The Shed 3

One minute I'm choosing Hugo number two and the next I'm choosing Hugo number 1. Ok, can you people help me out? Which Hugo do you prefer????????

a reply to: Night Star

Hugo 2,

Because the purple wings look better.

Cody dusted himself off, looked around.

Sorry I'm late again guys, been clearing the way for a soul, just in case, you know how it is.

He checked his trusty knife was still strapped to his thigh, a blade made by the finest Elvish craftsmen ever to have existed. Carefully he unsheathed it for he knew what may await...."You could have been a doctor, or a lawyer but oh no you chose this" . Cody replaced the sheath, as fine as the Elvish steel was the craftsmen had honed it with the sharpest of things, a Jewish mothers tongue !!!

Time to take stock he thought....................... Hang on is that a Scottish accent ? Cody turned

Thanks for the vote Daz!

Cody you joined us in the story! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!

a reply to: Night Star

Just getting my head together sis

Hoping to reunite with old friends

The Whistenbole had stopped abruptly ahead, but Abby was so focused on dodging rocks and shrubbery, tree branches and vines that she nearly slammed right into his green-clad back.

“Oh!’ she said as her boots slid to a stop and she had to grab his shoulder or fall flat on her behind or face - she wasn’t sure which way she would have landed.

She’d startled the man-shaped creature and felt his scaly skin shift away from her as he turned in surprise. He put his fingers to his lips, eyes wide and almost frightened. “Shhhh!” he said, grabbing her arm to steady her.

Abby could barely catch her breath, and it sounded like a bellows to her as she tried to catch it, slow her heart and steady her legs. She didn’t speak though, and fought the pain in her lungs to slow everything down.

Then he pulled her down to crouch with him in the jungle-like forest, his strange multi-hued skin and dark green hair inches from her own face. His eyes darted around and he looked at her, touched his ear, and indicated she should listen.

In the barest whisper he asked, “Did you hear it?”

She shook her head “no” and gave him a puzzled look.

“I heard the world rip open - not the gentle portal most recently felt, but an ugly gash torn in space and time. Some foul creature has landed here…” he closed his eyes and seemed to try to catch a scent on the wind.

“Dark sorceries here have come, Abby,” he intoned with a far away look in his impossibly green eyes. “I fear for what this means.” A determined look came across his face and she wondered what he was thinking.

Then a shiver rippled through her and her eyes flew open. “Did you feel that?”

He cocked his head at her, almost like a bird, and said “Yes…another visitor..no…two!”

Abby blinked, a strong vision came into her mind, “Okay, don’t laugh but I keep seeing two things, a staff and an elvish blade of incredible sharpness.”

He lifted an eyebrow at her and said abruptly, “Abby, we must go back through the Gates to my people and share the dangers coming to this land, as well as shore up the protections on the Gates - they are too wide open with such happenings on Accasia.”

“But what about your mission?” she asked, confused.

“Oh, you mean the dragons and such?” he asked flippantly.

“Dragon…WHAT? You knew what the others were all along?”

“No, I just ran to get into better range to determine what they were.”

“Oh…” she said, still confused.

“We must go at the fastest pace possible,” he said, a serious note to his voice.

“Um,” she said, blushing again, “your slow is already too fast for me, I’m afraid I’ll slow you down too much.”

She looked up to see a wicked grin on his face, green eyes dancing and laughing at her. She knit her brows, ready to be cross with him, when he shimmered again and went into the formless cloud that meant he was shifting. When he solidified, she gasped, for standing in the woods was a great winged beast the likes of which she could never imagine, and had never seen in any legend or story; he was resplendent. Her jaw scraped the mossy forest floor as the massive creature dropped a shoulder.

“Can I give you a lift?” the laughing voice asked…

a reply to: AboveBoard

Cool story Piece Abby! Very good! I like this a lot!!! Keep em coming!!!

