Over the years, Serena has been protected from the forces of Darkness by her friends, but unknown to all is that there is a protector in the shadows. Who is this person and how is she connected to Serena?
The cloth felt good on her burning forehead. Whimpering slightly, as pure heat and cold battled within her body, the girl tried desparately to go back into that dark void, where she felt no pain and had no memories.
"No... Come on, you're strong; I know you can fight it. Come Pagan, fight the fever. It is time for you to retake your place, to reclaim your birthright." A soft voice called out to her. Opening her eyes slightly, everything was blurred at first. Then things began to focus... She saw the image of a man, sitting on the side of her bed. "Welcome back to the land of the aware, little princess."
"Who... are... you?" she asked weakly. She saw him smile softly.
"I am called Tal'lan. There is no need to be frightened young princess. I will not harm you."
Slolwy he took the warm cloth from the girl's forehead, and drew it once more within the bowl of cool water, replacing it back upon her fevered brow. "My... my paretns... they... they were..." Not being able to go on from the lump formin within her throat, the young preteen slowly shook her head, her thick black hair lying limply upon the pillow, soaked with seat, and tears filling her dark silver-gray eyes.
"Shhh... I know, I know... Rest now, little princess...all will turn out...but for now you must rest and heal. We will talk about this another night, I promise you," said Tal'lan, placing a hand over the girl's eyes and causing her to drift back; however, this time in a healding dreamless sleep. Tal'lan looked down at the girl...'finally at long last, you have returned to me..Princess Pagan...Rest and Grow Strong...for I fear that you and those that you love shall need it.' Tal'lan thought as he removed the cloth, and softly traced the Silver Crescent moon symbol on the girl's brow. Sighing, Tal'lan looked up at where the new moon hung, his dark amber eyes, slowly spreading to feline intensity...'So it Begins again'