The Legacy Chain pt2

The story continues as we find out more of the past and see into the present.

"... and so Paven Toh came to the place where our cities meet, across the chasm of the world. The Expanse was the first creation of both our peoples, and bridged the gap both physically and spiritually." Elder Toma was saying as Zora stepped into the common room. Their eyes met briefly, a happy greeting, before the Elder continued. "Across the bridge, Paven Toh saw that Revan Looc was already striding confidently across the Expanse. And so, in the middle of the Expanse, over the chasm that touches the core of our world, peace was almost had some hundred years before any of you were born."

 

Zora smiled, resting her head against the cool stone wall as she remembered being young and listening to the Elders tell the story. Commander Donel laid his hand gently on her shoulder before taking the food pack. No one moved as Elder Toma scanned the young lings faces to make sure they were paying attention.

 

"No one knows what happened, some say it intentional, others say it was the tension of two many beings to close together. So many years of fighting and now the enemy was within sight after all."  she nodded and shrugged, seeming to know more then she was telling. "No matter who or what caused it, something went wrong and both Paven Toh and Revan Looc shook hands as the war exploded on top of them. With both leaders dead, each thought the other caused their own leaders death and began killing started once more. It has been going on ever since."

 

One of the children began to cry. Elder Toma reached over to the young lad and pulled him close to her. She held him, rocking gently while she made shushing sounds and patting his back.

 

"That's enough for today, it's time to eat." Commander Donel said, waving everyone to follow him to the great hall. Zora waited for the handful of children to run off before approaching her mother.

 

"I think you are losing your touch mother, only one of the children cried today." she said with a smile as she helped Elder Toma up. The Elders shriveled body creaked as she stood, but her eyes were bright as she chuckled.

 

“And you my child still get goose flesh when I tell it.” Elder Toma said, running her soft wrinkled hand over Zora's arm before embracing her. Zora bowed her head in aknowledgement. “So your mission went well?” she said, stepping away from her only child and scanning her for any wounds.

 

“I am well mother, and yes I was.” Zora said, hefting two more packs onto her left shoulder so she could help steady her. “I have new toys to research, secrets to unlock.” she finished with a wink and a hint of pride.

 

“Your father was always researching, exploring.” she replied with a sigh, knowing nothing she could say would deter her daughter from her own nature. “But you be careful or it will kill you as it did your father.”

 

“I know, and I am always careful.” Zora said, as they made their way to the great hall.

 

“Have you tested yet?” Elder Toma whispered, halting their progress just outside the hall. Zora shook her head, she hadn't even had time to practice. “It's not that hard my dear, all adults can shift. You just need to concentrate.”

“I know mother, there is just so little time with our need for food and supplies.” Zora started to explain. She really hadn't had much time at all, especially with the hydroponics grove no longer large enough to supply their growing community.

 

“It's alright child, just promise me you will take some time tonight.” Elder Toma said, patting her daughters arm as she steadied herself once more. “Lets eat, Im famished.”

 

Author's Note

I may have a tense issue, but Im not sure. Still finding my writing voice.

Reviews

[Sagemind]

Pretty good, and I was interested throughout this and part 1. You tell a story well. But a thing you should know if you are going to be a writer is to always review your writing first. This will hopefully eliminate any spelling and grammar errors that you may have. Just a tip, and keep writing!