**THIS IS BOOK 2** Morgarath's son has been dealt with and all seems quiet in the Mountains of Rain and Night. Everyone is relieved the danger is over. Yet, Holly is uncomfortable and not at all certain things are as quiet as they seem. There's a new noblewoman in the royal court of Araluen and she doesn't trust the woman. She too perfect, manners too polished, pedigree too good to be true. There's something off she can't place. Not to mention she saw the woman in the forest practicing with a bow. Despite all of her feelings about the woman no one believes there's anything wrong, they're all charmed by the pretty noblewoman. It looks as if it's up to Holly to rally her friends and investigate to figure out what exactly is happening. It may be up to the apprentices to save the day.

It has been sixteen years since Morgarath's victory. King Oswald is dead and Duncan is in exile. Morgarath now sits upon Araluen's throne, thirsting for more power. With the Ranger Corps eradicated, there is no one strong enough to stop him, not alone at least. Will, a lowly farmer of the Aspienne fief, is bored. Life on the farm had never clicked with him, and he begins to long for more. The unknown calls to him, and saving his family is enough to push him on. Gilan is a rising star with the knights of the kingdom, though those around him know he hasn't been behaving well. After the death of Sir David, his father, Gilan is dismayed as everyone around him believes the death to be an accident. He knows in his heart that his death was murder, and he knows that Morgarath had something to do with it. Crowley moves through the forests of Araluen with an entourage of "real" rangers under his command. Never having the heart to leave, he and the rangers travel across the kingdom, doing their jobs in secret, waiting for an opportunity to restore the Ranger Corps. Halt is a renowned assassin. He lives the low life in Gallica, making coin by performing tasks for others. When a messenger from Morgarath finds him in his home, Halt does not hesitate to take up the biggest offer he has ever received. Traveling to Araluen with the thoughts of riches, he finds himself struggling with his identity and who he is really meant to be. A farmer, knight, ranger, and assassin. Four strangers destined to rebuild Araluen from havoc. Morgarath's reign is ending. Araluen needs to be saved. ~A Ranger's Apprentice Fanfiction~ ~An AU~

Hey guys! I'm super new to Wattpad, so please bare with me as I try to figure out how to work this thing! Here's my first story. Random headcannons from the RA world! I can take requests! Disclaimer: I'll be using characters from John Flanagan's book series, The Ranger's Apprentice. If I make up any characters, I will tell you!

Caledon, Cal, O'Carrick is on an extremely dangerous mission in the Mountains of Rain and Night. She was assigned to discover if Morgarath, the traitor, is planning anything. Everything has been quiet so far....