A/n: Ok , this would be the shortest chapter of all, but I decided to join it w/ the next on, so it will be split
Kel was awakened by Ivan's hard shove. Groggily, she got up and stretched. As they were leaving, the mysterious Scanran volunteered to go back and cover their tracks. He caught up with them later, and winked at Kel. She studied him. After several moments, she realized who he was, and smiled slightly.
A/n: HAHAHAHA a cliffy! Well, maybe you've figured out the lil secret by now. Hopefully not. Neway, on with the story!!
After heavy riding, the rescue group was still going. This time, it was Dom that called for a stop.
"My lord, look at this!" he called to Raoul.
The knight came over and pulled the bit of parchment off the branch. Reading it, he shivered.
-- You have to hurry--
"Someone knows we're coming," he murmured. Shaken yet determined, he discovered another enemy campsite. "We're close."