Rose opened her eyes, what a weird dream. At least it wasn't terrifying like the other two.

'Wait a minute, where am I?!'

And then it came back to her, she was kidnapped! She looked to see what she was lying on. A blue bed. But where was the Villager?

'What if he's hostle, and might hurt me? Where's Caden?'

Thats when Rose decided that it was best not to stay put. She needed to find a way out, andshe needed to find Caden, to see if he was okay. She sat up from the bed and looked around. She found herself in a small room, there was the bed she was laying on, a double chest in one of the corners, another chest, four cube windows on each four walls, table and chair, and a door. She stood out of bed and made her way to the door, she opened it and walked outside. Due to where the sun was and the still cool air, it was still early, possibly around nine.

She looked around her and saw a fence surrounded the the house. The area inside the fencfence was still spacious, she glanced to the left and found some pots with plants. She only took a few steps when she saw him.

The Villager stood about nine earth blocks away. His back was turned to her, he seemed to be tying a rope. That's when Rose spotted the gate. It was ten earth blocks away, but if she timed it right, she could make her way out the gate. And hopefully he wouldn't reach her.

She turned her attention back to the Villager, who was now standing just a few feet from her. Watching her. He spoke, in a casual calm voice.

"Oh, good, you're awake. I was getting worried."

At that Rose jumped back, startled. The Villager put his hands up, as if in defense.

"Whoa, it's okay, it's alright."

He said, he carefully took a step closer and spoke.

"It's alright, you're safe now. There's nothing to be afraid of."

Rose couldn't find any words to speak. She could only blink, trying to find words in her baffled mind.

'He's a good Villager? Why did he kidnap me? What of Caden?'

She managed to find her voice.

"I... I don't understand."

At that, the Villager gave a confused look, his almost nervous smile turned into a dumbfound frown, and his green eyes showed concern. He cleared his throat.

"Um, sorry. Would you like to come in?"

At that, Rose was skeptical.

"Why not out here?" She asked.

"Because we're not out of the grey yet."

He answered, opening his front door, ushering her inside. Once back inside the cottage, he offered her a seat at the table. The two sat down, and Rose was feeling a mix confusion and fear. As a distraction, she looked out the window on her left side. And noticed the house was right up against a foothill. The Villager spoke.

"Alright, now, if you're up to it, can you explain what happened?"

At that, Rose felt releived, but still skeptical.

"O-Okay there's how it all started: I lived in the Paso Visa vvillage. About, probably six days ago. We were attacked by some unknown intruder..."

She didn't want to mention the dragon attack, fearing the villager might think her crazy.

"... I hit in the bunker, but my family..."

She felt tears build, but she nlinked them away and continued.

"I can only hope that they made it out okay... I went out searching for anyone, only to find everything was burnt down. But found a survivor. His name is Caden, ge and his unti came to help. But it was a failed mission. Caden and I have been traveling in search for help. Trying to find another village, he wants to return to his unit, and I need to find my family."

The Villager stared, wide eyed, it was as if she offended him. He spoke.

"You... You mean, the... Uh... You don't... Hm?"

Next thing Rose knew, the Villager had stood up, and started pacing around the house. One hand was crossed behind his back, with the other, he stroked his chin. His eyebrows furrowed in deep thought. For a moment, he stopped and looked to her and asked.

"So, the grey guy was, Caden. You mean... You don't kbow?"

Rose was more yhan confused, and now, with the feeling of fear gone. She stood up and said.

"Look, we're just trying to find help. Not looking for trouble. Now, wgo are the you, and why on Gods Green Earth did you kidnap me?"

At that, the Villager stopped pacing and looked to her an embarrassed look.

"Oh, sorry I forgot to introduce myself. The names Dusty."