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A Journey Home part 2
Date: 8/20/2015, Categories: Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Author: sirreadsalot10, Rating: 1, Source: LushStories
elders wanted to give up on finding him a wife, but Elder Haran said he was a good lad and deserved a wife. He announced that if the others wouldn’t help solve the problem he would do it himself. It took him two months but at last, he found a solution. Aerik was surprised at being summoned by the elders, but dutifully reported to their council hall at the appropriate time. “Stay,” he said to Picah and the garg sat down outside the door. Aerik took a deep breath and entered the hall. He recognized the seven elders of his village but there were seven other elders present that he didn’t know. They must be from another village. “Aerik, you have been too long without a wife,” Elder Haran announced. Aerik said nothing. After being with Aubria, the other girls held no interest for him. They were but pale shadows compared to her. He thought of Aubria often and the one incredible moment that they had shared. “The sad truth is that not one father in the village will allow you to wed his daughter. They don’t understand why you hold yourself aloof from them. They find your companionship with the garg you call Picah to be unnatural.” At this Aerik was compelled to speak. “Elders, The gargs are capable of so much more than just being tools for hunting. Picah’s father Unkes taught me that. They have intelligence and feel friendship and loyalty. If the people would realize this, the gargs would add something wonderful to their lives.” “Mayhap you are right Aerik, and in time perhaps the ...