140 C139 Returning to Sanctuary

The caravan set off after everyone came back onboard. The group relaxed after such a stop as the merchants and mercenaries behind were still talking about it in a relaxed and calm manner.

In the distance behind the group of merchants and mercenaries on the last carriage were still putting up torches on the way. The tunnel behind them so long that it went from view. The tube is perfectly straight as only the curvature of the world showing any signs that this planet was not flat.

The hours ticked past slowly as the hand's of time slowly turned. The silence was still very prevalent in the main cart as the people inside just relaxed after such a fantastic time in the Inter-point. Such a place refilled and warmed the soul as the Vortex itself drained it and froze it over.

"Light ahead!"

Denoth spoke as he raised his hand, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as the people in the other carts started to smile. Finally, the long day journey was about to finish with them reaching the final destination.

The sunlight was getting closer and closer as the Dark elves winced in pain. The sunlight causing them to flinch as it seemed they were light-sensitive even in such darkness coming into light. Eventually, the carts stopped at the entrance as the whole valley opened up in front of them.

"Beautiful"

Softly speaking Desren looked out into the valley with wonder in her eyes, Karoth standing by her side as the mercenaries and merchants came side by side to see the wonder of the place. The people were staring in awe and bliss to this place.

Looking out into the green plane that seemed to stretch out forever. To the left in the distance was a vast and tall forest with trees so large it dwarfed the ancestor trees of the Elves. Birds were flying overhead as they landed into the trees as it seemed life itself was flourishing in this secret paradise.

In the centre, they saw people playing and running about like those that had nothing to do just enjoyed the lovely day as the water ran past. Other people working at hundreds of building projects were ongoing. The foundations of many homes getting built as carpenters and Blacksmiths worked together on each house to perfect the design.

Something about this valley changed the people inside. No struggles or disputes as they put aside differences to work together for a better future. It was almost an addicting sight as even the military who trained seemed to all smile as they sweat. All of them happy even during the training.

Two women were approaching them with a similar appearance. Skin so white that they almost looked dead as they wore long robes all in white with a calming demeanour and red glowing eyes. Clear as day the vampire nature.

"Vampires outside during the day?"

Desren spoke first as she looked at the women approaching them all. A few people curious but only the councilwoman voicing this question as they came close.

"We have gotten a Boon from the All Mighty Father of all."

They both sent a prayer to the man as they both looked up the group. Everyone confused except for Auryn who seemed confused at the sudden prayer to the man who rescued them all. It all seemed to fast for a group of people like this to start worshipping the man in such a strange and open way.

"Now that you mention it. Now that I am standing here my sun-sensitivity is not triggering."

Desren spoke as she left the cave, stepping out into the bright sunshine as she moved out further. The wind was blowing across the grass as she let out a small laugh of pleasure. Enjoying the time outside that most Dark Elves despised.

The other elves were stepping out and enjoying the baking sunlight. The merchants and mercenaries stepping out as the group moved towards the town. Many people were stopping to greet them with a smile on their face. The infectious atmosphere making all of the people inside begin to smile as they eventually arrived at the Inn for the evening.

The sun beginning to set as the Merchants, Mercanries and a few others sat inside drinking as this was the first time it had become so lively. Desren and Karoth staring as Auryn started to leave.

"Oh where are you going?" Desren spoke.

"Nathan is back. I can feel him on a nearby cliff! I'll catch up!"

Auryn spoke quickly as she started to move away. Time has passed so slowly and she felt her need to meet the man growing as she sprinted across the town, eventually out and across the fields back to the north. Almost like a little girl as she felt so giddy as she finally got the wall of stone and sand above her.

Summoning her own powers as vines started to grow from the wall, eventually forming into a plant based staircase going straight up. Her feet catching the plants as she climbed up step after step as she made her way to the top.

"I wonder how pleased he will be to know we have secured the basic needs for the people. It's going so well I'm betting he will be proud of me!"

She said with a laugh as she sounded more like a small girl then an actual older woman with over eight hundread years of life behind her. It seemed the powers inside her and the apperence of Nathan had changed her own attitude.

Finally arriving at the top, her breath catching her slightly as she looked around with interest. Her eyes were catching three people off in the distance as she squinted somewhat. Her heart was skipping a beat as she saw Nathan and his new look.

"Handsome... Oh"

She stopped for a moment as she watched them for a moment. Her smile was turning to pain as she felt like screaming. No words were coming out of her mouth as she struggled to understand what was happening.

Screaming at the last moment as she began to ran.

This could not be happening.