Chapter 3: Olivine, Mirphyte
Link could smell a sweet aroma. His vision was blurred at first but quickly focused on the field of flowers he stood on. He could feel a cool breeze blow through his blond hair. The sky was blue with little clouds and the sun shined brightly Aryll was also taking in her surrounds. She was amazed at the world she stood in.
"To the east is Olivine" Paige said as she pointed to the city in the distance. "the largest and most protected city in Mirphyte." Paige began to head east in the direction of Olivine. Link followed closely behind. He was eager to help this place despite the danger.
The three walked along the dirt road passing by several farms and small wooden houses. The walk alone took almost two hours. They stopped at the wooden gates of the round stone castle that was big enough to fit a town in. Two guards stood dressed in armor stood on each side of the gate. Paige led Link and Aryll into the castle.
"Welcome to Olivine City!" Paige said as they walked past the various shops inside the castle. She noticed their fascination of the city so she decided to give them a quick over view of the city. "I know the place does look like a round castle from a distance but inside it looks like a town. Well, in truth it's both. The city was built this way to protect the people here from enemies. The town part, which is what we're in right now has no roof so sunlight can keep the place lit. You may have also noticed how thick the walls are. It's because inside the walls is the inside of the castle. Oh and I've almost forgotten the tower in the middle of the is the lookout tower which is where we're headed for right now."
Link stared in astonishment at the city. It was noting he had never experienced. His thoughts drifted from the war to the exploration of the market place. There were stores everywhere selling things like food, jewelry, clothes, and there was even a blacksmith. Each of the stores were two stories with a shop on the bottom and the shop owner's home on the top.
"Here we are, Orni Tower" Paige then proceeded through the door. There were spiral staircases, One that lead up and one that lead down. Paige chose to go down the staircase, which led them into a cavern. The cavern was dark and moist. The only sound was of their footsteps. There were many twists and turns in this cave but Paige led her two companions through easily. She knew the cave well and could walk through it if she were blind. Aryll's complaints of the long walk echoed through the cave. Paige chose to ignore the complaints and concentrated on her footsteps to take her mind off things. The cave finally ended when they walked up another spiral staircase and through another door. The room they walked into was a bright room lit by hundreds of candles and tables and on the chandlers. The room was decorated in every hue of blue imaginable with intricate yellow designs on the rug. A ways into the room was a man in with graying hair but few wrinkles on his face. He sat in a comfortable chair hunched over a table reading maps and reports.
"Sir Adan" Paige said as she slightly bowed.
The worried man then look up from his maps in surprise, "Paige we almost lost hope! Have you brought the hero?"
"Yes, and he is willing to help"
"Well, it's late and I'm sure they need their rest. A maid will show each of you to your rooms. If you need anything at all then just ask one of the maids." The king then motioned for them to leave and her went back to his work.
"Should we not inform them of the war so they have a better understanding, Sir?" she asked before anyone left.
"Everything will be explained to them in the morning."
"But sir."
"End of conversation!" The King said angrily. That was Link and Aryll cue to leave. They followed a maid who showed them to their rooms.
"What have I missed?" Paige asked when Link and Aryll were out of sight.
"We will discuss it in the morning, Paige" the king responded a little annoyed.
"No I don't think we'll discuss this particular thing on your mind in the morning. Besides I've been gone for a long time and I need to know of any problems or advances."
King Adan shook his head slightly and gave Paige a weak smile, "You know I am getting very old. My time will come soon. Then my son would be the next king" His smile then began to fade and he looked back down. "But my son is nowhere to be found. We had an argument and he left home. I fear the worst for him. I have a feeling he is dead. I have not told anyone. I don't want this getting out. It could put the town in a state of panic or worst the enemy could find out. They would be able to take Olivine a lot easier if their was no one to take my place if I died. It would be so much easier for them to take over when we're left without a leader."
"How can he be dead? Have they recovered a body?"
"No, no body."
"He could still be out there. Don't lose hope." ` "I don't want to lose hope but everyday I hold less and less hope for his survival."
Author's Note: Not my best chapter but they had to get into the city somehow.
