She was nothing but despair, walking through the field. Horrific scenery of the aftermath of the greatest battle in this millennium did not impressed her. With hand pressed to her , where heart was supposed to be, she carefully stepped between dead bodies and it's parts, scattered around everywhere. Unarmed already, she was looking for something. Something small yet important.

Someone called her by name. She showed no reaction, focused on scanning surroundings. There were her friends among the fallen, her family even. She will pray for them later. But now it was him occupying her thoughts. She loved him despite everyone, not caring for scandal it evoked. Now he was dead.

A man's arm turned her around. She looked into his eyes, finding comprehension. He said nothing, handing her a small object. She looked at him with questioning eyes. That was it. Small sapphire stone shone between her fingers. It was still warm and seemed to pulse with power. She raised left hand, covered it with her palm and whispered a spell. Sapphire crystal shrunk, glowing even more. They watched it being swathed with gold. In seconds it transformed into a beautiful necklace. She didn't have to ask. Man took jewelry from her and wrapped it around her neck.

"Amarië. You don't have to join the royal council yet."

"No, Erestor. It's fine. I can do it."

She knew she couldn't.