Author's Note
First of all I would like to thank Waffles for the amazing fanfic that is Blue Sky. It goes without saying that this story would not be possible without her amazing work. Essentially this is the same story in a different context so really most of the credit goes to her.
Secondly I would like to thank all the amazing people on tumblr who have been so supportive of this retelling. Specifically Firiami for her amazing support and promotion of this fic on her blog.
Thirdly, I would like to mention a few things about the nature of this story. If you have not read The Trial of the Bow, none of this will make sense...so go to my fanfiction profile, find The Trial of the Bow, and give it a read so you will be up to speed. Also, if you have not read Blue Sky, please please PLEASE go read it. The Heart of the Exile is in no way intended to replace a reading of Blue Sky. This is a "retelling". In other words, the story can stand on it's own (as Blue Sky also can), but I in no way want you to read this story and not have read (or plan to read) Blue Sky. It is however perhaps meant to encourage you to read Blue Sky if you have not already. It really is an amazing story that anyone can enjoy. So...you can read this, but if you have not, GO READ BLUE SKY.
Also, I don't own Blue Sky, this is a retelling of that story. All Valve characters belong to Valve, all Blue Sky characters belong to Waffles. The Ellet people however are my creation.
And last, but certainly not least, a huge HUGE thank you to Starry-nightengale for her amazing ideas. This girl is the truest of fans and her extensive knowledge of Portal lore and Blue Sky was essential. This story would not have been possible without her!
Starry and I have taken a few liberties in the story to make it fit within the world that was established in The Trial of the Bow. Especially towards the end a few things were changed, but in whole this follows pretty close to Waffle's amazing fic.
Anyway, thanks again everyone! Enjoy :)
- ElvenWhovian