Author: Nemainofthewater

Author: Nemainofthewater

Title: The Other Choice

Chapter 1

When Ilar woke up, the first thing her tired mind registered was she had a splitting headache.

As she started to open her eyes she groaned as the sunlight stuck her eyes and added to her headache.

"Here. Drink this." A voice said. She automatically did as it said, and sighed in relief as the pain started to recede.

Not till she fully opened her eyes did she see who it was that had given her the drink.

"Cadvan. Give me one reason why I shouldn't alert every Bard in Annar you're here."

"Ilar, I can explain, but if you alert the Bards I'm afraid I'd have to knock you out again"

"You have a lot of explaining to do.

I can think of at least one thing you have to tell me. "

Cadvan sighed. "Ilar, this is a long story."

She gave him a withering look. "Get started before I alert every Bard in five miles that you're here."

During this time Maerad had come over.

"Just tell her," she urged.

"Tell her in the Speech so she knows what you say is truthful."

"Fine. I'll tell you."

Cadvan talked all afternoon. By the end of it Ilar had become quite, and had begun to look thoughtful.

"Now you know the truth then.

If you will swear not to reveal us to Enkir or any who mean us harm, we can drop you off at the next village."

Ilar looked at her and said solemnly in the Speech "I, Ilar of Desor, swear to you, Cadvan of Lirirgon and Maerad of Pellinor, that I will not reveal your location to the Dark or any who mean you harm."

"Thank you," said Cadvan. "Now would you be able to make it to a settlement from here?"

"Of course." Replied Ilar "But who said I was going to go? I'm coming with you"

"What!" Cried Cadvan! "There is no way that you are coming with us!"

"Of course I am," said Ilar firmly.

"All I need is a horse. Do I have your word that you will not move from here till I come back? Or do you have to come with me.

"There is no way you are coming Ilar. It's too dangerous!!"

Half an hour later three figures were seen to be leaving the cave.

Ilar was leading the way, and as they stopped in the village, Cadvan and Maerad waited outside, as Ilar got her horse.

After hours of slow riding as they didn't want to draw attention to themselves, they finally reached the foot of the mountains.

"Can we stop for the midday break now?" asked Maerad.

As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Hulls suddenly burst out of the clearing, and surrounded them.

AN: I hope everyone liked this chapter and will give me constructive criticism if you think I need more description, dialogue… etc