Whoeysgirl

 Valiant could have destroyed that boy right where he stood. But he had wanted to feel the pain, in his own morbid way he had needed to feel the pain, to make sure he wasn't dreaming. There were other reasons... Reasons he really didn't want to admit. This Girl... this... Destaney... He wanted to keep her safe, and after feeling the blow that boy could give he knew she would be safe with him. He could tell the boy knew her and cared for her, and that's all he needed to know. Love could drive you to do stupid and reckless things, he already knew that, but love could also make you stronger. That's all he needed to know. How hungry could someo

 Destaney had collapsed not long after her bonds were cut. Valiant was now carrying her through the rain, following an invisible trail to her old home. He didn't know if anyone would be there or if they would be able to help her. She needed food, he could feel her bones, and see how fragile she was. He stopped and sniffed the air. The rain would stop soon. He turned to the east, he could feel the sun was about to rise, and he felt a pull. He looked down at Destaney, he could not take her with him. There was a town ahead. Thankfully most were asleep, it was early in the morning and few were awake. He slipped easily past the town guard, to a la

 He looked back the way he had come and saw his own footsteps in the soggy ground. The rain had finally stopped and he was tired, tired of life, tired of everything. He stopped at the edge of the river to take a drink when he saw something shimmer in the water. He was shocked and looked up, no animal had dared near him, and he could not smell anyone. He shrugged, perhaps just the remains of magic drifting down from the towns, or just the moon. Something again sparkled in the river, the moon would not give off such an intriguing light. Curious now, he waited for it to come again. He saw it again in the water. It was a reflection. It was not hi