"Take care, Flin," he said in
a low voice. "Keep to the forest as
long as possible and avoid well used trails.
It's best that no one sees you."
"All right."
"Trust your instincts and remember
the lessons of our childhood. There
aren't many who can match your woodcraft."
There was pride in his tone.
She smiled at him. "You make it sound easy."
"It will be easy, once you start
on the trail. It's saying farewell
that's so hard."
"Then don't say it."
He looked at her with a puzzled
expression.
"Say something else."
Leudh smiled. "Good journey, little sister."
"That was nice." She kissed him on his cheek.
"We love you, Flin," he
murmured as he hugged her fiercely.
She smiled through her tears as they
separated. "I love you, too."
Saying good-bye to Dakra was going to
be the hardest of all. Flindra knew it
and kept this for the last. She left
Leudh's arms and turned to face her.
"Momma," she said with tears
running down her cheeks.
Dakra held open her arms and Flindra
rushed into the embrace. For a moment
longer she could be a child in her mother's loving arms.
"Oh Flindra, I love you," Dakra
sobbed. She trembled in agony as she
tried to suppress her tears.
"I love you too, Momma." She dropped her voice to a whisper. "If there is any possible way, I promise
to stay in touch. There has to be some
way which won't endanger you."
"Don't worry about us, my
child. No one pays attention to simple
people like us. We'll be safe."
"I pray so."
"Please be careful, Flindra. It is your destiny to accomplish great
things. You will always be with us in
our thoughts and prayers. Always
remember that we love you."
"I'll remember, Momma."
Dakra held on to her daughter a little
longer before she stepped back.
"It's time, my child. The
sun is nearly up and you need to be on your way."
She nodded. "Be well, Momma. I love you."
"Good journey, Flindra, and may
the Spirit watch over you and protect you."
Flindra patted the trio of dogs, which
were waiting by her horse. They had been
her companions on many an adventure, but they needed to stay behind this day.
She took the reins from Leudh and
mounted the waiting horse. "I love
all of you," she said once she was settled into the saddle. She looked once more into the faces of her
family.
"We love you, too," Leudh
said in a choked voice. He had finally
succumbed to his tears.
She held up her hand in parting. "Until we meet again, be well and may
the Spirit bless you."
"Good luck, Flindra," Dakra
answered.
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