Birth of a Legend
Chapter 8: Touring Aurora
Ty holstered Chrom on his back as he entered Aurora with Ginger and Fidget; the refugee Moonbloods aren't welcomed with open arms, in fact, most of the villagers, even Mayor Bram, are skeptical of them, which Ginger whispered in Ty's ear "Don't worry, they'll warm up soon enough." Ty pitied the Moonbloods because the villagers are praising him for defending Aurora; the first is Avgustin, who asked Ty for an arm-wrestle, but Ty refused, mainly because he cannot injure Avgustin, even if he IS a strongman. The second, although he didn't show it, was Gianni and rebuked the Moonbloods for their poor status, which Ty muttered under his breath as he proceeded away from him alongside Ginger and Fidget, who were also cross with Gianni "Rich snotball…" Ty then was introduced to Moska and Sarahi, who were pleased to meet Ty and are the only few people not minding the Moonbloods in their village, notably the children. Ty then saw a tunnel going underground and Fidget explained "That tunnel leads to Cirramon Cavern and Mudpot; it also houses Trolks, Rock-hounds, Florns and Lady Tethas." Ty then replied "Thank you for the info… I'm sorry, I didn't catch your names…" Ginger and Fudget simultaneously facepalmed and Ginger said "Sorry, I should've introduced ourselves; I'm Ginger and this sweet nimbat is Fidget." Fidget them smiled wide and waved her left paw, which Ty replied "Quite pleased to meet you two. I'm glad you're showing me around." Both Ginger and Fidget are pleased that not only Ty is a valiant fighter, but he's well-mannered as well. They then climbed up the ledge leading to the top of the hill and the east side of Aurora village, save for Ty who merely jumped up with a single front flip and landed perfectly. Ty then stood up and explained he wasn't showing off at all, so they proceeded up the hill to see Reed, who is more paranoid than usual, most likely because of the shadow monsters as Ty would guess; Reed just waved at them and they just passed by him and just got on the top of the hill, when Ginger stopped and turned to Ty and gestured to the building they stopped in front of and told Ty "This is where I live. *Ginger then looked down and rubbed her left arm uncomfortably* I used to live in a village up high on the Blackmoor Mountains, but it was ravaged during the campaign of General Gaius and I lost my parents and my brother; I still think about them every day." Ty sighed out of compassion and replied "I'm sincerely sorry; if it's any consolation, I lost loved ones too. I just lost my village and my foster parents because of those shadow monsters and I vowed to protect anyone against those heartless monsters." Ginger smiled a bit at that comment and said "I'm glad you understand what I feel; I'm also sorry about your predicament. At least you're this 'Prime Elementalist', although I've never heard of such a being." Ty shrugged and said "So, shall we go on with the walk, or..?" Ginger then nodded quickly and lead Ty down the hill, showing him Mordecai's Store, the twins Coleen and Corbin, the elderly couple Oneida and Geehan and introduced Ty to Mayor Bram, who is having a concerned talk with Fale about resources for the village. Mayor Bram then said "Ah, you must be the lad who defeated that Earth Colossus! I must say, you look fairly light and toned as well." Ty then replied with an awkward smile "Well, ah… That's kind of you to say, your honor. I just can't let that unwilling creature to destroy this lovely village." Mayor Bram chucked lightly and said "Such modesty and such manners as well! Well, as you can see, Aurora had been battered last night by these shadow creatures; the same time that YOUR village had been perished as well. We thought the Moonbloods had been in league with these monsters, but personally, I do not believe that." Ty sighed and replied sympathetically "Yeah… I guess we've all been through hell… Aurora is lucky there no casualties, but mine… not so much. *sigh* I'll do what I can to help, Mayor Bram." Mayor Bram looked at Ty with concern, as well as Ginger and Fidget, before he continued "Well, we need help getting supplies for our village. Those shadow villains had damaged some buildings and trashed Mordecai's shop, but didn't hurt anyone; we need some supplies from the forge at Archer's Pass, but I'm uncertain that any of us, even the Gaius rebels, can obtain them, on account that elemental creatures had recently appeared there." Ty then notes that he can get the supplies for Aurora and asked "Is there anyone who resides at the forge?" Mayor Bram rubbed his chin and replied "Well… yeah actually. There's the blacksmith, Jonathan; he's renown throughout the world, and his children, Haley and Matti." Ty then swore he saw Ginger clenched her hands into fists as Mayor Bram mentioned Haley, then said "Okay Mayor Bram, I'll get the supplies." Fidget then suddenly spoke up "Wait Ty! If you're going there, can you check if Dust is there?" Ty turned to Fidget with a puzzled expression and replied "Why?" Fidget looked at Ginger, who is looking angry and she simply responded "I'm just concerned, that's all." Ty then shrugged and agreed to Fidget's request before exiting the eastern gate and Fidget said to Ginger, apparently annoyed "Seriously Ginger, what have you got against her?" Ginger then replied, albeit gruffly "I don't want to talk about it, Fidget…" Fidget then sighed in annoyance, knowing that Ginger has a bad history with Haley, but isn't sure what it is.
