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Solynne chuckled hearing the last comment from inside,
    “That's a new one on me, backsliding gutter maggot,  I will be sure to remember it.” Wollfen simply shook his head.
    Within the minute Kane appeared from behind the building on his horse, two loaded saddlebags and a blanket roll tied on, he was ready to go.
    The three of them turned and made off along the west road to Comberwell, they would be back in a few hours and could take a late lunch. As they rode Wollfen struck up an in depth conversation with Kane discussing his ideas on battle formations and tactics used by the Kingdom's forces and his take on their effectiveness. It proved to be a good insight into the young mans way of thinking and Wollfen was impressed by not only his knowledge but original thoughts too. Yes he could prove to be a good asset to the group.
    Later in the early afternoon they pulled up outside the tavern and all dismounted handing the horse's reins to a waiting boy who led them off to the stable. Entering the building Wollfen looked around but didn't see Dark anywhere, well she may have been out back. They approached the bar together and Kels came out.
    “Welcome back Wollfen and friends, what be your poison?” Wollfen shook his head,
    “We are only after some lunch for now, can I speak to Darkling please?”
    Kels shook his head,
    “She hasn't showed up today at all. It's curious really, if she was going to be away she would let me know. I sent an errand boy to go see her at home but she isn't there either and her horse is still in her corral at the back of her cabin.”
    Wollfen became concerned, she had been very upset last night when he walked off, had she run afoul?
    “That's worrisome Kels, do you know her boyfriend? Has he had anything to say?” Kels shook his head in response,
    “Dimarus? He is no boyfriend and no he isn't home either, but he will be working his wares over in the markets. Dark isn't there either though.”
    Wollfen looked from Kels to Solynne with a questioning look, where was she? He closed his eyes and using his magic ability looked for her mental beacon, yes there it was, she was about three miles away and her beacon was weak. She was in trouble, the beacon's colors spoke of great distress and much pain.
    “Dark is in trouble, let's mount up and get going, she is about three miles north east of here.” The three of them turned to make their way out the door and Solynne caught Kels looking at her,
    “He is a magic user, he can do that sort of stuff.” Kels' eyes opened wide.

Chapter Two
    Orcs Abound
     
    The three riders galloped along at great speed, the closer they got to Darkling's position the greater Wollfen could feel her pain, she was in a bad way and it was causing him to tense up as the feelings flowed through him. On they rode with Wollfen leading the way, they had left the road awhile ago and were moving fast through the trees. There was a low hill ahead and Wollfen slowed, signaling the others to a stop. At about two hundred yards they pulled up and dismounted, moving quietly along but still moving quickly on foot. Ten yards from the base of the hill they tied off their horses and started their way up stealthily picking their way through the underbrush. It wasn't long before they reached the top, crouching down and peeking below.
    At first they couldn't see anything and it was quiet, then the sound of  a crossbow bolt being fired was heard and a resultant thunk as it struck something woody, there was a cheer and the three onlookers focused on the source of the sound. They noted it was undoubtedly orcs below. Wollfen had his eyes closed seeking Dark's position, she was to the right of the orcs voices. They had to move to get a clearer line of sight and when they did what was revealed shocked them.
    There in a clearing sat Dark against a large tree, her arms were tied behind her around the trunk and the orcs were using her for target practice. There were two bolts already in her, one in her