Aaron watched as the battleships started to descend through the clouds surrounding the Flying City. His gut churned, a feeling of dread trying to creep it’s way up into his mind. His face showed no emotion though. He’d known this might happen despite all that he’d done to keep the Protectors from asserting their presence. … Continue reading Random Short #11: Perfect Defense
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Black-Heart: Explanation
Aaron sighed and looked into his empty glass. Where could he start? He still wanted to keep his past behind him, but that was becoming harder and harder to do. Setting the glass down he took the bottle in one hand and poured some more of the brew into his glass. Grace hadn’t touched hers … Continue reading Black-Heart: Explanation
Black-Heart: Homecoming
Tugging on the ropes, reigning in the sails as he steered the ship through the billowing clouds. The wind buffeted the airship around, but he held steady. The sun was high and the moment he saw the colored sails of the airships trailing after the Flying City, his heart rose. The wind at his back, … Continue reading Black-Heart: Homecoming
Black-Heart: Heading Home
Shaking off the sinking feeling of frustration and annoyance at Van, Aaron turned from him and went to work on the rest of the mooring ropes. Letting them loose, he moved about the ship, grabbing the lines to the sails and heading for the helm of the ship. Tugging on the lines as he went, … Continue reading Black-Heart: Heading Home
Random Short! #6: Running Away
Aaron stood looking at Mai, the package still gripped tight in his hands. He was silent, a hard look in his eye as he stared at her. She’s on another job? What was that supposed to mean to him? Why was she here? How had she known to find him in this place of all … Continue reading Random Short! #6: Running Away
Jumping Ship 