Reunion

Will's eyes opened slowly, adjusting to the bright morning sunshine. He felt as though he had just woken from a deep but restless sleep. He cast his eyes around the hut he now found himself in. Normally Will wasn't a person who first thought of the worst case scenario then the best but right now his mind was a jumbled mess. He remembered crossing the Stormwhite Sea, humbling Slagor on Skorghijl, arriving in Hallasholm then… nothing. Try as he might, Will couldn't figure out how he got here.

Another thought struck him, panic rising in his chest. Where is Evanlyn? Oh no… Suddenly the cabin door swung open, a figure silhouetted against the midday sunlight. "Evanlyn!" Will exclaimed, "You're okay! I was worried."


The two friends sat around the fireplace, cups of tea in their hands. Evanlyn stared at Will and marveled at how thin and pale the lack of nutrition and warmweed had affected the boy who had only months before, been strong and healthy as well as her protector. It saddened her to see him this way. She knew that Will was only too aware of his physical condition so Evanlyn never said anything. A sigh suddenly got her attention. "The thaw will start soon. We'll have to think about what we're going to do when the time comes." Will said as he stared into the crackling flames in the hearth.

Evanlyn nodded, acknowledging the statement. "You need your strength Will so be sure to rest up." was all she said in reply. It was Will's turn to nod. His thoughts drifted elsewhere, to a small but cozy cabin in the woods, Tug, his beloved and faithful equine friend but what, or rather who he missed the most was Halt. His mentor was more of a father figure than his teacher and he felt the weight of guilt as he thought of the grim and gruff Ranger now. No doubt Halt to be disappointed in him for getting addicted to the drug that had nearly ruled his life.

As that thought crossed his mind Will gathered their dirty dishes and cleaned them, praying and hoping that Halt would find them someday. Little did he know, that day was closer than he thought.

a/n this is pathetically short but this is my first story on so please bear with me! rated T because I'm paranoid