Shattered Dusk Arc: Frozen Heart

Valencia Kept her poise as she walked from the guild master's meeting but as soon as she reached the outside world her hood came up and a fire awoke in her eyes. A fire of passion, a fire that her enemies would regret kindling. Just as she reached a small park her bird, Ingrid, swooped low, not stopping as Valencia took a running leap and landed lightly on the bird's back. Both were silent while wind whipped by, snatching at the guild master's cloak. When they were above the location of the rest of Archer's Cross Valencia slid sideways and off Ingrid. Cool air stung her eyes and dried the angry tears that flowed from them. There was plenty of time for that later.

The leaves whispered, causing entire trees to howl. Four people stand facing each other, each with a cloak covering their features. Wind hushes to silence as one steps forward to speak.

"The alliance has decided that we will fight this evil. We will be fighting dark forces and I will not force you to fight but if you wish to, you will be helping bring back our friend.........

TBC