WHO IS DURANT?
a/n- I am so sorry this took so long but I had terrible writer's block. Just to let you know I revised a lot of my previous story and I added some descriptions of Natalia and William in there which I stupidly forgot to put in.
". we are apart of King Roderick's Royal Guard of Frell. We have important business in Kellia where we have been sent to by the king. It was a very discreet business so we were not to tell anyone about us."
"So what is your business in Kellia?" Natalia asked curiously.
"The country of Kellia has been quite distant to Frell and to many other countries. The Kellian ambassadors and representatives have left all of Kellia's neighboring countries including us and have taken haven in their own land. We have also lost connection with our representative in Kellia who is usually good at keeping in touch with Frell. That can either mean nothing at all or it is possible that they are preparing for war, those are definitely some of the tell-tale signs. There have been accounts of raids and murders done by the Hija, a group of supposed Kellians that attack foreigners and magical creatures in the land of Kellia. We are heading to Bast to consult with one of our spies."
"Why all the secrets?" Natalia questioned.
"The Hija, we think are a lot more organized than many thought. Their connections as we have found out have gone farther than just Kellia. We are in danger at this moment since we are not of this area. We were scared that you might have been apart of the Hija, but considering that you saved our lives, we ruled out that accusation."
"I assure you I am not apart of this Hija."
"There is a way to tell if one is a Hija. On there right bicep there is a tattoo of a skull with red eyes," Baldric said.
"Don't take any offense, but when you were unconscious we checked your arm," Jon said.
"I would have done the exact same if I was in your place," Natalia assured.
"We are not sure, but we think the Hija's workings may be connected to the Kellia's government," Durant stated.
"We are just guessing that it might be a possibility but we hope to find the truth when we get to Bast," Daniel said.
"What will you do now since you're already healed? Your welcome to come with us to Bast, but we'll understand if you don't want to. We could definitely use you if another pack of bandits come along," William asked smiling slightly.
"I suppose I might as well travel with you men a ways down this road since it's on the way towards the Gnome Caverns. Someone is expecting me there," Natalia said.
"Well then now that it is all settled, I am ready for bed." Jon exclaimed
"I second that," Daniel yawned
"At what time do we leaving tomorrow," Natalia asked the group of men.
"We try and leave around sun up if possible," Durant confirmed.
"Mostly that's unlikely considering it takes a few hours to get this big boy up," Daniel said jovially slapping Jon on the back.
"Hey, big boys like me need to get their sleep if they're to stay big and strong," Jon said in his defense.
Natalia just smiled and headed towards her tent as the men banked the fire and cleaned up after the meal.
"Now you don't think your going to get away without a goodnight," William called out to her as he caught up to her.
"You could say I am not used to the ritual of saying goodnight or anything of that sort," Natalia said which made her think of the times when her father was alive, but she blocked out that memory like all the others.
"Well then a goodnight I say to you."
"Then I guess I am supposed to return the statement."
"That's how it is usually done."
"What if I didn't say it. Would it cause a big controversy?"
"I don't see why you wouldn't say it. 'Goodnights' are usually not this complicated."
"You made it seem that way."
"No, I did not. All I wanted to say was a nice goodnight," William said indignantly.
"Don't get all upset," Natalia laughed, "Goodnight, then. Are you happy?"
"Ecstatic. That wasn't so much trouble. Now was it?" William grinned and from there he walked towards his tent to leave Natalia at hers.
Most of the men were climbing into their tents and the lights one by one were put out. All that was now left was the moonlight to sleep by which Natalia liked much better. Instead of going into the tent, she laid down in a mossy area. This is what she was used to for she had done it for years. The night was quite cooler considering how hot it got during the day. Today had been especially eventful. In the past 12 hours, it seemed that she had completely changed her way of thinking. She would never be traveling with a bunch of men like this. The last human interaction she got took place months ago when she happened to cross a road and collide with a caravan of gypsies. But she didn't need human interaction she had her animals. They were good enough for her. They had been her solace and friends ever since that fateful day she left human civilization. Which she again put the memory in the back of her mind. She felt her eyelids grow heavy and she eventually succumbed to the feeling of being wrapped up in sleep.