The elf sat chatting with Hugo the winged wild cat for some time before realizing that it was her Birthday and the day was almost over. So much had happened so quickly. She and her Shed friends had battled with great strength and courage against the evil that threatened their very existence and that of their realm. They found themselves in this new place, beautiful yet strange and unknown to them. She and her friends ended up scattered and exploring in different groups. The elf looked at Hugo. "Do you celebrate birthdays here?" Hugo stretched his wings wide then brought them back down to his sides. "The day of one's birth is a day of glory and celebration. Yes."
"No, I mean even after that first day...every year after. Do you celebrate every year?"
Storm lowered his head to meet her sweet face. "Night Star, is it your birthday today?"
"It is. I had almost forgotten with so much going on all around us." The magnificent dragon smiled. I shall gather us a feast and cook it for our supper. He took off high into the air in search of food for them all.

The white wolf waltzed off for a few minutes, returning with a bouquet of wild flowers in his teeth. He had Peskie the pixie help. Night Star was so touched by their thoughts and love that it made it her cry. Hugo tilted his head. "To Mark the passage of each year of our age, we do have gatherings, gift giving, feasts, story telling, dancing singing and games if one so desires. It is customary that the person who is celebrating their age to give a small gift offering of thanks to their parents for giving them life. Some choose just to celebrate in a small way with just their closest family members and friends. Some will invite anyone who wishes to come along and share in their special day. Wait here."

Hugo walked into the darkened cave and when he came out he presented Night Star with a small silken pouch. Inside were sparkling jewels of various colors and sizes. One was a moon stone and glowed. There was also a necklace on a delicate golden chain. The main gem was a diamond in the shape of a bright sparkling star. The elf was overwhelmed and honored by such fine gifts and thoughtfulness from her new friend and couldn't thank him enough. She threw her arms around his muscular neck and also hugged Wolf and planted a gentle kiss on the pixie.

Darkness fell as the silver orb in the sky softly illuminated their surroundings. They dined like kings and shared much laughter. Though Night missed her friends terribly and wished they could be here with her, she had a beautiful birthday after all. The wild cat stepped forward. "I must leave you for a time and I apologize for that, but there are things I must see to before I return to you. Night, the moonstone will be your connection to me. If you should encounter trouble and need me, hold the stone and think of me and I shall find you. The other jewels have magical properties and I shall explain them to you when we meet again." He bowed his head in respect and flew off, leaving them in the darkness and silence.

Great entry AB!!!!!!!

Hello my dragon friend Syx!

I chose Hugo number 2. I uploaded him to my pics here. Yay we found our winged wild cat!

a reply to: cody599

Cody cool entry! I missed this yesterday somehow?! Good job Bud!!

Good morning everyone!

a reply to: SyxPak

Cheers Syx

It must be morning for you about now, I hope your day is as good as mine my friend, in fact I wish the same for you all.

Cody

a reply to: cody599

Yah it is a little after 7 in the morning here right now Bud. The start of a new day for Me! Sky is more clear so far today than it has been in the past few days, so it may shape up nicely! I hope so anyway!! Have a good One! Later, Syx.

a reply to: SyxPak

You're like me huh ?

It may be Sunday but I just can't stay in bed and do sod all.

And great news from the other side of the world bro, I spoke with my cousin last night, you know just to be there for her, and went to bed. Then I awoke to this mate

www.abovetopsecret.com...

Cody

a reply to: cody599

That's freakin Awesome Cody! Great News Man!! Just wonderful!!!

a reply to: SyxPak

Hell Yeah

High 5 bro


Cody

Hello Syx and Cody and whoever is around! I am just thrilled to hear the good news Cody! Yay Ross!!!!!!!

Happy Sunday Everyone!

a reply to: Night Star

Hey Night! Have a good one as well!

a reply to: SyxPak

Haha! I'm doing laundry. Having a bunch of people over tonight to watch wrestling which I hate. LOL Mark's Niece and her husband and 11 year old and their pregnant daughter with the two demon children from hell. LOL I already told my Mom I'd probably be popping in at her house to escape for a while. She laughed. If it warms up just a bit more, I might go sit out in the yard for a while.

Just got off of "work" where I wave my arms in front of people, and like magic, they SING!

Wishing you all a grand and glorious day. It is raining here, but that doesn't stop my eldest (the one with autism) from gleefully playing outside and getting completely drenched. My plants, especially my new hydrangeas, are blooming bright, and the lavender and rosemary are happy in their new homes.

Enjoy!

- AB