Page 83 (2/2)

“So,” began Diana, “when’s the wedding?”

“It’s tiain Everyone dropped what they were doing and ju how seriously they took what I was saying when I was overcome by whatever it was

It was time for this all to end After alht me from across the room

“Be safe,” I mouthed

“I will,” heI saw pain flit across his face before he ratulations I love you, Ky”

I looked mournfully down at the floor I looked back up and

Chapter Twenty-Three: Battle Field

The Covenon different weapons I saw one weapon that looked like some sort of electronic bow and arrow I saw that Isaac had a large sword strapped across his back The sas intricately beautiful It had what looked like e closer to study it I was surprised to find that it had small intricate symbols etched into its shiny silver surface It was so shiny that I could seemy hand out to touch it

“Whoa, Ky, what are you doing?” Isaac asked turning around

“Sorry,” I said stu back a few steps My stumble seemed to break my trance “I- it’s just so beautiful

Isaac smiled and removed it He held it in both his hands forits smooth planes The sye I had ever seen, covered the whole sword The hilt was s on the hilt weren’t delicate like the others These were large and had graphic depictions of bloodshed and war I tracedthe hilt

“You know, there’s and ancient tale about this sword,” he said

“Really?” I asked, “What is it?”

“It was told that this sas inning of tioblins weaved their ie and that the elves breathed strength, power, and invincibility into the emeralds It is said that the bearer of this sill survive any battle and will live forever in greatness If only that was true,” he said with a crooked grin

“You’re already pretty great, Isaac I don’t think you need a sword to reat”