Chapter 1 Short Story - 1361 Words

The young woman nodded but kept her eyes averted. â€Å"He†¦he†¦he said we might be able to help. That ye needed this. He wanted to pay, but we insisted a visit with the king was an honor. He forced payment on us anyway.† She trembled a little. â€Å"Can ye tell me what we did wrong? I havena been doing this all that long.† Taran sighed and closed his eyes. What was he to tell this woman? â€Å"I’ll explain if ye can wait here for a moment. Will ye have a seat, please?† â€Å"All right, sire.† Taran ran outside and took the longest, most relieving piss of his life, then rushed back in. Realizing he was bare-chested, he draped a blanket over his shoulders, then peered at the woman at the table. She looked so damn young and vulnerable. â€Å"What’s yer name?† asked†¦show more content†¦It must be difficult.† Siti removed her hand from Taran’s and shrugged. â€Å"‘Tis not forever, it’s just for now. I left my old village with nothing, and this was the fastest way to earn a decent amount of coin. I dinna always like it, but the ladies I work with are kind. Within a year, I’ll have enough to build a small home and figure out what’s next.† â€Å"What might be next?† â€Å"That’s the problem—I have no idea.† â€Å"I can relate to that.† Taran nodded. â€Å"Feeling unsure.† â€Å"There is one thing I love to do.† Siti shook her head. â€Å"‘Tis silly.† â€Å"Nay, what is it?† â€Å"I love to sing. But one canna earn a living that way. And it forces ye to travel a lot. I’d rather stay put.† â€Å"Would ye sing for me?† asked Taran, intrigued. â€Å"Not right now, sire. I havena sung since my husband died. I dinna feel inspired just yet.† Taran nodded in understanding. â€Å"When ye become inspired again, I’d love to hear ye. â€Å"Meanwhile, can I get ye something to drink?† â€Å"Nay, but thank ye. I should get going.† Siti stood. â€Å"Yer friend was wrong to force us on ye. I misunderstood—I thought ye’d be open to this. Whenever ye’re ready, ye can come see me, even if it’s just to talk. As a friend.† Taran felt uncomfortable with the idea of paying a woman for sex. It didn’t sit well with him, as if he was somehow taking advantage. Why he felt this way, he didn’t know, since other men did it all the time. But still, he could pay her for her time and they could just talk. People had to make a living, one way orShow MoreRelatedShort Story : A Short Chapter : Chapter 1971 Words   |  4 PagesIse said nothing though she did raise an eyebrow. Naoko coughed nervously and continued, â€Å"It’s just an idea but I’d like to at least try it out to see if it’ll even work and since you’re said to be really god with kidÃ…  I thought you could help me.† Ise’s face still looked unamused though when she spoke there was a hint of interest in her voice, â€Å"How did you come up with that idea?† The teen shrugged, â€Å"I read about a weapon Quincies have used called Seele Schneider. It’s like a sword but made ofRead MoreShort Story : A Short Chapter : Chapter 1739 Words   |  3 Pagesâ€Å"I guess Yuri was right, which is mildly convenient† Sabra said. â€Å"The place is almost empty, their numbers are extremely low.† Screaming from a young woman could be heard coming from another room, surprising them. Turning their attention in the direction the scream was coming from. Everyone tried to move towards the screaming, before being halted by Paisley. â€Å"One group can go check that out. 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Duncan stepped back to let the door swing outward, whichRead MoreShort Story : A Short Chapter : Chapter 12137 Words   |  9 Pagesbrothers got in and went back to the motel. â€Å"Fay gets the bed,† Sam was about to protest when Dean quickly shut him up. â€Å"She stabbed a ghost in the eye twice, killed him, made friends with a ghost, and saved both our asses,† Fay just grabbed her black shorts and tank then walked into the bathroom. Stripping down, she turned on the hot water, letting the warmed rinse off the dirt and grime from the asylum. Turning off the water, she grabbed her toothbrush. As she got out the toothpaste there was a knockRead MoreShort Story : A Short Chapter : Chapter 12195 Words   |  9 Pageshappened to me would be considered within parameters. From there, they let me out of the machine and I faked being Sister long enough to be sent on my way.† Finishing off my water I set it down and nervously licked my lips. â€Å"And that’s basically my story. After leaving I got a new kit, put myself up in a hotel and over the next few days I wandered around, saw the city, did some research, and experimented a bit with being an Esper... Any questions?† Mikoto and Kuroko stared at each other and at Mikoto’sRead MoreShort Story Chapter 11266 Words   |  6 Pagesfright. Drakes smirk grew as he noticed this. You dont have a choice. As soon as those words made their way into the dead air he bolted towards the other boy. Shadow pushed Jace behind him and braced for the incoming attack, and not like other stories, this one hit its mark. He winced, and noted the body behind him. Activating the pipes in his calves he dashed towards a clearing only to take a fireball to the back. Come back and fight me coward! Drake was catching up fast. Shadow struggledRead MoreShort Story Chapter 1774 Words   |  4 PagesThey made it out of Viridian Forest not long after defeating that swarm of Beedrill. It was getting close to evening by the time they made it to the next route, so they stopped to make camp for the night. It would be another two hours before they could make it to Pewter City if they continued. It was safest to just make camp. They sat around the fire Spitfire had made for them. Misty was the only one who didnt release her Pokà ©mon. Rattata snuggled in Gabbys lap and ate from the bag of chips inRead MoreChapter 1 Short Story922 Words   |  4 Pagesfather’s council table. He looks to her for advice even in granting justice. Since her mother’s death, the Princess is more the Queen than anything els e. She might offer you some perspective.† Gwen nodded. She glanced toward the sky to see Sol just short of his zenith overhead. â€Å"Perhaps we should ride on then?† â€Å"We’d make Whitgate in a few hours. Perhaps we might find suitable lodgings afterwards?† Seeing Gwen’s reluctance to put her out further in her eyes, Blancheflor insisted, â€Å"You are my guestRead MoreChapter 1 : A Short Story1136 Words   |  5 PagesKaterina stepped out of the shadow of the filing cabinet. She pushed her hood down and swung her sniper off of her back before leaning it against the wall. â€Å"Hey Maria.† She said as she placed the suitcase onto agent Hills desk. The brunette glanced at her before she looked back to her computer screen and continued to type. â€Å"Hello, Shadow.† The young woman snorted and quickly appeared next Hill, slinging an arm over her shoulders. â€Å"Oh, don’t be like that. You know calling me ‘Agent Volkova’ overRead MoreShort Story : Chapter 11085 Words   |  5 PagesThe pillow seemed to sink a little, and Johnny died. I looked towards Dally, his face turned ten times younger, his face, his hard, mean, face had tears rolling down it. â€Å"...Johnny†¦Ã¢â‚¬  his voice whispered faintly, but Johnny said nothing. He could not. Dally had a pained expression that only someone who knew him could recognize, his hands were in fists. â€Å"We’re leaving,† Dally demanded, â€Å"Wait† the nurse said jogging towards us, â€Å"Johnny wanted you to have this.† she handed me Gone With the Wind. I took