[Rahmanus Kingdom - Hillside Meadows, an expansive stretch of land blanketed by a seemingly endless blue sky. Countless windmills dot the flower-covered hills. Enter Clyde Arrowny and Bonnie as they share a picnic under the open sky]
Bonnie: I'm so glad you're here with me, it's been too long since we've been able to share a moment like this. Just me and my beloved prince.
Clyde Arrowny: I-... [looks at Bonnie confused but the warm comforting smile on her face makes him forget everything] You're right, there's been a lot recently that's just been getting in the way of us spending time together.
Bonnie: You seem distracted Clyde, talk to me. You're always so lost in thought lately.
Clyde Arrowny: [looks down at his hands] is this real?
Bonnie: What do you mean? [slightly tilts head in confusion] It does feel like a dream to spend time with you after this long Clyde.
Clyde Arrowny: [aside] This long?... [to Bonnie] how long has it been?
Bonnie: Four years to this date.
Clyde Arrowny: Four years since...?
Bonnie: Since you stood and watched me die.
[Clyde Arrowny's vision begins to blur, as he looks over toward Bonnie, barely able to make out her face and his surroundings as he begins to hear distorted sobbing]
Clyde Arrowny: No I promise! I didn't mean it! I tried!
Bonnie: You TRIED? you STOOD there, you watched in silence! I thought you would have done anything for me, I thought I was the most important thing in your life.
Clyde Arrowny: I promise you my love! I didn't mean for any of this to happen, I'll avenge you.
Bonnie: Avenge me? you're the one who killed me! you let me die!
[Clyde Arrowny's vision blackens as the distorted noises surrounding him become an almost deafening silence. In an instant he wakes up in a cold sweat, fully alert but confused]
Clyde Arrowny: [aside] Damn it. Another bad dream? I can't seem to even find my peace in rest.
[Clyde Arrowny sits up looking around the room, he has been hiding out at an inn, following a fresh new lead he believes will bring him closer to his quest for vengeance]
Clyde Arrowny: [aloud to the shadows] Is this how you mock me? your nightmares do not hasten my end, my resolve has never been stronger.
Shadow #1: We will have what we were promised.
Shadow #2: Sooner rather than later.
Shadow #3: Yes... soon.
[Clyde Arrowny steps out of the bed and walks towards the window, a storm rattles the room as torrential rain makes it near impossible to see out]
Clyde Arrowny: Parbos, I may not get what I want. But I will be that extra step closer nonetheless. You've been trying to deter me from going there since I've taken interest.
Shadow #1: Time is nothing to us.
Shadow #2: Nothing to the shadow.
Shadow #3: Nothing to the undying.
Clyde Arrowny: Next time we are getting separate rooms.
[Exeunt]
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Solitara (Twisted Roots Midquel)
FantasyAs Alessandra and Clyde part ways, she is now left under the care of the Duhsh Elves while he continues on the path of vengeance. The story of what happened in the seven year absence until their next fated meeting remained unknown, until now.
