Destiny

Guest blog!!

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Sparhawk stood in front of the alter, attending to the tiny chores; lighting the candles, wiping away the dust and webs that had accumulated so quickly. He had fitted locks on all the doors. This place had become far to popular for his comfort.

He paused, thinking now of what was left for him to do in this lifetime.

What use am I now?

His brothers were gone, all dead or missing. He was the only one left of his order. He had finally exacted revenge on Lillias, and avenged his daughters death. He realized suddenly, he was free. He didn't need to sculk around in shadows anymore, living a half-life. True, he could probably never return to the empire, but it didn't really matter to him.

So what now? What is there left to do?

There was Seik, of course, his hope, his ray of sunshine. She deserved far better than anything he had to offer, but she was tenatious, refusing to let him go. Maybe, if she loved him so, there was something of worth in him that he simply couldn't see. He had given her so many opportunites to leave, to go off and find something better. But she had chosen him. Who was he to turn that away? Who indeed?

We could have a life together now. There is nothing left chasing me, the demons have all been slain. I owe it to her to return her love and take care of her.

He took one final look around the shadowy place that had been his home for so long, and gave it a silent goodbye. He would not be needed here any longer, his place was out there, by Seik's side.

He climbed the stairs slowly, his heart pounding with excitement and anticipation. As he locked the door and turned away, towards his new life, he smiled, knowing he might finally be able to find the joy he longed for.

And for the first time in his life, he was terrified...