10-10-2011, 12:47 PM
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Anu could feel the horse grow tense beneath her. There was a change in the deep rhythm on it's heart, and her own ears took in the sound of a voice. It was close, so very close to her. She was not scared or startled, and turned her head to see the face of the speaker. She smiled at the sight of her son's eyes. He was different, his hair was long and dark. It hung in his face and made him look older. Had he grown since she was away? He touched her, and Anu winced only slightly. Cypress. She spoke, his name a crumbled word along her dry throat. She felt a warm sense of happiness, as ecstatic as her worn body would allow her to be to see her son. She let him bring her down from the horse, who stood beside them as vigilantly as it had brought her back to her home.
His words were backtracked through her thoughts, yes she agreed she was home. Safe? Yes, she finally felt safe. The woman felt the softness of her son's arms, the bare parts of her skin didn't even hurt as they touched it. He was strong, though her form was lighter then it had ever been, and she felt as if she floated through the air. They still have others. She told him, of those Dreamers that were still missing. Young wolves, like Savina's son. Softly she added, But, I got away. Released by two rebels. Anu would have to thank them again, perhaps when she was stronger...