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Uncle Jim, Here is the tidbit of fantasy I came up with. I just wanted to do a small little piece, but in these few words I see a larger story. So much for flash fiction. I just want to know if it has any potential, or if it's just crap.
KING ARAMAIN (working title)
1
“It’s nearly dawn, Your Highness,” the page, Lon, said as he shook King Aramain’s shoulder.
The King sat up, as usual he looked fresh, wide awake and ready for battle. It was a gift, the ability to snap to attention in the blink of an eye, and it was this gift that had earned the King triumph in many battles. Lon silently wondered if he
really ever slept at all--or if it was just an act, like a controlled meditation.
But he knew in truth that King Aramain’s alertness was just one of many gifts bestowed on him by Heregrath the Wizard.
“Help me with my armor, son,” said the King.
“Would Your Highness like to eat first?” Lon asked.
“The anticipation of battle is forefront in my mind--no food, but perhaps a chalice of wine,” King Aramain answered. “But first the armor.”
Lon helped the king suit up, wishing he could go into battle today. The Moraloch tribe were fierce beasts, every able-bodied man should be out on the field fighting. He knew better than to ask, though. His duties were in studies, King Aramain wanted him to have an education. Lon tightened the leather straps of the King’s breastplate around his back, then handed him his sword and sheath.
“I’ll fetch the wine, now.”
“Fine, Lon,” said Aramain. “And don’t despair, we will be victorious. One day, when you are properly educated you may ride into war with me, at my right hand, but for now you will have to be patient.”
2
King Aramain stood in front of the mirror, alone in his chamber.
“He is a good boy. Strong and smart, soon I will have to tell him he is my son, before he figures it out for himself. When the time is right he will take my place, and I will go to take my seat at the Table of Kings on Mount Grandielle.”
(all I have so far)