The Arrival (Birthright Trilogy #1) Read Online Free PDF

landed?) lay a deep red cloak. A pack like Sian’s was beside it, along with something long and shiny. I bent down.
    'Wow. I have a sword and two daggers that look kind of like the ones from my costume,' I trailed off.
    Actually, these looked far more lethal. Granted, mine had been costume pieces and these appeared to be the genuine article. I tugged one of the daggers from its scabbard; it slid out with barely a whisper. The blade was curved and reminded me of the swords I’d seen in fantasy shops. The scabbard and hilt were copper colored and beautifully engraved with what looked like flames. The sword was decorated in the same manner.
    Kassie found a cloak and pack next to where she woke and swung the light tan cloak around her shoulders.
    Well at least whatever brought us here made sure we had some supplies, she thought, no matter how basic.
    She began to feel calmer and her practical self took over as she thought about things like shelter and where the nearest city might be.
    When she leaned to grab the pack, a metallic sheen in the grass next to it caught her eye. Groping, she felt what she thought was a handle and lifted, then stared in astonishment at the short sword.
    Why on Earth would we need real weapons?
    The voice in the back of her mind, suggested that perhaps they weren’t on Earth anymore. Her rational voice dismissed that as ridiculous. Ignoring them both, she drew the sword out and stared at the beautiful engravings on the blade. In kenjutsu, they only used real swords for ceremonial performances. This sword out-shone any of those swords by miles, it was a beautiful weapon.
    Kassie frowned, if someone went to the trouble to make sure they had each gotten weapons then there must be a reason for it. Troubled by these thoughts she took care to belt it to her side and thigh. It was a well designed scabbard; she’d be able to run without the sword flapping about.
    'Cat.' Loi bounded over.
    I blinked in surprise. It appeared someone felt better.
    'They’re real. Not that they weren’t before, but my sword was plastic and now,' she drew it out of its scabbard; the sound of metal on metal audible. 'It’s real.'
    Her sword had the same copper color as mine but was covered in a gritty earth like pattern.
    Sian came over to see what we had, then showed us the bow and quiver she’d found beside her cloak. The bow was gorgeous, a beautiful example of top workmanship. It was the sort of bow I’d love.
    Sian voiced similar thoughts.
    'Really this is more your style, Cat. Though it’s much more beautiful than your antique,' she winked at me.
    'Obviously someone knows you’re the better shot.'
    She flushed at the compliment. I was interested in Loi’s comment before.
    'Loi, do you think they transformed? Along with our costumes?'
    'Maybe,' Loi shrugged. 'The spell did say ‘our lives entwine’ surely that would cover this.'
    Sian looked surprised, 'I guess you could interpret it like that.'
    'Which would explain the packs.' Loi pointed out.
    I wonder what's in mine?
    I sat on the ground to rifle through it.
    'Wow! Guys, look inside your packs.'
    I started to pull items out of mine, a loaf of dense bread, some strips of dried meat, apples and a small sack of grain. A little pouch was at the bottom and it jingled when I picked it up. Loosening the drawstring, I tipped the contents into my hand. Strange coins poured out, bronze, silver and some gold.
    Far out! Where would we use money like that? Is that real gold?
    I heard the others discover the same in their packs.
    'Wow,' breathed Loi.
    'Do you think it’s real?' Kassie asked.
    'Aren’t we meant to bite it?' Sian said with a smile and pantomimed biting a coin.
    Chuckling at Sian’s suggestion, Kassie continued to look through her pack and tipped the contents on the ground to make it easier. She tossed the empty pack to the side and Lucky crept into it, peeking out. Kassie laughed at the sight. Loi turned to see what was funny and she held a finger to her