Chapter 1
The Fall
"It's okay Kale!" Bardon shouted. "Just hold onto the rope and it will be ok!"
"Are you sure? What if I fall?" she shouted back.
"Then I'll catch you." He held out his hands with a mocking smile.
They were investigating the Caves of Endor. Lately people have been disappearing here and it was their job to find out what has been happening. And perhaps a rescue would be in store for them as well. Bardon had already climbed down the small cliff. Now it was Kale's turn. He had left a rope harness for her up top but she still seemed to think she would fall.
Bardon, something is wrong.
What is it?
I don't know. I just can't pick it up somehow!
Focus. Focus completely on it only.
Bardon! Two bisonbecks are coming toward me, and three to you! They are going to attack!
Untie your harness Kale. We're going to have to fight.
Bardon unsheathed his sword. Turning he saw the three bisonbecks jump out of the bushes just in time.
The bisonbeck closest to him doubled over in pain. Looking up he saw Ardeo spitting his caustic saliva at the wounded soldier.
Bardon dodged a blow from the larger bisonbeck. Turning and ducking he sliced the other's legs, causing him to fall on his other fallen comrade.
"Bardon!" Kale shrieked.
He looked up at Kale; she was just about to fall of the edge. The bisonbeck was advancing toward her, forcing her every step to her doom.
Another undetected bisonbeck ran out of his hiding and came to attack her.
"Kale! Look out!" he shouted. But it was too late.
"Nooooo!" He cried as she fell from the cliff. He couldn't save her; the last bisonbeck standing in his path to her. Not able to watch anymore; he punched the warrior before him in the face. His strength enhanced by his anger; he plunged his sword into his opponent.
After he pulled it out he threw it to the side; rushing to Kale.
He knelt beside her pale, lifeless body.
"Kale." He whispered, willing one tear to fall.
Bardon reached for her wrist, he could still feel her pulse. Somehow he could still save her!
I will do everything I can. I can't lose her! I just can't!
"Gymn." He said, trying to keep his demeanor in check now. " Please, come out. I need you right now."
He gently lifted her head and laid it in his lap. Gymn stuck his head out of his pocket den. His eyes widened at the sight of his Dragon Keeper, he franticly crawled around her body searching for the injuries. He eventually curled up on her shoulder.
Bardon placed his hand on Gymn, his other hand held Kale's. As what usually happens in the healing process, he eventually gave way to a peaceful sleep. Feeling connected to Kale's presence even more. But Wulder's presence was the greatest.