The Etherin Watchers

''In the darkness an Etherin seed is born once more. Like always it knows its purpose the moment it lives. As it enters the mortal plane it lurks after its victim and when it finds it the prophecy becomes fulfilled. Like all the others.''

The little seed heard a gentle whisper. A whisper so soothing it could still life. The brief respite from pain left. A part of the seed burst painfully. A small piece of skin inflated and when the shell cracked an eye formed. The pupil turned left and right. A small noise was made, and as the wings sprouted it flew off across the blue sky.

''A warrior. ''The voice echoingly whispered. ''A young yet strong soul. She must drown. The master has foreseen it.''

Near the little lake, where tents were placed, stood a young lady, black, short haired and with metal knuckles. The punching bag had small scars were straw was sighteable. She punched again and again. An older voice spoke in the distance.

"Do you want to swim with us, Harley?"

Her response was fast.

"Fat chance!" She punched again and again. The sweat flooded down ever-so softly as the voice was replaced by the sound of steps.

She is alone, the voice whispered. ''She is a warrior. She must drown. The master has foreseen it. ''Again and again the same lines echoed in the seed's soul. The seed, once it saw her, strained its eyes so it almost screamed. The voice increased in pace. The whispers echoed, stabbing its heart so it rolled and twisted. It changed shapes again and again until finally Harley heard a voice.

"You there!"

She immediately turned around, widened her eyes and saluted.

"Commander Dextrin!"

Harley did not see the shadows behind him. Dextrin looked up to the evening sun and then turned his yes towards the lady.

"Would you like to walk with me to the waters? There's something I wish to discuss."

Harley stood in shock.

"Commander. I... I would be honoured."

"Then follow me."

And they walked.

"I find it so unexpected of you."

Dextrin pulled his eyes towards her.

"It is understandable. Our soldiers are not so known for being privileged."

"I meant no offense, Sir!"

"Do not worry about that." He smiled.

"We should near the waters."

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