Rayla knew it would happen someday. but she didnt like to think about it. She knew that sooner or later their journey would come to an end, but now that time had come, and she wasn't ready.

They were just outside of the Dragon Queen's cavern, ready but at the same time not ready to say goodbye.

Callum had been apprenticed under Ibis, a Skywing Elf who was willing to teach the first human mage how to master the Primal source.

And Rayla was returning home to Runaan and Tinker, before beginning her training as a member of the new Dragon Guard.

"I suppose this is it." Callum broke the silence, sitting down next to Rayla on top of the cliff that overlooked Xadia.

Ezran was inside with The Dragon Queen and Zym, he had seemed to notice that the two needed some time alone.

"You know, i knew this would eventually happen." Rayla spoke up, her voice cracking uncharacteristically.

"But I'm still not ready to say goodbye. Goodbye to Ez, Zym...this whole journey...and you."

Callum swallowed heavily, shifting closer, and swinging his legs over the edge as he tried to find the words.

"We'll still see each other though." Callum said almost decisively.

"We have to. We'll both be here, in Xadia."

"I know." Rayla sniffed, refusing to make eye contact. "But its still not the same."

Callum leaned over, pulling her into his arms, and Rayla gave a long shuddering sigh.

"Prehaps...prehaps I've grown to close ro you, over these months."

"And how is that a bad thing?"

"Moonshadow elves shouldn't get attached." Rayla said doubtfully, and Callum brushed away a stray tear.

"Listen to me Rayla, I wouldn't trade a second of the time we've spent together for anything in the world. Ok? You're my best friend...and I..."

"I love you." Rayla had beaten him to it, looking up at him shyly, and Callum couldn't stop the tears of joy mixed with saddness from pooling in his eyes.

"So do I." He whispered, then a little louder

"I love you Rayla."

Rayla sniffed and rubbed an arm across her eyes, her face lighting up as she grinned at him.

"I don't want to go." She whispered. "I'm scared, Callum."

"That's ok. I am to. But, you're also kind, and good. You're fearless, and fast, strong.."

"And daring." Rayla interrupted with a small smile.

"You're going to be the greatest member of the dragon guard ever. Okay?"

"I know." Raylatook a deep breath, collecting herself.

"And you already are the greatest mage out there."

Callum helped her to her feet, and Rayla leaned forward, pressing a kiss to his cheek.

Callum blushed, and pulled her into a hug.

"Be safe. ok?"

Callum nodded, not having the strength to use words.

"We'll be ok."