A worried Halt 1-4
Will got out of bed and went to the living room. There on the table was a plate of bacon and
toast. There was a side of honey and a mug of coffee next to it. Will's eyes lit up in gratefulness. Sometimes, Halt was a good guy. He sat down and began eating, chomping noisily on the toast.
Halt was outside tying things to Tug's saddle. Him and Will agreed that the mission would be easier on just one horse. Also, Halt would have to run all the way back to castle Araluen to get Abelard. If he were to do that, they would be losing even more distance from the Reiotians. He came back inside and glanced at his former apprentice on the way to the bedroom. Will's plate was clean, and his mug was drained.
'He's getting to have the appetite like Horace.'Thought Halt with a mere grin.
Will walked outside and went over to Tug. Tug whinnied his good morning.
'What took you so long?'he seemed to say.
Will smiled at his horse and patted his muzzle.
Halt emerged from the cabin with a few blankets. He tied them to the back of Tug's saddle as well. Halt then climbed up in the saddle and reached his hand down to help Will up.
Will took his hand and swung up behind Halt. He got comfortable and then glanced back at the cabin. Who knows how long they would be gone for.
Halt lightly tapped his heels into Tug's side. Tug galloped away, making Will unstable and start to fall off backwards. Halt felt the movement and grabbed Will's hand to keep him from falling. Halt then slowed Tug to a stop, so that Will could regain his balance.
"Hang on." said Halt.
"Uh...How?" asked Will.
Halt rubbed his chin thoughtfully and pondered about it. Truth be told, he didn't think this part through. He considered it for a few moments and then came to a decision.
"Just wrap your arms around my waist. You'll be able to hold on, and I'll be able to sense if you're falling off. Plus if you become annoying I can easily just slam my head back and knock you out." concluded Halt with an evil grin.
Will opened his mouth in shock and fear. He knew Halt had a hard head. He saw Halt grin and knew he was only half-joking. Will then cautiously wrapped his arms around Halt.
Halt shook his head and scooted back a little bit, causing Will to have to grip harder. Will wasn't expecting it so he gasped in surprise.
"You have to stay on, don't worry you're not going to crush me." said Halt in an annoyed tone.
Will nodded and wrapped his arms a little tighter. Sometimes Halt scared the devil out of him.
Halt then urged Tug to a gallop again. Him and Will rode off down the little path through the forest. Halt kept his cowl pulled over his head, and his cloak wrapped tight around him.
Will was taking in the view. The huge pine trees, long untamed grass, the pleasant smell of sap filled his nose.
The three galloped away from castle Araluen. It was behind them in a matter of minutes.