Drake's POV
Drake didn't sleep that night. Shortly after the Arisen went to sleep, he put out the fire and headed toward the tent near hers, his head buzzing with questions. On the way, he saw Onyx standing by another fire, staring out into the distance. He walked over to her, hoping (Was that what it was called?) that a few questions could be answered.
"Onyx."
"Drake."
"I have a few questions, and I am unsure whether to ask the Arisen about them."
"I can try."
"What is the bond between the Arisen and myself? Other than I am her pawn."
"She created you. You are a part of her, and she is a part of you. You are forever linked."
"Does the Arisen know of this?"
Onyx shook her head. "It is unlikely. She is newly Arisen. Such knowledge usually does not come until much later."
Drake nodded. "I thought earlier that the Arisen was trying to send me away. I felt extremely…sad."
"It is the greatest punishment for a pawn."
"She explained about forgiveness because of it. I then asked her about forgiving Madeleine."
"What did she say?"
"That she may, one day. I don't fully understand what upset the Arisen so. I asked, but I feel like she didn't fully answer my question."
"Madeleine was suggesting something that only humans do. My Arisen used to this…thing…quite often with other humans."
"I don't understand."
Onyx shook her head. "You don't need to. It is forbidden for a pawn and human to engage in this way. Usually the Arisen explains it to the pawn, and that is the Arisen's right."
"I will try to bear that in mind."
"I will find my tent. I will see you in the morning."
Drake turned, and made his way to his tent. Passing by the Arisen's tent, he heard soft sobs coming from inside. Drake stopped outside, trying to understand the strange feelings that were inside him. "Master, are you alright?"
He heard her sniffle. "I'm fine, Drake. Just thinking sad thoughts."
"Is there some way I can help you?"
The Arisen opened the tent flap, and looked at him. "No, there isn't. I appreciate the thought though. I'm sorry if I stopped you from something."
"It is not an issue Master. Why are you….crying? It makes me feel…sad and bad at the same time. Is that possible?"
The Arisen smiled softly. "It is. I was crying because being here reminds me of a dark spot in my past. Perhaps I will explain later. Goodnight Drake." She walked back inside of her tent.
"Goodnight Master." Drake continued to his tent, intent on getting sleep, only to be plagued by the odd feelings he had almost all night long.
A/N: In case you haven't noticed, I decided that when pawns have had an Arisen, they tend to act more human. I'm not sure if this coincides with the game, but it works awesomely here. Sorry about the gap on writing too. My thoughts just would not focus! Please Review!