The two walked, they went past the
built cottage, climbed up and down the middle foothill. They walked through miles of a forest, trees old and twice the average sizes. And now, they were headed towards the great wide open plains.
At the edge of the forest, they finally stopped. Rose took this moment to look behind in the direction they came. The foothills, were far, far away in the distance, it now looked like a tiny hill on the horizon. She took out some water to drink, and then offered another one to Caden, who had put on a cloak.
"Caden what are you doing?"
She asked.
"Disguising"
He answered, pulling the hood over his head.
"It's knida hot, Caden."
At that, Caden glanced his eyes this way and that, as if looking for an answer.
"Well see, people, especially villagers, don't see people like myself too often. In fact, it kinda scares them to see a persom like me. So we kinda hide ourselves."
Rose nodded, thpugh she still didn't understand. And then, she saw the little swirl again. The same strange purple swirls foating like a reverse leaf. But the colors were now different, instead of purple, it was amber. and now the swirls were all around her, making her feel like she was being lifted off her feet, until she collapsed.
"Aw shit!"
Caden rushed to her side, propping her upup and having her lean against one of the large trees.
"Gods, what happened?"
He asked, looking her over, and swatting away the swirls.
"I..."
Rose stammered, she was feeling nauseous, and she was feeling hot. She closed her eyes, hoping it would all go away. And when she opened her eyes, she saw Cadens face just inches from hers.
"Are you okay?"
He asked, standing up, bringing Rose to hers.
"Yeah, thank you, um... That was weird."
Caden gave a curt nod, and said.
"Hmph, let's continue, we still have a ways to go. Come."
And the two set off, walking out of the big forest and into the wide open space. And as they did, Rose struggled to keep up with the burly man under the black cloak. The plains were wide and didn't have any blocks to trip over, only the occasional trees, pools of water, and bushes. There was wildlife as well, there were rabbits scurrying quickly, there were birds chirping and preening in the trees.
Not too much farther, Rose looked back in the direction they were headed, and found that they were headed towards a great mountain. On the top of mountain was caked in snow, and because it was somewhere in the afternoon, the mountain was giving off a welcoming shade that inspired Rose to press forward. The beating late summer sun was on the right side, urging them to the left side of the mountain.
Finally the two reached the side of the mountain, plopping down on some blocks. It was then Caden took a drink, and spashed the rest of the water on his face. Then shaking it off like dog out of water, he then pulled off the cloak and put it away. He looked up towards the mountains and said.
"Alright, let's go take a look, see where we're at."
And then he started climbing his way up. Rose just stared at him in amazement, she struggled to climb, she just stopped and then asked.
"Caden, you're not tired? Lets take a rest, eat, and then see where we should sleep."
At that, Caden stopped, as if suddenly frozenfrozen. He looked down at her, with what looked like dumb disbelief. And then, he slid back down to where she stood and glared at her.
"Rose. I am exhausted, I am fucking furious, because I don't got any idea where the hell we are! And one more thing, I am in charge here, only I can keep us safe. You, listen, to me!"
At that, he abruptly turned away, and continued climbing, as he did
