Part 5- Why Surfing and Elves Don't Mix

Loka paddled out with some of the other surfers, and waited for his turn to ride the waves. He felt more at ease in this new world when he was surfing, but he knew Kye didn't agree with his new hobby.

"We're needed here to protect Scully Loka. Anything that takes us away from that purpose distracts us, and when we are distracted we make stupid mistakes."

"I know why we are here Kye, and surfing doesn't take me away from that ... I don't let it. Besides it helps me feel as though I have something in common with these humans."

"I still don't see why it is so important to blend in with the humans. We're here on a mission Loka, not a pleasure trip. Hopefully when we're done we can just go home."

"So serious Kye, why don't you try and relax why we can? At least try some of this stuff out for yourself, and give it a chance." He softened his tone, "We don't even know if we have a home to go home to. That's why we are here, to see if we can defeat this threat, and to help Scully. All I say is that we should relax while we are here, and try and enjoy ourselves right now while we can."

"Do you realize that you have made that point at least three times now?"

"Just trying to make sure you got it through that thick scull of yours sorceress."

"I do, but I can't relax. Our people are gone, and our world maybe gone. This world teeters on the brink of a war that it's not ready for. The outcome of which depends on us."

"I know Kye, but I believe things will work out for the better."

"Thanks Loka. N ow weren't you going surfing?"

"I thought you didn't approve."

"I don't, but I'm a little more receptive to the idea then I was a few minutes ago. Honestly who ever heard a surfing High Elven Warrior!"

"Well you have now."

"Go. But I expect you to us double time if trouble arises."

"Yes ma'm"

Loka smiled at the memory, and knelt on his board to prepare to ride the wave as it approached. Then he stood as it carried him and his board toward shore. Halfway through his ride, another wave collided with his, knocking him off balance. He tumbled head over heals into the water he landed on the shore on his stomach, a few feet away from his surfboard.

"Enjoying the surf," said a amused voice.

"He looked at her feet, "Hello to you too Kye."

"Come on warrior, we're needed."

Loka followed Kye to where Scully was standing, leaving his surfboard abandoned in the surf. Scully was facing the hotel, " I keep sensing evil, coming from the hotel."

"Evil what? A shadow wolf?"

"I can't tell, it's big what ever it is."

"I need to grab my sword. Kye, take Dana to the hotel. I'll be there in a few minutes."

Kye nodded, "May the Goddess shine on you Loka."

"And may She shine on the both of you."

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