Boo & Zephyr

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Saturday, January 26, 2008

Chapter 30: Home

Chapter 30: Home The travelers had spent a week in Issa. The horses were rested and Matchbox and Vitrater were eager to go on to the Plainsworld, which was their home. Boo also found her thoughts turning to Wesfold and the Avicustos family, and of course, Wioka. They came to their hosts and told... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Chapter 29: Healing

Chapter 29: Healing For the next four weeks Boo divided her time between Pax and the Cat and Crescent. Her father grew stronger and though he did not speak much about his treatment at the hands of Dracocaecus, Boo did learn how he fell into the hands of the sorcerer. It seems that on the day of his... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Chapter 28: Tiger

Chapter 28: Tiger Boo screamed and flattened herself against the window embrasure. Her heart staggered in her breast, and her sight recoiled from the figure before her. Dracocaecus was not extremely tall or large but his presence filled the room and wrapped him in a shroud of dread. His face was... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Chapter 27: Searching Pax

Chapter 27: Searching Pax The ketch drifted away from the jetty and turned toward the channel between Pax and Divitae. The moon had set, and the sky in the east had barely begun to pale when they came near the passage between the islands. So far there had been little motion on board the boat; the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Chapter 26: Dawn Traveling

Chapter 26: Dawn Traveling Seth was at the stable when Boo returned, and he took the horse while she went into the inn to see Zephyr. To her surprise she found him in the public-room, seated at a table near the fireplace. Ursus was sitting with him. Boo thought he looked rather drawn, but otherwise... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Chapter 24: Family Matters

Chapter 24: Family Matters The front of Zephyr's tunic was stained with blood, and his face was severely bruised and battered. His left sleeve was also blood-soaked, and clutched in his right hand was a dagger. Ursus handed the lantern to Boo, and frowning, lifted the unconscious Zephyr in his arms.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Chapter 23: The Four Fingers

Chapter 23: The Four Fingers Boo cried, "Zephyr!" Running to the door and flinging it open, she dashed out. She ran down the stairs and outside. Justine came behind her, calling to her husband as she ran after the panicked girl. Running up to the winded horse Boo cried, "Vitrater! Where is Zephyr?"... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Chapter 22: Empty Saddle

Chapter 22: Empty Saddle After they had eaten, Boo requested that a copper of hot water and soap be brought to their room. While Zephyr passed an hour in the public-room with Ursus and his son, she washed her hair and scrubbed off the dirt and dust of the road. After bathing, she sat in a chair by... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Chapter 21: The Cat and Crescent

Chapter 21: The Cat and Crescent As they rose and broke camp, Boo looked behind them. Below lay the town of Medval and the long oval of the Silver Lake. Beyond that lay the broad valley of the Argento. The fields were a patchwork of gold and green that faded away into a haze of blue where the Dark... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Chapter 19: The Dawn Traveler

Chapter 19: The Dawn Traveler The eve of the full moon found Boo prepared for her journey, but somewhat less prepared to leave her new friends in Issa. The village was a comfortable and friendly place to be, and the Iss were a hospitable and happy people. They had always treated Boo well, but now... Sign in to see full entry.

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