(Conclusion Post)

Dreams and memories were a funny thing.

The last time he encountered The Dark Wanderer was in his youth...

Many centuries prior by mortal reckoning.

He was dreaming of The Dark Wanderer at that point his mind remembering the epic clashes and duels they use dto have on the plains of Ayenee...A jolt of pain forced him out of his exhausted state.

"You looked so peaceful in your sleep. Almost felt bad waking you up right there." She said calmly.

He looked at her his eyes were glossed over at that point. "I was dreaming of him..."

"The enemy you mean yes?" She said in response. "While you were sleeping the rite was completed. Your blood is very potent." She said calmly. "I am going to make a deal with you." She said out loud.

Archanex nodded he was not sure if he was half awake or still dreaming.

"I will grant you freedom from your current state for a price." She said.

"You don't understnad the way this works." Archanex suddenly said to her. "Like it or not we are bound now." He looked at her and half expected her to strike him.

"You meant what you said back there didn't you?" She asked.

Archanex nodded. "I will always be yours for what it is worth. For ALL it's worth."

She kissed him deeply at that point...there at the end of all things.