This section of my mind is dedicated to the adventurer in all of us. Each of us has a side of if that craves danger and excitement.

DeceptionsThe crowd applauded as Dalleo was declared the winner. As he stepped back to the ready area he was congratulated by friends that were lucky enough to make it this far in the tourney. Michus stepped to his younger sibling and patted his back, "Well done, brother, but why did it take so long?" Dalleo didn't like his older brothers sarcastic tone and snapped back, "I suppose you could do better?" "When the time comes watch and learn, dear brother, watch and learn."

MysticNo look of worry crossed his face as they surrounded him. Se looked at the auras of the pack. Each one was a candle compared to his. He stood against mere initiates. The brightest aura came from the leader, who stood on the catwalk that was farthest away from him. He snaps his fingers and the pack moves in closer. "Good bye, Mystic." The leader states as lightening flashes from a crystal in his left hand. Marou moved his staff in front of him twirling it to absorb the energy then stepped back into his defensive position. "Good bye," he replied.

This next selection was inspired by the great anime series called Rurouni Kenshin but its the beginning of a young samurai.

Bushido"How old are you, boy?"
"Sixteen."
"And you wish to master the blade do you?"
"I do."
"Why?"
"To honor my father's memory and his father before him. They both died serving their lord's faithfully. I wish to carry on the tradition."
"So you wish to die then?"
"No, senpai, I wish to serve me master loyally and faithfully, and if it means my death then it is my destiny."
 

This next Selection is from a friend with a unique flare for description. His name isGlen. I think you will like his work and more of it will come.

The Call Unable to ignore the disturbance, a tall youth with a mace and chain swinging at his hip calls to the man catching his breath. "I say there, friend, but you look like you could use some friendly assistance." A wry smile plays across his face as the man turns wide eyes to the strangers for the first time.
"Now's not your time boy. There's nasty business afoot." The man's voice is raspy in his dry throat.

Put yourself in the place of a being that had committed a hideous crime and not having a care in the world... Not picture yourself as justice is being served... This next tale is a unique in that it is putting you on the recieving end of justice. Enjoy...

Miekka You thought that the whole tribe had been eradicated, that your Orc horde had smothered everything in flames before approaching the camp. So perfect was your plan. You never once thought that the small female captive would escape, running loose and wreaking so much havoc.

This next one is about a noble thrusted into servitude.
Alexander Ducking as he entered through the low portal, Alexander kept his eyes on his feet. None could blame him for what happened to his brother, but he chastised himself for the loss

In a cold ,harsh world there is innocence is very hard to find. Read this next selection and you'll see what I mean.

Nahla In confusion, the little stones move, reaching up with gravel fists to rub away the little girls affection. "Aren't you cute!" she says as he turns shyly away. Soon the little birds are jumping all around the new playmate and the little girl lies on her side to watch.