Gantrill's Travels....Part 2....by StormTracker5

Each man stood in shock with their eyes opened wide
Nervously shuffling their feet, their fear the could not hide
Thracken Forest was a place that none wanted to see
Some say it's haunted, other's say it's full of mystery

"Gantrill, into Thracken Forest we must go
Please dear friend, say it isn't so"
"Men, it is a grand treasure that we seek
Tis an adventure not meant for the weak"

Each man sat in silence remembering the tales of old
Of many men who ventured in who were quite bold
Stories spoken by those waiting by the forests edge
For the brave souls who entered, their friend

Sitting by fires waiting, their eyes wide in fear late into the night
Not even a simple breeze blowing, then horrible screams bringing fright
Painful human cries and a deep throated animal growl
In the distance they hear a lone wolf's howl

Gantrill plays those stories inside his own head
Even through his bravery his eyes showing the dread
Could this treasure he seeks be worth giving his life
Or that of his men, many with children and a wife

Gantrill's thoughts suddenly turn back to the task as hand
Just as the mist subsided and the raindrops began
"Men, we will take our rest here this night
Place the tents and build a fire to bring us light"

Just as the men broke to get their jobs done
A hollow voice broke in saying, "You are the ONE"
Each man stood frozen in place
Horror and fear filling each face...

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