Chapter 7
The shay suddenly stopped, waking Rhen from her daydreaming. She saw Terlin stranding up and leaving the shay. She followed her out and smiled satisfied when seeing the immensity of the city. Terlin made her a sign for her to follow and rushed into the crowd. Rhen rushed immediately after her, afraid not to get lost. But, after a few minutes, her fears changed into reality.
Rhen looked around, worried, in hope she'll spot Terlin. But unfortunately, the crowd was too thick. She started walking, not exactly knowing where or why, while looking around, desperate, for one single familiar face. A green-haired young man made his way trough the crowd, almost bumping into her, but not noticing her. Rhen sighed in relief when Lars didn't turn around in shock because he saw her. Maybe not that familiar.
If Rhen avoided bumping into Lars, she didn't avoid bumping into someone else. Another young man, more exactly. He was about her age, furiously wrapped in clothes. He looked like a southerner if you analysed the clothes and the slightly tanned skin. His face was impossible to see, excepting for his eyes, who were reddish brown.
Rhen covered her mouth with her hand as soon as the boy bounced back, letting all of his packages fall scattered on the ground. None of them reacted for a good ten seconds as Rhen didn't move an inch because of not knowing what to say and the boy remained in place, staring at Rhen, because of an unknown cause.
"Oh my God, I am so sorry! I really didn't mean to" Rhen said, holding her hand for the boy to grab it so she can help him up. "Are you alright?" Rhen asked, seeing that the boy isn't reacting.
"Yeah, I'm fine" The boy said, grabbing her hand and standing up. "You just reminded me of someone" He continued as he and Rhen started picking up the fallen packages.
"Sorry again, I'm just very new in here and I got lost of the person who was guiding me" Rhen said, rubbing the back of her head.
"It's okay." The boy said "Do you need to find a way to the inn?" Rhen looked around and smiled sheepishly.
"I guess so.." She said as the boy seemed to smile.
"It's the big building right next to the General Shop. You can't miss it" He said, pointing a few directions. "And if you don't mind, I have to go now"
"Okay, thank you for the help" Rhen said as they both were about to turn around to leave.
"No problem. And you should check out the Shadwood Academy" The boy said, running into the crowd, leaving Rhen puzzled.
"One cot for tonight, please." Rhen said, handing the innkeeper a few coins. "And I would like to ask you something" She said, receiving a key.
"Yes, please" The man said, politely.
"Can you tell me where the Shadwood Academy is located?"
"Of course, it's right up in the North-Western part of the city, in the back of the Plaza. But it's a school for gifted children who can use magic" The man said before Rhen thanked him and went upstairs, to her room.
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Evil: * takes slice of pizza * * throws it at real *
Real: *dodges pizza * very funny! Now knock it off!
Good: ^__^ I want some rose tea *leaves room *
real & evil: * stare at eachother in disgust* BLEAK!!
