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Aleytys looks to Gwendolin's face. " Don't say sorry Gwen, please. This plan was a risky thing and I had knew it, I live and survive be sure. My wish is that you and ascius find a way for a new beginning now, my dear. And i look forward to seeing you both in Trolls Bane "

She stroke over the delicately chiselled features of Gwen’s face with a smile. Aleytys leans forward and kisses her cheek then. As she moves back she gasps in pain, looking to the horse and Edward...
Edward gazes at her with a worried face, bends down, without a word sliding his hand under her legs and the other behind her back, and lifts her up. Very carefully he helps her on the black Stallion
He looks down with a short nod to Gwen, giving a mocking smile to her...

“No need to thank me..”, Edward grinned as he climbed on the horse. ”Anything to my ‘brother’ and his 'little miss'..” . His grin grew even broader now and he winked to Gwen. ”See you back on the island, vengeful lovers.. Hyaa!” He chuckled as he turned their horse into the direction of the harbour and rode away.
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“Is this ship going to Gobiath?” The sailor on the pier nodded and shouted ”Cap’n.. Passengers!” . The ship looked strangely familiar and it wasn’t long until an older man with a long and messy beard came to the bulwark and looked down. He seemed to recognize the two. “Back to the island, aye?” , He asked. Edward nodded eagerly “I’ll pay you in silver.. In advance.” “Help them aboard, lads!” , the captain shouted to his sailors. Edward and Aleytys climbed aboard the ship. Edward could see from her eyes that it was hard and painful for her, but she did not make a sound. What a stubborn and proud woman. My Aleytys., he thought as he handed the Captain a generous amount of coins. Edward and Aleytys retreated down into their cabin with his hand around her waist. As soon as the cabin door closed, he kissed her passionately and with love.

”We are going home, my sunshine.. to home.. ”

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After a week of sailing, the aging ship glided slowly into the harbour of Gobiath. The anchor was lowered and the sailors worked frantically with the sails and ropes. Edward and Aleytys leaned against the bulwark, staring at the familiar scenery opening in front of their eyes.
She whispered quietly with a small smile. ”We are back home, sweetheart..”

”Finally.”