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Chapter 9:
Cadsuane was slightly worried -not that she would ever admit it- as she watched the now-dull gray eyes that stared straight ahead, not seeing anything. Rand had not shown any sign of improvement, in fact, he had not shown much of anything as he had completely withdrawn from everything and everyone around him. No one seemed able to get through to him, and they had no way of knowing whether or not they were making any progress with him. She turned her head, hearing the door to the outer room slam against the stone wall. Sighing, Cadsuane stood and was about to leave when she saw the boy look up and for a moment his eyes were clear and unclouded. It only lasted for a moment before his gaze became unseeing and he began muttering too quietly for her to hear. 'Maybe those three girls can help after all.' She walked out of the room, closing the door quietly behind her. "If you want to help, then come with me, and stop slamming doors like whiny children," Cadsuane said, calmly waiting for their responses. Min and Aviendha sniffed indignantly as Elayne and they followed Cadsuane through the door.
Rand looked up at them then, an expression of surprise, confusion, and something unreadable showing on his face for a moment before he turned a smoldering glare on Cadsuane. The bloody Aes Sedai had gone too far. Empowered by his rage, Rand broke through the shield held by thirteen Aes Sedai with only a slight amount of difficulty. Before anyone had time to react, he had shielded Cadsuane, Elayne, and Aviendha; wrapped them and Min in flows of air; and warded the door against anyone who tried to enter.
Rand stood, wide-eyed, when he saw that after shielding them their appearances remained the same, and the bond had come back. "How... I mean, I saw..." he shook his head slightly. Min's voice snapped him out of his state of shock, "Uh, Sheepherder? You think you could undo this anytime soon?" He grinned, a bit sheepishly, and undid the flows of air that held them and the shields that cut them off from the Source, "Sorry."
Elayne's eyes widened and she and Aviendha shared an incredulous look. "Cadsuane," she joked, turning to the elder Aes Sedai, though the words were meant for Rand, "are you sure that this is really Rand and not someone else using an Illusion?"
Rand grinned and walked over to where Elayne stood. He stopped a few inches in front of her and spoke so that no one other than she could hear. His grin grew wider the more Elayne's face flushed a deep crimson.
"Okay, I'll believe it's you! But, speaking of that, we need to talk," Elayne said.
Yeah, I know it's short but I wanted to create at least a little suspense with the ending. Reviews are greatly appreciated. :)