Semantics of Free Will

“Why?” Now it was Reya who hesitated. “Why didn’t you just take the Halo from me? You’ve had me here at your mercy why didn’t you simply take it?” Reya didn’t answer and Ava smiled.“You can’t can you? I have to give it to you. Just like you need me to choose to fight for you, I need to choose to give you the Halo. That’s it, isn’t it? The Halo is mine. That’s why the Tarasks won’t attack me here. Well, then I will make this simple for you. I’m not going to give you the Halo and I’m not going to fight your stupid Holy War for you.” She didn’t notice the high pitched ring or see the light behind her as the Halo began to glow. “I choose to go home!” The Halo let out a burst of power around her and Ava felt a shift in the air.“Very well, Halo Bearer,” said Reya coolly, back to that same ethereal voice that first greeted Ava when she passed through the portal. “I will initiate the portal back using the Halo. Think of home and close your eyes.”

This is my first attempt at any type of fiction story, really. I just can't seem to get this story and these characters out of my head. I hope you enjoy the journey.I would like to say thank you to Confessor123 who very kindly read the first two chapters for me and encouraged me to post this story and keep going on it. Their story, Secrets and Sins, inspired this one. It was recently completed and I highly recommend you go check it out if you haven't already.