Thread: War and Greed (Javorcek x ClearSight)

Even though they were headed off to war, the air was still light and cheerful as veterans caught up with one another and new recruits began to form bonds within their squads. Danika knew that things would change as they drew closer to the border but for now, she relished in the ease and camaraderie of her menunfortunately such peace was not going to last her very long. A very familiar face came riding up beside her, causing the princess heart to start hammering in her chest. Myra Even though they had spent a little over six years apart, Danika hadnt forgotten her first love. Myras mere presence still filled her stomach wit butterfliesan issue that she was apparently going to have to deal with now and make sure she kept under lockdown for the rest of this war. -Commander- Danika stressed her title, loud enough so that nearby soldiers would hear the correction. She stilled her heart and slaughtered those butterflies with ice as she hid behind her rank and professionalism. Danika needed to be seen as a serious leader, not as the carefree girl that had grown up playing games and laughing with Myra. I did not know that you would be part of my escort, Vice-Captain. Danikas personal guard was not supposed to include Myrathe princess was going to have to have to remedy that problem when they set up camp. But for now, she let Myra stay, not wishing to make her old friend look anymore like a fool than she already appeared. ----------------------------------- Come on, Smithy! Hustle! Sasha did her best to hurry as the Lieutenant barked at her.or maybe he was a Seargent? She had no idea. All she knew was that without any formal military training, she was the lowest of the low and so earned a lot of yelling because she didnt know what she was doing, or did the things that she knew what she was doing not fast enough. Now she felt like a bumbling apprentice as she struggled to complete even the easiest of tasks crafting a short sword. It is your first week as my apprentice, pup. Do not be so hard on yourselfyou will find your way soon. The words of her father rang in her head and she took a deep, steadying breath. The first time that she had ever wielded a hammer under her fathers scrutinizing gaze had made her hand shake with nerves, now, as she tried to craft a sword infront of one of the impatient commanding officers, she felt just as scared as she had back then. Itll get better I know what Im doing, Im a journeyman now, not an apprentice. I just have to practice and get faster Damned new recruits. The Alpha spat and then turned away from the bumbling beta to turn his attention to one of the other officers who was also waiting for one of the other blacksmiths to service his weapon. And damn these mages tooswing my sword at one of them and have the damned thing explode into pieces in my hand! It had soon become clear that the mages had imbued their weapons with some sort of magic that caused them to be stronger and sharper than wolven blades. Werewolf soldiers who were equipped with cheap bronze swords had their weapons shatter into pieces even steel blades were subject to chips and needed to be repaired after a battle. Uh, sir? Sasha timidly spoke up. If I might suggestmithril is stronger than steel and naturally imbued with its own magic, it might be able to withstand the mages spells. Its difficult to work with but um, it may be a better investment Even if we just mix the ores together, it would increase the strength of the steel The young wolfs voice trailed off as both burly men turned to her and Sasha braced herself for a tongue lashing about minding her own business. Ya dont think we know that?! The officer who had been yelling at her before growled. Elves are the only ones who can turn that mess of an ore into anything other than a rock fer throwin! Were at war, we cant afford trading with those knife-ears. My mother was a knife-ear. Sasha growled and stood up a little straighter, forgetting her place as her lineage was insulted. Most betas were born from an elven and wolf union and while they lacked the ability to shift on command like a pureblood Alpha, they still were fully capable people. And I can work with the ore, any beta born of an elvish parent can. It appears your blacksmith has some fight in her, Ulric. The larger, more decorated man who had been conversing with the Lieutenant chuckled. Whats your name, smith? After a moment of hesitation as she contemplated leaving the safety of anonymity, the young wolf responded, Sasha, sir. Sasha, The old wolf repeated, then introduced himself, Captain Merek I will speak to my commanding officer about your suggestion. We will be passing near elvish lands as we push further southward, a little diplomacy may be worth looking into.