The mist refused to clear that day. It felt like the weather was also fighting against us. We remained stationary on the boarderlands of Rockline territory, but we were ready to march in an instant. The imminent feel of combat, ran hot in our blood.
I always felt tense before battle, adrenaline surged, keeping me from my dreams. I lay in bed with you, my body close to yours, the feel of your warm skin against mine. You could tell I was restless, my mind plagued by Prince Roans words and thoughts that spiralled out of my control, "You worry about whats to come?"
I sighed and looked up at you, "I know we will meet Azgedas swords soon, I'm ready, but my mind fills me with thoughts I can't bear."
You stroked my cheek to calm me, "I believe you once told me we'd face this together, and we will".
I looked at you longingly, I was so hopelessly in love with you, "I'm not worried about war, I'm worried I'll loose you."
I felt a tear well in my eye. We both knew the dangers of falling in love in this war torn world. You were The Commander, allowing yourself to love was not supposed to be part of your destiny. I feared we had created a complicated situation for our hearts. You wiped the tear from my eye with your thumb and smiled at me, "Even if I were to die on that battlefield, death is not the end. I will always have love for you in my heart. Do you really think the blade of a sword could ever change that?" I kissed you deeply, my body and soul completely absorbed in the love I felt for you.
The wind howled outside, but we remained warm underneath the furs of your bed, the heat of our bodies keeping the cold away. This was to be my last night with you, the last time we held each other, the last time we made love, the last time I knew what it meant to feel safe.
That night nightmares of death and war haunted me. I awoke suddenly, panicked by the horrific images from my dreams. I breathed deeply and tried to calm myself. You were fast asleep by my side, so beautiful, so peaceful underneath the furs.
I needed some air to help to clear my head. Leaning over, I kissed you gently on the lips before leaving the comfort of the bed. I put my clothes on and made my way out of your tent. You awoke just as I was about to exit, "Where are you going?" You asked, sleepily.
"Bad dream, I need to clear my head," I replied. You shifted your body to my pillow, "Dont stay away too long."
I paused to look at you, losing myself in those Trikru green eyes, "I wont. I love you, Heda".
You smiled back at me, that beautiful smile that was only for me, "I love you too, Plains Girl."
I walked out of the tent with nothing but you on my mind. You filled my heart and my head, I never wanted it any other way. Making my way across our encampment, I breathed in the ice cold air. Upon approaching my horse, she seemed unsettled. The trees rustled and creaked in the wind, the night felt so eerie. I leaned my head against my steed in an attempt to calm both of us. My guard was down, my vulnerability showing.
I never saw them coming. They emerged from the treeline, out of the shadows. Before I knew it I was dragged, hand over mouth, into the darkness. Something struck me across the head, knocking me to the ground. I couldnt see, I couldnt stand, blood filled my mouth. A second blow came, I didn't stand a chance. Blackness consumed me as I faded into unconsciousness. Even then all I could think of was you.
