The Dragon Reborn: Chapter 19

Awakening

Author: Val a'Shain

Characters: Mat

Setting: The White Tower

Point of view: Mat

Mat wakes up in a good bed in a room that speaks of wealth. He doesn't know where he is or how he got there. He vaguely remembers some of the events that took place after he left the Two Rivers. He also vividly remembers commanding the Heart Guard, a millitary formation of Manetheren, a nation long since gone. Clearly these are not his own memories.

Mat tries to get up but notices he's very weak. He manages to get up anyway and goes to look for his clothes. Looking out a window it is obvious he's in Tar Valon. He realizes he has been Healed now. He doesn't intend to stay in Tar Valon long, but then, going home doesn't seem as apealing as it once did either. A look in the mirror learn him he's been seriously ill.

On a table he finds a plate with food that seems enough for four men. He clears the entire plate as he moves about the room. After a moment he also realizes he blew the Horn of Valere and that the Aes Sedai may have plans that include him. Just as he is about to make plans to leave Tar Valon someone knocks on the door and enters.

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