A/N: Okay, so I'm sorry that this chapter's kind of short, but it was originally combined with the next chapter in Peter's perspective (sadly, the next one will be the last), and I decided that I wanted to have one more chapter from his point of view, so I had to draw the line somewhere and that unfortunately forced me to cut this chapter and the next one kind of short.
Chapter 11
"Sire, it's time." Firewind spoke up. As I had suspected, it had been a very long night. I had barely gotten any sleep; I was so worried about Yvonne and what could be happening to her. Even though I was worn out from all the hard riding, I was determined to do everything I could to save Yvonne. Only when she was safely back in my arms would I rest. So when Firewind told me that dawn had arrived, I instantly sprang up, eager to be on the way.
I went to find Lloryana, and she came to me, apparently under the impression that we were continuing. "Sorry, girl." I said, stroking her mane. "You need to wait here for us. Firewind and I will be back, hopefully by evening. And we'll have Yvonne with us." The mare nickered in understanding. I took the knife that Noraan had packed from her saddlebags, and then I went to Firewind. He crouched down, allowing me to climb onto his back.
"Let's go." I said. Firewind nodded, spread his wings, and took to the air. The wind roared, and I ducked so that we could reach the Shadows' fortress even faster. The miles melted away under Firewind's wings, and his prediction that we would reach the Shadows by high noon proved correct. The sun was at its peak when a black castle, perched at the top of a high mountain, was visible on the horizon. It seemed to shift, since shadows swirled around it.
"Yvonne's in there?" I asked, now more fearful for her safety than before.
"Unfortunately, yes," Firewind responded. "In one of the topmost towers. I was scouting all night as you were resting. I know which cell she is in. I heard her screams all night."
"I'm coming, Yvonne." I promised. "Don't die, please."
A/N: So the next chapter is from Yvonne's perspective, and also another character, a very familiar one, will make his first appearance.