The Great Tree, Part 6/7

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     "And why not?" Hector says, smirking as he aims his sword at Varian.

     "You're... you're a member of the Brotherhood, right?" Varian asks. "Well, so was my father... Quirin."

     To Varian's relief, this actually causes Hector to pause in surprise. "You're Quirin's kid?"

     "Yes! And right now, he's in trouble

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     "Yes! And right now, he's in trouble. I need to get back to him so I can help him!"

For a moment, Hector seems conflicted. He lowers his sword, and stares at Varian for a long moment. Finally, without saying another word, he spins around and begins to head toward the camp instead.

     Varian watches Hector walk away, and then turns his attention back to Cassandra. "Come on Cass, please! You've gotta wake up!" He shakes her gently, until her eyes finally flutter open. He sighs with relief, stroking her face as she groans.

 He sighs with relief, stroking her face as she groans

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"Varian? Wha... What happened?" She asks. He realizes his hand is still on her face, and he jerks it back embarrassedly

"No time to explain," Varian replies as he helps her stand and picks up his sword. "Hector is about to attack the others!"

Cassandra glances around, noticing the still-unconscious Adira. She stares in the direction of the campsite determinedly and says, "Come on! I think I know another way around."

"And now, for the so-called Sundrop..." Hector says, dropping down from the root and landing in front of the rest of the group. Eugene holds Rapunzel close to him protectively as Hector raises his sword.

"Leave her alone!" Cassandra shouts. Everyone turns to see her and Varian standing courageously, their swords at the ready.

 Everyone turns to see her and Varian standing courageously, their swords at the ready

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