Hey, y'all. DISCLAIMER: Krista Gibson does NOT own Ranger's Apprentice, nor any characters. All rights go to Mr. John Flanagan.
Nor do I own the song at the bottom. That belongs to Disney.
Pauline dug her head into Halt's shoulder and cried. She was exhausted, and the healer's couldn't do anything to make her feel better. What was supposed to be her and Halt's first child was a miscarriage. All those hours were finally taking its toll. Lady Pauline Carrick (A/N: LOVE THE NAME!) passed out. Halt scooped her up, and, taking a bottle of pills from the healer that were supposed to help her strength, took her home.
Pauline spent almost a week in bed, nursing her disappointment and pain, building up her strength. When she could finally move around the house again, Halt took her by the hand, and led her to the door of their apartment in Castle Redmont.
"Where are we going?" she asked tiredly. She didn't really care.
"Just follow me." Halt said gently.
He led her through the twisting, winding halls, through numerous doors, and stopped at the end of a hallway. He pushed through a rather big doorway.
"We're here." Halt told his wife. She looked up to see where she was.
They were in Castle Redmont's ballroom and dancing hall. With no one in it, save themselves, it looked sad. Their footsteps echoed around in the massive hall, and halt took Lady Pauline by the hand. He led her forward, and, with an arm around her waist and a hand at the small of her back, began to dance.
She couldn't believe this was happening. Halt, the legendary Ranger, grizzled and grim, was dancing of his will. She knew this was rare, and she took full advantage of it. They moved slowly in a simple waltz. She looked up, and Halt smiled at her, one of his rare genuine smiles. She knew she was one of the only that could make him smile like that.
For the first time since the hospital, she found peace. They stopped in the middle of the marble floor.
"Feel better?" he whispered.
"Thanks, Halt." She said, with tears in her eyes.
Overcome with emotion, she dashed into his open arms. She was held in a tight hug, tears down both their faces. The 4th time Halt ever cried.
Unbeknownst to the couple in the middle of the dance floor, a certain former apprentice to Halt was watching in the shadows. Will Treaty had checked in at their apartment, but they weren't there. A servant pointed to the dance hall. He slid in, and witnessed what happened. He didn't want to disturbed, but if he left he'd make more noise than he should.
Halt looked up and saw Will.
"Will?" he asked. "Come out here."
Will hesitated.
Halt processed this and softened his tone.
"Come here, son." He said.
Will walked to his mentor and adoptive father.
He stood in front of them, and fell into a group hug.
They were family.
Take my hand, take a breath Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget) It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you Take my hand, I'll take the lead And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart) It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you Oh no mountains too high enough, oceans too wide
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine,
And let the music be your guide.
We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing) wherever we go next
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you threw it all
'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you (like you) Can I have this dance
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance