What I am now

by lieutenant Alia

Beneath the surface of Imardin the shadows of the past are beginning to stir. Survival and desperation are pushed to the fro as Laurena and Mikken learn that nothing is what it seemed,that history may not be finished with their families just yet.

1. It has come to the End

The beginning of the end

"Promise me something."

"Anything."

"Protect them as best as you can."

"You know I will do that."

"No black magic, no Ichani, no Sachaka, promise?"

"I promise."

"Do you remember...by the waterfall?"

"I do."

"So peaceful, so beautiful. A few snatched hours where we didn't have a care."

"I will never forget."

"I felt so happy."

"As did I."

"But this is also a day of joy."

"But..."

"No! Do not take away from this day, the day we have waited for so long."

"I am sorry..."

"Don't be. You have brought me the greatest joy I have ever felt."

"No don't go...not yet."

"I must. It is time."

"I...I love you."

"My love for you will never change, even now. Be happy. Let...my gift to you be your anchor...in the days to come...remember...your promise."