One Hundred Ponies of Tambelon

by Tartarusbound

Chapter 23

Nighteyes watched the ritual as he flew lazy circles overhead.

While guard duty was hardly ideal, his coat blended perfectly into the night sky. Besides, working at night meant napping during the day.

Looking over the horizon, Nighteyes could see that thick forest to the north, the mountains to the south, and… were those birds? At least three dozen flying objects flew south towards the lake, evenly spaced and… wearing armor that glinted in the moonlight.

Recognizing what he saw, Nighteyes dived down just as the ritual was completed.

“Put out the fire! Back to the cave! Raiders are coming!”