2 weeks later
The town was slowly awoken by the sound of horses in the fields. Kilrianna and Lulu looked out their hut window and saw rows of tents being set up.
A knock came on the door.
Lulu opened it and ushered Elenore inside. The three women stared as one figure could be seen walking down the street.
Outside of town, Killex stood in the trees and watched as a tall blond man entered the town. He had gold armor on and was incredibly handsome. Killex could even see the glint of his blue eyes from where he stood.
The cry of "fuckhead!" rang through the street.
Inside the hut, Kilrianna stared out the window with wide eyes as her hands flew up to cover her mouth. The other two stared at her in horror.
"I'm sorry." She mumbled through her hands. "I have a big mouth."
"No shit." Elenore said. "And it's about to get us killed. Thanks Kilrianna." She looked out the window as the blond haired man changed direction and headed towards Lulu's. "Crap! He'll recognize me!"
"Me too!" Kilrianna said, almost in a panic. She looked around wildly. "Quick Nori, under the bed!"
The two flew under the bed, followed by Lulu, who hovered over them worriedly. "What do I do?" She asked in a whisper.
"Answer the door!" Elenore and Kilrianna said.
There was a knock on the door.
Lulu opened it. "Can I help you?" She paused a moment to get a good look at the man, and to control the drool that threatened to fall out of her mouth. "Ah, you're Shuyin, right?"
He blinked at her, dragging his gaze back to her face from where it had rested at her chest. "Yes. And you are?"
"Lulu. A pleasure to meet you. I'm new in town."
"Apparently." He looked around the room. "Did you shout something a few moments ago?"
"Me? No, no. Why would I shout something out?"
"I thought I heard something…" He stepped into the room.
Kilrianna and Elenore stopped breathing simultaneously.
Lulu got a good view of the armor Shuyin wore. Her eyes flew open wide as she realized that it was made of gold scales. Gold dragon scales.
"Um… Shuyin?"
"What?" He turned to her with a frown.
"Where did you get that armor?"
He stared at her for a moment, then smiled. It was a creepy sight. "This old thing? I just killed a dragon. It was in my way, and then I realized that a Gold Dragon has the hardest scales of any. It would be the best armor around. So I killed it." He stepped forward, and grabbed Lulu by the hair, turning her so that he could see her back. His smile grew as he got a glimpse of the gold scales running down her back. "Upset? Afraid I killed a family member?"
He laughed.
Elenore couldn't take it anymore and ran out from under the bed, pulling out her scythe. She hit Shuyin in the back, actually managing to put a dent in his armor.
Shuyin dropped Lulu and turned to her. "Why you little bitch!" He moved towards her as she backed up. Suddenly he stopped, all anger gone. "Wait a moment. I remember you." His smile grew lecherous, and he reached out to grab her.
A fire spell hit him in the chest and forced him back a step. He glared at the two women, neither of whom had cast it. With a snarl, he moved to the bed, and flung it backwards. Kilrianna looked up at him with wide eyes.
"Oops?" She said.
He grabbed her by the hair and pulled her up to face him. With a pained gasp, she held onto his hand as she dangled in midair. "I remember you as well." With his free hand he trailed his fingers across her throat, following the scar. "I thought I let you live to get better. Is a little fire spell all you have? Three years, and that's all you learned? It would be best for you to die now, don't you think?"
He pulled his hand back, readying a spell in it. Kilrianna closed her eyes, ready to die, but a voice from outside interrupted.
"Shuyin!" The Elder's voice rang through the small house.
Shuyin stopped, dropped Kilrianna and went outside, ignoring the women who stared after him in shock.
Elenore came to her senses first. "Move!" She cried, helping Kilrianna stand. The three ran out the back door as the house suddenly burst into flames. They moved around the building to see the Elder in the middle of the street gazing calmly at Shuyin. In the distance, they could see Killex running towards the Elder.
"Was that necessary, Shuyin?" The Elder asked calmly.
"They were annoying." Shuyin replied. "And now, I'll kill you."
"Before you do," the Elder said, not fazed in the slightest. "I have a deal to make with you."
Shuyin stopped. "A deal?"
"A deal for this town. You see, this young man," The Elder indicated Killex who had just arrived. "Has volunteered his services to save this town. I would like to give him that opportunity. Therefore, give this man a task. A task so dangerous, that you would not do it yourself, nor waist any of your men on it. In return for this task, you will spare this village."
Shuyin paused in thought, then a smile grew over his face. "There is a weapon I have heard of. It can control Heaven or Hell depending on the person wielding it. I want that weapon that they call the Apocalypse. Give it to me, in 31 days, or this town will be erased off the map. If I get it, I'll leave and never appear in this town again."
"Fair enough. What do you say, Killex?"
Killex looked sadly at the house where he last saw Elenore. "I suppose it's alright."
"Now, you're going to need some help, no? Ladies?"
Kilrianna was the first to make it next to the Elder. "I'll go, Mr. Elder-Daddy."
Elenore was right behind her. "Count me in too."
Reluctantly, Lulu moved to join the others in the street. "I suppose I should go. It's not like I have a place to stay anymore."
"Try to sound a little less enthusiastic." Kilrianna rolled her eyes.
"You survived!" Killex cried, hugging Elenore.
"You people are worse than roaches." Shuyin said. "Very well. It's a deal. Get me the Apocalypse and you'll have your town."
They watched him walk back to where his camp was set up, and no one moved until the last soldier was out of sight.
"We can't trust him." Kilrianna said.
"I know." The Elder smiled at her. "But we have no other choice. Trust me, child. Everything will work out. Now, my children. You should get a good nights rest before you leave in the morning."
"That would be great, except that I DON'T HAVE A HOUSE!" Lulu cried.
"You can stay at my place." Elenore sighed. "There is enough room."
"And Kilrianna can come back to her old home." The Elder said, pulling his 'daughter' close. "I would like to share one last meal with you before you leave, little one."
"We'll see you in the morning, Kilrianna." Killex said as they left.