Before The Gates Of Alahsar - Original Version - 2.

The second part of my ancient tale from the time before time.

2. Off into the distance, total darkness, to the right where all had been light Divinity thy beast is coming from his land of endless night. The thunder and the lightning playing terrors own sweet symphony. Darkness, which is soul destroying, brings the man of dark to thee. And then the beasts do scream in anger, for the vengeance of the light is near, summoned by an angel cry, many of the night shall sing death's song. As God's anger strikes the earth, upon lightning bolt Unicorn falls, black as night, horn ivory, upon its back, a figure of black. The Arlaghs, they who never fear, kin to wolf, they never run, head of wolf, body of man, legs of wolf to speed them on. Always toward enemy, ne'er retreat, kill all mortals, eat of meat. Red the day when Arlagh strikes, blood, their nutriential drink. Fear spreads through the mortals that fled, they saw the signs, all was lost. A master of the darkest night, now come to earth but what the cost? Would womanhood pine away, at the closing of the day? Would man be done, ne'er to return? Would their flame finally blow out? Riding forth across Badicha's plain, unicorn and man of night. Straight as the errant flame, they both do come into the light. Sword, Utamol in his right hand, held aloft to the child of light, in salute to beauty's all, in salute to woman's power. They do turn to face a foe, the Arlaghs they begin to come, ground will shake where e'er they go they do come upon the run. Come then forth to meet thy fate, Hounds of Hell, no hesitation, for Utamol does softly call, "the sword of blood will have you all." "Stand alone and you shall die." an Angel cries from way up high. "I stand here, let any come," The dark man said, before the gates. No man came, he stood alone, Arlaghs forming as they ran. The charge was coming, the blood red noon, A Dark Man did await his fate. With slavering and gnashing teeth they came, the Arlaghs on their deathly charge. Both Unicorn and man of night, Moved not from where they stood. Silent as statues standing there both ready for the blood-letting to come. Man and Unicorn, single heart, single brain, standing under a now darkening sun To Be Continued..........

Reviews

[Kerra]

Wow, can't wait for the continuation. Very interesting read

[shadrach hah]

Hi kerra, thank you for dropping by and the review, it is much appreciated. I am so glad you are enjoying the read. This is a write I ever said I would write. It took me long enough to write this first version, the short version, as I call it. Hope you enjoy the next part. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs always....Mike.

[lightsong]

Good Sunny Morning dear Mike~

again, this is very well written as the first one, You are wonderful in telling a story through your poetry, it flows smoothly and strongly like it should be. let's see how this will be continued...

[shadrach hah]

Hi Gounwah, thank you for dropping by and the review, it is much appreciated. This is the vesion I write, just to see if the idea of the write was feasible. I always love telling stories. Have a wonderful wednesday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Zoe Richardson]

Very interesting! Are you creating your own mythology? It has that feel to it, like an epic poem or saga. Not very many people take on a work of such magnitude. It's nice to see someone telling a story with such a broad expanse.

[shadrach hah]

Hi Zoe, thsnk you for dropping by and the review, it is much appreciated. Yes, I am creating my own mythology. This is the short version of the write, It is based on a recurring dream that I have had since a child. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike.

[Patricia]

what an amazing journey you have taken me on! the opening was gripping, the ending spectacular, it's like a symphony of words instead of notes, I can hear the score in my head. wonderful, absolutely delightful!

[shadrach hah]

Hi Patricia, thank you for dropping by and the review on this piece, it is much appreciated. I am so glad you liked the piece. This has to be one of my favourite pieces. It comes from a recurring dream that I have had, since a child. I do love fantasy. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs always....Mike.