Pursuer Of Truth Pg 13

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 = Chuck
 = Voltanth
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Silence had taken hold of the hall as Chuck sat down next to Voltanth, and despite the building they are in being the Grand Courthouse... the benches they provided to visitors were almost too small for two dragons. The air felt like it was suffocating the young guard as he sat there wedged between the Guardian and the Bench side, He felt too  fearful to move however, he was already risking so much by doing this.

This man that he was sitting next to, a new father of three and happily married...

This is the Man whose life he ruined.

Neither of them spoke for a very long time, their eyes we're aimed to the ground watching the small child run back and forth after her little blue ball, Voltanths grip remained strong around his only other child. Cold was radiating off the egg, and even from a few feet away Chuck could feel it. Voltanth Brought it closer to him and wrapped his wings round his body further, Chuck raised his paw to stop him.

"W-wait.. Ice eggs are not meant to be kept warm master.." Voltanth stopped and his eyes widened slightly, he pushed the egg further from his chest.  "... I guess I didn't know better. I just... wasn't expecting it to be so... cold." A sigh escaped the young guard, what has this man been doing in the past month? Has he spoke to no one about how he should be raising his own children without their mother? Chuck thought to himself.. but then he pushed it away. He reminded himself again about how he has ruined this mans life.. His actions are not unexpected. "Often times Ice eggs from Fire mothers don't make it because the heat prevents their development .. It would be best to place it back in its basket for now.." 

"Ah.." Voltanth let out a small reaction as he looked down at his unhatched child. He leaned over the Edge of the bench and placed it carefully in its basket before re-positioning himself in his seat. "... How are they?" "Huh?" Chuck was surprised by the sudden question, but also by the lack of information from it. It could mean anything really. "How are what..?" "Your siblings." So that's what it was. "Oh.... they're fine, it turns out Marli is a Dual-breather like me so the capital is trying to get her to join in on the guardian program..." Voltanth nodded "How old are they again..?" 

"All Eight of them turned 6 a few months ago and began element training..." His Eight siblings... the pride and joy left to him by his mother. Ancestors rest her soul.  "They're growing fast... it was not that long ago when you left your apprentice training with me to go take care of them either."  Chuck stiffened, he regretted his choices that day.. but with eight new siblings to raise you have to make some sacrifices. Many of which you don't like.

Just like he did a month ago

He hated himself for it.

He will always hate himself for it.

 "Maybe when they're a little bit older... you can come train under me again, Marli too if she likes. Anemone and I will have our paws full for a while with our kids.. but you're both still young, i'm sure we can work something out!"  He chucked softly as Chuck gaped at him. 
"Anemone? why would she be..?" The Guardian's small smile turned into a short frown.  "Yes... after she gets out of here today."  

...

 "I know they're going to take our child and destroy it but... it is supposed to be for the better of the world.."  He turned away from Chuck and looked at his daughter.

He doesn't get it.

 "Anemone didn't do anything wrong though, it was a mistake.." 

He has been so naive about the whole situation.

 "The last Purple egg was born to a Pure dragon as well, but we didn't know that until it was too late.." 

I was in that courtroom. Just for a few minutes.

 "But her father was an ice dragon, not created by Malefor.." 

But I knew what I saw. I soaked in every detail.

 "Surely they will just take the egg and let her go-" 

"Voltanth." Chucks voice wavered for a second and his eyes lowered, The Guardian turned his Gaze back to his Former student.  "Chuck.. what is it?" 

"..."

"There will be no fair trial..."

"It was already decided."




Silence filled the halls once more.

And the air felt like as if it was suffocating the two dragons.

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Why am I not doing comic format anymore?

Ive been very ill for the past few months in a neurological way, most times i'm a walking vegetable. I spend the weekends most times recovering, so I don't draw as much anymore. thus the change.

I am sorry for the inconvenience, but this way I can continue to share my story while I rest enough to get through the next week!

I hope you understand!