Old Blood and Stone - Part 1

"PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR COMBAT!"

A tidal wave of steel rippled down the line. Each man was a part of Bert's body. They'd been with him for years. As he prepared himself to fight, so did they. Rast, his own brother, was no exception. They were not equals now. He dipped his head at his Commander's decision.

"We accept your challenge, Silverfish," Bert said, his voice deep and resounding. "Return now, and greet him – this Vol, brother of Jok. Tell him that I will look for him on the battlefield, and that he had better not keep me waiting."

"Oh, he'll find you," Silverfish said. "You will not be waiting long."

Chapter 31 – Old Blood and Stone

Vol's heart was beating a rhythm of anticipation. He put his hand to his chest to feel it. How long had it been since he'd met a foe that could make it beat like this? Sigurd hadn't managed it. Only Nolan before him had managed to stir Vol's heart into such a frenzy.