Banished

"What do you mean, banished?" Aurora's mouth hung open.

"Hanna is a Fate. You cannot just 'banish' a Fate!" Zan balled his fists. Something was very wrong with these creatures if they were willing to cast out one of their own who was so gracious and generous.

"Hanna agreed to be banished. I cannot go into the details, but it was easier that way." Asha seemed to want to say more, but she pressed her lips together. "You must go. I am very sorry."

Gandr tried to reason with her. "But all we need is a little water that comes from here. We would only be a moment. Maybe you could even…"

"I cannot. They will throw me out along with you. But I will tell you that I found out..."

"Not another word, Asha," the warning boomed.

"Yes, Justum," Asha hung her head.

Justum appeared at the top of the stairs that led into the spires. "Perhaps you should have gone with Hanna," he added in a softer tone. "She has always been your favorite."

"This is my home, Justum." Asha would not meet his eye.