Welcome to another Sunday
with Weekend Writing Warriors.
Here, writers in different genres showcase their stories with 8-10 sentences.
Join the fun and read our snippets.
Since several of you were
worried about the fate of the kitten in last week’s snippet, I’ll continue the
scene from my short SciFi prequel, Grand Master’s Cat.
The
kitty “saved” the Grand Master from the sting of a giant scorpion.
You
can read last week’s snippet here: http://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2017/04/kitten-attacks-alien-killer-in-snippet.html
The
final sentence was: Tottering under the psi blast,
the scorpion staggered two steps and collapsed onto the desert sand.
The Grand Master chopped through
its neck with a laser-sharp ray, and left his attacker. He ran to the cat,
amazed that such a small animal had the courage to attack the giant scorpion. He
lifted the limp kitten and ruffled its fur, searching for wounds with his psi
probe. When he moved its left foreleg, the kitten whimpered. Sensing the
mineral of the bones, the Griffin located a break. He sat beside the kitten and
crooned to it. This simple fracture was within his ability to repair by sealing
the gap in the bone.
While his psi energy bathed the
tiny limb, the friendly cat rubbed its head against his hand and purred. Astonished
by the cat’s lack of fear at his psychic emanations, he whispered, “Brave
kitty!” The cat mewed and licked the Griffin’s fingers, apparently enjoying the
tickle of psi power.
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As
always, I’ll be happy to reply to your comments.
Touching little scene. I like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The Griffin is not always good at interacting with people.
DeleteGotta love those connections with beings other than your own species. Good snippet, Aurora. :)
ReplyDeleteMy stories have a lot of those conversations!
DeleteYou were wise to give us more about the kitten. I love this cat! Tell me ... is his name perchance 'Effing?'
ReplyDeleteNo, it's Rascal.
DeleteOh, I'm so glad he was able to save the kitten after the kitten saved him. Great snippet! :)
ReplyDeleteAww. I love the kitty licking his fingers. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks! We have two cats.
DeleteReally enjoyed the scene - nothing like a cat in scifi!
ReplyDeleteYes - I have several animals in my newer stories.
DeleteSo sweet. I'm glad the he was able to heal the kitty. Love cats. We have three. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I liked the contrast between the grim Grand Master and the cat.
DeleteHow tender. The brave kitten is rewarded. Very touching scene.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI hope this is the beginning of a great friendship.
ReplyDeleteYes - the cat is still around in Book 4.
DeleteI'm not so surprised at kitty's response. Cats are so perceptive!
ReplyDeleteYes. The Grand Master needs a friend.
DeleteLove the kitten. Fierce little thing!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAww, brave kitty indeed! :D
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteSuch a sweet scene. I like how you've revealed the Grand Master's almost childlike ability to emote. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThe Grand Master's raw emissions are usually lethal. He doesn't have much opportunity for close contact.
DeleteMy cat would so attack something like that. She thinks she's vicious. LOL!! Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteYes, cats are fun!
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