Sneak peek snippets for Chapter 7 of The Eternal Day
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Rain poured through a gaping hole in the underground ceiling, the unearthed teal Heartstone drifting high above. The broken ground had collapsed inward, crushing the central hub of Harmonia, New Jersey’s very own Trollmarket.
“I’m…sure it was a lot nicer when you and Jimbo were here,” Toby said, somber.
Claire sniffled. “I hope everyone’s alright.”
“We’ve got things here,” Nomura said. She touched Claire’s shoulder. “You need to go.”
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The crowd of trolls parted up ahead until out stepped an eldery troll, slender and towering over the rest despite being hunched over from age. Crystals adorned her neck and shoulders, glistening upon her cerulean skin. Stripes of blue and green painted her forearms. Her stark white hair was bundled at the ends and nearly brushed the floor, loose braids dangling throughout. She wore a long dark magenta dress. Attached to her hip with a sash and belt was a lengthy, curved, and serrated heartstone dagger. The troll narrowed her glimmering eyes.
“Luma!” Blinky said, approaching her. “The time is most urgent. We must—”
“Now, now Blinkous.” Luma raised a brow at the Blanks zipping about and invading everyone’s personal bubbles. Her gaze landed on Toby, who waved sheepishly. “Won’t you introduce us to these strangers you’ve brought here?”
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“Hehe, so that Tchaikovsky concert next month sounds good,” Nomura said. Walter rolled his eyes. “Tell you what, let’s go again. That little ice brat’s head is mine.”
“Hmm, whoever gets the killing blow.” Walter dove, his grin devious. “That’s more like it.”
He swung Nomura out of his grip. She drew her scimitars midair, going right in for a slash when she landed behind Skrael. Skrael snapped his body around without missing a beat, Nomura’s blade scraping against his staff. Walter swooped around, taking turns hurling his throwing knives and shooting with one of Krel’s laser gauntlets. Skrael pushed Nomura off and retaliated with bullets of sharpened ice. Walter evaded before they could clip his wings. Nomura ducked, hissing when one grazed her cheek.
“Disgraceful,” Skrael said. “Don’t you realize all that we’re doing is for magical creatures like yourselves?” He shook his head, scowling. “But lowly humans have infected you. So much so that you chose allegiance to Merlin’s champions. And for what?”
“To shut you up for one thing,” Nomura jeered, then was serious when the faces of her friends came to mind. “But also, I’d prefer to side with the ones who actually care about Magickind.”
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I didn’t think I’d have any actual OCs in this fic but here we are lol This chapter should be up pretty soon so stay tuned!
Love and blessings~
