Archer nodded, and a bright light momentarily blinded everyone as he transformed. When the light faded, he stood before her in his human form. Seeing him, a beaming smile lit up her face, and she immediately wrapped him in a warm hug.
"It's so good to see you safe," Cassandra whispered, her voice filled with emotion. Archer hugged her back, feeling a sense of comfort and belonging in her embrace.
Archer smiled as she let him go but spoke, ''Find those silly girls; they've been worried about you.''
''I will, Mother, I've just been busy making my way north,'' he revealed.
Cassandra nodded in understanding before she shooed him away with a big smile. Archer summoned his wings and took off while flying east. It took him an hour to spot the fort the girls were hiding in.
