City Chronicles

Ailing Fledgling (Snippet)

'A planned training session doesn't go to plan and Willa and Sam talk over some things from the past' Words : 1,318

There for You (Snippet)

'Sam is taken into the woods by Robin, attempting to cheer him up but things do not go as planned...'

"Why are you trying to decorate a pine tree?" the young gargoyle questioned. The two girls looked over at him, previously engrossed with their predicament. 

"We're helping Willa decorate for Christmas? We'll trying to anyway, if Aster would let me get her out of this tinsel" Alex commented before glancing over at the younger teen.

Aster rolled her eyes in annoyance. "It's going to take forever to untangle me from this tinsel so we might as well start decorating the tree."

"We need the tinsel to decorate so if you could just let me get it off" Alex barked back.

As the two girls began to argue again, Sam couldn't help but sigh. But something Alex had said came to the forefront of his mind.

"What is 'Christmas'?"

Aster and Alex ceased their arguing and stared at the young gargoyle with looks of surprise.

"You… you don't know what Christmas is?" Aster questioned, looking much more surprised than Alex.

Sam tilted his head in confusion. "Should I know what it is? I've heard people mention it in passing but I don't know what it is or why people are so excited to celebrate it"

After a moment of silence, Aster managed to get herself out of her tinsel trap and rushed over to Sam with her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Oh we're going to teach you everything wonderful about Christmas. It's amazing. There's snowmen, christmas carols, presents-"

"Let's calm down a little shall we," Alex cut in, stopping Aster's rambles before they got too far, "How about we start at the beginning, ease him into it"

Aster beamed at Alex then beamed at Sam who felt slightly worried. The two girls guided Sam over to the steps leading out the room and sat him down while they sat in front of him.

"So…" Aster began. "Christmas is a tradition started back way long ago but the more modern version started because of this guy called Jesus-"

"Who may or may not have actually existed." Alex added on.

"-was born a few thousand years ago and people celebrated his birth. Eventually that evolved over the years and the more modern version is people celebrating the winter season and giving each other gifts and enjoying each other's company. It's called a lot of things in a lot of places but here we call it Christmas."

"Back in my day, we used to call it Yule or Winter's Blessing"

All three teens jumped in surprise when Willa spoke up, looking over to where the older wizard was perched in her usual chair in the corner, sipping a cup of tea and reading a book.

"It's a lovely holiday but overrated in my opinion. Too much yapping about presents and spoilt kids whining about not getting what they want." Willa continued, taking a sip of her tea. She gave Sam a warm glance and a smile "I'm surprised you never celebrated Winter's blessing. Did you or Nau never have time for it?"

Sam's heart deflated slightly at the mention of his brother's name but he quickly shook it off. "I don't remember ever doing anything. Whenever winter came we just tried our best to get through it. Also other… things got in the way of probably celebrating it. Is it something I should start being interested in?"

Aster put an arm around him and smiled enthusiastically. "Yes. Like I said, Christmas is amazing. Oh something I forgot to mention is Santa, he's a big part of Christmas nowadays. He's the one that delivers presents to families all around the world. And you gotta make sure you've been good otherwise you'll get coal instead."

A scoff escaped Alex as she rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "Don't tell me you still believe in Santa. Everyone knows he's just a fairy tale to tell little kids"

The younger teen stood up, faking offence. "Not real? Of course he's real. He brings the spirit of Christmas joy and also presents"

"No-one's ever seen him so he doesn't exists" Alex argued.

"But if no-one's ever seen him then that means he could be real" Aster rebutted.

As the two girls began to argue again, Sam and Willa let out sighs of defeat. The older wizard went back to her book while Sam stared out the window at the glistening world outside. It seemed the snow had finally stopped falling and now the courtyard outside was covered in a white wonderland. An idea quickly presented itself to Sam.

"Hey. How about we go outside? I've never gotten to go outside and play in the snow before and maybe you could teach me some 'Christmas tradition' that I should know." he proposed, hoping that would bring the two younger teens out of their squabble. Alex and Aster looked at each other with a slight glare before wide smiles plastered their faces and they descended upon Sam, dragging him outside and into the frosty outdoors. What had he just gotten himself into? You can find the rest of the story here :

Ghost of a Feather

'In a moment of desperation, Robin makes a decision that costs him everything. In the aftermath, Sam is left to pick up the pieces and process how he's supposed to move on, if he even can at all.'

Words : 7,525

Chapters : 10

Best read after : Light of a New Beginning Lost to the Moon

'On one Halloween night, the Blood Moon cast its gaze, cursing anyone in it's path. Robin managed to take the hit one time but what if he didn't make it in time and the curse hit someone else?'

Words : 1,390

Best read after : A Different Flavour of Fang/Curse of the Blood Moon

'No, I'm not crazy' - A Ghost of a Feather Snippet

'On their way to help out with a problem, Sam and Robin stumble into some certain individuals deep under the city'

Words : 2.085

Best read after : Ghost of a Feather

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Enchanted Retribution 'For six long years, Robin has been on a non stop search. He's exhausted, hungry and running out of patience, but he will not yield until he can get his revenge.'

Words : 13,352

Chapters : 11

A Tale of Sorrow and Stone

'All Sam's life, all he's wanted to do was live peacefully with his brother. But fate has always had other plans; plans that always end with blood on his claws.'

Words : 12,209

Chapters : 14

Feeline Alive

Aster would say she has quite good life; Excelling at school, hanging out with her best friend and enjoying her life to the fullest. But after a chance encounter with something out of the ordinary, Aster's life takes an unexpected turn into the unknown.'

