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Xavier’s Pov

The trumpets begin to play , as we march towards the castle – the soldiers’ loved one , wives and children , cheer as we make our way through the castles threshold. I took a deep breath in , filling my lungs with the smell of home – Rosemary. My heart leaps for joy as the thought of her wrapped in my arms floods my mind. I feel warm inside when I see how the soldier’s wives rush towards them and jump into their arms – I wonder if I would get an opportunity to see Rosemary do that.

“Xavier…” the general comes up to me , singling me out from the rest. He puts his hand out , and I go the same. In a firm grip , he latches onto my foreman in respect. A look of respect and admiration flashes in his eyes.

“I have to say this…You held on quite well for these past six months…I must admit we gave you a bit of hard time since you were not one of us , but…you held