Warrior's Christmas

By Leigh Brock

In book three 1⁄2 in the In Training Series: Come celebrate Christmas with Cassidy and her friends. Can they pull off a Christmas Celebration the Strongholds won't forget. They want to show the one’s closest to them what they have meant to them over the years, but keeping it a secret is harder than they expected.

• Language: English
• Publisher: JK Publishing Inc
• Release date: Mar 20, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301380534

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Warrior’s Christmas by Leigh Brock

Warrior’s Christmas

In Training Series

Book 3 1/2

by Leigh Brock

© Copyright December 2012 MCJ Warriors Publishing, Inc. as part of a grouping Warriors Christmas and Rodger’s Gift

Reissued March 2013

ISBN # 9781301380534

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Table of Contents

TheBeginning

Prologue

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Books by Leigh Brock

Excerpt from Cassidy Warrior Princess

Excerpt from Kallen Ranger King

Excerpt from Dyl Wizard King

The Beginning

Bernie settled back in his chair and began to explain, "Many years ago, there were a group of people who settled in the foothills of Colorado. They formed a small town at the base of a large mountain. It was a very difficult place to try to live in the early years; many people came and went from the town. Six families stayed through all the trials and tribulations. One winter, with only the six families in the town, they were having a very hard time surviving the harsh elements of the mountains. A leader emerged from the group. A large man named Dare, who took it upon himself to find some way to make it easier for them to live. None of the families wanted to leave the valley because they loved the mountain that protected them. Every morning they would greet the majestic view and thank God for giving them the beautiful mountain to live.

"Dare went to the top of the mountain, hoping to see if there was a better valley for them to move to. When he reached the top, a huge blizzard caused him to seek cover. There was a small cave he found and used it for shelter. For many days, the snow swirled around the entrance of the cave and denied him the opportunity to leave. He was running out of rations and began praying for help. Late on the sixth night, trapped in the cave, Dare lied down. Dare knew he was going to die if he didn’t get out soon; he was lying awake when he heard whispers from outside of the cave. Thinking one of his townspeople had come in search for him, Dare called out for them to come into the cave and find shelter. There was no response, and no one came into the cave. Dare continued to hear the whispers, so he yelled again. This time he received an answer in return. A women’s voice called for him to come outside.

"Dare worried that someone was hurt and exited the cave. The swirling snow immediately surrounded him. He couldn’t see where the voice had come from. He walked a few feet and saw a small bundle lying on the ground. Thinking it was a hurt person, Dare scooped it up and brought it inside the cave. Once he was inside, he discovered a small woman in the bundle of blankets, looking closer, Dare realized he had never seen her before. He didn’t hesitate to help the woman; he bandaged her feet for warmth, built a small fire so she could get warm. Dare even took off his warm clothing and then used it to cover the stranger in hopes of saving her life. Another day passed, and as the storm continued to rage outside, Dare continued to care for the woman, feeding her the last of his food and water. Dare was asleep the next night when he heard the woman begin to speak. Dare was so shocked she was awake and talking to him, at first he refused to answer, thinking he was going crazy from hunger because she seemed to be unhurt. The woman rose from under the covers Dare had placed on her, she was surprisingly fit for all Dare thought she had been through. Dare thought once again he was dying, and this woman appeared to guide him to heaven. Instead, she sat down with him and explained the angels had decided to reward him and the families of the town for their devotion to each other and God. She gave him five gifts for the heads of each of the families. Each gift was something that could make their lives easier. The woman gave Dare a sword; it was a token to show he was the leader and protector of the rest of the families. When Dare grasped the handle, he felt the flow of strength and energy come from it and knew he would be able to defend the town from any foe. Once the woman explained each gift to him, she walked to the opening of the cave and pointed out the blizzard was gone and the sun was shining brightly now. The small woman smiled and disappeared into the light. Dare wasted no time returning to the town. When he approached the edge of town, he called for all the families to come and have a meeting. There he gave the heads of each of the families their gift from the mountain angels.

"So Dare explained the woman of the mountain wanted to show her thanks to them. Dare showed them the sword that he received to protect them from anyone who wished harm on them. Jared, a very quiet man, received an amulet of a black bear. When the man put it on, he called out a strange name, and a small black bear appeared at his side. He bent down and petted the animal knowing the bear was his guide to find food for the town, or to help call an army of animals to help defend them. A woman, who lost her husband last winter, named Kenya, received an amulet, too. She had a dove on her necklace; she knew she could communicate with all other animals through her dove, and send the dove out to lead them on hunting trips. The next man named Trey received a thin white stick. When he took it in his hand, he knew it had the power to help by bringing forward things they needed by just speaking the words. Dare called to a man who had the largest number of children in the town. He received a small object. Viktor held the object in his palm, and as he turned the stone from side to side, it would change color and form. He knew the object would lead him to find many precious stones and metals. They could mine. The final gifts were for twin brothers who were very small in stature. One received a vial with dirt in it, and one received a vial with water in it. The vial with the dirt was given to Ward, since he controlled the earth, providing rich soil and the ability to grow trees, flowers, and food anywhere they chose. The vial containing the water was given to Wane, since he controlled the weather. The heads of the family received the gifts.

"They discovered in time that their families also received the same abilities, and a ring appeared on their children’s hands, as they had appeared on theirs after time to work with their gifts. However, only one person was in control of the gift. That person was the leader or the head of their group. They received a bracelet as well as a ring on their hands. Dare received a bracelet and five rings one night after having a meeting with the families. They all knew his ancestors were destined to lead the families.

"Over the years, they adopted names for their families because they grew so much with each generation; new members came into the clan. The original families also established a ruling council, which monitored the gifts. So, because Dare was given the gifts personally from the woman of the mountain, he was assumed the leader; his group or Guild, is the Warriors. The Warrior Guild protects the other Guilds from those who want to exploit them; also, they lead the Guilds in helping the world remain ignorant of their presence and still improve everyone’s lives. Cassidy, you are the heir to the Warrior throne. The appearance of the jewelry is a sign that the time has come for you to remember your heritage, and step forward to claim the title of Warrior Queen.

"None of your parents died in a bizarre accident like was told to you. I’m sorry I lied. Rebels of our Guild, who want to rule the Council and conquer the human world, kidnapped them. We were sent into hiding to protect the royal line."

Prologue

Yep, they were supposed to be on the road right now. Cassidy turned and looked at her friends. They had made it to the Interstate riding their bikes and feeling the freedom, when it dawned on them. Christmas, they were leaving the Stronghold three weeks before Christmas. They talked through their headsets while they traveled. Finally, they pulled over to the first place they could. On the Colorado Interstate heading north, that meant they had to drive for miles before they could pull over.

Seeing six custom motorcycles pulled over on the side of the road with the riders wearing black and multicolored leathers with helmets drew a lot of attention. Cassidy, the Warrior Princess, laughed when people kept honking at them. She knew what she looked like, tall and multicolored