The pleasure cruise had been uneventful so far. Elena and the group had reached their destination. As they made their way through the boat on their way out, Nesa hears clapping from one of the rooms.
"I wonder what's going on in there, should we check it out?"
"That's not clapping," Thantor corrects her.
"What do mean, I hear it."
"Trust me that is not the clapping of hands."
"Come one there's no reason to stay, we've lingered long enough," Elena says, pushing Nesa forward.
From her own experience Elena knew Thantor was right. She was determining to be done with this mission ASAP.
"When we're done we're taking the long way home."
"What, can't we just get on the cruise again?" Nesa complains.
"No! It was just awful!"
"What was so wrong?" Gudolu asks.
"Yeah I slept like a baby?" Jetkins adds.
"Stow the small talk, let's go!" Elena walks off with a huff.
"Man what is up with that?" Nesa complains to the others.
"If she was in such a hurry to catch Felicia would it not make sense to take the short route and recover strength in the process?" Gudolu questions.
****
"Alright, now we just take the alternate road through the hills and we shall reach The Temple of Hyradon by nightfall," Thantor announces.
Elena nods. "Alright everyone be on guard, just because we're taking a longer road less traveled does not mean we're completely alone."
****
The blue creature with red eyes was eating his dinner when came a knock on the door. "Enter!"
"We've brought the priestess as you ordered."
The priestess enters the room.
"Leave us," he says to his comrades.
"Why are you still here? You have everything, all the monks are dead so why?"
"We do not leave till we are commanded; I will keep my promise, Priestess Mera," the creature known as Bsran replies.
"Who commands you?"
"The one who commands me will change the age of this world."
"What do you mean?"
"You'll see soon enough, and many will die yes but no peace can be achieve without sacrifices like the warriors here."
"Does it really have to be this way?"
"If Leader says it's required then it's required. This has nothing to do with you so be glad."
"This does have something to do with me."
"Well be glad you'll not be counted among the dead."
"So when..."
"Soon Priestess soon now go back to your room and eat you'll need your strength."
Priestess Mera leaves in a huff. Bsran watched her ass wiggle as she left. Mera had long black hair with purple eyes, she wore a white dress complete with silver collar branded with a seal of a flower and diamond studded sandals. This was standard for the priestess of Mera's culture.
"Soon Priestess oh yes soon!" He chuckles.
****
"I'm tired; can we take a break, Captain?" Nesa complains.
"We don't have any time to waste," Elena says sternly.
"She's right, in another hour the sun will be gone completely and the wolves will come out," Thantor adds.
"Hey don't be preaching advice to me, Orc!"
"I am your guide so would it not be wise to listen to someone who's been here a few times before?"
"Why would you be here, we don't take kindly to SOTD prowling through on our territory especially close to a religious temple!?"
"Passing through," Thantor assures.
"Alright enough small talk," Elena says. "Move your asses!"
They suddenly hear screeching.
"What's that?" Jetkins asks worriedly, unsheathing his sword.
"Calm down everyone it's just a bat," Thantor says.
Nesa lets loose an arrow from her bow which finds its target. "Well I've found my dinner for tonight."
"Are you serious?" Gudolu asks.
"What it's no different from eating chicken."
"Alright whatever I don't care, let's go!" Elena says angrily.
The group made their way through the hills silently. Only the sounds of nature could be heard. Elena was tense and ready to strike any foe. She was determined to keep focus on the objective mainly because of what happened on the boat. Why she had such a dream was beyond her.
****
"Alright my elf eyes see nothing; the next turn will take us to the secret passage way inside a cave. We'll rest here till dawn while the enemy is still asleep," Elena says.
"How do we know they even require sleep?" Jetkins asks.
"We don't even know what we're up against," Gudolu adds.
"I know but we need sleep."
The group had their tents sat up. Gudolu puts up a barrier so they would be unseen by any type of eyes. Despite the fact they were secure; Elena could not sleep and watches the area. Why did she have that dream? She wonders. She had dreams about getting killed in battle but simply blush those off, she had a wet dream when she was young but that was different, this dream she had deeply disturbed her. The dream was as clear as it happened for real, every single detail. She was putting all of her thought energy on the mission just to keep her mind from coming back to the dream.
"Looks like you can't sleep either."
Elena looks and sees Thantor coming toward her.
"No need to look so tense."
"Why are you here?"
"I can't sleep so I thought I would watch the stars for a bit."
"I prefer to be by myself, thank you!"
"Alright, alright, you SOTLs could be little nicer."
"Listen I don't have time for your foolishness I have to get some sleep!"
"Well you're the one who's up."
"Shut it!"
"Ha, always trying to deny obvious truths like..."
"Don't!"
"You know the truth, Elf Captain."
"You say one more word and you're dead!"
Thantor just smirks.
****
"Alright everyone now that we're fully ready we're going inside, Thantor you will remain here, SOTDs are not permitted to enter this sacred place."
"Alright you elves take care, I'll be waiting," he waves.
The elves were now in the cave.
"Finally we were able to leave him behind," Nesa says happily.
