Chapter 9: The Storm Returns
Veralidaine Sarrasri wiped the rain and tears from her wet face. She had ridden Freedom (Cloud had refused to leave her stall after lightning had lit up the sky, so she had sent the mare back and called Freedom quickly) out of Tortall's walls, wanting to just get away. Away from everything....
And Numair had wanted to get away from her. The memory returned with pain:
She was standing at the alter. Alone. Waiting for him to show up. Alanna whispered to Thayet and Kitten chirped, but she didn't hear them. She stared at the distant horizon, hoping, wishing, praying...
A fresh gust of wind slapped her face and jerked her back into the present. She was freezing to the bone, but the black horse seemed oblivious to the cold. Are you alright? he asked.
I'm fine, she told him, but do you possibly think that you could go a bit faster? Freedom whickered and continued to run, picking up the pace a bit.
Kitten squeaked in anger as the rain continued to pour from the sky, as if the sky was falling. Lightning streaked across the sky, sending shivers down Daine's spine. Maybe thia wasn't such a good idea, she thought miserably, causing the Wildmage to clutch Skysong closer.
Lightning lit up the sky again, and Daine noticed a village past the ahead clearing. It's a miracle! she thought gladly, urging Freedom to hurry.
A dark figure watched Daine hurry toward the village from its small inn. As the Wildmage approached, he called out, " 'Er you here t' spen' t' night, miss?"
Daine jumped in the saddle. She hadn't seen him. She nodded grimly as the figure approached and led Freedom away to the stable by the small building. Kitten hidden securely in her bag, she boldly went inside.
OK, I know that was a short, BAD chapter! Yuck. Anyway, I have NO IDEA where this is going. Any requests? Okay just review thanks!
*Lady of the Wolves