| JT moved swiftly through the forest, weaving in and out of the rows of trees and undergrowth. He was trying to keep his excitement at returning home and seeing Estel under control but he felt like he would burst as he now set out on a headlong sprint towards the Elven Quarter.
Entering their home he found Estel wasn't there. She'd probably be off with Gwen or Draxy he thought as he slumped onto their couch now feeling drained and fatigued from his long journey home.
He didn't know if he was dreaming or awake as he saw Estel's pretty face before him. He had dreamt so much of her while he'd been away and in many of those dreams the presence of Estel had seemed so real, almost like her appearance was more than a dream.
"You're back!" She beamed.
"I am!" He replied now shaking himself from his semi-slumber.
"I missed you so much JT"
"And I you melamin."
They sat and talked of their time apart. JT could share little of his mission to far off lands but Estel had much to tell of the time spent with her new friends in the Elven Quarter. She had been working hard with her bow and learning the ways of elves and men.
JT produced a delicate paper crafted bird from his pack and Estel's face lit up at seeing the gift and it promptly took pride of place in their home. Their reunion however would be cut short for now as duty called in Cove so they both made their way to the Covian barracks.
After the long battle with the harpies in Ilshenar JT and Estel returned home. JT had one more gift from his travels given to him by his mother when he had stopped in Skara on his homeward journey. He held out his upturned fist, slowly unclenching it to reveal an old inexpensive ring. Estel's face lit up once again with surprise and delight.
She slipped the ring on the finger it fitted best and they embraced and kissed before rising slowly and taking him by the hand, Estel led JT inside from the balcony. |