The Light in the Darkness

Will reached the end of the wood line faster than he would have thought possible, had it not been for his brief experience with flight. Maya had not let go of his hand the entire way to the clearing. He could feel her trembling slightly though their shared touch.

Ebonhart stood out like a looming raven in the darkness, as if it were an omen for Will to turn around. Even with a chill running down his spine, he knew the time had long passed where he could have run from this inevitability. He could see a lone figure on the city wall and knew almost instantly who it was.

"Are you ready for this?" Will asked as they slowed to a halt. He sent a squeeze of encouragement to Maya's hand. "The sooner this is done, the sooner you can have that pizza." Will gave his friend a halfhearted smile which she mirrored.