The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven **(Porter)** "Tick, get back here!" Porter yelled as he chased the little tailed boy through the woods. Tick was light on his feet, though, and by the time Porter caught up with him they were already back at the wagon train. The...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Six
Chapter Six **(Porter)** Porter couldn't help but feel guilty as he crept through the forest behind Gwinn. Sarah had only wanted to help. Still, he'd done the right thing by leaving her with the others, right? He shook his head, forcing himself to...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Five
Whoa, wait a minute! Is it Saturday already? Nope, even better! It's my birthday! And in typical birthday tradition, the birthday boy will now give birthday presents to all his closet friends... That's you guys. That means one bonus chapter...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Four
Chapter Four **(Tick)** It was midday when the Caravan stopped again. Tick's back burned like fire, and he'd spent the past several hours sitting stiff as a board to keep the splintery wood that made up the walls and floor from rubbing his wounds....
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Three
Chapter Three **(Tick)** The sun had long since set when Tick's cart finally came to a halt. Tick, who had been sleeping against the back wall, opened his eyes and looked around. With a jolt, he realized that Manchi was asleep as well, her head...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Two
Chapter Two ** (Sarah)** The campfire roared, chasing away the overpowering winter cold. Sarah lay in front of it, letting it warm her belly. The rest of their group was gathered around as well, and the smell of stew filled the air, making Sarah's...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter One
Chapter One **(Tick)** Tick's wagon bounced over a pothole, throwing the young chimera on his side so that he struck his head on the splintery wooden floor. Picking himself up with a whimper, he pressed his back into the corner and wrapped his tail...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Thirty One
Chapter Thirty One ** ** **(Porter)** "The Repurposed!" Porter shouted, but it was too late. The Slayers didn't have time to stop, and they charged straight into the army of brainwashed Mythics. The Repurposed didn't need to be told what to do, they...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty **(Porter)** The blinding light faded, and Porter found himself once again in the middle of the forest. He glanced around quickly, making sure nobody had been left behind, and then turned to Droma. "Where are we?" he asked. "Near...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Twenty Nine
This week's fanart is (again) brought to you by Serfinee. Three guesses what it is. Chapter Twenty Nine **(Sarah)** Before waking up that morning, Sarah never would have thought she'd be happy to see the slave trader's room underneath the pound....
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Twenty Eight
Chapter Twenty Eight **(Porter)** The darkness was so thick that it weighed down on Porter like a blanket. He immediately sought out Sarah in the impenetrable blackness and took her hand. This time, no light appeared to save them. "What's he...
The Protector and the Peacemaker: Chapter Twenty Seven
**This week's fanart... isn't actually fanart. This is The Slayer and the Sphinx's original cover, drawn by Kory Bing, author and artist of the webcomic Skin Deep (one of my favorites). Cool, huh?** **And now, on with the story!** **Wow, look at me,...