Well, if anyone is still following the story, it is safe to say that I've lost the inspiration to continue. This will be the last (very, very short) chapter of Return to Power, but it is very possible that a sequel story may be written should I regain interest. Until then, I give you this.
By this point Sir Harris had regained conscious. He pulled himself to his feet and watched as Dakron bargained with the strange assassin, and then approached them. He had recovered just enough to return to battle.
"Okay so are we going in?" he inquired.
Dakron turned his head slightly toward the young knight, and answered "If you follow us, you will face opponents far stronger than the one that cut you earlier. If you wish to walk a narrow line with death, then come. Otherwise stay out of this. Neither of our priorities is protecting you." Adwin gave a silent nod.
"Well, I'm coming with you. I should fulfill my mission for the Temple."
They approached the door to the ruins, then slowly entered.
Meanwhile Vivec had called forth a meeting with a privileged few. Accompanying the hailed god stood Saryoni, Mosely, and the high ordinator Drake Kanar, ready and willing to fulfill their appointed tasks.
"How may I serve you, Lord Vivec?" faithfully inquired the divine one's servant.
"Your skills may be needed in the future, but as of now it is too late to give support to the earlier unit. I am however interested in tracking his progress, as he appears to have shrugged off past hostility. But if ever he were to use it, then we would call upon you to act. Do you understand?" asked Vivec rather darkly.
"Yes milord," responded Drake.
"Good, so now we must wait and see what comes to pass…"
Sorry for the length, but with hope I will return to this project sometime in the future, when my ideas have swelled.