Hey, guys. These are the chapters I wrote over the weekend. Hope you enjoy them.
Disclaimer: I do not own Ranger's Apprentice.
Crowley got off his horse and walked to the cabin. He had set out for Redmont after Halt left, and had just reached his and Pauline's cabin. Shawn opened the door and his face lit up.
"Uncle Crowley!"
Shawn tackled him to the ground, hugging him. Crowley laughed and hugged him back. "It's good to see you, Shawn."
Pauline came to the door and smiled. "It's nice to see you, Crowley.
Crowley nodded and got up after Shawn got up. "You and Shawn need to pack your things. You're coming to Castle Araulen with me. You need to be protected incase someone else tries to take you, Shawn, or both."
Pauline nodded. "Shawn, go to you and Will's room and pack what you need."
Shawn looked up at her. "Can I bring my bow and arrows?"
Pauline nodded. "Yes. Go pack."
Shawn ran off into the cabin. Pauline looked at Crowley. "I'll go pack. It shouldn't take long."
Crowley sat down on a rocking chair. "I'll wait out here."
Pauline went back inside and packed. Once she and Shawn were ready, Pauline got her horse saddled while Shawn excitely showed Crowley his bow. Once Pauline was ready, shee and Crowley mounted their horses while Shawn mounted behind his mom. Crowley looked at them. "Do you have everything you need?"
They both nodded. "Alright, let's get going."
He and Pauline signaled their horses to start going, and they all headed for Castle Araulen.
Halt and Gilan had tracked the Genovesans and Will to a hideout several hours from the town. They made a circle front to back, examing the place. They were trying to any places they could get in. Once they reached the back, they went back to where they had left their horses.
"Do have any idea how we're getting Will out?" Gilan asked.
Halt stroked his beard. "It shouldn't be too hard. We'll strike tonight."
Once night came, Halt and Gilan walked their horses to the edge of the forest near the hideout. Halt looked at Gilan. "You go to the front and cause a distraction while I go in the back and get Will."
Gilan nodded and pulled the hood of his cloak over his head. He disappeared into the shadows. Halt pulled his own hood over his head and blended into the shadows of the side of the building, heading to the back. Just as he reached it, he heard yells. Gilan was doing his job. The back was unguarded because of Gilan's distraction and he slipped in.
Will and Becca heard the yelling and looked at each other.
"Do you know what it is?" She asked.
He smiled. "I bet it's my Dad."
Becca blinked. "Oh. That's right. They were saying you were the son of a Araulen Ranger."
Will nodded. "He came to save me. You could with us."
Becca's eyes widened. "Really? Would he take me back to Araulen with you?"
Will nodded. "As long as he doesn't think you're a spy or anything."
Suddenly, the door burst open and several men came in. Two of them each went to Will and Becca, tieing their hands. They were forced to stand and had to run to keep up with the men.
Will tried to resist, but was pushed forward by a man behind him. He almost fell, but the man caught him. "Don't try it, kid."
Will started running. "Where are we going?"
The man looked at him. "Iberion where the man whose paying us is."
Will blinked and looked at Becca. He was pushed again as he slowed down. He sped up and they rushed outside. Horses stood there waiting.
Halt had founded the cell and mentally cursed. He ran outside and came out just as the men took off with Will and a girl. "Will!"
Will looked back. "Dad!"
Halt quickly got lifted his longbow and shot two of the riders. They slumped over and fell off. They had been the ones urging Becca's horses and guiding it, so the horse stopped. One of the men hestitated to get her, but the leader looked back. "Forget her!"
Halt took the opporunity and shot him. He ran to retrieve Abelard when they were too far, and took off after them. Gilan had been waiting on Blaze, and he followed. Once they passed the girl, Halt looked to Gilan. "Stay with the girl. I'll chase after them!"
Gilan nodded and reeled in Blaze. Halt lightly tapped Abelard's sides, and the horse responded instantly by speeding him. The Genovesans had a headstart, but he was quickly gaining. He noticed that they were headed to the town. He kept gaining as they reached the town and raced through. Halt frowned. He knew they were headed to the docks.
As they boarded a ship, Halt urged Abelard faster and the horse ran down the dock. The ship was started to leave and he urged Abeleard to jump. Abelard obeyed and they landed on the deck of the ship. Halt quickly shot the coming men, and slid off. He landed on his feet and shot the man near Will. Will quickly ran over to him. "Dad!"
Halt quickly pushed Will behind him. "Stay with Abelard."
Will obeyed while he ran checking the ship for any Genovesans. Once he was satisfied, he went to Will and untied his wrists. Will hugged him tightly. "I knew you would save me."
Halt hugged back then let go, holding Will lightly by the arms. "Are you hurt?"
Will shook his head. "I'm fine. My wrists are raw. That's all."
Halt hugged him and Will returned it. After a while, Halt let him go and stood up. He looked around till he spotted the captain. "Turn this ship around."
The captain turned around and gave orders to his men. They got the ship turned around. Halt sat down next to Will, putting an arm around him. He looked down at Will. Had he been scared at all? Will must of believed the whole time that he would save him, and that had been enough. Will looked up at him. "Dad. Are you going to bring Becca back with us?"
Halt raised an eyebrow. "The girl?"
Will nodded. "I don't know if she has anywhere to go, but if she doesn't, can she come with us back to Araulen?"
Halt looked at the sea. "It depends."
It was silent for a minute then Will spoke up, "Are we going back to Araulen now?"
Halt nodded.
"But when the men came to get us and we were running, a man said something about we were going to Iberion. He said where the man whose paying them is."
Halt thought to himself for a moment. He wanted to make sure Will got home safely, but he needed to investigate. Will would be with him and Gilan. They would keep him safe. "We'll head to Iberion once we get back to land and find that girl and Gilan."
"Her name's Becca."
Once they reached shore, Halt led Abelard off with Will following. Gilan and Becca were waiting for them. Gilan rushed over to Will. "Are you alright?"
Will nodded. "I'm fine, but my wrists are raw."
Gilan took his hands and looked at his wrists. "All you need is some salve."
Gilan went to Blaze to get salve and went back to Will to run it on his wrists. While he did this, Halt looked at Becca. "Your name's Becca?"
She nodded.
"Do you have anywhere to do? Any family to go to?"
Beca shook her head. "The Genovesans took me from the town we're in. I'm an orphan."
Halt put a hand on her shoulder. "You can come with us to Araualen. But, I'm not taking you back with us until I'm sure you can be trusted."
Becca nodded. "I understand."
"Is there anything you know about what's in Iberion and who was paying the Genovesans?'
Becca nodded. "They mentioned the name Morgarath and that he was in Iberion."
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