The Ballad of Lenore (Part 15)

"Could I send them to fight the orcs?" I asked

Rosephron shrugged and said

"We've never seen them obey a call

Nor even any blue, green or red."

Elandon said "Try asking them."

I closed my eyes and thought

"Will you go to the Grimrocks Valley

And destroy the orc army dreadnought?"

The sylph lights hummed and divided

Into separate colors atop trees

We all held our breaths, they flew above us

And formed patterns revolving over me

I could tell, not sure how, but I knew

They wanted to be led to the place

I'd need to travel myself directly

Colored rune lights played over my face

Elandon said "I hear them, too.

They look to you to lead

Our House will travel with you.

Our warriors will march to your need."

(to be continued)
©Kiku Koibito