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~

Twins One, a Ranger. The other, a diplomat. Both, look like their mother. William and Alysster Treaty, they were named. William is like his father, Will Treaty, in the sense of becoming a Ranger and Alysster is like his mother, Alyss Treaty, in the sense of becoming a diplomat. The two brothers may have different career choices and different personalitites, but they don't have opposing views on anything. But things start turning for the worse when Alysster goes missing while out on a mission. William ends up going to extreme lengths to search for his brother. Even if it meant running to the spot where Alysster was last seen. Which happened to be in Gallica. Will William ever be able to find his lost twin? Or will Alysster be lost forever?

Alyss was said to be dead. At least, that's what a report from the Ranger at Anselm Fief had said. She has gone into hiding as Catherine Altright for the past few weeks in Anselm itself until she earns enough money to travel to Redmont. All seemed well when she met Will again and he ends up falling in love with her secret identity. At first, it seemed like they were going to have a happy relationship. Until someone decided to take Alyss away from Will. Now Will has to save her, Halt has to keep his mouth shut about Catherine being Will's supposedly late wife and Alyss has to postpone the fact that she has to die by the same thing that was supposed to take her. Fire. Will Halt and Will be able to save Alyss in time? Will Halt be able to keep his mouth shut until Alyss tells Will? These questions will be answered as you read. Warning: If you have not read the Ranger's Apprentice series, that means ALL twelve books, then do not read. The prologue begins with a spoiler. Enjoy!

Five years after Will Treaty and Lady Alyss are married, along comes their daughter. The newborn baby instantly shows signs of her mothers features. The couple couldn't be happier....Until Will is called away on a mission, and must leave his wife and newborn child. Alyss now constantly worries for her husband, and fears that Abby might have to grow up without a father, as Alyss and Will had. But did she think of the safety of herself? How will Abby turn out like if she grows up without a mother?

It's time to renew the treaty between Araluen and Skandia. But news from the north has Ranger Commandant Gilan and Queen Cassandra on edge about what might happen at the upcoming meeting. Deciding to be safe rather than sorry, they enlist the help of retired Ranger Halt and Redmont Fief's very own Ranger Will, the man who had played such a crucial role in creating the treaty to begin with that his last name derives from the document. On their journey, they add an unexpected member to their group before sailing to Skandia. But once they arrive, things don't go exactly as planned. Can the treaty be renewed? And, if it can, what will it cost? *All characters unless otherwise noted derive from John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series*