“Are you headed back to Reddington?” The Knight asked.
“Yes, my parents will be worried sick. I cannot imagine how I will muster the strength, but Kade and Julian’s parents must be informed of what happened,” she replied.
“I will see you safely home. After that, the Knights of Ardevale must do what they can to bring stability back to the world. We could use someone with your skills at healing magic.”
“I will feel much safer knowing that you and your Knights will see me home. Josephine would be a much better recruit for the position of healer.”
“We will extend the offer to her as well. Perhaps we can find another position that you would feel is better suited for your abilities.”
“I’m afraid I haven’t many skills,” Amber said.
“Though I disagree, I will drop the subject. When will you be ready to depart?” Attos asked.
“I must speak with Wrotan first. He needs to know that nobody blames him for Kade’s death.
*
Wrotan looked down as Amber approached. She could tell that he associated her with Kade, which meant that he felt guilt. The warmth of the fire helped her to gather her thoughts as she took a seat next to him. Her mind struggled to find the right words for the situation. She had yet to truly accept Kade or Julian’s deaths. The rush of emotions that came with her realization was more than she could handle. Tears began to stream down her face as she came to grips with the fact that she would not see them again in this life. She felt a hand on her shoulder and looked up to see Wrotan’s solemn face.
“This is all wrong. I was supposed to come here to help you,” she said.
“Life often hits us when we least expect it. I know that you came to tell me that Kade’s death is not my fault, but it seems you are the one who needs the comforting. If only I knew how to do such a thing. There are many platitudes that come to mind, but I do not think they would be helpful. All I can say is that I am truly sorry for your loss, my friend,” Wrotan said.
Amber nodded as she continued to cry. Nothing could make up for the deaths of her friends, but she felt comforted that the hunter considered her a friend. It was as though he could now share some of her sorrow. The two of them sat near the fire without speaking. Attos took a seat a few feet away and stared into the flames. Though each of them had vastly different interactions with Kade, they each brought their own form of mourning. Amber wiped her tears away and stood up. She had a long trip ahead and wanted to get on the road. Both Attos and Wrotan stood as well.
“Take care of her on the return trip,” Wrotan said to the Knight.
“That I shall,” Attos said.
“Safe travels to both of you.”
*
Zaira was the last to approach the hunter. He stood with his back to the fire, watching as the last of their allies departed. It was a strange feeling for the warrior from the Magic Forest. She understood how the others felt about losing friends and loved ones, but she had no connection to those who had left. Her father had sacrificed himself fighting a battle that seemed distant and pointless, yet he had been so adamant in their need to assist the others. She had always loved that about him and she knew that he had seen that same trait in Wrotan. That was, in her mind, why he chose the hunter as his replacement. He turned back to the fire and sighed.
“The world is a dangerous place. We will need to ensure that your people are safe. There is much work that needs to be done on that front. It is difficult to leave the rest of the world to its fate, but one man can only do so much,” he said.
“You are wrong on one account. They are not just my people anymore. Now, they are our people,” she said.
THE END
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Born and raised in Southern California, Cody J. Sherer was always fascinated with Science Fiction, Fantasy, and similar type genres. His interest led him to read a great many books and watch a great many shows and movies. These were the kindling that ignited with a spark that led him to begin writing seriously at the age of twenty. Since then, he has released three books: Pioneers of the Stars, The Wizard’s Council, and The Tomes of Magic. His writing mainly consists of Science Fiction and Fantasy, but he is also working on other genres as well.
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