Birthright V: Propriety
Runes, as rivers of fire against the void sky. Was Rai going to find himself here every time he used the new altar? That moth from before was still here; it clambered on the outside of the runes. Like a spider on her web, regarding him with unknowable...
Pridefall
Mistress' chambers were empty. Her bedsheets were still neat, exactly as he had made them the morning before. Dawn light flooded the room from the bay windows overlooking the town sprawling along the base of the hill. Zath set his jaw, tail slashing...
Birthright IV: Impetus
Rai had a bounce in his step and a seemingly permanent grin. This would be his second New Moon feast. With any luck, he wouldn't pass out halfway through this time. The young gryphon learned so much since last month's feast. He was now fully aware...
AJ's Size
AJ's eyes latched onto a pair of white lacy panties falling to the floor. They made no sound upon hitting the linoleum, and the sheer fabric nearly disappeared against the plain flooring of the aisle. Clicking heels receding, tawny canine tail curling...
Birthright VI: Favor
Zhenten poured over the trade records by candle light at his cluttered desk. He had no idea how Setiir had managed to get a hold of records from these establishments, and frankly he didn't want to know. Attempting to trace a specific group of hyena...
Wires Crossed for Christmas
Ian's tail swished eagerly. He swiped his ID, put in his password. And the PIN code. And the _other_ password because he got the PIN wrong in his excitement. The screen flashed _WELCOME, DR SHON_ as the door finally clicked open to...
Chastened
Verdant forested valley gave way; rolling mountains broke the eastern horizon off Zathreigan's left wing, while the valley river curled away to the right, wending its way to a broad lake on the plains. Flying low over the forest, he angling...
Chastened (WS)
Verdant forested valley gave way; rolling mountains broke the eastern horizon off Zathreigan's left wing, while the valley river curled away to the right, wending its way to a broad lake on the plains. Flying low over the forest, he angling...
Birthright II: Intention
A few days ago, delirium made the mosaic overhead seem to come alive and move. It was boring now. But Rai could almost get the same effect if he let his eyes lose focus and rolled his head. Roll and sway and- "Be still." A paw gripped his beak. Well,...
Birthright I: Fledgling
Zhenten again. Rai sighed faintly at the tall lizard, shooting glances both ways down the hall. "What's wrong, my prince?" "Nothing." Prince Rai sullenly lifted his hand to be led. Mother never takes me places anymore." "The queen is a busy woman....
Birthright III: Position
Barking laughter. _CRACK!_ That tittering laugh just wouldn't stop. _CRACK!_ _CRACK!_ _CRACK!!_ The crocodile slavemaster stilled his wringing hands as the stallion emerged, gruff voice lowered. "Master...That woman's stricken _mad_." "She'll...
Just What You Do
_This is an entry to the Writer's Crossing prompt competition for June 27, Prompt 1. Full details in the story description._ \* \* \* \* \* They really needed to get the lighting fixed in here. Only the dull red glow of the exit sign. Not that it...