Wars of a Distant Realm

Prologue: The Lost, Found and Lost Again

Dan's POV

It's over… I can't fight myself anymore; I'm literally tearing myself apart. But what else am I supposed to do? I can't give up to the darkness… I promised myself, and Hannah that I would never give up this war. I must continue…

Hannah's POV

It's been six years since Dan had left. I know he's coming back… someday… someday he will return.

"Hannah, are you all right? Where's Dan?"

"Viv? Didn't your dad tell you yet?"

"No, he doesn't even know I'm back from Europe yet. I just came in."

"Dan's gone."

"What?"

"You've missed a lot…" I started. I told Vivian the entire story.

"No… no it… it can't be. My brother did all that? I… I don't believe it… Where is he?"

"I don't know. I wish I did… but he left without telling anyone where he was going. I just hope he's alright…"

"I'm sure he is. Dan's strong, you know."

"Yeah. I just hope he's strong enough to fight himself."

"Hannah, to the hospital, quickly! Vivian? Is that you?"

"Yes dad, I'm back. What's wrong?"

"Your grandpa had a heart attack."

"No…" After a fifteen-minute trip we were at the hospital. Jake had suffered a minor heart attack, but lived. "I'm glad you're alright."

"Me too. Wait a minute, I sense a dark presence near…" Jake said. I looked around until Dan stepped in. He didn't say anything, really. He just walked in and stared at Jake before walking out.

"Wait!" I chased Dan down the hall and finally caught him outside. "Dan… please don't leave again!"

"I can't stay. I can't keep myself under control for long… I'm sorry."

"Dan!" Before I could talk he was gone. "Come back."

END CHAPTER