I am sorry about how late my update is but my life has been pretty hectic. Until further notice the future selves of Rand, Mat, and Perrin will always go by these names until further notice to avoid confusion.
Perrin Mallen
Rand Ralph
Mat Pat
The first lesson
"You say that the flow simply melted when it hit the man!" Siuan asked in shock almost allowing her face to mimic the emotion. Moiraine had rushed to the other Aes sedai in the keep after her encounter with the strange man. She had never heard of any occurrence as the one she had just experienced and it was imperative that she shared the information with all that she could.
"Exactly Mother," Moiraine answered coolly having put her emotions under control by the time she arrived, "I saw Lindriane extend a flow of air to stop him, but it simply melted and he walked on. Furthermore he seemed to know what happened and remarked that it was, I believe he said flaming unnecessary. What do you believe it could mean?"
"I don't know daughter," Siuan answered troubled, "I am concerned about all three men that appeared right after the horn was taken. One that could stop flows, one that is a master swordsman with one hand, and one with eyes exactly as Perrin has. It could be the work of the Dark One.
"Excuse me Mother," Lord Algemar appeared breathless looking as if he had run all the way there, "It appears that the three men that appeared yesterday left with your three boys and the Ogier, though they knocked out my three gate guards to do it.
Earlier That Day
Rand, Mat, and Perrin found each other in the courtyard with Ralph, Pat and Mallen.
"Listen carefully for there is little time." Ralph said urgently once they all appeared, "The horn and dagger were just taken, without the dagger Mat here will die, and without the Horn the side of the light will have a rather hard battle on its hands. You boys have three choices, you can follow us to pursue the thieves, or you can wait for the Aes Sedai and their puppets to do it. Which will it be."
"Now hold on" Mat exploded, "Who the in the flaming blazes are you. How do you know about the dagger, the Horn, or us? Why should be trust you? How can we……ARRGH!" He doubled over in pain as if someone had hit him in the stomach. Rand and Perrin rushed over to him, for some reason it seemed to Rand as if Pat was glaring at Ralph.
"The curse of the dagger will continually harm you until you are consumed," Pat answered though he still seemed to be glaring, "Every moment is precious, either come with us now or have your life be in the hands of the Aes Sedai and their schemes. Oh all your friends have to come by the way otherwise we will be outmanned."
"I am going, I have to," Mat answered resignedly, "Please guys?" he pleaded with his friends.
Perrin and Rand looked at each other, and they answered at the same time, "Of course we will go."
"Good" said Mallen "now let's find L- The Ogier and get him to come he would be helpful."
It took little convincing for Loial to join them, though Perrin found himself wondering how Mallen acted as if he knew Loial's name. They reached their first obstacle in the form of the gate guards, but before anyone could say anything Mallen hit all three with his hammer, giving a specially hard blow to Masema. "First lesson," he said staring at Masema with a strange glint in his eye, "don't waste time with useless words. Also take what your given" and turned around motioning to Ralph and Pat who had come out with six horses.
They began to ride out, and Perrin asked a question that had been on his mind for a long time "Mallen what does your name mean?"
Mallen answered through gritted teeth while glaring at his two friends, "Just. Don't. Ask"