The Ruins of Gorlan (Book One of The Rangers Apprentice Series)

Hunting

    Sierra had led the group to the edge of the Solitary Plain. She looked across the desolate plain, seeing nothing except grass and more grass.

"Isn't this a cheerful place?" she asked.

Her usual cheerful, bubbly mood seemed slightly toned down at the moment. Her companions cast her concerned looks. Then her normal smile was back in place.

"Let's go," she chirped.

She kicked Star into a canter and rode off into the sea of golden grass. The others quickly followed. Gilan noticed that she was humming yet again.

"What are you humming?" Halt asked.

Sierra turned to look at him, a small sad smile on her face.

"That's a story for a later time. For now, let's concentrate on getting to these Kalkara," she said.

"It's a sensitive topic for her," Gilan whispered to his former master.

Halt nodded in understanding. He saw the sadness on Gilan's face and frowned, looking between him and Sierra.

"Do you ever smile?" Will asked suddenly, looking at Halt.

The question took him by surprise, while Sierra and Gilan burst out laughing. While they laughed, Halt let a smile appear. It was a genuine one, which took the other three by surprise.

"He can smile," Sierra chirped happily.

"I know I can't take one more step towards you,

'Cause all that's waiting is regret.

Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore?

You lost the love I loved the most.

I learned to live half a life,

And now you want me one more time.

Who do you think you are,

Runnin' 'round leaving scars?

Collecting your jar of hearts,

And tearing love apart.

You're gonna catch a cold,

From the ice inside your soul.

So don't come back for me.

Who do you think you are?

I hear you're asking all around

If I am anywhere to be found.

But I have grown too strong,

To ever fall back in your arms.

I've learned to live half a life,

And now you want me one more time.

Who do you think you are,

Runnin' 'round leaving scars?

Collecting your jar of hearts,

And tearing love apart.

You're gonna catch a cold,

From the ice inside your soul.

So don't come back for me.

Who do you think you are?

Dear it took so long just to feel alright.

Remember how to put back the light in my eyes.

I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed,