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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2828822" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>To Reap the Whirlwind - Part 6a: Choosing Where to Fight is as Important as When</strong></p><p></p><p>“Harvesters!” shouted Yvigne’.</p><p></p><p>They rushed outside to witness a heart-stopping sight: Harvesters, scores of them upon flying disks, hovering high above the archway. </p><p></p><p>A booming voice from the lead Ymandrake said, “Surrender the Elorii or prepare to be harvested!”</p><p></p><p>Augustus turned to Quintus. “You are the only ones who have been true to me and mine. We will handle these monsters, but I must entrust you with the safety of my son. Take him and hide as best you can.”</p><p></p><p>“If, by my life or death I can protect him, I will,” said Quintus. “You have my spear.”</p><p></p><p>“And my sword,” said Vlad. </p><p></p><p>They looked to Kham. “Fine, fine, and my pistols too.”</p><p></p><p>“Thank you,” said the senator. “He is in the building nearest the Gravel Pits. May the Gods bless you and keep you.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus bowed low and took off at a sprint.</p><p></p><p>“Oh, you’re just loving this, aren’t you,” said Kham, catching up to him. “Got a plan?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” said Quintus. He kicked open the door to the building open with one foot. The boy lay unconscious in one corner of the room. </p><p></p><p>In the distance, something exploded and someone screamed.</p><p></p><p>Vlad stood in the doorway. “We’ve got two Harvesters following us. And…”</p><p></p><p>“And?” asked Kham, throwing back his overcoat to draw two pistols. </p><p></p><p>“Something else. I’m not sure, but they’re not quite human.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus scooped Cassicus up and ran past Vlad towards the gravel pit.</p><p></p><p>“What are you doing?” asked Kham, jogging behind him into the pit.</p><p></p><p>Quintus placed the boy down beside him and dug his shield into the gravel, such that it stood between Cassicus and the Harvesters. Then the legionnaire used his longspear to trace a wide circle around them. “We make our stand here.”</p><p></p><p>Vlad stood in front of Quintus shield, his own shield and longsword at the ready.</p><p></p><p>“That’s it? That’s the plan? You’re going to stand out here in the open like a big, fat target?”</p><p></p><p>“If what Yvigne’ said is true, the gravel will protect us from their spells,” said Quintus.</p><p></p><p>“And what if she’s a spy like the rest of them?” asked Kham.</p><p></p><p>“Then we will die with honor,” said Quintus. Kham knew that look. It meant Quintus was committed and would never change his mind.</p><p></p><p>“Tell you what,” said Kham. “You three can die with honor out here in the dirt, and I’m going to shoot at people from over there,” he ran low to hide behind a wall of honey pots near the edge of the pit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2828822, member: 3285"] [b]To Reap the Whirlwind - Part 6a: Choosing Where to Fight is as Important as When[/b] “Harvesters!” shouted Yvigne’. They rushed outside to witness a heart-stopping sight: Harvesters, scores of them upon flying disks, hovering high above the archway. A booming voice from the lead Ymandrake said, “Surrender the Elorii or prepare to be harvested!” Augustus turned to Quintus. “You are the only ones who have been true to me and mine. We will handle these monsters, but I must entrust you with the safety of my son. Take him and hide as best you can.” “If, by my life or death I can protect him, I will,” said Quintus. “You have my spear.” “And my sword,” said Vlad. They looked to Kham. “Fine, fine, and my pistols too.” “Thank you,” said the senator. “He is in the building nearest the Gravel Pits. May the Gods bless you and keep you.” Quintus bowed low and took off at a sprint. “Oh, you’re just loving this, aren’t you,” said Kham, catching up to him. “Got a plan?” “Yes,” said Quintus. He kicked open the door to the building open with one foot. The boy lay unconscious in one corner of the room. In the distance, something exploded and someone screamed. Vlad stood in the doorway. “We’ve got two Harvesters following us. And…” “And?” asked Kham, throwing back his overcoat to draw two pistols. “Something else. I’m not sure, but they’re not quite human.” Quintus scooped Cassicus up and ran past Vlad towards the gravel pit. “What are you doing?” asked Kham, jogging behind him into the pit. Quintus placed the boy down beside him and dug his shield into the gravel, such that it stood between Cassicus and the Harvesters. Then the legionnaire used his longspear to trace a wide circle around them. “We make our stand here.” Vlad stood in front of Quintus shield, his own shield and longsword at the ready. “That’s it? That’s the plan? You’re going to stand out here in the open like a big, fat target?” “If what Yvigne’ said is true, the gravel will protect us from their spells,” said Quintus. “And what if she’s a spy like the rest of them?” asked Kham. “Then we will die with honor,” said Quintus. Kham knew that look. It meant Quintus was committed and would never change his mind. “Tell you what,” said Kham. “You three can die with honor out here in the dirt, and I’m going to shoot at people from over there,” he ran low to hide behind a wall of honey pots near the edge of the pit. [/QUOTE]
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