The Soldier's Sparrow (A Fable 2-3 Fanfic) Ch. 2, Pt 2

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Chapter 2

What makes a Lionheart? (Part 2)

As he descended down the stairs he glanced at the strange pieces of art strewn across the walls, once at the bottom he stepped through large doors crossing a red carpeted hallway, his eyes couldn't help be drawn to look at one particular painting of a large black tower in the middle of a wide dark ocean. At the tower's peak he noticed a bright light, it made him feel safe for some reason. He then entered the dining room.

Sitting there at the table was Swift. His face covered in gravy, even a few pieces of biscuit in his black mustache.

Walter slowly lowered himself at the table, as he did Jasper came with another plate and a large pitcher of water. On the table was a platter stacked high with mutton, another with four large bread loaves and many bowls of fruits, vegetables and sauces. Walter slammed the water back as if it were going to disappear

“Balls! Thank you! Please, bring me some ale now won’t you?”

Walter stacked his plate with food with one hand and stuffed it into his mouth with the other while Jasper grabbed a goblet but Walter began to wave his hand and shake his head, face full of food, he then gestured to the pitcher. Lionheart chuckled in the corner. Jasper hesitantly grabbed the large pitcher and filled it with mead.

“Now, madam I believe you owe us some explanation!” Swift said with his mouth full.

“Yes! How did you find us?” Walter asked as he piled more food onto his plate.

Lionheart sat herself at the table with a large mug of water and a small grin at the two men.

“Well, I was given an anonymous tip that the last of Lucien’s knights were being sent out to do some light scouting and take down a group of bandits. Bandits that Lucien has been recruiting for his new army for a few years now.”

Walter’s eyes widened “Do you mean?”

Swift looked confused at Walter and back at Lionheart

Lionheart nodded “Yes, Lucien has been one by one ridding himself of any past influence.”

Walter’s fist came down onto the table “You mean to tell me that sodd did this to us? My men were killed for no reason other than we may get in the way?”

“Of what exactly?" Swift asked.