Inktober 2019 Drabble #10: “Commitment”
“Nex,” said Tecna, “I need to finish the upload, or you’ll have significant gaps in your memory.” The Paladin nodded slowly and gritted his teeth in preparation. One last time, code flowed from Tecna’s phone, arching and winding until it all disappeared into his visor. “Upload complete,” she said....
Inktober 2019 Drabble #9: “Déjà Vu”
With a few button taps, Tecna gathered the data around Nex’s head into her phone. “Now to upload it,” she said. A ribbon of code streamed into Nex’s visor. After a few seconds, he started to groan and wince, and the ribbon abruptly snapped. Tecna frowned. “Something’s blocking the...
Inktober 2019 Drabble #7: “Queen Niobe’s Warning”
The 7th illustrated drabble about Aisha and Nex for Inktober. Aisha's mother, Queen Niobe, reveals why King Teredor is only giving Nex a month to learn about Andros....
Inktober 2019 Drabble #6: “Rescue”
The 6th of a series of illustrated drabbles about Aisha and Nex. A mission to save the mermaid Kalia distracts Aisha from teaching Nex about Andros....
Inktober 2019 Drabble #5: “A Call for Help”
“See? This is way better,” said Nex, stretching out onto the sand. Aisha pressed an open book to his face. “We’re not here to relax!” “Aisha!” yelled a voice from the ocean. The couple watched as a mermaid with ruby-red hair barreled towards them. “Tressa!” said Aisha. The mermaid...
Inktober 2019 Drabble #3: “Childhood Memento”
“Whoa!” said Nex. “I’ve never seen so many books!” “We don’t have time to browse,” said Aisha. For about two hours, the couple shuffled through the stacks, gathering Andros textbooks, history books, maps, and biographies. Suddenly, Aisha noticed a thin book on a bottom shelf. The moment she saw...
Inktober 2019 Drabble #2: “Love Me, Love My Realm”
She had to tell Nex. No matter how he reacted, he had to know. Aisha looked down at her drink as she spoke. “Daddy doesn’t trust you…because he thinks you don’t love Andros.” “I do,” said Nex. “You know that.” “Yes, but I think he’s…scared. On Andros, royals don’t...
Inktober 2019 Drabble #1: “Uncertainty”
“Daughter. A word, please.” That tone. Wincing, Aisha let go of Nex’s hand and approached her father. “Yes, Daddy?” “I know you favor this…young man,” he said, “but will he act in the interest of our kingdom?” She clenched her fists. “He risked his life to save Gorgol! He...
Winx Fanfiction: “Say My Name” (100-Word Story)
A 100-word one-shot about Aisha, Nex, and Piff....