Gunter awoke. A brief surge of panic coursed through his mind by his realization he was awake.
It meant he had fallen asleep.
Again.
A frown creased his lips as he stood and scanned his surrounding. His senses detecting no immediate danger.

Gunter sighed. This was a bad time to again begin a habit that leaves you exposed.

He began to break his camp.

Then again, he DID feel a little less soul weary. Perhaps the occasional sleep could be allowed....

A smile almost broke on his lips. I probably murmured in my sleep.

He finished breaking his camp and again looked around. He then began down the road.

He should be arriving soon...

~ as Gunter moved along the path, the air in front of him shimmered and Elisabeth appeared, clad not in her royal clothing of Norworld, but her blood red robes signifing her rank as a member of the Council of 13 ~

Greetings once again Gunter....~s~.....We are interested in learning why you have returned and what help you need from us.

~She arches her eyebrow slighly and waits to hear the answer~

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Wearily he lowered his pack to his feet and looked the Lady Elisabeth in the eye.

Why do I return and what help do I hope to get?

He paused as he considered the the question...and his answer.

I forsook my Master as my Master has forsooken me. His minions....seek me. To be sure, I could go many myriad of places. But for some reason, I come here. Even though I should not.

He paused a moment to rub both eyes with finger and thumb, as if trying to restore a fatigued soul behind his eyes.

My sudden disapearance at the beck of my former Master did surely wrong your sister, and thereby you.
And as I did not protest, I am guilty.

He took his hand away from his eyes and looked into hers.

I expect no forgiveness, but perhaps I will be given a chance to give restitution.

As to what help I hope. I have no hope for help.
I have had a Master for a very very long time...and now I have none...and it feels odd to me.

So I make my way to Sanctuary, and offer myself to the Lady Jaeden. She will either accept me, test me, or send me away. In all cases, I must make the offer.

With that said, Gunter picks up his pack, ready to continue, but stands there, awaiting a reply, should he be worthy of one...

~ Elisabeth considered his words carefully and spoke ~

Whom you've wronged and such does not concern me right now. That will be dealt with later. I will deal with Zchadazer as we have unfinished business. He will be told to leave you alone. I can tell you that Jaeden is none to happy with either you or Zchadazer, but will do what she can to make sure that Zchadazer's minions leave you alone.

In the meantime, you are to proceed to the Sanctuary and wait for her decision. She has been informed of your query.

Good luck in your journey.....I hope you find what you are looking for.

~Elisa then dissapears in a flash of white light ~

Having actually recieved one of the few answers he expected...and from a source he expected....not Lady Elisabeth per se, but an Agent of the Lady....

Gunter continued his journey. On foot. Though the means to arrive by other means were certainly availiable to him, to Gunter there were better reasons to travel as he did.

To think. To reflect. To apply self pennace. To escape notice....





He saw. Through the eyes of a shadow, He saw. It was interesting that Gunter had chosen to come here. It made perfect sense. One of the few places He could not excert any influence. Some of the few beings that could delay the inevitable with any effectiveness.

It all matters not, in the end. Though it could all prove.....amusing.

And the fiery queen has unfinished business...

Indeed....

~ right before Elisa transported back to the Sanctuary, she felt a very uneasy feeling that seemed familar. She got her confermation in the form of a mind send from Jaeden a few minutes later. Zchadazar had been near her and Gunter. Taking herself back into her mind and transporting back to the area she had just been in. Looking around and picking up that feeling once again, she didn't bother looking for him. She knew he could hear her. She didn't bother yelling either. In a calm voice, she proceeded. ~

Zchadazar! I know you can hear me. Listen well...Stay away from Gunter. Your minions are harmless here and you no better. I know this is an amusing game for you, as is everything, but it is not a game any longer. If Gunter wishes a life for himself, he should be allowed to find it, regardless of what you think. You are not the center of the universe.

This will be your only warning....You've underestimated me far too many times. Don't make that mistake again.

~ Elisa then vanished in her normal flash of light ~