Creative Writing: Rinka

“I want to know where they are and how many men are coming. Find out, and don’t fail me again,” He replied sternly. “In the meantime, what’s our plan from here?”

Told Achilles about Agamemnon’s offer to reward him handsomely with treasures, women, and citadels if he rejoins the fighting

Samuel sped up to get past the four men pushing the bronze cannon they were bringing back to base. He approached the Captain who was riding their one and only horse.

She feels Armin’s hand on her arm, tentative, and notices that the soldiers have disappeared. Just as she’s about to ask him, Armin beats her to it. “I told them to go up, said that it’d attract less attention.”

“Well, Idris would go with her. Apparently, the merchant offered that, too, and said they had many fine warriors with whom he might train. Ilene said something else about how Anna thought it was a fine opportunity.”

General Tulius, the Military. And it looks like the Thalmar are with him; damn elves, I bet they had something to do with this. This is Helgen... I used to be sweet on a girl from here. I wonder if Velod is still making that mead with juniper berries mixed in..." His voice suddenly became soft and pensive. "Funny, when I was a boy, Imperial walls and towers used to make me feel so safe.."

“Not until you tell me what happened,” June then demanded, digging in her heels like she’s done ever since we were children. “I want to know what’s going on.”

A pinch crept down the back of his neck and he rolled his shoulders. “I’m sure the bounty ought to help.”

A hopeful gleam in her eyes, Moira smiled. "I will keep that in mind," she said as she twitched the reigns just enough to stir the two horses from their peaceful doze.

“My lord?” Ulfric turned and looked down at Galmer, “are you alright? You’ve been more quiet lately.” Galmer asked him worriedly. Ulfric shook his head, “I’m fine Galmer. This war is really taking a toll on me.”

Cinlat’s faceplate remained motionless while she studied the plan laid out before her. Finally, she nodded. “Works for me. Verin and I brought the heavy guns.”

When Alucius reaches conscription age, this nightmare becomes a reality and Alucius becomes a member of the militia cavalry. Later during a battle, Madrien’s forces capture Alucius, “He swallowed, breathing heavily. Finally, he struggled into a sitting position. Only then did he realize that something had been fastened around his neck…He was wearing a Matrite collar” (Modesitt 267). Alucius, now a prisoner of war, becomes a member of the enemy militia and now fights against his home country and also neighboring country, Lanachrona. Although with severe adversity, Alucius moves quickly through the ranks and becomes a squad leader of his squadron. Even with high rankings and respect of the Matrites, Alucius wishes to venture back to his home where he can live at peace and harmony doing what he loves and being with the people that he loves, “Did he really want to try this?...He also thought about his grandsire-and his father, who had died doing what he had felt was right” (Modesitt, 481). Alucius plans an escape of Madrien by disguising himself as a messenger horseman which he thinks will allow him to cross the

Theran snorted, leaning back to cross his arms. “You know your commander and I have history, back to her days with Epoch.” It wasn’t a question, Shan was looking for a reaction. Jorgan squeezed his fists and relaxed them a few times in his lap, focusing on keeping his heart rate down instead of laying the guy out flat.

Artemis said, " Well, what are waiting for hop to it." and nudged them towards the chest.

“Are the archers in position?” He shifted in his saddle, looking back as his troops continued to run passed, to view the tail end of his troops’ retreat. They were almost clear of the forest, and so far everything was going as planned.