Rielen quickly scanned the map measuring possible next targets. "The northern fort." The next closest target was the northern fort. 'There must be a different strategy for a more defended location.'
A messenger came running into the room. "An invasion force has been spotted outside the northern border!" The man was out of breath and leaned over to heavily breathe in air. "It's already started." Rielen muttered.
Eon realized that it was finally time to act. He looked up at Rielen who was biting her fingernail deep in thought. "Send me to the fort." He knew that she didn't want him to leave, but he couldn't ignore thousands of troops attempting to take out their northern defense.
Rielen's eyes softened and she pulled at the cloth of her dress. Eon fixed his eyes to hers and tried to convey his determination. Yes, he had been lost for a while, but the important thing was he had come back and healed.
