The dragonlet’s tracks ended in an isolated field across from a simple little cottage.
Spotting movement, Kort dove for cover in the grasses. A young woman exited the wooden door with a basket in her hands and a smile on her face, and she turned her back and set to work in the small garden, snipping this and harvesting that, collecting flowers and vegetables. The tips of her pointed ears instantly drew his attention.
Okay, another elf.
It made sense, he allowed. He’d tracked the youngling, and Magnus’s tracks ended here. The dragon’s instincts could have led him to this elf, but Magnus was nowhere in the vicinity. And just what the hell was this female’s business with his prized dragon?
One thing was certain – he wasn’t leaving without the Aurora, even if he had to fight this woman for him.
OK, Weekend Writing Warriors. An additional excerpt here from Dragonstone. Last we left Kort Elias he was tracking the stolen dragonlet Magnus. Now he’s found a surprise waiting for him where the dragon’s tracks end. What works for you here? Show me you’ve been here by clicking the Like button, or leave a comment.
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Interesting story …
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Thanks, Iris.
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I love the word dragonlet. I want to see if she turns it over.
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I can’t wait to share Mia’s reaction to both Kort, and the dragonlet with you guys.
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What a colorful snippet. Great job.
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Thank you, Cecilia. Glad you stopped by.
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Great snippet! I want to know what she’s doing with his dragon as well.
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Hi Diane, and isn’t it cool how everyone’s interested in the fate of Magnus the dragonlet.
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Nice twist and turn and I’m happy the baby dragon ended up in such a good place (at least the way I’m reading the snippet). Can’t wait for more!
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Veronica – Magnus seemed to know exactly where he was leading Kort Elias – right to Mia’s doorstep.
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Unless magic has turned the dragonlet into the elf, I do think he is going to want to win both prizes. Delightful description.
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Funny things do happen when magic and dragons are combined, Chelle.
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And will he have to fight her indeed? That will be a sequence to look forward to. Yet the elf looks so innocent and unassuming out snipping the poseys…nice job setting the scene with this snippet!
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Thanks, J Rose. I’m ecstatic everyone keyed in on this story.
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Where is the dragon? I’m sure they’ll both want it.
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Imagine having a dragonlet of your own. This story was fun to write.
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Hmm, she seems like a pleasant, pastoral sort of elf, but I’ll bet she can fight if she has to. Now I’m really anxious to find out what’s next!
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The stakes are always raised when dragons and magic are combined, Christina.
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Delicious story, Paula. I’m going outside now to brush away the golden leaves covering the walkway. perhaps an elf is hiding. If so, she’s mine.
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Happy elf hunting, Charmaine!
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Elf fight! Elf fight! ;D Great snippet, Paula, be curious to see how this turns out!
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Elf fight!
Somebody’s bound to pull a weapon…
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Has he stopped to consider that maybe the dragonlet has met her and doesn’t want to go back?
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Great question, PT. I think Kort’s singular goal to return that dragonlet to Chalvaren is about to be challenged in ways he never conceived.
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He hasn’t even met the elf and he’s ready to fight. I don’t think that fight is going to turn out the way he expects!
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Kort’s determination to save that royal dragonlet was one of my favorite things about writing Dragonstone. Expectations are funny things, right Ed?
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Excellent tension, Paula. A fight?? Well, if it comes to blows, it’ll be an interesting one for sure. 🙂
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Thanks, Teresa. Heroes need strong heroines, in my opinion. That simply ratchets up the conflicts to solve.
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I’m with Heather! No way I’d let anyone get between me and “my” dragonet! Can’t wait to watch the fight he expects!
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Stakes around saving dragons are definitely supercharged, Kim.
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Maybe he could just consider that she’ll be helpful. So manly!
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Kort’s definitely never met anyone like Mia Ansgar, Linda.
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Careful what he wishes for. Great snippet, Paula. 🙂
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Yes, yes, Siobhan. He just might be in for the fight of his life.
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Who knows? Maybe this elf is simply looking out for the lost dragonlet and actually means no harm? I gotta say, I’m with Heather though, I wouldn’t want to give the baby back. I’d be ecstatic.
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Right, Daelyn. I wouldn’t want to give the baby dragon back either. I love how everyone immediately feels empathy for Magnus. He’s such an amazing little imp. It’s been a huge privilege to write him into fiction.
Thanks for stopping by.
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I like that he dove into the bushes to hide from an elf. Great snippet. 🙂
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Thanks, Jennifer. So, think “The Hobbit” elves – taller than humans, long hair, beautiful to look at, bow-wielding light elves. I hope that came across in the snippets – tough to manage in only 10 sentences, right?
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Hey Paula – if a dragonlet showed up at my house I’d be THRILLED! And no way in heck was I giving him back 😉
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I know, right, Heather? I’d SO keep the dragonlet.
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