KOTW

Chapter 7

Cleo felt weird.

It wasn’t just because Malston was leading her far away from Ares. It also wasn’t because she was getting dizzy. It was because they were in The Lifeless Plains.

It was said that years ago this land was full of carnivores and life. It was called Asgard. But now, it’s just skeletons and heat that caused agony. That’s why the lightning wyverns moved away.

“Hey, you good, Cleo?” Malston asked. “It’s pretty hot here. Are you dizzy? Feel like falling asleep?” He was inquiring because earlier, he had fed Cleo poisoned meat. She should fall asleep soon.

“I was a little dizzy earlier but then it went away,” she answered uncomfortably. “Maybe we’re going too far from Ares. He wouldn’t guess we’re in Asgard.”

Malston grumbled something and then said, “Asgard isn’t THAT far away from Vardiland. Not really.” He knew it was.

“Really because….” Cleo trailed off. “Nevermind. Are you sure, though?”

Malston didn’t like people questioning his ability and intellect, or his memory. Or his looks, his voice, his height, weight, and age. Actually, he didn’t like people questioning him at all. So he ignored her.

“Malston! Why are we flying across The Lifeless Plains? Are we lost?”

“No!” Malston snapped. “I’m not lost, I know exactly what I am doing! I’ll gladly get us lost if it makes you feel better, though.”

Cleo stopped flying and stared appalled at his outburst. Malston kept going. He had just let a glimpse of his true character show, and Cleo didn’t like it.