Happy Father's Day
to all the fathers and father figures out there!
So… Orphan Black is almost over for this
season and *eep* I still have way more questions than answers. That said, I
don't care. I love everything about this season. Although, I guess I should ask
if it's really wrong I pretty much cheered on Helena throughout last night's
entire episode? No? Good. And Donnie and Alison. Twisted and creepy, but holy
shit, I laughed, even though I shouldn't have. :D
Tonight's post is
from One of These Things, a novella
where my main character learns she's very different from the people who raised
her.
Here's the tagline:
Tanis Watts comes of
age in the human world, but discovers she has fae abilities. When she's caught
between warring factions, she falls in with the wrong side and barely escapes
with her life. Seeking sanctuary, she lands on Falco Corsair's doorstep and
runs headfirst into her destiny.
And a preview snippet…
"If you're going to become a
full member of the Black, you must sacrifice this life."
Tanis Watts met the gaze of the
Dark Priest, but held silent. She understood her next move would seal her fate
and indecision waged an internal battle in her mind. Tanis didn't have the
driving need for bloodlust her fellow Black brethren did, even though the
desire for acceptance weighed heavily in her heart. The Guard had taken her in,
given her a place to live, but after some serious soul searching, she couldn't bring
herself to kill for the sake of killing. She didn't believe a sacrifice should
cost anyone their life.
Glancing downward, she spoke with
conviction. "The Guard has been good to me, like family, and I appreciate
it." She paused a moment. "But I won't take his life."
The Dark Priest frowned.
"You know what this means, Tanis. Are you certain?"
She gave a jerky nod. "I
am."
The priest raised an arm and
three acolytes seized her, not that she put up a struggle. Why fight? She couldn't
escape, had nowhere to run if she did. Her gaze met the Dark Priest's again and
he stared, unflinchingly, before casually drawing his blade and slicing the
throat of her intended sacrifice.
Bile rose in her esophagus, but
she showed no outward sign. The priest's minions changed the death song and
bowed their heads. Once complete, they hustled Tanis toward the exit.
The Dark Priest called out. "Your
life is forfeit Tanis Watts. In three days, on the high moon, you will cease to
live."
Tanis closed her eyes, letting
the acolytes lead her through the maze of tunnels under the estate house, back
up to the surface of the main grounds. The image of the poor victim sharpened
into focus in her mind. Three days, and then she'd be cast in the same role.
Sacrifice.
I had a dream about
this scene. Doesn't happen very often, but it's nice when it does, even when
it's kind of dark like this. J
That's it for this
week.
Cheers!
Skye
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