Sunrise came when the suns rose up over the horizon but instead of being the normal colors of yellow and white, they were both red. To the sailors who were out at sea, they took the warning seriously. A storm was brewing up somewhere and being stuck in a maelstrom was no laughing matter.

On the other side of Asylum, both Lazheros and Alyson had returned to the lighthouse for breakfast when she noticed the suns both red in color. "Red suns in the morning, sailor take warning," she said to no one in particular.

The Bronze Man however knew that it was not a storm of nature but one of war and conflict somewhere else in the Realm. Somewhere deep within Elven lands did war and battle come knocking hard. He turned to her, "I suggest you find your friends, Alysiane. Stock up on whatever provisions you may need for your journey to Northaven. War has come to the ranger's homeland and I pray that he may find what he's looking for."

The elementalist turned around and went upstairs to her old room where her gear was and changed. Lazheros said the robe he gave would fit just fine underneath her mage robes without a problem, and two it would maintain the connection between him and her anywhere in the Realm.

The Bronze Man waited for her in the lobby when Armendes came out of the library, "What's going on?"

"Red Suns."

"War?" The wizard walked over to the window, "Hmm, the emissaries from Northnaven were quite adamant about asking for aid from us. When I questioned them about it they got real quiet. Well, if they want help, they're gonna have to open up officially to see what or who wants to give aid at all."

The Elementalist came back down finally with all her gear. She stopped looking at them both, "Where's the nearest portal to Northaven from here?"

The Bronze Man thought for a moment, "The Ancient Oak. The Elder has knowledge of all things elven in the Realm entire. He could tell you and your friends more."

"Okay then I guess its off to the Neverending Story to get the others," She headed for the front door of the lighthouse and was surprised to see Lazheros right behind her. ~ You're coming with?~

The Bronze Man stopped briefly, "Do what you have to do Armendes with the emissaries from Northaven. Explain the current situation regarding aid, and tell them there may be help coming their way."

The wizard incited a magical incantation as a circle of runes appeared around him and he vanished in a flash of light.

"Yes. I am coming with you, Alysiane, and I wish to see you off personally." Lazheros ushered her through the door and down to the ferry at the end of the island.

*******

By the time the trio of Serna, Caliaphy and Willow returned to their friends in The Neverending Story Tavern, Irzen and Neven had just finished eating.

"Where in The Realm did you guys disappear off to?" Neven asked no one in particular.

"Someplace else," Caliaphy whispered to Serna as the fairy again.

"Someplace else," Serna replied with a smirk.

"I gather that," The Swordsman added, "But where exactly?"

"You can tell him if you want to Serna," The fairy said.

"We went to The Ancient Tree and visited Caliaphy's home," Serna responded fully, "We also met her leader, a really old Elder who was very kind to us and gave me this charm bracelet." The Shield Maiden showed the Swordsman who admired the craftsmanship of the jewelry.

"Nice, very nice," Irzen nodded approvingly.

Madame Mabel downed another pint of ale with no problem, "So, lad will you be leaving with 'ere friends or will 'ye be staying 'ere with Seri?"

"Why do you ask?" Neven replied with a raised eyebrow.

"Because it matters to me daughter, lad. Here you two will be together and safe. Plus, I approve of you already." Madame Mabel told the boy.

"You're right, you should know, Seri is your daughter after all," Neven nodded his head in agreement before he looked to the others, "I have decided to stay here in Asylum. That is, if you will have me, Seri?"

Seri brushed her hair over shoulders and smiled, "You will? I mean wow and and..." She kissed him in front of everyone and released it slowly, "Thank you, Neven. You have stolen my heart."

Neven was at first taken off guard by the impromptu kiss but he slowly began to relax and enjoy it as he leaned into it, "And you have stolen mine, Seri."

Irzen, Serna and Willow sat in stunned silence.

The fairy fainted on Serna's shoulder hearing that. A few seconds later, Caliaphy opened her eyes with the look of sheer happiness emanating off of her. "Woot! Ah young love! It's so sweet! So...when are they gonna get together and make babies?"

Serna took a surprising gulp before she responded, "Hopefully after they get married, Caliaphy, but I think it would be wise if they got to know each other better first. Don't you think?"