Natalia woke up to the wakeup call of her bird friends which was the usual ritual with them. She closed her eyes and turned over, but the birds were very insistent. There chirping got louder and eventually they had to use physical means of getting her up. One of them landed on the ground and hopped up to her face to give her a peck on the nose. She smiled saying, "Alright, alright. I think I get the message."
She got up and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. She looked around and noticed that the sun was just peeking over the horizon. The dew had fallen and she was partially wet but she was used to it.
Over by the campfire, there was only one person awake. Durant had already started the fire and was starting to cook breakfast.
Natalia made her way towards him. His back was facing her so when she stepped on a twig, he jumped and spun around with a knife unsheathed.
"Calm down it's just me," Natalia said smirking.
"I learn to be on alert at all times," Daniel explained.
"I guess you'd have to be considering possible assassinations," Natalia said while taking a seat on a fallen log. Durant did a double-take as he gave her a weird look.
"Oh don't worry I'll keep that secret as well," Natalia assured.
"How do you know who I am?"
"I actually don't know exactly who you are, but I believe you are at a high rank," Natalia simply said.
"But how would you know that," Durant insisted.
"Well you seem to be in charge of all this and you have a certain air of importance surrounding you. Little signs that I picked up. I also catched the end of the conversation you had when I was away even though I said I didn't. That's how I found out. Although you don't have to tell me who you are exactly but I will eventually find that out too."
"I don't doubt that you will, but I think it would be fun to watch," Durant said smiling.
A/N- now some people are complaining about me asking for at least five reviews before I update. Some people (**Sidhe**) call me a dictator because I do that, but the thing is I have very little inspiration from my muse. Really my reviewers are my muses. Everytime I get a review I always start writing. I ask for 5 reviews so I can at least start off my next chapter. these people really helped me with my writing:
Liquid mercury Anime Jo Kat JENNDREW C hime milleniumbooger D.S Moony Cheler Dark Fairy zumamoonlight Claidi Coolbreeze DragonLass
a/n- I am so sorry this took so long but I had terrible writer's block. Just to let you know I revised a lot of my previous story and I added some descriptions of Natalia and William in there which I stupidly forgot to put in.
". we are apart of King Roderick's Royal Guard of Frell. We have important business in Kellia where we have been sent to by the king. It was a very discreet business so we were not to tell anyone about us."
"So what is your business in Kellia?" Natalia asked curiously.
"The country of Kellia has been quite distant to Frell and to many other countries. The Kellian ambassadors and representatives have left all of Kellia's neighboring countries including us and have taken haven in their own land. We have also lost connection with our representative in Kellia who is usually good at keeping in touch with Frell. That can either mean nothing at all or it is possible that they are preparing for war, those are definitely some of the tell-tale signs. There have been accounts of raids and murders done by the Hija, a group of supposed Kellians that attack foreigners and magical creatures in the land of Kellia. We are heading to Bast to consult with one of our spies."
"Why all the secrets?" Natalia questioned.
"The Hija, we think are a lot more organized than many thought. Their connections as we have found out have gone farther than just Kellia. We are in danger at this moment since we are not of this area. We were scared that you might have been apart of the Hija, but considering that you saved our lives, we ruled out that accusation."
"I assure you I am not apart of this Hija."
"There is a way to tell if one is a Hija. On there right bicep there is a tattoo of a skull with red eyes," Baldric said.
"Don't take any offense, but when you were unconscious we checked your arm," Jon said.
"I would have done the exact same if I was in your place," Natalia assured.
"We are not sure, but we think the Hija's workings may be connected to the Kellia's government," Durant stated.
"We are just guessing that it might be a possibility but we hope to find the truth when we get to Bast," Daniel said.
"What will you do now since you're already healed? Your welcome to come with us to Bast, but we'll understand if you don't want to. We could definitely use you if another pack of bandits come along," William asked smiling slightly.
"I suppose I might as well travel with you men a ways down this road since it's on the way towards the Gnome Caverns. Someone is expecting me there," Natalia said.
