People scattered as Aaron hit the ground with a grunt, the wind escaping from his lungs, he went sliding and crashed into one of the market stalls set up across the street. The fragile construction toppled in on itself, collapsing on top of him. The pain in his back was intense, but Aaron pushed it … Continue reading Black-Heart: A Losing Fight
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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
Black-Heart: Van’s Decsion
Mai took a step forward, aiming her pistol, sighting in on one of the thugs lounging on the docks. She had a fierce air about her, as she mentally readied herself for battle, Aaron could feel it. She’s going to kill them… he thought to himself. Aaron watcher her muscles tense. Stepping forward, he placed … Continue reading Black-Heart: Van’s Decsion
Black-Heart: Nothing
Aaron woke with a start, jerking upright on the stone bed. He was instantly aware of his surroundings, taking them all in at once along with the searing pain emanating from deep inside his head. He pressed the palms of his hands over his eyes, pressing on his forehead to try and drive away the … Continue reading Black-Heart: Nothing
Jumping Ship 