Nikink/HorseFriend

As dreamed by Mettan'Aku

Horse-Friend

I dream a dream of the First Age.

A manse.
Dire and foreboding.
Tendrils of deceit and hate.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

A Mage.
Prideful and cunning.
Horse Avatar Lord as bait.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

“You are too late, Nilus, Fool of the Deliberative, my work is complete!”

I dream a dream of the First Age.

I run.
Much faster than thought.
No sound as I run the maze.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

Pitch black.
Horse Avatar caught.
A Yozi enjoys the neighs.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

“Little man, won’t you join in my feast?”

I dream a dream of the First Age.

I leap.
Deflecting it’s claw.
Gold essence fighting the dark.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

It breathes.
Plague-wind from it’s maw.
Turned by a swift golden spark.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

“I have braved Malfeas to know your weakness, I am Nilus the Hidden Sun and you cannot win.”

I dream a dream of the First Age.

I thrust.
Sharp teeth held agape.
Dive to malevolent heart.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

A fiend.
Essence losing shape.
Body rent, falling apart.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

“Golden Exalt, I give you thanks and a gift, to aid in your travels through dark places and times.”

I dream a dream of the First Age.

A god.
Beneficent eyes.
“Horse Friend” re-named for all time.

I dream a dream of the First Age.

The Sun.
Unconquered and wise.
Cleanses the shadows and slime.

I dream a dream of the First Age.
@NIK.2003

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