Behind The Trees

A New beginning

Nero's pov:

Okay now that everyones here let's get started. As you all may know I am air to crownin. Those of that don't my grandmother brought me here to this side of the land because of certain reasons. My grandmother said to come back to my kingdom after she dies that was two days ago. Nero looks down in sorrow everyone stays in silence. Rowan speaks up I am truly sorry Nero of your lost but carry on. She says as she puts out her hand. Thats the thing about Rowan so serious but so funny. Tyra at my left side I stare at her how I've missed that face the spirit she has always been their for me in my time of need. As I was saying my return is a,promise I shall keep that promise. I am so glad that you guys my dearest friends have wanted to accompany me. The only problem is the only way to get there the quickest way is thought the crimson forest. Their was an up roar in the cottage coming from different people.

Third pov:

What do mean the crimson forest, Galen says, don't be an idiot Nero we will surely die if we do this. Voices heard every where. A voice boom through the cottage. "Silence" Nero slams his hands down.  "I did not ask you to risk your life you can still back out if you choose, but I am still going whether it be all of us or just me. Nero sits down letting out a sigh. Aaron speaks up it's just we we're taken back that is all. We will still go with my kin but no one has come out alive. I know that's why I have this.  Nero pulls out a torn piece of paper and lays it out on the maple table. I came upon this at the market in Arpanzo. How can we trust  this map? Says Tyra. Rowan sits back in silence looking at everyone observing everyone as usual. Galen also sits back as they know Nero would not buy a map if he was not sure of this map. Galen whispers to Rowan "I think Nero is getting overwhelmed over there you gonna step in"? Rowan rolls her eyes and crosses her arms. "Why must I fix everything"? Leaning back into the chair she roughly kicks the table. Everyone's words cease to exist in the darkly lit room. "Thank you Rowan ". Now as I was saying I got the map from a person I trust dearly. No further questions.now looking at the map he pointed to the starting point of our journey. East from Rowans cottage about 5 or 6 miles at the edge of the forest. Then we shall follow this path and keep going until here and make a left at the cross roads.

Rowans pov:

Nero explaining the trip fades into the back of my mind. I think of the path I'm about to go on. Leaving my sweet home finding love or heart break. My comrades might not make it out of the forest. Or I shall not return home to this peaceful place. Coming out of reality I see everyone is staring at me. "Sorry my mind was else where what were you saying"? Nero smiles and says when do we leave? Sitting up I say to him when the sun touches the Earth we shall leave". You heard her we should all get to bed now. Said Nero. Tyra takes off her golden silver armor and put it on the table and walk to Rowan bed and gets under the covers. "Tyra aren't you gonna brush your teeth? Said Rowan. " No  I will do it in the morning I'm too drunk to even stand up straight". Tyra turns over and passes out.  Chuckling to her self  Rowan starts cleaning up the dishes. Albus comes over to Rowan and starts putting the dishes away.

Albus pov:
Albus talks in a low tone of voice to Rowan. What is wrong Rowan your eyes are some where else. Rowan has always been a mother to me ever since mine has died Aaron does not remember but we used to stay here all the time when we we're younger. Everyone else has not seen or heard from her since 5 years ago but I come by very often. Rowan stops washing the dishes and looks at me with a sorrow full smile. " I am afraid for your life and everyone else's. Tears start to fall from her blue eyes. She wipes them away. Albus I cannot bear for you or your brother to die, you have been like my own children. By now Rowan cannot stop the tears falling. I pull Rowan into a tight embrace and whisper into her ear do not worry with Aaron Witt's I will be fine and hey we have Galen with us we all will be fine. Rubbing her shoulders. Rowan smiles and turns back to the dishes. we finished the dishes and Rowan setts up a cott for Aaron and I. I lay down and let sleep take hold of me.

Aaron's pov:

I walk into the cottage after tending to the horses and see my brother asleep near the wall of the cottage sleeping on a cott. A empty one lays beside him. When I look towards the table I see Rowan reading a book with a candle beside her. I walk to the table and sit on the left hand Sid eof her. She looks up from her book and smiles and puts the book down. " you probably don't remember me that well you we're just a child when I took care of you and your brother.  But you look so young Rowan you would be in your late 20s early 30. Chuckling to herself and  says to me you are too kind. I guessing they forgot to mention I am an Elf  last of my kind.  Yeah they did forget to mention that Aaron says rubbing the back of his head. Its okay I'm just so glad to see you again after so long. Go to bed Aaron it is late we have a long journey ahead of us this one the only times you will feel safe for awhile. She rubs my hand and goes back to her book.

Third pov:

Nero and Galen sit in the field and smoke their pipes looking at the milky way. Are you glad Tyras here Nero said Galen moving his eyebrows up and down. Shoving Galen oh do be quiet Galen. What about you an Rowan?  Galen looks up and says I'm trying to fix the past mistakes I've made with her then more shall come smoking some more of his pipe. We should get inside and sleep for a few. Standing up the 2 walk inside and shut the door and lock it. Nero goes to sleep on the bedding Rowan has set up. Before he does he nudges Galen to look over at the table. Face down is Rowan. Galen walks over to her and lightly shakes her awake. "Rowan open your eyes ". She growls and tractors over to the bed and lift up the covers and snuggles in and Drift Off to Sleep. Galen does the same and sleeps at the base of the fire place.

Third pov:

We wake the next morning and set out East to the crimson Forest. The ground thunders at the sound of our horses.