I lay on the prow of Darksail looking at the burning village we had just plundered. I didn't feel happy like the corsairs celebrating around me. I felt hollow, empty inside. My long red cloa was draped around me, hiding my face from view. When I had fought it was clear that the fighters had no chance yet I only killed the ones with weapons in their hands. I found myself thinking of my home. Overthree seasons since I has been there. Rellis Redwave was out there as well. I heard the clink of coins and raised my hand, catching a bag of coins and precious stones. I heard the captain of the ship come up behind me. "Eyes in the back of your head, Silvren." I stood up. "When you've fought as much as I you learn to kow when somethings coming at you." The tall ferret, his name was Darkeye, laughed. "How many battles have you been in?" "More than you know." Was my reply. Darkeye grinned and said "We head for Nightshade tonight. You'll be enlisting?" I nodded "I have but one condition." Darkeye nodded. "Lemme guess. Find this Rellis of yours? As you've told me hes a red fox not even a splash of white on him. Big. Wears crimson armor and fights with a broadsword very well." I did not even rise from my perch and nodded to the catain slowly. "Now, captain I'm tired and I'm going to sleep." Darkeye replied. "Sleep well." And sauntered off. I closed my eyes and slowly drifted int a long dreamless sleep.