Through the Rain Chapter 4: Why?, a chronicles of ancient darkness fanfic

Hey this is Chapter 4 I do really suck at naming chapters so you know....

Disclaimer: I do not own Chronicles of Ancient Darkness and the characters Michelle Paver does
but i must admit it would be rather cool if i did!

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"What do I do? What in the spirits name am I meant to do?" The raven leader did not look at the boy pacing frantically in front of him but merely continued to fletch the arrows he had been in the process of making until a very distraught Torak had run into his shelter." Help me!"

"You love her Torak," He finally met his eyes, it was more of a statement than a question but Torak nodded sternly." She doesn't know you love her,"

"But I told her…" Torak started his voice increasing with speed as his cheeks flushed. I told her and she cast me aside

"Torak," Fin-Keddin's voice was as calm as if he was asking Torak of the weather, which at this moment in time was pounding relentlessly on the deer hide around them.

"Yes?" The boy stopped pacing and turned to his Foster-Father, his brilliant blue eyes sparkling in the dim firelight, bore into his own grey ones.

"Where's Dray?" Torak jumped at this unexpected turn in the conversation.

"What do you mean where is he?"

"He was meant to be here, someone was bringing him to me," Torak simply gaped as he watched the man rise, his lower lip between his teeth.

"What do you mean where is he?" Torak repeated rather worriedly this time.

Fin-Keddin did not answer as he walked into the rain; Torak hastily followed the hard rain burning his face.

He saw the shimmering lights of fires through the haze, he could not see the one he sought. Finally he glimpsed it a low amber glow in the dark night, hastily he made towards it ignoring to water soaking into his jerkin and leggings. He flung him self through the entrance and recoiled in shock.

His worst fears had been true and he felt like retching at the scene before him. He tried to yell but all air had left his lungs as he saw the tall boy he hated most now standing over his best friend, her face was contorted in pain and her lips were bruised and swollen.

Taking a step towards the boy who was staring blankly at him, Renn groaned between them. Damn him!, I can use Fa's knife! He touched his belt gently.

"What did you do to her?" Torak growled, the anger inside him feared to overflow, he wanted to rip at Dray, tear him apart.

"She tried to fight back, she pleaded with me Torak, she screamed for you. But you never came," He looked from the body at his feet and gave it a disapproving kick.

Torak sprang screaming. Dray fell back, Torak felt the boy's knife pierce his arm and he yelled. He punched every part of then boy beneath him he could. He heard muffled footprints and felt a warm hand on his shoulder, slowly he rose staggering back clutching his arm.

Warm tears streamed down his cheeks freely as he knelt beside his friend. I swore Renn! I'm sorry ! Carefully he took her hand in his own, bringing it gently to his lips. He felt her shake below him and heard as Fin-Keddin struggled violently with Dray.

He felt his best friend's blood on his hand and swayed as everything went black.

"Torak. Torak," The voice was distant almost faint, it felt oddly familiar.

He felt himself shake slightly but he didn't want to wake, didn't want to see that face. Seeing it would be to much. Another voice joined it, it was rough but he recognised it.

Slowly he opened his eyes, everything hurt, red hair tickled his face and he sat up to see the most treasured person in the world watching him intently. On his right a man stood over him. He felt warm air on his arms as Renn rolled onto her side, her eyes were half closed and Torak felt the tears sting his eyes, he bit his lip to hold them back.
I'm so sorry Renn, If it wasn't for me this would never have happened! Thinking this brought a pain to his chest and he groaned loudly.

A firm hand gripped his shoulder. He turned to see his Foster-father. Slowly he stood and followed him taking a last look at Renn sleeping upon his sleeping sack.

It was still raining outside but it had slowed greatly as Torak and the Raven Leader strode across camp. Torak realised they were going towards Fin-Keddin's shelter, he watched the man in front of him, his face although partly shadowed was lacking all emotion, just like Renn he thought fondly.

As they ducked inside the deer hide, Torak felt the blood rush to his face, he glared icily at the boy sitting across from them, every part of him told him to leap at the boy, Fin-Keddin held out a hand and Torak untensed slightly, still keeping his eyes fixed on the tall muscular boy who was holding his head in his large hands.

"Dray," The boy looked up slowly meeting his eyes, they were bloodshot and wild.

"Torak," His voice was croaky and was barely more than a whisper.

"What?" Although his voice was calm, Fin-Keddin shot him a worried glance and Torak nodded." Can I talk to him alone?"

"Yes," The raven leader nodded and walked out.

"Why, Dray, why?" All he could see was the face of his friend as he looked at the boy. Why?

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