TARGET PRACTICE by Erulisse (one L)

[erulissedances]

B2MeM Prompt, Card and Number:O72, 30:Red-Target, 34:Blue-Sky, 35:Indigo-Reliable, 103:Horror-Thuringwethil and other vampires
Format: ficlet
Genre: Gen
Characters: Thuringwethil
Creator’s Notes (optional):Although I’m not fond of flying vampires, I can see them useful in times of war.
Summary:Air bombardment existed as early as the First Age. Who would have thought?



TARGET PRACTICE

Thuringwithel grumbled as she took to the air. Her sisters followed, each struggling with their burdens. The sky was dark, and a storm was rushing in from the western sea. It would be a wet and rainy night and she wanted to return to the caves they called home. No choice lay before her, though. If she and her sisters did not drop their containers of liquid fire upon the opposing forces, His wrath would be frightening. He was reliable that way. She sighed and increased the speed of her wings. The sooner they hit the target, the sooner she would be home. She wanted this night over.

Comments

[elwendell]

Love it. It's the fate of all minions. Someone up there says, "Let it be" someone down there has to "Make it be", regardless of obstacles.

[shirebound]

That's such a creative idea.

[erulissedances]

Thanks! I'm not fond of Tolkien's escapades into vampires and werewolves, but if I had to make it happen, I could absolutely make her one bad-aXX vamp in the sky - LOL. Appreciate the comment.

- Erulisse (one L)

[erulissedances]

Thanks, hun. As usual, an idea born of desperation, but I'm pretty happy with it. *hugs* to you, Shiremom and the amazing Pippin.

- Erulisse (one L)

[isilloth]

I almost feel pity for her and her sisters. Very well written!

[erulissedances]

Thank you so much. They were rather pitiful, even if they were evil.

- Erulisse (one L)

[keiliss]

I always root for the underdog so I find myself in the awkward position of hoping she makes it home to her cave before the weather gets too bad. Nicely done, Erulisse.

[erulissedances]

I have a feeling they'll be fighting the rain and winds on their way home, but it'll clean them off a little - nature's shower - LOL.

- Erulisse (one L)

[elleth]

The Angband Vampire Flying Forces! Interesting idea, and very effective writing; I could pick up on her frustration.

[erulissedances]

Yes, I fear our vampire corps would much rather have been in a nice cave or crumbling fortress than out on a rainy night trying to bombard with fiery weaponry.

- Erulisse (one L)