Adventures in Time, Space, Life and Death
“I’M NOT SAFE HERE!” Kayel-En screamed as he clawed against the walls of his cell. “PLEASE! HE’LL KILL ME! LIKE HE DID WITH THE OTHERS!” The young Rethan had been screaming for several hours now. The R-Class Ksa, better known as the Arbiters or the Ksa Astynom, had picked him up outside the High General’s … Read more
Arkay for a change was happy. He was busy sorting out piles of registration forms, to be delivered to the Rethan Registration Offices in Hertany. Since they’d started a while back, he, Kass and the members of the League of Brightly Coloured Rethans had managed to get three hundred Rethans to officially register. All that … Read more
“So you’re, uh, unstable, huh?” Teekay asked as he sat down next to Envee. “That is none of your concern.” “Well, it is since your brother told me to speak to you. Similar problems.” Envee looked up, confused. “You hear voices?” “Sometimes,” Teekay replied. “They’ve said awful things to me. There’s… a reason I’m no … Read more
“Why am I shaking?” Thitavee asked himself as he waited outside the glass-roofed office. All around him were books, specimens and all sorts of unusual items. Mostly books though. Occasionally, he’d see a Θ–Class Ksa wander by. Some would wave, some would look confused. Some of them, Thitavee wondered if they were the same person, … Read more
“Esvee.” “Is there a problem?” “I need… I need a word. Yes, a word.” “What is the problem?” “I…” “Envee, speak.” “The voices. They’re back.” “All of them?” “Yes.” “Including…” “Yes. Especially that… I’m sorry…” “Have you been taking your medication?” “Yes. Always.” “Three times a day?” “Yes! OF COURSE… Sorry.” “How long?” “Most of … Read more
“I should have visited more…” “You were busy, ser.” Elkay marched down the rows of small tents and camp sites. By his side was Captain Vallas, one of the two captains of the 471st Legion. The legion was currently out on a large training exercise, camping in a large field north of the tattered parts … Read more
“That’s a fuckton of cookies…” Gath watched as the six tiny Rethans ran around the kitchen, all neatly organized in their pursuit to bake lots of cookies. He had no idea why the hell they were baking cookies, but it amused the giant Ethran-type, seeing them acting all busy. “It’s actually only about a hundred … Read more
“Please, let me in!” Thitavee-En bashed on the tattered, wooden door. He considered tearing it off its hinges and forcing his way in, but as he was about to do so, the door swing upon. Standing in the doorway was Veyar, looking rather bemused. “What.” “Please, I need somewhere safe to go! My master threatened … Read more
Psiksi sat on the edge of the little tree house, unsure what to do with himself. He was supposed to be visiting local Rethan villages and trying to convince them that they should register to vote (and potentially get them to vote for his brother) but Psiksi just couldn’t be bothered. He’d only managed to … Read more
Arkay could hear whimpering. The sound was coming from a small clearing in the forest. Fallen leaves covered the ground, and a weak sun shined through the empty branches above. But the clearing was lacking in leaves, showing open ground, with dew-coated grass. On a closer inspection, something was moving in the middle of it. … 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
“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
“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
The Whenvern shaked his glorious white wings as he landed on the shores of Kinigi. He had been meaning to speak with Kinisis, better known as Death around these parts, for a while, but he had never gotten around to it. Always busy going forward. Now though, he had a chance. He wanted to discuss … Read more