Khahiri's Return
"Remember what we learned," Zilean said, his voice unusually soft - grave, even. "Are you certain you're ready?" Khahiri gave his mentor a reassuring smile. "I'll be back soon. And besides, I've spent every day for years preparing for this moment. If not now, when?" As Khahiri started to ascend the steps toward the glowing gate that the people call the Time Gate, he looks back. He looked at each and every one of his people: His parents, teachers, friends, and lastly, Grandmaster Zilean. He took a deep breath and put a palm against the shimmering wall of ever-changing sceneries. It is cold, yet warm at the same time. It feels like ants crawling against his palm. He looked straight at the Time Gate, then slowly closed his eyes to envision when will he appear beyond it. The ever-changing sceneries slowly condensed into a scene of a town full of people. Many people grasp behind Khahiri. It may have been far too long since the people saw th...