Thursday at 3am in Daprima and Fin’s room …

tossing, turning, tossing ...

turning, tossing ...

FIN:

Daprima …

FIN:

… Hey … C’mon wake up.

DAPRIMA:

Oh Fin!

FIN:

It’s OK. You’re safe. It was just a bad dream.

DAPRIMA:

But it wasn’t a dream. It was a … a warning.

FIN:

What do you mean?

DAPRIMA:

It’s hard to explain. It was more of a feeling … a very menacing feeling.

- But this I know for sure - Zyfan’s in danger!

FIN:

Can you be more specific?

DAPRIMA:

There was this ... darkness and it was chasing Zyfan, and … he couldn’t outrun it. Then … red, lots of red. Fin, you have to tell him. 

He needs to be ready. Go. Now!

Then, in Zyfan and Karanthir’s room ...

KNOCK  KNOCK  KNOCK KNOCK

ZYFAN:

Did you hear that? Who could it be?

KARANTHIR:

I don't know - but the house better be on fire.

FIN:

Karanthir, it's me, open the door!

KARANTHIR:

Oh wonderful, it's my dear brother. I suppose I’m in for another 

one of his lectures. I wonder what I did this time?

ZYFAN:

At this hour? I think not.

KARANTHIR:

And just where are you going?

ZYFAN:

To unlock the door and let him in, since you cannot.

KARANTHIR:

And why can't I?

ZYFAN:

Because you are not wearing pajamas.

KARANTHIR:

That's never stopped me before, besides it's not as if Fin 

has never seen me au naturel.

ZYFAN:

I will be right there Fin.

ZYFAN:

… Please forgive the delay. Do come in.

FIN:

I'm really sorry about this but it's is very important. 

Daprima just had a premonition ...

KARANTHIR:

You woke us for that!

FIN:

It was very powerful and she insisted I warn you.

FIN:

… Zyfan, she said you're in danger. She saw darkness chasing you, and  it catches you. Then -  something about the color red …

KARANTHIR:

Well isn't that perfect. You come to us in the middle of the night to 

give us a cryptic message. Thank you so much. Honestly, 

how are we expected to get any more sleep tonight? 

FIN:

She felt, we both felt it was important for you to know right away.

ZYFAN:

Do let her know that we will be taking this very seriously. 

Please go back to her. I am sure she is quite upset.

FIN:

She was pretty shook up. If you need anything, just let me know.

ZYFAN:

Thank you Fin. Good night.

KARANTHIR:

Will we be taking this seriously, my prince?

ZYFAN:

As seriously as I have always taken these sort of warnings. Remember 

Karan, I am a trained warrior. I am sure whatever this is, 

if it is anything at all, I shall be fine.

KARANTHIR:

Are you? Well, I'm not. Say what you will about that woman, 

but her premonitions tend to come true.

ZYFAN:

Then I shall be extra careful.

KARANTHIR:

As will I, so I’ll be with you from now on.

ZYFAN:

That is not necessary.

KARANTHIR:

Oh but it is! I am your bodyguard after all, so I will guard you and 

your incredible body for as long as need be.

KARANTHIR:

… So, what do you suppose this danger could be?

ZYFAN:

It may be nothing at all.

KARANTHIR:

Or it could be Washi.

ZYFAN:

Washi? He is no danger to me, not anymore. 

Besides, he has returned to the Elvin Realm.

KARANTHIR:

Perhaps he's getting reinforcements so he can abduct you.

ZYFAN:

To what end? I truly believe you are over-reacting, Furthermore

there is really no need for you to accompany me everywhere.

KARANTHIR:

I’m sorry my prince, but you're not getting your way in this.

I'll not have anything happen to you.

KARANTHIR:

Not just yet my prince. You see there’s something you’re not 

aware of - that you need to know  ...

to be continued ...