Riddles of the Phoenixes series

The War of the Phoenixes.

Chapter five: Goodbye for now

The next morning, as the sun rose high, casting its bright orange glow on the dark Phoenix castle, Andrew and his small army were saying their farewells. “Do you have to go. I have seen the futures. If something goes wrong…” Emma asked her husband. Andrew caressed her face gently. “It’s okay Em. I’ll come back. I promise.” Andrew said. Emma’s lips trembled and a lone tear slipped from her eye. Andrew lowered his face to meet Emma’s. Their foreheads pressed together, Emma wrapped her arms around the back of Andrew’s head.

Their lips were touching as they kissed, they kissed only as true lovers could. A kiss full of love and bravery. Finally they broke apart. Andrew kissed her hand gently, released it, and then went and mounted his equus. “You can do this Andrew!” Jay called. Andrew nodded grimly and turned back to Emma. “I’ll be back Em. I love you.” Andrew said. Emma smiled bravely, blinking her tears away. “I believe in you Andrew. Goodbye love.” Emma said.

And so Andrew and his troops rode away on their equus’, heading toward the Lightning phoenix kingdom to take down Marvelo.

Cole watched them leave, stroking the top of his dog’s head. “A war must be won Ralph, and you know what side we’re on.” Cole told his dog Ralph. Ralph whined and nosed Cole’s hand.

Next chapter coming soon!

-SunnyFox57