"Well then now that it is all settled, I am ready for bed." Jon exclaimed
"I second that," Daniel yawned
"At what time do we leaving tomorrow," Natalia asked the group of men.
"We try and leave around sun up if possible," Durant confirmed.
"Mostly that's unlikely considering it takes a few hours to get this big boy up," Daniel said jovially slapping Jon on the back.
"Hey, big boys like me need to get their sleep if they're to stay big and strong," Jon said in his defense.
Natalia just smiled and headed towards her tent as the men banked the fire and cleaned up after the meal.
"Now you don't think your going to get away without a goodnight," William called out to her as he caught up to her.
"You could say I am not used to the ritual of saying goodnight or anything of that sort," Natalia said which made her think of the times when her father was alive, but she blocked out that memory like all the others.
"Well then a goodnight I say to you."
"Then I guess I am supposed to return the statement."
"That's how it is usually done."
"What if I didn't say it. Would it cause a big controversy?"
"I don't see why you wouldn't say it. 'Goodnights' are usually not this complicated."
"You made it seem that way."
"No, I did not. All I wanted to say was a nice goodnight," William said indignantly.
"Don't get all upset," Natalia laughed, "Goodnight, then. Are you happy?"
"Ecstatic. That wasn't so much trouble. Now was it?" William grinned and from there he walked towards his tent to leave Natalia at hers.
Most of the men were climbing into their tents and the lights one by one were put out. All that was now left was the moonlight to sleep by which Natalia liked much better. Instead of going into the tent, she laid down in a mossy area. This is what she was used to for she had done it for years. The night was quite cooler considering how hot it got during the day. Today had been especially eventful. In the past 12 hours, it seemed that she had completely changed her way of thinking. She would never be traveling with a bunch of men like this. The last human interaction she got took place months ago when she happened to cross a road and collide with a caravan of gypsies. But she didn't need human interaction she had her animals. They were good enough for her. They had been her solace and friends ever since that fateful day she left human civilization. Which she again put the memory in the back of her mind. She felt her eyelids grow heavy and she eventually succumbed to the feeling of being wrapped up in sleep.
Natalia woke up to the wakeup call of her bird friends which was the usual ritual with them. She closed her eyes and turned over, but the birds were very insistent. There chirping got louder and eventually they had to use physical means of getting her up. One of them landed on the ground and hopped up to her face to give her a peck on the nose. She smiled saying, "Alright, alright. I think I get the message."
She got up and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. She looked around and noticed that the sun was just peeking over the horizon. The dew had fallen and she was partially wet but she was used to it.
Over by the campfire, there was only one person awake. Durant had already started the fire and was starting to cook breakfast.
Natalia made her way towards him. His back was facing her so when she stepped on a twig, he jumped and spun around with a knife unsheathed.
"Calm down it's just me," Natalia said smirking.
"I learn to be on alert at all times," Daniel explained.
"I guess you'd have to be considering possible assassinations," Natalia said while taking a seat on a fallen log. Durant did a double-take as he gave her a weird look.
"Oh don't worry I'll keep that secret as well," Natalia assured.
"How do you know who I am?"
"I actually don't know exactly who you are, but I believe you are at a high rank," Natalia simply said.
"But how would you know that," Durant insisted.
"Well you seem to be in charge of all this and you have a certain air of importance surrounding you. Little signs that I picked up. I also catched the end of the conversation you had when I was away even though I said I didn't. That's how I found out. Although you don't have to tell me who you are exactly but I will eventually find that out too."
"I don't doubt that you will, but I think it would be fun to watch," Durant said smiling.
A/N- now some people are complaining about me asking for at least five reviews before I update. Some people (**Sidhe**) call me a dictator because I do that, but the thing is I have very little inspiration from my muse. Really my reviewers are my muses. Everytime I get a review I always start writing. I ask for 5 reviews so I can at least start off my next chapter. these people really helped me with my writing:
Liquid mercury Anime Jo Kat JENNDREW C hime milleniumbooger D.S Moony Cheler Dark Fairy zumamoonlight Claidi Coolbreeze DragonLass