(3/5) RTTE Seasons 3 & 4 (AMDH)

Ann's Birthday Party

After arriving back on Hunter Island, Ann went to the tent to get some stuff so she could be alone and do something she loves when burned out of anger. Draw the environment combined with her own fantasies. Grabbing pencils and her notebook, she got to her favourite place on the shore. A higher piece of ground above the ocean, staring out to the silent horizon. 

Giving a scratch every now and then to her dragon and staring back at the ocean again made her wonder about many things. Things that are already easy to answer, but also those which need time to be answered.

By the time Viggo returned to the island, he immediately went to look for his beloved Ann. He found her not that far from the training fields. She was practicing her arching. Viggo noticed she had missed most of her arrows. "DAAAH!" She yelled out of frustration. He came standing behind her and pointed her arms in the right direction at the last time. Yaks eye! 

She turned around and saw him standing with that grin of his. "What do you want?" She turned her back to him. He stepped closer and held his hands gently on her waist. "I want to make things right. I know I keep making the same mistakes time and time again, but please, nothing of this is yet again your fault. I still need to learn to listen to your intuition. You know exactly when we will be stopped by the Riders, while I keep on going with my own plan, making you the victim of my actions. Please forgive me." He held her chin up and saw a tear running down her cheek. He came closer to her and kissed it away. The salty taste of that tear made him, once again, realise how much she got hurt.

After sharing a look, they knew from each other that the emotions were mutual. She pulled him into the loving kiss they always shared together and held each other tight. "Come." He whispered and took her back to their tent.

Four weeks have been flying by like it was nothing and Ann received a Terror Mail from her father.

Hello sweetheart,
I know this letter might come in a bit abrupt, but there is something I want to celebrate with you after the years I have missed you so much. Your birthday. I wish to see your shining smile on this special day again. A day in which I was happy and lucky to receive you as my daughter. Please take Viggo, Ryker and Havòk with you to our beautiful island of Muzona and we will make it a day with great festivities. I hope to hear from you soon. And see you even sooner.
Love, Dad

"I missed you too, daddy." She whispered as she read the letter and let a tear flow down her cheek again. Precisely at that time, Viggo stepped in and saw the tear run over her cheek. "What is it, baby?" He walked up to her, took her in his arms and rubbed the tear away. "It's my dad. He sent me a letter and he wants to see me." She rested her head on his shoulder. He supported his on her head and pulled her in closer. "Can I see that letter?" He asked softly. 

She gave it and while he read it, he understood why she cried that little bit. "Hey, if you want to go, then we will go immediately." He kissed her forehead and she nodded. "Then I will prepare a ship." He smiled at her.

(Optional, play song)

They sailed for a few hours and arrived in Muzona with dusk coming to the island. Welcomed by Steve and the other islanders, Ann felt home in their enthusiasm, joy and happiness. "Welcome, my daughter." Steve hugged his daughter tight. "Tomorrow will be all about you." He looked her in the eyes, then turned his gaze back to Viggo and Ryker. 

He greeted them with a warm heart, calling them his sons. "Why are you calling us both son?" Ryker asked confused. "Because of what happened last time you two saw them. I know that they disowned both of you and you don't deserve that. We are one family on this island. Family of my daughter is family of mine. If she sees you as her brother, then I should see you as my son." Steve explained with a wide smile. "Come. Let's eat." Steve walked off and everyone followed. The evening was filled with laughter, delicious food, many stories and a couple of songs.