Ellyn nodded her head as she watched Alanna creep out of the cave, her eyes scanning the tree line making sure that no one was approaching them. She had to give some sort of credit to Alanna for being as agile and quiet as she was. It would definitely prove to be beneficial for her when things got tough. Alanna would be able to make a quick escape while she handled the fighting. Her hand was hovering of the hilt of her sword, ready to strike at any moment; however it proved to be unnecessary to be so cautious. Ellyn knew that she was being a bit paranoid at this point but she would not allow Alanna to risk her life over a sword and sheaths.<br/><br/>She let out the breath that she had been unconsciously holding when Alanna came back to her. The corners of her lips turned upwards slightly at the attempted joke that Alanna made. Look at how things had changed; it was normally her who was trying to cheer Alanna up. This time the raven was trying her best to make her smile again. She appreciated the effort, she really did but she found it hard to smile. She looked up at the sky; she could still see the faint traces of smoke in the air, where their beautiful home used to thrive. Placing the sword in its new sheath, she wrapped and hooked the leather strap around her waist. "Well, let us hope that the English will have a suitable shield for you to...borrow from them," she said in a light tone. She knew that it would be best to train Alanna with the weapons that she was most comfortable with. However, she wasnâ€™t sure how Alanna would deal with actually having to kill someone again. The first experience had not been pleasant.<br/><br/>Then again, she didn't want Alanna to have to become a cold blooded killer. It was out of her character, Ellyn would rather be burdened with the task of getting her hands stained with red. Alanna gave her the signal that she was ready to depart and Ellyn nodded as well. "Just let me know when you need to rest, alright," she said to the raven. She looked out of the cave, her eyes watching the trees and listening intently for any sound of footsteps. Holding her breath, she listened long and hard before she signaled for Alanna to follow. The Kingdom was to the South of Lochinver, as they were closer to the mountains. The Kingdom was located in the heart of Scotland. Ellyn hadn't been there since she was a young child and she wasn't entirely sure what kind of landforms would pose as an obstacle. She would have to get a map in the next town, that way they would be able to avoid such things. It would have been easier if they had horses to go by, but she could see what a price for a horse would fetch for.<br/><br/>Then there was also the fear of coming to a ghost town, which was more than likely the case. If the English were looking for a way to surprise the King then coming from Lochinver and going down was the best way. Ellyn closed her eyes as she thought about all the lives that would be lost if they didn't hurry. She led them through the forest, running at a pace that Alanna could keep up with. She moved with the grace of a doe as she hopped over small upturned roots and other plant life that littered the forest floor. She remembered that there would be miles and miles of rolling hills when they exited the coverage of the forest. That being noted in her mind that crossing the hills would probably be one of the harder parts of their journey. The grass would be tall enough to take cover, but that still left them in open space. Anyone could spot them.<br/><br/>She also feared that the King would not have an audience with them. Scotland had been at peace with the English for over fifty years, they had no reason to try and start a war. Yet they had come and attacked Lochinver. Was there tension between the two countries that they hadn't heard about? Ellyn's mind was full of so many thoughts as she continued to run through the forest. The wind whipped around her face, her long fiery locks flying behind her. It felt nice to run but it was all for the wrong reasons. She was running from the death in her village, her emotions towards Alanna, and she was running to save an unsuspecting Kingdom.