew melted into the crowd, hiding his thoughts from Roman.
As the Old Ones past Roman lifted his hand and all four of them stopped without a word they scanned the crowed beach. “There is something” said Roman, “I can’t place it … I can feel it though” Q the darker of the two female elders waved a gloved hand at him, “It is excitement” she said “Come on” she said “We need to mobilize our troops”
Roman sniffed the air, took two steps towards Mathew before Q angrily shouted at Roman to “Come on!”
The Old Ones moved to the dunes to oversee and address the gathering. From this vantage point Roman thought for a fleeting second he saw a crow in the sky, he dismissed the thought. Looking out on all the Vampires from all four houses he felt a feeling he had forgotten excitement.
This was the eve of the war.
You can read the whole story so far at The Vampire the Witch and the Werewolf
Feb 22, 2018 @ 21:19:12
I’m glad the prompt worked for your story 🙂
Feb 22, 2018 @ 21:20:55
I am not feeling very well have taken to my bed with cough and headache, been there two days now. So I hoped the story worked 💜
Feb 22, 2018 @ 22:05:03
Oh dear… there are some awful things going round. I do hope you rest and feel better soon. x
Feb 22, 2018 @ 22:06:45
Thanks Sue, I hope to be back to normal soon, feeling sorry for myself now! 💜💜
Feb 22, 2018 @ 22:35:37
Get well soon, Willow ❤
Feb 23, 2018 @ 06:30:55
Thank you Sue
Feb 22, 2018 @ 21:21:23
The photo was stunning though 💜
Feb 22, 2018 @ 23:04:24
Thank you 🙂
Feb 22, 2018 @ 21:26:11
Oòh!!!
Feb 23, 2018 @ 04:08:03
I like it willow, you used the image well.
Feb 23, 2018 @ 06:27:09
Thanks Michael, not at my best at the mo 💜
Feb 23, 2018 @ 04:19:45
So very good! Now I will have to go read the rest!
Do rest yourself and get better…
Feb 23, 2018 @ 06:28:57
Thanks Dale I hope you enjoy it 💜wish I knew what’s wrong with me feeling low. 😷
Feb 23, 2018 @ 10:43:11
😞
Feb 23, 2018 @ 04:26:13
That was exciting. Waiting for the next part now. And do get well soon 🙂
Feb 23, 2018 @ 06:27:40
Thanks 💜another week then.
Feb 23, 2018 @ 08:51:31
Looking forward to the war now 🙂
Feb 23, 2018 @ 08:56:29
Not sure I am 🤔💜
Feb 23, 2018 @ 23:08:59
How exciting–a vampire war. You could really make it action-packed, although I don’t think my usual writing skills would work in this area–swords, axes, etc. 🙂
Feb 24, 2018 @ 06:51:25
Well swords and axes are effective if used properly to cut out hearts of cut off heads, wooden stakes too. .. there are no modern weapons in my story! As I am writing this saga SOC I have to wait for the prompt! 💜💜
Feb 24, 2018 @ 06:06:53
I am sorry you are ill, Willow. I thought this edition to the story was excellent.
Feb 24, 2018 @ 06:10:05
Thanks Robbie, hopping to be better soon 💜 how are you keeping 💜
Feb 24, 2018 @ 08:13:00
We are all well, Willow. I am a bit over busy at work right now but it should improve by the end of the month.
Feb 24, 2018 @ 08:28:31
Yes you must be busy working, running s family and writing but to mention your glorious cakes! It all takes time ! Glad you are all well though 💜
Feb 25, 2018 @ 20:06:27
Thanks Sue 💜
Mar 01, 2018 @ 21:26:56
I think I read this one out of order but I can reshuffle them mentally. 😉
Mar 01, 2018 @ 22:23:00
Well there’s a mental feat💜
Mar 21, 2018 @ 14:02:45
Really enjoyed reading this! Nice job!
Mar 21, 2018 @ 15:34:28
Thank you for reading Frankie 💜
Mar 21, 2018 @ 17:09:22
You’re very welcome! 🙂
Mar 21, 2018 @ 17:54:29
😀