Chapter 51, Against the Shadow Summary

Rand runs, knowing Aginor will be pursuing him. He climbs a hill and finds himself on top of a cliff. When he turns, Aginor is there. Rand searches desperately for a way to escape and then he sees something that is not there. A glowing rope connects Aginor to something distant but within Rand's reach. Each pulse of the rope gives strength to Aginor, heals him. The rope calls to Rand and then a piece reaches for him. When it connects, Rand is filled with light and heat. Aginor realizes what is happening and they conduct a silent battle, struggling for possession of the rope. Rand thinks of getting away again and again, and then he finds himself in a different place.

Rand stands in a broad mountain path with the sounds of battle all around him...