On the wind the sent spoke that of the army. The army had split into scout parties of two and three. One group was headed toward the clearing where Rayin lay crying.

Rayin clutched the book of prophecies to her chest while she cried. She leaned her sore body against the knotted trunk of the willow. Thoughts were jumbled in her head, all about the pained soldier and her love. Being confused over the prophecy and the safety of the clearing.

LATER

The smell of sweat was now noticeable to Rayin's nose. She began to panic, seeing horses come over the peak of the hill where the clearing opened up. Rayin's willow was right in the middle of the clearing where the two soldiers crested the hill. One soldier was still in good health but his companion was bleeding from his shoulder and knee.

"What business do you have with the clearing? Why are you here?"

The soldiers looked down over the valley and spotted Rayin. With her tan breeches and violet shirt the girl looked like a rich snob, but her voice told them she was a hard working female.

"We need shelter and my partner needs medical care. Would you be able to give that?" The first soldier, the one who wasn't hurt.

"Yes I could, but for one. Who will it be?"

Ok this was REALLY SHORT and I know it.