Welcome to Stories from Among the Stars.

You're listening to Fate of the Fallen by Kelkade.

Chapter 2.

What did she say?

Matthias said as the town doctor shooed Aslo away.

I'm not sure, Aslo said.

It was hard to understand.

I think she said the light, but I don't think that was the whole message.

Captain Cromley pointed their way.

Matthias, you take the horse to your stable. I need to look into this. There won't be any practice this afternoon. Yes, sir, Matthias said. Do you think we need to be worried? Someone shot her. What if

they're coming here? Probably highwaymen. They're more likely to prey on lone riders, and they don't usually come out this way.

How do you know she was alone?

Matthias said.

It's unusual for a young woman to be traveling by herself.

Cromley nodded.

Yes, and that's one thing I'll be looking into.

We'll have to send out a search party to see if anyone's left behind on the

road. Matthias's muscles twitched in anticipation. With a thrill, he said, can we go? I've got people

to do that, said Cromley. You get home to your grandmother. You know she'll be furious if I send

you out there without her permission. I'm 26, exclaimed Matthias.

I don't need Grams' permission.

Cromley gave him a knowing look.

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