In a previous draft of Storm of Arranon , titled Children of Arranon at the time, Erynn was already a pilot, not a cadet. I had more meetings between Cale and Erynn before she was taken from Korin to Arranon as Birk’s hostage. Here is a bit of one of their interactions. Erynn has just learned more about her father, Zander, and she has agreed to go to Arranon, to be trained on how to fully develop her extraordinary abilities.



Erynn remained quiet as they returned to the base.
Cale assumed she was thinking about all he had told her. There was much for her to process.
“I need to make a detour by the hangar. It won’t take long,” Erynn blurted, biting at her lower lip.
He studied the intensity in her expression.
She senses something.
“Sure, need to tuck your fighter in for the night?” Cale asked, curious, but not pressing her to explain.
“Yes. Okay. Check on my fighter,” Erynn replied vaguely, her attention elsewhere. Her clenched hands lay in her lap. Glancing in Cale’s direction, she gave him a weak grin.
Cale returned her smile. This was the first positive response he’d received from Erynn. Maybe he could be more than just an annoyance to her, a flagrant reminder of a secret she had so far painstakingly kept hidden. His intent in coming to Korin remained unchanged, to help Erynn realize her potential, for the benefit of both their worlds.
***
Cale and Erynn’s footsteps echoed inside the enclosed hangar, making the space seem cavernous. The area was bright, silent, the space cool, sterile, and still. Six gleaming white Interceptor fighters stood with deadly assurance in the glare of the brilliant overhead lighting.
Cale hung back as Erynn entered the darkened control room to talk with the on-duty personnel. His vision swirled, the hangar seemed to spin around him, and the glaring brightness dimmed. Cale closed his eyes and waited for what he knew was coming. He had wondered if being away from Arranon these episodes would cease.
Well, I have my answer. It’s apparent the Anim Blath can still reach me, even here on Korin.
He opened his eyes as pinpoints of blue, green and purple firelight sparkled before him. A sweet, spicy fragrance filled the air. The colors changed to fiery reds and oranges. Urgent, high-pitched voices sang a forewarning through his mind. Their fear was avid and palpable as they repeated the crucial message.
“I understand,” he whispered. With a sudden pop, the voices ceased, the hangar’s harsh glare returned, the sparkling flash of firelight disappeared, and the sweet scent faded. The spinning sensation remained though, and Cale went to one of the steps next to an Interceptor to sit down. The incident had left him unsteady and apprehensive. He would need to proceed with care, in particular with Erynn.
Someone, or something, had detected her presence and recognized her potential.

So, do you think Cale will tell Erynn what the message from the Anim Blath revealed? Check back next Wednesday to find out.

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