Reunions

Although Free had only seen him a few times throughout his fifteen years in the village, he immediatly recognized him as the village leader.

The man who had only shown his face about three times after his takeover...had come out.

As the two of them approached the crowd, everyone remained silent.

Only after Free and Dawn were within two steps of the village leader, who towered over them at a height of at least six feet, was the first word spoken.

Ignoring Free's existence entirely, the village leader's two amber brown eyes locked onto Dawn as he opened his mouth with a tranquil expression, eyebrows and chin drooped.

"Welcome back...Dawn, or should I say Eclipser Dawn?"

Immediatly, Dawn took a bow, kneeling on both her legs, prompting Free to do the same.

Staring at the sand below her, Dawn silently nodded her head and answered.