The Fated Swords (Mystics of V'nairia #1) by J.C.Ritchie Read Free Book Online

Zander said angrily.
    Suddenly they heard footsteps and rustling in the bushes. Zander grabbed Ivory and motioned Kerra to remain quiet. Heiro appeared from behind the bushes carrying fish he had caught from the river. “Good morning sleepyheads, you hungry?” he asked.
    “We though you fled for the next town!” she shouted.
    “Whoa calm down guys, you think I’d leave without collecting my reward for helping you?” Heiro explained.
    “I guess you’re right. So where are we headed?” Zander asked.
    Kerra began to pack her things and put out the fire, “All I know is that we need to get to the next town before the militia reaches us, who knows how many soldiers they will send after us.” She said.
    Heiro pointed to a small path through the woods, “We will take that path to the town of Dura we can find shelter for the night there.” He said.
    They agreed and followed him onto the path to town, the woods themselves connected most of the main towns and cities and V’nairia they would find Vallus eventually, what they didn’t know was what would happen when they found him.
     
    A few hours later, they had finally made it to the entrance of the small town of Dura; it was a fairly quiet place except for the local bar called “The Howling Wolf” which most of the bandits and drunks spend most of their time brawling in the alley.
    “I’ve been here once or twice selling some things for extra cash.” Heiro said.
    “Yeah, stolen things.” Zander said.
    Heiro turned to look at him and waved a finger in disapproval of his comment. “Hey now one mustn’t judge others.” He said.  
    They walked across the street to the inn and walked inside. They went over to the counter and rung the bell. A short older woman walked over to greet them. “Good evening dears, how many rooms will you need?” she asked.
    “Two madam if you please.” Heiro said grinning.
    Zander was disgusted by him even in his eighteen years Heiro would still sweet talk someone twice or even three times his age. “Right this way dear.” The woman said showing them to their rooms. “Goodnight.” Kerra said going into her room. The boys waved goodnight and also retired to their room.
     
    Meanwhile back in the city Judge Vallerus held a secret meeting with the other judges, all except Kerra’s mother. Vallerus had called for a pair of local bounty hunters.
    “You called for us my lord?” the tallest hunter said.
    “Yes I have a special task for you two.” Vallerus said.
    They both knelt before him. “We are at your command, what will you have us do?” the shortest one asked.
    The brothers were a famous pair of bounty hunters called “The slaughter twins” , they were famous for ripping their enemies to pieces leaving them unrecognizable. “I need you to seek out two children accompanied by a wanted criminal their names are Zander, Kerra; and Heiro the thief mystic.” The Supreme Judge said.
    “What will you have us do with them?” the brothers asked.
    “It has come to my attention that Zander’s mystic powers have finally awakened and the others will try to protect them. Kill them all.” He said.
    “Understood sire, we shall not fail you.” The shortest brother said licking his lips.
    Vallerus then motioned them to leave; the three of them were now wanted criminals and Vallerus would do anything to stop them from reaching Vallus.

Vallerus was sure that Zander was close to learning the truth about his past and the many secrets that had entailed but he couldn’t have been more wrong.
     

 
     
     
     
    Chapter V I
    Rescue Mission
     
    Zander and Heiro awoke the next mo rning feeling well-rested. They had gotten dressed and walked down the hall past Kerra’s room and knocked on the door,
    “Kerra we ’re going to train, are you coming? “Zander asked.
    There was no response, “M aybe she’s still sleeping, it did take a lot out of us to get here.” Heiro said.
    “Yeah I guess you’re right.” Zander agreed as they