The Chronicles Of Kronos Volume III Chapter Ten
They went by way of the in between.
They surrounded ‘Fake’ Kronos without being seen.
Just outside a village, where It was cussing.
Using their wands, they all sent spells rushing.
‘Fake’ Kronos spun fast as a blur.
Blocking spells as fast as they occurred.
But, they kept on sending different spells right & left.
‘Fake’ Kronos was beginning to sweat.
It couldn’t hold off such an attack much longer.
It zapped away to have time to grow stronger.
They immediately were around it again.
Spells were flying like yesterday’s gin.
‘Fake’ Kronos jumped again.
They were right behind it, with a grin.
But, ’Fake’ Kronos was nowhere in sight.
At first, it kind of gave them a fright.
They were standing alongside a lake.
Then, they saw where they had made a mistake.
‘Fake’ Kronos was hiding under the water.
They all started to dive in, like an otter.
But ‘The Shadow’ yelled “Freeze.”
“I saw It leave the lake & go into the trees.”
“It wanted us to enter the lake.”
“Then trap us there as frozen bait.”
“That crafty bastard is a pain in the ass.”
“You’ll have to ask forgiveness for that, lass”
They appeared in the trees & It was gone.
Even the birds there had stopped singing their song.
“Did you get a fix on where It went?”
“Not positive, but the castle probably is where It went.”
They appeared in the castle in haste.
No sign of ‘Fake’ Kronos. No trace.
“This does not mean It wasn’t here briefly.”
“I think It was. Look, a message to ‘meet me.’”
“Oh no, It has recruited a lot of help.”
“About what I expected from the little whelp.”
Soon, they were surrounded by a large # of enemies.
They left by the in between to a place more friendly.
‘Fake’ Kronos told Its men “Be alert, jerks.”
“These nincompoops will be back. I’ll bet your shirt.”
But, after quite awhile, they were not seen.
“I’ll beat those jackasses & rape their queen.”
‘Fake’ Kronos was ranting and raving again.
All the others stood around looking grim.
Meanwhile, the five were trying to find a way to gain the edge.
“There must be a way to drive in a wedge.”
“The spells we need to work can’t get to It.”
“Stating the obvious is not helping a bit.”
“I am getting tired of playing games with this twit.”
‘The Shadow’ said “What we need is a better mouse trap.”
“What exactly do you mean by that?”
“First, we need a carrot to wave under Its nose.”
“What!? It is no vegetarian. Everybody knows.”
“No, no. I am not talking literally.” said ‘The Shadow.’
“Then speak sense man. Enough of this piddle paddle.”
“We tempt It with something It really wants.”
“When It goes for it, we spring the trap. What we want.”
“How, exactly, do you plan on trapping It?”
“Something literal, please. No allegory shit.”
“I have an idea that is coming to mind.” ‘The Shadow’ said.
“Well, let’s hear it then. It is better than banging my head.”
What kind of trap is ‘The Shadow’ thinking of?
We won’t find out today. We know it won’t be love.
Right now, I haven’t a clue. But, until then——–,
we will wait.—– I will see you then.
————————————————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2019)