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    Guardians of the Future
    Guardians of the Future
    Guardians of the Future
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    Guardians of the Future

    By M.A. Abraham

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    Daroth is at wits end to know how to control a generation of children he believes is out of control. What is a King to do? The rowdiness he can accept, but when it gets too far out of hand he hands over the training of their offspring to Gabriel. The children take to military training like ducks to water, but the mothers soon find they are missing their babies. These are their darlings that are being drilled to fight, morning, noon and night. When are they going to be allowed to play? To be given the chance to be children? Only Daroth can release them from his edict, and he won’t. With Daroth showing signs of being stubborn, the Life Mates decide they are going to help their King reconsider his decision and he soon learns not to underestimate the power of the bond between a mother and her children.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherM.A. Abraham
    Release dateApr 23, 2014
    ISBN9781310180705
    Guardians of the Future
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    M.A. Abraham

    I don’t really know what to say about myself.I have been writing books since before I became a teenager. Most are still hidden in the closet. I used to make up my own stories as a child, everyone used to act them out while we were playing outside. As a teenager someone issued me a challenge. I told her that her stories stunk, she told me to do better.My job growing up was to play guardian to my little brother, keep him safe. That meant I ended up getting into more fights than enough – makes sense now that I write about warriors.My family will try to tell you that I’m not innocent, I have a personality that keeps them on their toes. Over my lifetime and theirs I have earn several nicknames – The Godmother, The Evil Christmas Elf (comes from making my nieces wrap their own Christmas presents), Mistress of Ambush. My favorite response to them when they try to get me into trouble is just to look at them with a wide doe eyed expression and say “Moi?????”I have a seal point Siamese cat named Snoop, named after my favorite cartoon character and hobby. I have a “healthy” but small collection of Snoopy memorabilia. He is a character alright; never met a cat who can talk back like he does. He expects daily dosages of adoration on his schedule when he wants it – not when it’s convenient for me and he HATES snow.I come from a very large family (mostly brothers) and I could outrun the whole works of them (I’m the shortest!). It was called survival.This book has been in the making for a long time now. Over a half a year to write it, about the same amount of time to edit it, and probably about the same amount of time to get the art work and website! I have learned you can’t control the timelines of other people – Murphy likes to step in.So for now I am setting up good luck charms everywhere... didn’t know I had that many stuffed Snoopy’s. *Fingers, legs, toes, eyes and anything else I can crossed*

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      Guardians of the Future - M.A. Abraham

      GUARDIANS OF THE FUTURE

      Published by M.A. Abraham at Smashwords

      Copyright 2013

      Acknowledgements

      I would like to take this time to thank my editors, Eniko, Sara and Morganna for their continued support and efforts in correcting my poor grammar and

      literary efforts. Without them my books would be unfit for reading. I would

      also like to thank Candice for her proofreading ability ... she continues to catch what everyone misses. A good backup team is priceless and I hope

      someday to be able to find a way to repay each of you for your support... and

      Becca... what can we say, you continue to be my foremost reason for being out in the public eye, your talents are endless.

      DEDICATION

      To the memories of childhood, and a wish that all children could be healthy, free and happy.

      CHAPTER I

      The sounds of cheering and children’s laughter was the only warning anyone got before they were forced to dive off the trail so they wouldn’t be run down by a pack of wolves being ridden by a group of very young Elves. Daroth heaved a heavy sigh and frowned as he watched them disappear around a bend in the trees and shook his head in frustration. Something was going to have to be done about the Eagle Claw offspring. He then did a double take as he focused on one of the last riders to disappear around the curve and recognized one of his sons. He quickly revised his thought, for it looked like something had to be done with all their children. The question was what?

      Daroth had often gotten after Gabriel for how he was raising his children over the last few years because he thought there was no room in a child’s life for regimental training. Gabriel refused to listen to him and continued to train his family as if they were members of the Elven army. Despite his best efforts they were still the wildest Elves in the Kingdom. When he took the matter up with both Gabriel and Eden, Eden insisted the children needed time to play and would eventually settle down, after all she had. He agreed with her to a point, they did need time to play and they would settle down eventually just as she had over the years, unfortunately the signs didn’t bode well for that happening anytime soon. It had taken her over five hundred years, and Gabriel, to reach that point.

      The time factor involved in Elven children maturing made him wonder about his own childhood. Daroth didn’t remember doing a quarter of the things his children got into trouble for, although he didn’t have an Eagle Claw to lead his way into trouble like his children had. Eagle Claw children when he was young were kept busy training how to lead armies because they would be needed to be ready to take their places in the war. There were no wars now, fortunately. That time was behind them, though Gabriel was training his sons to fight and wanted to do the same with his daughters. Eärwen was more interested in training than Ennacas. Ennacas wanted to be a regular girl and play with Haylo’s girls as well as a few of the offspring from the mixed pairings between Dark and Light Elves. The differences between what existed in the past and the way they lived now made him feel old and dull.

      The older Elves had barely regained their equilibrium from the wolf race when the sound of snarling and howling warned them that they were about to be forced off the trail again by the returning pack. This time, when the wolves ran past them there were no young Elves on their backs. They were immediately concerned. What had happened? Where were their children? Were they safe? Were they injured? Wolves could be dangerous, even to Elves, though Daroth secretly thought a wolf wouldn’t stand a chance against one of Gabriel and Eden’s offspring.

      It wasn’t long before Daroth’s fears were put to rest when he noticed a small group of young Elves chasing down the trail trying to catch up to the wolves. They were led by his first born son and they all came to an abrupt halt at the sight of him standing in the middle of the path blocking their way. He had his arms crossed in front of his chest and a look of disapproval on his face that told them they were in trouble. Again.

      Fifteen, Daroth counted. Some girls, some boys and all looking at him with the guiltiest expressions he had ever seen on an Elven child. Scarier yet was the thought that there wasn’t an Elf amongst them over the age of eight. What were they going to be like when they got older? He resisted an urge to shake his head and burst into laughter, instead he sighed as if in irritation at their antics. He couldn’t stay mad at them, they were too cute and definitely too precious to him. They were the future of the Light Elven Kingdom, may the Creator help them all.

      Good afternoon children, Daroth gave the impression of being disappointed.

      The act didn’t fool even one of the young Elves as smiles replaced the guilty looks and they elbowed each other. Daroth’s eldest son spoke first.

      Did you see us riding the wolves father? Jerrol won but I was close.

      Eärwen’s snort of disbelief was quick to follow. Close? You mean close to last. Told you that wolf was slow.

      What would you know? Daroth’s son snipped back.

      Danith. Daroth reprimanded his son. You don’t talk to a girl like that. It is a horrible habit to develop. You will show respect at all times.

      Danith looked at his father in surprise before transferring his attention back to Eärwen, who promptly stuck out her tongue at him before a smug expression settled onto her face.

      Daroth was quick to reprimand Eärwen as well. Eärwen, that is no way to treat a boy who could grow up to be your Life Mate one day.

      Eärwen looked at Daroth as if he had just grown a second head then replied. That is so icky.

      Larien bumped Eärwen as she giggled and teased her friend. Eärwen with a Life Mate.

      Eärwen bumped Larien back as she replied. Look quick, he could be yours.

      Larien giggled harder as she leaned forward

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