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.
Everyone loves kitties,
and the Grand Master is no exception. The brave kitten, Rascal, ends up living
in the Griffin’s castle.
You
can read last week’s snippet here: http://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2017/04/brave-kitty-snippet-from-grand-masters.html
I’m
skipping to the end of the story. It sets the stage for the next book. The cat has the final line, and the prequel
continues into the start of Book 1, Grand Master’s Pawn.
We
are in the Griffin’s POV and he is considering his short list of the candidates
in the annual selection of pawns. (edited to fit)
He glared at the name on the top
of his list of candidates, Violet Hunter. How had she dared to apply for the
selection? Was she foolish or merely ignorant of her heritage? What Grand
Master would take the risk of employing the prophet’s daughter as a pawn? What
a crazy choice, embracing the omen of their destruction.
His grim laughter echoed around
the room.
He replayed the clip of the
girl’s combat exam with one of the instructors. The tiger-striped Aman-ellan
sheathed his claws and fought with a sensor-tipped knife; anticipating each
strike with agile leaps, the girl blocked his attacks with ease.
Rascal sat on his haunches and
patted his paw at the dancing images of the girl and her opponent; he uttered
an emphatic, “Meow!” and settled back on the Griffin’s lap.
“Crazy cat!” the Grand
Master grumbled.
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As
always, I’ll be happy to reply to your comments.
Sounds like the cat knows more than the Grand Master. Great set up for the next book! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast between the cold analysis of the Griffin and the cat's playful touch.
DeleteLOL
ReplyDeleteThat last bit is so kitten-like!
Yes, he's just playing. But, it is a hint.
DeleteLooks like Rascal has a favorite! So cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks. He's a friendly cat.
DeleteThe cat knows LOL! Nice snippet and good way to ease into the next part of the story.
ReplyDeleteThanks! That was my aim.
DeleteGreat imagery and the way the kitten reacted. Love cats.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteMy cat watches videos, too. Best to listen to him. Good snippet, Aurora.
ReplyDeleteYes, the cat is correct.
ReplyDeleteVery humanizing--having the very non-human Grand Master take on a cat. I hope he learns to heed the cat's "warnings". :-)
ReplyDeleteHe has his own reasons to choose Violet and alarm the other Grand Masters.
DeleteGood for you, having the courage to let the cat have the last laugh.
ReplyDeleteHe hasn't had the last line yet.
DeleteSounds just like a kitty
ReplyDeleteThanks - I have two.
DeleteSounds like the cat is going to make sure he understands what is important!
ReplyDeleteThe cat can hint.
DeleteListen to the cat! Great piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteCats do what they want! :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. So do Grand Masters lol
DeleteFun snippet. Cats are so independent.
ReplyDeleteBut, they love the people who feed them.
DeleteGreat ending to the scene. It was both cute and funny. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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