[Witch_Queen]

Cree

Fáinu's words lingered in her mind. Cree knew now that it didn't matter what happened on the journey ahead, she wouldn't loose the one she held so close to her heart. "Fáinu 'tis getting late. If we are to be leaving here tomorrow then perhaps we should say goodbye for the night and meet back here in the morning." Cree knew that she wouldn't sleep at all. She waited for the arrival of the next day. Dearest Avalon, I know its going to be hard staying here all by yourself, but it is what's best for the both of us.

Cree looked around the inn and didn't see her old companion. What has become of Avalon? Its been a day since I let her go away and now it seems like an eternity since I last saw her. "Fáinu I'll see you in the morning. I must get some sleep or else I won't be able to even mount my horse in the morning." Cree turned towards the stair case a proceeded towards her room for the night. She remembered clearly the last time she had stayed in that room. It had been months ago and Grimm was there with her to keep her company. But now it was just her and no one else.

Cree opened the wooden door and just waited for the sound of the hinges squeeking, but it never came. Cree stepped through the door and looked around the room. It was just the way she remembered it. The bed was in the same place, just a few feet from the window. The color of the walls hadn't changed and Cree knew that she was back to the world that she loved. The window was open and just a slight breeze was causing the curtains to move. What a lot of sleep I'll be able to get tonight. Perhaps the best sleep I've had in a long time.

She walked over to the bed and placed her pack on the wooden floor. Everything seemed the same, nothing had changed except time itself. Cree thought she heard a sound behind her. She turned only to see that her old friend was perched in the window."Avalon...." Cree's words rolled out of her mouth. Avalon was there one last time. But before Cree could touch her friend, the white crow turned a flew away. I know. I shouldn't have let you go. But you are your own bird and you don't need me to hold you back. Cree walked back to the bed to sit down only to have a tear roll down her cheek. "I'm sorry Avalon." Cree stood up and walked back down stairs. Fáinu was still seated in the same seat. How can I sleep when Avalon haunts my memories. "So you haven't left yet. Perhaps one more mug of ale before bed time?" Cree smiled as she pulled the wooden chair back so she could take her seat again.