Come

"You're the traitor?!" Light rain began to spill out on the thirsty land. Maverin gripped at his hair as rain and tears dripped down his face.
"I thought you died five years ago! Why- why didn't you come back." Choking off a sob he straightened his back and unsheathed his sword.
Jaxon took a step back. "What? Traitor? I never betrayed anyone!"
"LIES!" Maverin's shout echoed across the rocky expanse. "Why should I believe you?" Slowly he lifted his sword higher.
"Because I didn't leave you," Jaxon's voice came off as just a whisper. "They kicked me out. They said if I ever came back they'd kill mom and- and you."
Abruptly, a loud clang rang out as Maverin's sword hit the ground.