Through The Mirror Portal

Chapter 8: Short Stay In Silvergrove

The fun was interrupted by a knock at the door, an elf scout was here on official business to speak to the tribe leader Runaan. Rayla got up from the table and whispered to Callum,
"Come on let's leave them to it, it looks serious. "Callum nodded and they both went to Rayla's room. Callum looked around her room, at her clothes, her old toys and a small mirror at her table in the corner.
"This is great, it's like learning all about how you grew up all in one room." He said excitedly. Rayla just looked at him a little embarrassed.
"Ah know it looks babyish, but some of these things reminds me of ma real parents, wherever they are."
Rayla told Callum about how they were dragon guards then fled after an attack by some humans who took the dragon egg. It dawned on Callum then that there was more to it than Rayla had been told. Callum looked around trying to find the right words.
"If your parents are anything like you, there's no way they would just flee. I bet Viren is behind this, leave him to me. I'll find out what he's done. That man is pure evil!" Rayla looked annoyed by Callum even mentioning it and snapped back.
"Just leave it, whatever happened it's done. I don't want to lose you as well. Ah know Runaan is planning something now he knows who's behind all this.
"Callum nodded and he just hugged Rayla. Just as they held each other Ethari walked in,
"Oh I'm sorry I guess I've interrupted something." Ethari was trying to hide a wide grin. So Rayla owned up.
"Ok, ah guess you've probably worked it out ba now, Callum's ma boyfriend, do you think the tribe is going to ban me from seeing him?" Rayla looked genuinely concerned. Ethari played it down though. "It's nobody's business but yours, so I wouldn't worry. I don't think it's crossed anyone's minds to be honest. Runaan knows though, we talked about it." Rayla looked even more worried,
"Is Runaan Ok with it?" Ethari smiled warmly,
"He's fine, as long as you're safe he's happy, he did mention something about skinning Callum alive if he hurts you!" Rayla and Ethari both hugged and laughed. Callum looked around nervously and said,
"I don't like the sound of that, I'm a bit scared now to be honest, I feel I could be in danger." Rayla smiled kindly at Callum,
"Don't worry Callum, that's the closest to acceptance you can get. It's just his way, he can be a bit grumpy."
"Ok" said Callum warily.
"I'll keep my zap hands on standby just in case." Rayla punched Callum in the arm playfully and shook her head at him. Ethari just clicked his fingers,
"Anyway you two, I nearly forgot why I came. Runaan needs to see you both there's an important message he needs to tell you. Plus you Callum need to send a message to your Father to let him know your safe!" Callum looked shocked and a sudden realisation crossed his mind.
"I bet they've got people searching for me, i'm such an idiot!" Ethari just patted Callum on the shoulder, "
Don't worry, write a message on some paper and launch it with this, the message will get to whoever's name you inscribe on the arrow". Callum looked in awe,
"Wow, I'll write one now!" Callum quickly scrawled a note and wrapped it round the arrow. He took a knife offered from Rayla and scratched 'King Harrow' on the shaft of the arrow. Then the writing flashed blue. Callum jumped a little. Rayla took a bow and fired the arrow out of her window which promptly morphed into a brightly coloured bird and flew at a lightning pace towards Katolis.