(Kaede and the Peddler)
*September 9th, 1918*
*Lubin Poland*
*3:00pm*
Kaede reached the main town of Lubim as she heard her stomach growl.
"I'm sure I am hungry and It's best If I get something to eat since I barely ate yesterday," Kaede said to herself as she rubbed her stomach and looked around to see if anyone was selling any fruits as she eventually found a young peddler who was standing there selling apples.
"Come one! Come All! Get plenty of apples at a very cheap price!" The Peddler cried out as he waved his hand to motion people to come at his stand.
"It seems that today will be another slow day but any type of customer can do at this point" The Peddler said as he sighed and sat down as many people walked past him as he noticed Kaede walking towards him with a smile.
"Ahhhh finally! A Customer at last!" The Peddler thought to himself with a smile as he stood back up and cracked a smile.
"Hello, may I get two Apples please?" Kaede asked.
"Why Sure! And You can buy one and get two for free since you are my first customer of the day!" The Peddler said in a joyful tone as Kaede paid him the change and received her apples.
"Thank you so much! I was practically starving!" Kaede said with a smile as she sat right by him and proceeded to chew down on her apple as The Peddler looked at Kaede with a look of surprise on his face.
"Hey Hey Hey! Slow down and you can get sick if you eat too fast" The Peddler warned Kaede as he crossed his arms.
"I know but I am just soooo hungry! I haven't eaten a good meal in a couple of days" Kaede replied back as she continued to munch on her apple.
"What's your name by the way and what is your goal?" The Peddler asked as he walked towards Kaede and sat right next to her.
"My name Is Kaede and I am searching for the Phoenix Sword to overcome a great ordeal that me and my friends are going through" Kaede explained as The Peddler nodded his head in understandment at Kaede's story.
"So It seems that you are searching for the Phoenix Sword? Are you aware that nobody has ever come back with the sword or alive correct?" The Peddler told Kaede as he had a serious look on his face.
"I'm aware of that fact but I heard that the challenge will make you face your own fears and insecurity and It can even kill you but that's what my Master told me" Kaede answered back as she sat back and watched the town go forth with their day.
"Well I can take you to the location if you want however you must follow my lead" The Peddler said as Kaede's expression lit up and she got up in shock.
"Wait?! You know where the sword is at?!" Kaede cried out in shock at the revelation.
"Indeed. Before I became a peddler I worked around in studies and I even met Rasputin himself! Yes! He told me all about the Phoenix Sword and he planned to retrieve the sword to win back the public's trust however that same night he was murdered.." The Peddler explained to Kaede as her face remained shocked at the new facts.
"Wait? You knew Rasputin! And all of this information is very interesting" Kaede replied in a shocked tone of voice.
"I didn't knew him as a friend however he visited the place and we managed to chat about current affairs but that's manly the story so If you truly want to get the sword and save your friends than you must come with me" The Peddler spoke in a determined voice as he looked at Kaede.
"That's really wonderful and what's your name by the way?" Kaede asked with a smile as she looked at him.
"My name? Well that my dear friend is quite a mystery as even I don't know my name!" The Peddler answered back as Kaede had a look of surprise on her face.
"Wait, You don't know your OWN name why?" Kaede asked the man as she took a bite from her apple.
"I truly don't know but all I know is that I am a peddler who travels across Russia to sell fruits and other goods but all I know is that I am 32 years old" The Peddler laminated to Kaede as he let out a sign.
"Well If I can find the sword then surely It will discover who you are!" Kaede said in a motivated voice as she got up with a smile.
"What do you mean by that?" The Peddler questioned with a look of curiosity on his face.
"I mean that If you tag along with me like you said then you could find out who you are!" Kaede answered back with a smile as The Peddler cracked a smile on his face.
"You're right! And I do know the location to that cave and It seems you have a new partner for your journey now let's skedaddle!" The Peddler said in a joyful tone as he motioned his arms towards the East direction.
"This guy seems nice" Kaede thought to herself with a smile as she saw the man observe the East direction.
"Alright! We will head east and that's where the cave should be located!" The Peddler said as he marched in that direction while Kaede followed him along.
"This guy is quite mysterious and I wonder why he doesn't know his name. That's quite strange however I'm sure that things will go our way once we reach our destination" Kaede thought to herself as she and The Peddler began their journey together to gain the Legendary Phoenix Sword.
