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10 years later
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"Goblin take these to your mother will you?" The baker called out.
"Of course." The 12 year old said entering the bakery. He took the loaf of bread and put some change in the baker's hand. "Thank you sir." Goblin said leaving the bakery. He walked down the muddy road of the village towards the house, which he lived in with his mother. He entered the thatched roofed house and walked over to his mother. "Mother bread from the bakery." He said handing her the loaf.
The women looked up from the fireplace.
"Oh wonderful I was planning on sending you to the bakery, but it seems the baker beat me to it."
Goblin grinned and sat down at the table.
"Goblin, wonderful news, your uncle is coming for a visit in a few days time." She said putting an arm around his shoulders "I cannot wait to see his face when he sees how much you've grown."
There was a knock on the door and a tall man entered.
"Sorry to intrude M'lady, but I need Goblin's help for a moment." The man said. He was the owner of the stables in the village and a good friend of Goblin's.
"Norm why? May I ask?"
"There is a rider approaching in the distance I need to get home, my father has been sick and I've been helping mother care for him. I was hoping Goblin could get the horse into the stable for me."
"I can go mother and be home before supper, I promise." Goblin said.
Nan sighed then nodded
"All right, but be quick about it. Supper will be on the table by the time the sun sets."
"Thank you mother." Goblin said and with that ran out of the house.
The rider that entered Dorn was not what Goblin was expecting. This man that rode in carried more armor then Goblin had ever seen in his life. His black hair hung wild and his black beard just the same. A long sword hung off his belt; a quiver and a bow lay on his back. Goblin approached the rider and held the beautiful black horse as the rider dismounted.
"Welcome to Dorn sir." Goblin said bowing to the man "I can show you to the stables then to the inn where you may rest."
The man was looking at Goblin then he smiled and nodded. He followed Goblin to the stables. Goblin walked the horse into the first empty stale in the back of the stable and removed the tack.
"So what is your name boy?"
Goblin looked up from brushing the horses mane
"Goblin sir."
"Goblin?" The man said nodding
"Yes." Goblin said he gave the horse a pat on the neck and removed the bridle allowing the horse to eat the hay he had put down for him.
"You're a very quiet child."
Goblin chose not to answer him.
"if you follow me I can show you where you may rest."
"No that's fine, I think I will stay here with the horse for a little while."
Goblin shrugged
"All right then. If you need anything I live just down the road. Ask any of the townsfolk they can point you. Good night sir." Goblin said and with that ran out of the barn.
"So did you help the rider?" Nan asked Goblin as they ate.
"Yes." Goblin said he swallowed "very curious rider. He carried tons of weapons, swords and arrows."
"Really?"
"Yes. He asked to spend the night in the stable with his horse."
"That is odd." Nan said, "did you ask his name? Or why he has come to Dorn?"
Goblin shook his head
"No I didn't want to pry."
Nan nodded.
"Well then, lets clean up the kitchen then you can take this loaf of bread to the stable for him."
"Yes mother." Goblin said.
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Goblin entered stable quietly trying desperately not to disturb the horses. He felt the hay beneath his bare feet as he walked towards the rider. The sword lay at his side and he appeared to be completely asleep. Goblin knelt down near the sword his fingers examining the intricate detail on the handle and the blade. Goblin had never seen anything like it. Suddenly the rider stirred and Goblin jumped back. The rider awoke and looked at him.
"My mother sent me over with a loaf of bread for you." Goblin said taking the bread out of his satchel that hung on his side.
"thank you." The rider said taking the bread.
"I don't mean to pry but why have you come to Dorn?" Goblin asked timidly.
"I'm here looking for someone."
Goblin looked at him confused.
"Looking for someone? Who would you possibly be looking for here?"
"Its not important." The rider said. "How long have you lived here?"
"My entire life." Goblin said very confused. "I….I must be getting home now. My mother will start to worry." And with that Goblin was gone.
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