-Rachel and Kurt are traveling to Dalton. But someone else is traveling as well. Who is this mystery person? And can they be trusted? I still own nothing-

"Rachel." No response.

"Rachel."Still no response. Kurt sighed. Waking people up was easier with a body. He swooped down as far as be could.

"Rachel!" Kurt shouted. The brunette girl stirred, and opened her eyes.

"What?" She muttered.

"Wake up. We need to head out now, if we ever plan on getting to Dalton." Kurt floated in the direction of the city.

"Ok. We can eat while we walk." Rachel got up and ran a comb through her hair.

"Do you think Mercedes will mind if I bathe in the lake?"

"Yes. She would mind. You can bathe when we get to Dalton. We are staying in a hotel there." Kurt floated on his back. Rachel nodded, and the two of them set off for Dalton. They had been walking for nearly two hours, when Rachel stopped and grabbed at her sword.

"What is it?" Kurt looked around.

"Shh. Listen."

I love to kick it up a notch

Cause I'm evil and bad to the bone

Yeah I'm smoking pot!

Looks like Junior is all grown up!

And I'm having a blast

Blowing shit up

I'll kill a million bugs

It's a thrill and a drug so

Call me a terrible guy!

I love to kick it up a notch

And watch all of you

Die!

Rachel turned to Kurt, eyes wide. The two of them set off through the forest towards the voice. They were met with a gnome, who had striking blond hair, and large lips.

"Who are you?" Rachel asked him. His eyes grew wide.

"No one of any importance to you. I'm simply passing through."

"Right. And that's why you've been following us for the past two hours." Kurt crossed his arms, and glared down at the gnome.

"Following you? What? That's ridiculous, I was just... Um..." The gnome looked around for an excuse.

"I don't care that you were following us. I'd like to know why." Rachel glared at him.

"Ok. I need to get to the Healing Springs. The thing about the Healing Springs is, only a person on a quest can find them. I was hoping that you would lead me to them."

"Why do you need to get to the Healing Springs?" Kurt asked.

"My entire village has come down with a terrible plague. I am the only one who remains untouched. I need the waters of the Healing Springs to cure my village."

"You may travel with us. Good sir gnome, might I ask your name?" Rachel looked at him.

"I am called Sam of Evans."

"You called yourself 'Junior' in your song." Kurt stared at him.

"That song is very popular amongst my village. I was simply singing it for fun." Sam explained.

"Alright. Come on you two, let's go. We need to get to Dalton before nightfall." Rachel started walking. Sam and Kurt followed her. The three of them walked all day, and soon it was twilight.

"Look! Up ahead. See the lights? It's Dalton." Rachel gestured towards the faint glow.

"We're almost there. Come on!" Kurt rushed forward. Rachel and Sam ran after him.

"We made it. Welcome to Dalton." Kurt smiled, and Rachel and Sam grinned. Dalton was surrounded by a wall, and the three of them came in through a gate.

"Now all we have to do is find the Wizard." Rachel said as they entered the city.

"We can do that tomorrow. It's late, and I am tired. Come on, let's go to the hotel." Kurt floated towards a tall building near the wall. All three of them entered, and after verifying the room, they went up. Sam slept in one bed, and Rachel in the other. Kurt situated himself onto a shelf.

"Tomorrow we look for the Wizard." Rachel said, as she settled into the bed.

"Yes. Tomorrow." Kurt fell asleep, as did Rachel. Sam looked around the room.

"These two will lead me right to the Healing Springs. Then I can use the magic to make my village stronger than any other in the Kingdom. We will rule WesterviLima." Sam whispered. He rolled over, and was soon asleep as well.

-Sam: Friend or foe? And next chapter we finally meet the Wizard. But is he really as powerful, magnificent, and handsome as everyone says?-