Forbidden Flame (Zeegen x nightsorceress)

[Zeegen]

The spring melt had finally set in for the year as he left his small cabin just outside of town. It was a simple dwelling for a simple man, his father, and his father before he had lived there. He strode down the slightly muddy lane taking in the cool crisp air and the song of the returned spring birds in the trees nearby.

"Good morning brother Melos," a young farmer waved to him, as he went about his business preparing his farm for the melt.

Brother Melos waved back to him giving him a gentle smile. He was a very plain man of sorts, just over 6 feet tall with dark brown eyes that seemed to sparkle and a long golden brown braid that went down his back over top of his plain brown robes. But around his neck hung a shining gold pendant, a symbol of his faith and of his deity, Rite, the God of justice and protector of the weak. It was true that brother Melos was in Rite's favor, but he could only perform minor miracles for the community he called his own.

He intended to do repairs to his temple this coming tenday, and set out to speak with the townsfolk to seek out any who would donate time or materials. It also afforded him time to check on his community and to listen to any rumors in his little town. No need for the townsfolk to scare themselves over heresay and rumor.

 

[nightsorceress]

Lillian had come to this town in the dead of night and during the coldest months. She walked through the town her black cape cover her face hiding her from the few townsfolk who did so happen to see her. She moved past the town and into the dark forest, it was there she remained in a cottage built in the forest far from eyes.

As spring thaw set in Lily was busy reading her gardens for the summer season. She grew all manor of vegetables, fruits and herbs. All this she never had to set foot in the town. She feared the towns people. Her parents where tragically murdered by the townsfolk in the last village they lived and now she feared the same fate could fall upon her so she hid herself away.

 

[Zeegen]

So engrossed in the sounds of nature awakening around him, he hardly noticed he had arrived at his destination, the home of the Harkson's, the town carpenter. He knocked on the door and greeted them happily when they answered, the Harkson's lived on the edge of the forest with their two children 7 and 9. "Tom it's good to see you." He grasped hands with him warmly. "Faring well this spring."

"Aye, that." He nodded with a grin, "Eric here is gonna be helpin' me in the mill this year," he plopped his hand on his older son's shoulder. "Lina is out with her mother, looking for mushrooms and herbs, but your welcome to stay."

"I wish that I could, yet I am here to ask of your help. I have a bit of a leak in the temple roof, and would like to know if you had any nails, planks, or tar to spare. I dont mind doing the work, I'm just looking for the supplies I need."

Tom looked at him confused, "Brother why didn't you just ask? I would be more than happy to fix it meself." He clapped Brother Melos on the shoulder, "you've done quite a bit for us, is only fair to help ye back."

Melos, nodded gratefully, "thank you for your help, it is most appreciated."

"I'll be out there tomorrow morn," Tom shook his hand "Strength be with you,"

"And with you," Brother Melos replied as he turned to leave.

"Oh brother! A moment" Tom called after him as he strode away. "Me wife has been wanting to speak with you, and she will hold me toes to the fire if I dont mention it to ye." He said with a wink. "Shes been hearing noises and seein' lights near the old Till's house in the woods. I told her she's just been seeing things, but she insisted."

"The Till's left more than three winters ago." Melos replied curiously. "I will ask around, maybe a few children have been playing out there. Best be off" he shook Tom's hand one last time before heading down the road to the next home.