My First Drabble™
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herc_xena100, a new community for drabbles set in the Herc/Xenaverse.
100 words, including the title. I used this word count page, since apparently OpenOffice lacks a proper word count feature.
Woodcraft 101
"Bet you can't start a fire without using your gauntlets."
Hercules arranged the wood into a pyramid, feeling Iolaus' eyes on him. Is this about that shot he missed this afternoon? Or-? He took a deep breath. "What will you bet?"
Iolaus' eyes widened in surprise, then narrowed again. "Anything you want."
Hercules sent up a quick prayer, then stepped back. The flash blinded him. When he could see again the tinder blazed and Iolaus was laughing.
"I can't believe it! You never ask your dad for help!"
Hercules tugged the vest off his shoulders. "I had incentive."
herc_xena100, a new community for drabbles set in the Herc/Xenaverse.100 words, including the title. I used this word count page, since apparently OpenOffice lacks a proper word count feature.
Woodcraft 101
"Bet you can't start a fire without using your gauntlets."
Hercules arranged the wood into a pyramid, feeling Iolaus' eyes on him. Is this about that shot he missed this afternoon? Or-? He took a deep breath. "What will you bet?"
Iolaus' eyes widened in surprise, then narrowed again. "Anything you want."
Hercules sent up a quick prayer, then stepped back. The flash blinded him. When he could see again the tinder blazed and Iolaus was laughing.
"I can't believe it! You never ask your dad for help!"
Hercules tugged the vest off his shoulders. "I had incentive."