The Multiverse Chronicles

Season One: Episode Four

“Second Chances”

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A lone dragoon pigeon with a very important mission flew between gently swaying trees. It could not allow itself to be deterred. For on its back—in a tiny, dark green capsule—the pigeon carried a message for General Buford of the Queen’s Army of Britannia.

The message was of the utmost importance, as were all messages sent via pigeon.

The bird swept over a sleeping red dragon with harsh, glimmering scales, then skimmed through a squad of pterosaurs. It dived, avoiding having its tail nipped by some scoundrel drake wanting an early lunch.

A few minutes later, the pigeon arrived at a large wooden building. The musky scent of hay and feathers wafted through the air. The bird swooped into its loft, surpassed the landing board, and then took roost in the one of the homing cages. It…