SotES Chapter Two

Heya! So, we actually completed chapter two a little while ago, but it's completely unedited. We've got people going over it, and it should be ready in about two or three days, so that's good news! We're trying to stick as closely to weekly or bi-weekly chapter releases, but it all depends on how quickly we can get things edited. We aren't looking for editors though, but that doesn't mean we might not be in the future! So expect the new chapter within a few days! In the meantime, I leave you with a little sneak peek. Bear in mind, this is unedited.

The reinforced redwood doors burst inward, sending splinters of cream and cherry colored material flying at the rooms occupants. Guards burst through the door, each surveying the area keenly. Their eyes fell first on the bleeding body of Sigil, then on the bloodsoaked Eclipse. They trained their weapons on both stallions as if both were of equal threat to them.

A pegasus mare spoke up, the familiar voice causing Eclipse’s ears to stand up at attention and the changeling to whip around. “Eclipse?”

The addressed unicorn looked up slowly, dreading what he would see. “Jet Stream...” He said quietly as he scanned her face. Tears ran down her cheeks messing up the fur on her face and her mouth was twisted into an unreadable expression. He took a step towards her, but the moment his hoof touched the floor every spear tip was directed at him. Jet Stream shook her head sadly, denying him a final look at her amber eyes.

“They told me you were a traitor… I told them it was a load of horse shit… H-how...” She mumbled as she disappeared into the group of guards.

Eclipse had no words to comfort her with or even make a case for himself. Rather, he had the words, but Jet Stream’s reaction was like a knife to the heart, leaving him stunned and unable to respond. Is that how I looked when I saw Sigil?

The changeling started backpedaling towards Eclipse. Just gotta get close to him.

A guard that Eclipse wasn’t familiar with steps to the front of the group, replacing Jet Stream. “Eclipse, you're being charge with one count of murder, two counts of assisted murder, assisting in an escape attempt, and treason," he yelled. “We’re taking you in for questioning.”

The changeling suddenly leapt backwards, wrapping his foreleg around his neck as he stands on his hind legs.

“Take a step closer, and I break his neck,” he said calmly.

So that's part of chapter two! See you in a few days!