Before the Great War

by Maleficent-darkgoodwitch2416

Udonna and Leanbow's life together, starting from their very first meeting until the beginning of the Great War, as well as Niella's life and Clare's early childhood with her mother.

1. The First Meeting

Before the Great War

Five-year-old Udonna scampered out of the family cottage. Her older sister, Niella was beginning to study another kind of magic—different from the kind she and their mother practiced. Udonna and her mother both practiced ice and snow magic, while Niella—at thirteen—was beginning to study the magic of the Gatekeeper.

As she scampered along, she ran into another child.

"I'm sorry, my Lady," the young boy apologized rapidly.

"It's OK," Udonna answered.

"I am Leanbow," the boy told her. "I'm six."

"Udonna and I'm five," Udonna giggled happily.

Leanbow held out his hand and looked at her expectantly.

She hesitantly took it and he led her back to her house.

"Bye," Leanbow waved shyly as Niella came out and lugged the mischievous five-year-old back inside.

Udonna waved and whispered, "Bye."