Sleeping would be deep and easy on the feather mattress
Tolwen tucked the blankets in around himself as he readied for a good night of
sleep; a few feet away Luther was already slipping into a deep sleep and was
beginning to snore. Outside the night had a chill to it yet inside Gulin’s
small castle, everyone was toasty warm and satisfied from the feast Gulin had
provided. Gulin was a great host to his visitors and Tolwen and Luther were
special guests.
The morning came far too early, with the air crisp and clear
and the sunlight shining its way into the small chamber. Tolwen was the first
to stir but only enough to roll over and turn his back to the bright light. Soon
Luther woke and stretched easing both mind and body back from a deep sleep. He
looked at Tolwen and for a moment considered waking the sleeping wizard;
however, he knew from months of traveling with Tolwen that it was best if
Tolwen woke on his own. Luther made his way from the chamber to the hallway
then down the flight of stairs to the main hall where he found Lady Larrena
setting the table for the morning meal. Luther greeted his hostess, “Good
morning my lady.”
Lady Larrena smiled, “Did you sleep well?”
“Yes, my Lady, better than I have in many months.”
“Very good. Please sit and I will have food on the table
soon. Where is Tolwen?”
“Still sleeping and snoring like a thunderstorm.”
The two laughed at the thought of Tolwen snoring so loud.
In the small chamber Tolwen was suddenly awakened as he sat right
up in his bed, “No it’s not possible!”
He left the chamber and headed for the main hall, where he
found Lady Larrena and Luther. Luther turned to greet his friend but was caught
off guard by the look on Tolwen’s face.
“What is it Tolwen?”,
he demanded.
Before Tolwen could answer Gulin entered the hall as well.
Both wizards stopped, looked at each other and at the same time said,
“Dragons.”
