Chapter 2
Blues walked to the end of the cave onto a platform jutting out from it. There was a light wind that blew his scarf to his left. He stared out at the water as he did every day. The sunrise always managed to catch his gaze at least for a few minutes. His hands were clenched into fists at his sides as they normally were. This view always woke him up. The smell of salt was evident to his sensors and the light shining onto his visor giving it a gleaming effect couldn't help but make him smile. He turned around and looked up to the top of the cliff. It was a long way up. Seeing how high it was didn't help him much. He frowned at the sight above him.
'I looked up again… I need to remember not to do that.' he thought prepping himself mentally.
He put one hand up and grabbed onto a rock sticking out. He grabbed another and started to pull himself up. This required a good amount of strength due to the fact that he wasn't using his legs yet, and his boots were weighing him down as they dangled below him. Slowly, he got up high enough to start climbing with all four of his limbs. A wind picked up and blew his scarf in front of his face. He swept it back with one hand and kept climbing. At this point, the ascent was no problem for him.
Once he got to the top, he looked around and saw the land around him. There were a few trees here and there, but it was mostly grass blowing in the wind. He started off straight ahead at a walking pace. A small village was up ahead. The people in it lived in solitude as he did and would have nothing to do with modern technology. To them, he was another human with fancy clothes from a city. He wasn't wearing street clothes now though. He was in his armor today and was serious about what he was going to be doing.
The people were doing various chores around the village. Some were carrying water and other tasks while others ran small shops. People gave him strange looks. They wanted no part of modern technology and this was something of it. As long as he didn't push anything on them, they wouldn't mind him though. They went on about their business as he walked on by.
He approached the largest building there. A windmill fan blew at the top, though it had no real purpose other than decoration. It was the center of the village and the residence of the mayor. He walked up to the front and started to walk on in, but several people stepped in front of him. They all bore swords and didn't seem intent on letting him in at all.
"Where are you from? You seem to have come from a distant country. At this time we can't let anyone see the mayor that isn't from here."
"I know what this village is going through," Blues responded. "I've come here to offer my services. I live not far from here anyway."
"That group just over these mountains isn't far from here. You could be from there so we can't let you see the mayor."
"I want to speak with him. You can guard me while I do so."
They finally agreed to let him by, but five villagers surrounded him so he wouldn't try to harm the mayor. They walked him to the mayor's desk and prepared themselves incase he really did decide to go against his word. There was no way Blues would attempt this, though he'd succeed if he tried.
"Outsider, what business do you have here?" the mayor started. He was a portly man that seemed to be enjoying the cigarette sitting between his lips. He was graying and wrinkles were visible on his face. His brown eyes seemed weary. Blues had seen him several times before, but not with his battle armor on. The mayor wouldn't recognize him like this.
"The town on the other side of the mountain is trying to get you under there control. I know that and I'd like to help you fend them off." Blues replied simply.
"Honestly, I've considered just giving up to them. They are a fierce group. It'd be wise to avoid conflict."
"You can't. I won't let you give up. I'll help. I alone could take out many of their army. It is quite powerful, but I could get through with little effort and some help from your village." Blues stated.
"I can't trust you anyway. If you think I can, then show me how. Your armor would suggest that you are with them."
"I have no proof. If you don't believe me then I will just fight them off anyway."
"By yourself? Impossible! Fine then, we will send some of our own to help you. Be ready, and please, don't betray us."
"I don't plan on it." Blues said turning away and leaving the main building. The mayor stared after him, thoroughly confused as to what he had gotten his village into. This was all on his head if something went wrong now. He cared about the village, sure, but he didn't want to look bad in front of his people. He stuck the cigarette into a tray and started pacing the room.
Yeah, the last one still looks a bit short, doesn't it? It was just an intro chapter anyway. Comments and questions gladly accepted.
