#where Seth learns why Kendra is scared of missions

[a-dip-in-the-source]

Fablehaven Analysis Time!

What everyones favourite theme or character arc? Either series, any kind of character.

[jesussavedevenme]

More than words

So I finally updated. Don't kill me for not writing one of the prompts I'm supposed to be writing please. This kind of just came out of no where but here it is anyway!!!!! Thanks to everyone who has continued to support me even though I don't update often. (This also has not editing btw) Warning- this is kind of sad

Two years. That's how long it had been since Seth had lost his memories and taken by Ronodin. That's what warren had told him at least. Bracken had returned a mere month ago when the Knights of the Dawn launched a rescue mission. Unfortunately Ronodin and Seth were off on another preserve at the time of the rescue. Bracken walked swiftly through the halls of Blackwell Keep in search of Kendra. No one had seen her for hours and when he tried to reach out to her via his horn, she seemed to be blocking him, a new trick she had learned that Bracken was not very fond of. Any other day Bracken would have simply assumed that she was busy with her duties as caretaker, but today was different. He had been gone on an assignment for the past week, the results of which he thought would make her very happy, but his  absence seemed to have sent Kendra spiraling downward into her new found separation anxiety. To make matters worse, today was the day that everything had fallen apart for her. Today marked two years since Seths capture, two years since Kendra had said a word. Warren had warned him when he was rescued that Kendra was a bit different. Truthfully, he had expected change, but never like this. Kendra hadn't spoken a word since Seths disappearance, despite everyones best efforts. Kendra's cheekbones were more prominent, but not in a healthy way, actually all of her bones were more prominent. Bracken had marveled at how someone so strong could become so fragile. It terrified him. She had become so frail and fragile that he was afraid to hug her too tightly. Afraid he might break her. He was afraid that she was going to fade away in front of him and he wouldn't be able to stop it. It shattered his heart to think that she wouldn't eat and when she did it usually didn't stay down. But what scared Bracken the most wasn't the lost weight or the bruise like bags under her eyes, it wasn't even the fact that her blinding brilliance had dimmed significantly. No, what scared Bracken most was the silence. The heartbreaking silence and the empty look in her previously bright happy green eyes. Bracken used to love to stare into her beautiful green eyes as they lit up with happiness and excitement, or danced with humor and amusement, even when they would occasionally glint with mischievousness. Now it seemed the only emotions those green eyes held was a deep sadness and fear. And the silence, the silence was crushing. The only time, even a hint of Kendra's voice was revealed was through shrill, heartbreaking, terrified screams. Her nightmares had always been bad, but now they shook her to the core. The screaming was hard, but the silence was harder. No matter what anyone tried Kendra had remained silent. When he had returned, she had stood stunned for more than a minute. In fact, she didn't move at all until he had said her name. He remembered the way she held onto him like a lifeline. He remembered wondering why life had to be so cruel to such an amazing girl. Since his return, he had been doing everything in his power to pull Kendra out of her depression. He was determined to get her back. He knew it would take awhile, but the past few weeks had been filled with so many milestones that he hoped they were coming towards the end of the tunnel.  Which is why Bracken was currently rushing through the hallways. With today being the day it was he was afraid that the progress they had made would be lost. Bracken into Kendra's room, relieved  when he found her lying on her bed. The room was dark, but Kendra's light, despite the abnormal dimness, kept it from being pitch black. Quietly he walked to her bed and sat beside her putting a hand on her fragile back. "Hey," he whispered, brushing a piece of her hair behind her ear, causing her to look at him with her sad, watery green eyes. "How you holding up princess?" He asked gently. Fresh tears poured down her frail cheeks in response. Slowly he moved into a laying position, allowing  her to cuddle  up to him. That was the one thing that had remained the same, was Kendra' love of cuddles. "It's ok to miss him, Kendra, its ok to be upset. But you also have to remember that, Seth is alive. I know right now things seem hopeless. Well, I don't know exactly, but I do understand hopelessness. What you have to remember there is that, hopelessness is merely an emotion and right now is merely a moment. What we have to do when we feel hopelessness overtake us is live in the knowledge that we feel it in a moment and like every moment it passes. We just have to allow that moment to pass just like the others. Don't be afraid to feel hopeless, or sad, or even scared. For these are just emotions. It is ok to feel emotions becuase it reminds us that we are alive and healthy. What we need to focus on is the fact that emotions are reactions not reality. "  By the time he had finished his speech Kendra's tears had dried and her body had relaxed. "Now what do you say we take a little adventure to make this moment pass a little faster?" He asked looking down at the small fairykind. He could see the debate in her eyes before she finally nodded her head. He gave her a bright smile before standing up and helping her do the same. He kept an arm around her as her weakened body adjusted to the different position. Slowly he began to lead her through the hallways towards one of the towers of the keep. " You see I would have been in there to check on you sooner, but I had something I wanted to set up first." Bracken said once they had climbed to the top of the tower. He gently opened the door and turned to see Kendra's reaction to the sight before them. Kendra gasped and slowly brought a hand up to cover her mouth, eyes glistening with tears once more. Sitting before them was an intricate blanket fort with fairy lights surrounding it looking towards the setting sun. However the beautiful wasn't what had caused her reaction. The reaction was caused by the boy with messy, brown hair seated in the center of it all. "Hey, sis." Seth said quietly as he stood up. There was a noticeable change in height, build, and muscle, but it was still Seth. His much deeper voice still held its hint of carefree humor and confidence. His chocolate brown eyes still held a mischievous glint. Seth awkwardly scratched the back of his neck. " I've really mi-woah" he finished as Kendra slammed full force into her brother. Bracken watched as the sibling clung to one another reminding each other they were safe. Quietly Bracken turned to leave the pair to catch up on the two years they had lost. "Wait!" Bracken stopped dead in his tracks and quickly turned around at the sound tears of joy filling his eyes. The voice was rough, quiet, scrathy from unuse but it was the most beautiful sound he had ever heard. Kendra walked up to him and pulled him into a hug. "Thank you. Thank you for everything. Thanks for putting up with me and bringing Seth home, memories and all. I don't know what I did to deserve you, but I love you. "  Tears were pouring down Bracken's face when Kendra finished and he couldn't stop himself when he swooped down to press his lips to hers. " EW!!!!! Dude! That's my sister!! Seriously, how long have I been gone?" Seth yelled dramatically bringing some humor to the situation. Kendra pulled away as she blushed and began to laugh for the first time in two years. Her laughter was contagious and soon they were all clutching their side in laughter. Eventually Bracken left, allowing the two siblings to catch up on some much needed sibling time. As he returned to his room, he felt a weight lift off his chest. He knew this was from the end. Ronodin was still out there, Celebrant wasn't finished, but for at least a moment things were looking up.

♪♪♪♪ Hey guys so I really tried to keep this from ending up as fluff for you people that adore angst but I couldn't do it. I really tried to not bring Seth back but again i couldn't do it. Oh well. Sorry this is probably really bad but here it is♪♪♪♪♪