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This weekend, I’m continuing a scene from my latest
release, Cosmic Wars, Book 5 of the Grand Masters’ Galaxy.
The Griffins, Violet, Athanor, and their son, Varan, are at
home when their dragon friends visit with their baby, Istros.
You can read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/07/dragon-friends-snippet-from-cosmic-wars.html
I’ve skipped to a little later in the chapter. Excuse my
misuse of semicolons.
While the baby dragon and boy
splashed in the shallow water of the stream, Violet described the planet of
Gorland and its inhabitants; she concluded, “The Nulls, like dragons, are
immune to our zyzost powers.”
Athanor growled, “They have
joined forces with the Ixioths in our galaxy to invade remote planets and
capture new slaves.”
“The fate of Vrons lies out of
the claws of dragons,” Ythris hissed, rattling his scales in displeasure.
“The scales,” Violet sent.
“You phrase the request, my persuasive wife.”
She rolled her eyes at Athanor,
and turned to face the Black Dragon, “We have a question for you, Ythris.”
“A Zyzost Vron may ask,” His
great golden eyes glinted in sudden interest.
“Master Smith Stimon suggested
dragon’s scales might be impervious to the Nulls’ weapons.”
Ythris rattled his scales, while
Istrelle stilled.
The dragons’ flare of emotions
made Violet hesitate; had she overstepped a boundary?
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As always, I’ll be happy to reply to your comments.
Oh dear, let's hope not! Lovely visual and tense excerpt!
ReplyDeleteFew people have seen the dragons' planet of Sythos since The dragons distrust foreigners.
DeleteIt's so cute that the young ones are playing together while the adults's talk turns serious.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, and it gets better.
DeleteBabies playing! Doesn't matter that they aren't the same species. The young are so smart. Plus, dragons!
ReplyDeleteOf course. Everyone loves babies and dragons! LOL
DeleteNice dialog between the two species, realistic in its brevity and filled with anticipation and the necessary tension.
ReplyDeleteGreat! Tension is good.
DeleteMaybe he's thinking that they'll want to fleece him of all his scales?
ReplyDeletePossibly - though it might be difficult!
DeleteTrouble on the horizon, but kids are still kids!
ReplyDeleteCorrect. The kids have a key role here.
DeleteUh oh, obviously she's in deep conversational waters here but I can't wait to find out what the response will be! Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteYes, she's stuck her foot in it, metaphorically.
DeleteI guess I’d be a bit careful too, while negotiating with a somewhat cranky dragon!
ReplyDeleteHe's not really cranky, but his people don't like humans or vrons in their language. Zyzost powers are also taboo, which is strange since dragons have some of their own supernatural talents.
DeleteYou've written something different and very interesting. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI like to be different - Thanks!
DeleteHmmm, maybe she has overstepped. Should be interesting!
ReplyDeleteMaybe!
DeleteLove when babies play together. They don't see differences. Some serious talk there among the adults. I hope the dragons can & will help.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast is amusing.
DeleteCreative and fun as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI'm curious to know if she did. Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteYou might learn the answer next weekend.
DeleteDefinitely want to know what the dragon's response will be to her. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI like the contrast of the serious situation and the kids' play. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks. There's more to come.
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