Adventures in Time, Space, Life and Death
“How long has she been like that?” “Since we arrived on Portalia.” “Wow…” Thymos and Phovos both watched over Mavri, who had been silent apart from the odd whimper for about twenty for hours now. She wasn’t physically hurt, but deep down, she was heart-broken. The betrayal of her own children had torn at her … Read more
The huge, gem-encrusted hall was bustling with bodies big and small, all filing in through a single pair of doors at one end of the room. At the other end were eighteen raised thrones, the two in the middle being particularly large to seat the oversized beings that sat in them. The last few beings … Read more
As I stand here on this cliff, overlooking the beautiful mountains and forests of these Thraki-owned lands, I can’t help but think how things have changed. For the better, for once. It wasn’t long ago that I was fighting for my life. Running away from the world. I was being chased by not one but … Read more
The only source of light in the small tree house came from the moonlight outside, shining in through a plastic-covered window. The house consisted of a single room, made from plastic and metal sheeting, containing only the barest of necessities. Two beds, a food preparation area, storage and little else. It was one of many … Read more
“You ever thankful for anything, Elkay-En?” Phovos asked as she waltzed into the private changing room, her clawed hands full of sheets of paper. The Threan-type Rethan who was just about to change out of his armour rolled his eyes as he removed his helmet. He placed it neatly on the bench next to him, … Read more
“You need to cancel this stupid election right now!” Phovos shouted as she charged into the throne room, with several followers in tow. Mavri looked up from whatever it was she was reading and sighed. “You against democracy, sister?” “No. I am against cheating and unfairness. Tell me, sister, what’s the current Thanatian population? Do … Read more
“My first day spent with you, and you take me hiking into the middle of nowhere just as I’m recovering from a cold…” Arkay puffed as he traipsed behind Kayel. “Maybe you should be fitter then. Being outdoors is good for you.” Kayel seemed distracted, as if he was looking out for something, just out … Read more
“I… don’t get what you want me to do… Can you explain it again?” This was the fourth time Elkay had tried to explain everything to his younger brother. Arkay had always been a much sharper Rethan, but these days, it was as if he’d taken stupid pills or something. Slow, awkward, inarticulate and easily … Read more
“News travels fast, even for us Thanatians, do you not think?” The voice echoed around the dark, desolate cave. Black, tar-like slime dripped from the walls, pooling into small streams, which snaked from the edges of the room into a large pit in the centre. Slowly walking around the pit of noxious slime was a … Read more
“What is it now, sister?” The voice on the other end of the line growled. “I have an amazing idea!” Mavri Thyra beamed, spinning round in her comfy chair. “I really amazing idea!” “What idea.” “Oh come on, Phovos, you’ve got to be more excited!” The voice growled again. “I haven’t slept in days. I’ve … Read more
Kinisis watched as the personifications of Time and Nothingness argued in front of her, growling, shouting, screaming and all round being stupid. They’d gone round and round in verbal circles, and nothing had stopped them yet. Something approached her from behind, but Kinisis knew who it was. “You took your damn sweet time, Arkay,” Kinisis … Read more
Arkay looked at Volt, then looked up to the tower they had been thrown from, looked at Volt, then looked at the tower again. “How the fuck did you do that?” he finally asked, his brain unable to comprehend how their semi-mortal bodies had not turned into gigantic splats on the ground. Volt shrugged, then … Read more
Volt’s neural sensors briefly switched off then on again, to simulate blinking. He appeared to be hanging from a wall. It was only vaguely familiar to him, as if he had only ever slept in that room. After a few more blinks, the Warframe realised he was inside the Arsenal inside his ship, where his … Read more
Arkay and Volt stepped carefully as they navigated the maze of paths towards the Whenvern’s castle. Neither of them had any idea where Kinisis had gone, she’d given them magically altered copies of their signature weapons then disappeared in her usual cloud of tentacle-y smoke. “You know…” Arkay muttered as they edged past a spike … Read more
“Ah, heavens above…” Retvik let out a huge sigh of relief as he rolled off Gath and laid on his back, breathing heavily. Exhaustion swiftly took over, causing Retvik to close his eyes and pant. Gath leaned on his side, looking lovingly at his partner. “You spoil me.” “Nuh-uh,” Retvik grunted, still panting. “You spoil … Read more