"What do you normally do on a quest to find something?"
Kain blinked and then smacked his forehead with the palm of his hand. "You go to those places where the answers would most likely be found," he said, disgusted. "I have been an idiot!"
Rosa laughed and rested a hand on his arm. "No, you have not, Kain. You have been distracted by the welcome that was to be had here." She gave his arm a squeeze. "I would recommend that you leave tonight, before Cecil can again bombard you with the demand to return to Mount Ordeals."
Kain smiled and gripped her hand. "Thank you, Rosa. If you distract him, I will gather my gear and leave for the White Order. That seems to be the place most prevalent within her memories."
Nodding, Rosa’s eyes twinkled with adventure. "Travel well and safe, Kain." She kissed him on the cheek. "And if you feel the name begin to whisper, hurry to Mount Ordeals. I know she will be deeply touched if you speak it to her before you even realize you have found its whisper."
Kain drew back and briefly nodded. "I will. Thank you again."
Rosa gently pushed and directed him away. "Hurry, Kain. A name waits for your arrival."
Kain smiled and turned to stride away, eagerness and adventure tightening his throat as the Oracle's presence brightly burned within.
Seven
Sought and Spoken
Sera released a long and deep sigh as she stared down upon the forests surrounding Mount Ordeals. She felt Seth's concerned scrutiny but could offer no assurance that she was anything but lonely. The strength and support of Kain only partially filled the hole caused by their separation. She missed Kain's presence as a bird missed the freedom of flight when injured. She missed his hesitant touch against her face as surely as a woman in love craved the voice of her lover in her ear. The bond had taken, and their distance only made it stronger.
Seth placed a caring hand on her arm. "He's coming back, my lady."
Sera finally turned her focus to the young man beside her. She smiled. 'Who is coming back, Seth?'
He returned her smile. "Your bonded, my lady. The other portion of your spirit."
Surprise replaced her smile. 'How did you know of this, Seth?'
Seth chuckled. "I saw a vision of you together while on my quest this week."
Gathering his hands in hers, an air and brightness of intensity burned in her silver-blue eyes. 'What was the vision, Seth?'
"A tall man with blond hair and dressed in the armor of the Guard Captain of Baron leading you up the grand hall of the White Order to the Elder for his blessing and performance of the wedding ceremony." Seth smiled wide. "Everyone in Baron will celebrate the wedding for a week after the ceremony, even when you and the Guard Captain are away on your wedding holiday."
Then Seth leaned toward her, his expression serious as he lowered his voice. "He asked me not to tell you, but he's journeying up the paths of Mount Ordeals right now to give you a surprise."
Any questions vanished as Sera gasped and turned to hurry down the main path of Mount Ordeals, her staff clasped tightly in one hand while the other gripped up her white robe to prevent a fall. A smile broke away the loneliness shadowing her face the same instant the hood of her robe fell back.
Sera laughed as she sent her essence forward in search of him. Her future. Her destiny. The man who held her very soul within his strength.
~*~*~
Kain felt the burning brightness of her search and laughter as he strode up the paths of Mount Ordeals. He smiled. Seth. But Kain knew well of her ability to seek and hear the Truth. Her name practically burst within to be spoken, hovering behind a thin film and pressing against it even as she compelled and surrounded his spirit with her love and acceptance. Kain took it into himself and returned it as strongly as possible, finally hearing the reality of her laughter in the distance.
His steps hurried just as the name began to break through the film and rise from the waves of passion, love and brightness--His eyes focused on hers, those eyes he had seen those months here and away. Those eyes he had seen within the images from her past that became a part of his quest for her future name.
"Kain!"
And the softness and brokenness of the first hearing of that feminine voice broke also the last barrier, ushering the final bond fully around his soul and hers. He gathered her into his arms with the whispered "Sera" and welcomed the completion of self and future as she welcomed him fully within.
The End
About the Author | Nona Mae King
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