Throne of Leaves

Chapter 12

Moonlight still filtered through the room when I woke up. Getting out of bed quickly I light a candle so I could write.

First Day- Day Patrol:

First Day About To Begin. I Have Thought of Names For My Companions. So Far They Have Made It Through The Nights. The Days, We Tell Stories. I Will Show Them The Hidden Spots Today. Tonight Is When They Get Their Names And Are Formally Taken In As Guardians. I Am Thinking Aaron Greenthorn And Malki Blackblade.

Akon Silverleaf Captain-Commander Fifth Class. Lord Of The Silver Forest.

I put my ink pen down and closed the book. I slid it under my bed once more and tied my swords to my waist. I grabbed my coat on the way out and slipped it on as I headed down the stairs. I moved into the storage room and gathered all the supplies I would need to start a good breakfast. I then moved into the living area and lit the fire, putting the sausage onto the pan over the fire. I lit another fire and hung a pot from the hooks and filled it with water and went back to tending to the meat. I started to hum softly to an old chant that was slow and powerful. It wove a tale of sadness, and of love. It told the story of two people in love but one day, one was called away to war. He left and never came back. He left his wife and a child back home. To me it was a beautiful story it is said that she still waits for him. The story itself did not come from a tale of the Forest Nation but that of of my cousins in the Starlight Clan. The tale is older than the tales of the Great War of ancient times. Most people of the Nations have forgotten this tale but it was told to me when I was very young and it brings memories from my times on the border, for this is a two part chant. The part that start to sing is from the perspective of the husband going to war.

"The many of men controlled by the king

Could not tear my arms from you, nor yours from me.

By the very fire beneath our feet

And the light of heaven up above,

If God hath wills us to stay apart

Then in my Death ill find my Love.

Ill go where no man has gone

Nothing could stop me from getting back to you

But if I fail.

If I fall

Would you still love me?

Even if my name is etched in stone

Even if I risk it all

Will you catch me when I fall?

My love, oh my love

I will find you but Why.

Why must I love what I can not have?

My name has been carved

My body has fallen

And yet I am still fighting.

My Love."

I slowly finished as the water boiled and the meat was cooked through. I was brought out of my day dreaming world with a sigh.

"I have not heard that lonesome tale in a long time. It is said if you find the second part of the tale then you have found her. It is also said that the two who finally sing it together in harmony that they will be the center of all power that comes within the Forest. " Aaron said quietly.

I turn around and look at Aaron and nod

"So it is said. But for me it is a beautiful story, It is one of the greatest love stories of all time. It is also an inspiring story of death for what and who you love. " I said with a small smile.