Words : 20,370

Chapters : 27

Kin Through the Chaos

'Living on the streets is always rough but Alex and Andy have always had each other to help make it through. When objects from the past drastically change their lives, the two siblings must navigate this new normal and figure out how everything connects to a life they no longer have.'

Words : 18,281

Chapters : 22

Light of a New Beginning

'With justice served, Robin is now free to do whatever he pleases but he has no idea where to go. After being unexpectedly taken in by a kind old lady, Robin expected his life to be slow and uninteresting; but everything changed when a crack echoed through the night...'

Words : 16,122

Chapters : 18

Ancient Adolescence (Snippet)

'It's time to celebrate Sam's birthday but he's having some doubts'

Words : 868

Calculated Mayhem

'Aster, Alex and Andy's friendship is a new one but a blossoming one. When secrets threaten to rear their heads, that friendship and their trust will determine if they make or break in a trial that will determine their future.'

Words : 10,670

Chapters : 14

United as One

'Two stories, two worlds. Robin and Sam explore the depths of the city for an elusive plant while Aster, Alex and Andy search for a lost kitten. But unexpected things happen when the two cross paths and their lives are never the same.'

Words : 8,560

Chapters : 8

Fierce Fireworks (Snippet)

'Fourth of July Time (I know nothing I'm not american)'

Words : 812

Birthday Bash (Snippet)

'Birthday time : Aster edition'

Words : 866

Gone too Soon (Snippet)

'Alex reflects on a time long gone'

Words : 835

Videns stellas tecum (Snippet)

'Stargazing is better with a friend'

Words : 960

Back to the Big Apple

'It was a normal day when it all began. The sky turned gold and the earth rumbled. Robin, Sam, Aster, Alex and Andy (or the CC crew) learn of a prophecy they are given to complete. Their first stop? The grand City of New York.

Robin isn't the most thrilled about having to go on this quest, especially to this place. But maybe there will be more to this quest than meets the eye?'

Words : 12,526

Chapters : 11

Rainforest Retreat

'The first shard has been obtained. The search for the shards takes the crew to the wild lands of the jungle. Aster is fascinated by the environment but will it be as welcoming?'

Words : 9,305

Chapters : 10

Through the Sands of Time

'The blazing sands of the Sahara is the next destination in the CC crew's quest. The heat isn't something Alex is a fan of but she pushes through. The barren land holds many secrets, secrets that the young hero will soon unearth...'

Words : 9,769

Chapters : 10

Hiking the Heights

'Andy wasn't expecting to land in the snowy mountains of the Himalayas but the search for the shards had taken them all over the world. What did the wintery land have in store for Andy and his friends?'

Words : 9,211

Chapters : 9

Heart of the Wild

'After a bit of a rough landing, the CC crew arrive in the land of the Philippines. Sam has been a bit nervous about this quest but he's managed to swallow his fear for this long. But maybe this time, he can take a stand to go the final stretch'

Words : 7,994

Chapters : 9

In the Heart of the Deep

'The shards have been found but the quest is not over. The final destination is the triangle of mysteries and disappearances. The crew land but are unsure how to proceed. Maybe an unexpected ally can come to the rescue?'

Words : 8,657

Chapters : 11

Timeless Teachings (Snippet)

'Sam finally gets an education... somewhat'

Words : 902

Garden of Possibilities (Snippet)

'Sam and Alex have a chat about love'

Festivities for Two (Snippet)

'Alex and Andy celebrate their birthday for the first time in years'

Magic Madness (Snippet)

'Training time with Robin and Willa'

A Different Flavour of Fang

'Halloween has arrived. Aster and Andy are ecstatic for their Halloween party with their friends when they meet a mysterious but intriguing stranger. Andy is immediately smitten but Aster isn't so taken, feeling that a danger is lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.'

Words : 6,250

Chapters : 7

Curse of the Blood Moon

'Halloween has arrived. Robin, Sam and Alex prepare for a simple party to celebrate the night, but things change for the worst with a spell gone wrong and a ticking time limit to reverse the damage or loose a friend forever.'

Words : 8,883

Chapters : 9

Daze of the Dead

'Día de los Muertos is a day of celebration to honour the souls of the dead. In the whispers of the land of magic, it is said that souls with a special power can move beyond and visit the land of the deceased. But what if a group of mortals passed through when they were not supposed to? What will they find there and how will they return to the land of the living?'

Words : 11,592

Chapters : 10

Night Comforts (Snippet)

'Sam and Robin discuss the events of Halloween night and come to terms with a few things.'

Words : 1,623

Lending a Hand (Snippet)

'Robin is having a hard time dealing with his new hair. Luckily he gets some help from a professional.'

Words : 946

Faults and Friendships

'Keeping secrets is never easy especially from the people you trust the most. Aster wants to tell Javari everything but it's not easy, especially with criminals running around the city causing mischief, keeping her away from her best friend. Her secrets hold her back from being fully honest but maybe, just maybe; fate will allow some to spill through…'

Words : 11,133

Chapters : 15

Drenched (Snippet)

'Andy takes care of a stubborn Alex'

Words : 719 Christmas Chronicles Christmas time is here at last. The crew of Avant City are preparing for the holiday season in very different ways.

Sam is excited to be shown the ways of celebrating the season with the help of Aster and Alex; Meanwhile, Robin and Andy are dragged to a faraway land that holds the power to make their wishes come true.

Words : 14,949

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