Raven woke and felt a chill in the air. She pulled the blanket over her shoulders and stood up and walked slowly through the doorway. She saw the thick sheets of ice all over the domain. It was once a very beautiful, and had deep rich water that was wonderful to swim in. She looked around for Zane, but failed to find him.
" Raven."
Raven turned to find Ruto, the Zora princess. She had grown to be a fine looking Zora. She walked over to Raven and reached out to her with her hand. Raven took the princess' hand and walked up the hill like staircase. When they reached the top, it entered into the throne room. Zane was there, talking with the king and talking about their situation. Zane looked and saw Raven and Ruto. He gaze stopped as he saw Raven walk to him and sat next to him.
" How are you feeling?" Zane asked.
" Fine." Raven said.
" Zane has told me about your situation," said King Zora, getting Raven's attention. " And you both are welcome to stay as long as you like. I wish there was more I could do for you."
" Thank you. You have done enough for us already." Raven said.
Ruto hugged her and didn't let go for a long time. Zane stood and reached for her hand. Raven didn't take his hand. She wasn't ready to trust him. Why would he think she was ready so soon? What was he that stupid? Maybe. But, he wasn't going to get what he wanted anytime soon. Zane took everything from her. Nothing was going to fix that. Nothing. Raven walked back to the room, sitting in a corner with the blanket around her tightly. Zane stood and only looked at her. She looked so scared and tired. All he wanted to do was take her in his arms and hold her. But she wouldn't allow him to do that.
" Raye. I love you."
Raven looked at him. He stood away from her and said the words. Didn't move to her at all. Was he serious? Did he really love her? Raven knew her love for him had never stopped. Never. She got up and tossed the blanket aside. She walked over to him wrapping her arms around his neck. Zane didn't see this as a mistake or a dream, she had really come to him.
" Don't make me regret this." she said.
" You wont." Zane said, not waisting another second, snaking his arms around her waist and kissing her.
Raven moaned as she rememebred why she missed him. He had always wanted to be with her, to protect her. His hand slid to the back of her head as he kissed her. He kept hoping this was real and if it was a dream he would never wake from it.
" Raye, thank you."
" For?"
He moved his hand down her face. " For giving me another chance."
She gave him a small smile loving that maybe, maybe this could work. She could only hope it would.