Link could smell a sweet aroma. His vision was blurred at first but quickly focused on the field of flowers he stood on. He could feel a cool breeze blow through his blond hair. The sky was blue with little clouds and the sun shined brightly Aryll was also taking in her surrounds. She was amazed at the world she stood in.
"To the east is Olivine" Paige said as she pointed to the city in the distance. "the largest and most protected city in Mirphyte." Paige began to head east in the direction of Olivine. Link followed closely behind. He was eager to help this place despite the danger.
The three walked along the dirt road passing by several farms and small wooden houses. The walk alone took almost two hours. They stopped at the wooden gates of the round stone castle that was big enough to fit a town in. Two guards stood dressed in armor stood on each side of the gate. Paige led Link and Aryll into the castle.
"Welcome to Olivine City!" Paige said as they walked past the various shops inside the castle. She noticed their fascination of the city so she decided to give them a quick over view of the city. "I know the place does look like a round castle from a distance but inside it looks like a town. Well, in truth it's both. The city was built this way to protect the people here from enemies. The town part, which is what we're in right now has no roof so sunlight can keep the place lit. You may have also noticed how thick the walls are. It's because inside the walls is the inside of the castle. Oh and I've almost forgotten the tower in the middle of the is the lookout tower which is where we're headed for right now."
Link stared in astonishment at the city. It was noting he had never experienced. His thoughts drifted from the war to the exploration of the market place. There were stores everywhere selling things like food, jewelry, clothes, and there was even a blacksmith. Each of the stores were two stories with a shop on the bottom and the shop owner's home on the top.
"Here we are, Orni Tower" Paige then proceeded through the door. There were spiral staircases, One that lead up and one that lead down. Paige chose to go down the staircase, which led them into a cavern. The cavern was dark and moist. The only sound was of their footsteps. There were many twists and turns in this cave but Paige led her two companions through easily. She knew the cave well and could walk through it if she were blind. Aryll's complaints of the long walk echoed through the cave. Paige chose to ignore the complaints and concentrated on her footsteps to take her mind off things. The cave finally ended when they walked up another spiral staircase and through another door. The room they walked into was a bright room lit by hundreds of candles and tables and on the chandlers. The room was decorated in every hue of blue imaginable with intricate yellow designs on the rug. A ways into the room was a man in with graying hair but few wrinkles on his face. He sat in a comfortable chair hunched over a table reading maps and reports.
"Sir Adan" Paige said as she slightly bowed.
The worried man then look up from his maps in surprise, "Paige we almost lost hope! Have you brought the hero?"
"Yes, and he is willing to help"
"Well, it's late and I'm sure they need their rest. A maid will show each of you to your rooms. If you need anything at all then just ask one of the maids." The king then motioned for them to leave and her went back to his work.
"Should we not inform them of the war so they have a better understanding, Sir?" she asked before anyone left.
"Everything will be explained to them in the morning."
"But sir."
"End of conversation!" The King said angrily. That was Link and Aryll cue to leave. They followed a maid who showed them to their rooms.
"What have I missed?" Paige asked when Link and Aryll were out of sight.
"We will discuss it in the morning, Paige" the king responded a little annoyed.
"No I don't think we'll discuss this particular thing on your mind in the morning. Besides I've been gone for a long time and I need to know of any problems or advances."
King Adan shook his head slightly and gave Paige a weak smile, "You know I am getting very old. My time will come soon. Then my son would be the next king" His smile then began to fade and he looked back down. "But my son is nowhere to be found. We had an argument and he left home. I fear the worst for him. I have a feeling he is dead. I have not told anyone. I don't want this getting out. It could put the town in a state of panic or worst the enemy could find out. They would be able to take Olivine a lot easier if their was no one to take my place if I died. It would be so much easier for them to take over when we're left without a leader."
"How can he be dead? Have they recovered a body?"
"No, no body."
"He could still be out there. Don't lose hope." ` "I don't want to lose hope but everyday I hold less and less hope for his survival."
Author's Note: Not my best chapter but they had to get into the city somehow.