Hidden Secrets
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Chapter Twenty-five: Reflections
T.A. 3019
Beran yanked the arrow from his arm before cleansing it using herbs from his pack. After the fresh wound was clean, he wrapped it tightly. He had already dealt with the stab wound that Aranwen's dagger had left in his stomach. Her sharp dagger had sliced through several layers of leather as easily if it had been butter. Her anger had nearly killed him.
His beautiful Wanderer had almost killed him.
Not that he could blame her. He had hurt her just as much—if not more—than she had hurt him. He had given her every reason to want him dead.
That had never been his intention. All he had ever wanted to do was keep her safe from harm. The reason he had killed Walker and the other Rangers in the camp was to protect her. His love for her had blinded him, causing him to make mistakes. His love had caused her to hate him.
What if, the camp was still there? Would Wanderer still love him? Would she even still be alive or would Walker have already killed her or handed her over to certain death? What if, he had not followed her, hunted her? Would she have missed him, rather than fear him? He had seen the fear in her eyes when he had called her name. He had also seen the hate.
He had lost the love of his life, his beautiful wife. Wanderer, who had once been very much in love with him--now hated him. They had been the best of friends when they first met, when Wanderer was a young girl running from her past. A girl with the skills of a Ranger who had, more than once, helped him out of trouble or danger. They had watched each other's backs during skirmishes with Orcs and nighttime watches.
How it did it all go wrong?
Despite his wounds, Beran managed to travel from Fangorn Forest to Edoras. He knew that was where the group was planning to go. He knew that they would take Wanderer with them. His Wanderer, who he'd hurt. If they hurt her, he'd kill them all, especially the Ranger. He didn't trust him. He was too close to Wanderer and he didn't like the closeness that he saw. They seemed closer than he and Wanderer had ever been.
As soon as he caught up to them, he would formulate a plan to get rid of the Ranger. He would kill the Ranger as soon as possible. Wanderer would need him without the Ranger there to protect her. She would beg for him to return.
And he would swear never to hurt her again.
Author's Notes:
Just a quick look at what Beran's up to. And it's definitely no good. Look for a new chapter tomorrow!
Reviewers!
YoginiGal – So far, she hasn't killed anyone, but that might change. She's still very jumpy after her last meeting with Beran. As for Beran, he's still following her. : )
IwishChan – They got lucky that time. I don't think Arwen would be happy if anyone brought back Aragorn or Aranwen dead. : )
Fae Black – No I don't know of Full Metal Alchemist but I do know of Pirates of Penzance, having watched it several times in music class. That chapter was annoying and I think no matter what would have ended bad. I'm going to try much harder from now to not end up with another chapter like that. I'm not going to rush either. At least I hope. : )
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