CHAPTER 3- The Ru'Lude Gardens.

Jeuno is a bustling loud and noisy place to be. Most adventures will have been there and many seek refuge there. Its market community attracts people from all over Vanadiel and is especially known for its main infrastructure. Inside that structure is situated the Residential area. Meanwhile on top, are the Ru'Lude Gardens. This is the place where people can relax or just come to admire the view. Some say it's at the top of the world and believe being there is like being in heaven. The Whitely coloured Gardens are scattered with apple trees and bridges making this no average garden but a work of art. In the centre of the gardens is the Quadrangle surrounded by plants and flowers of all shapes and sizes. In the Centre, the Jeuno Flame can be found, symbolising life and continuation. The sound of water can be heard falling from different creaks situated around the vicinity. The view from the Gardens is something else and it has been foretold that one can see as far as the port town of Selbina.

"Gazla!" came a voice from above. Looking up, Gazla caught a glimpse of Leanthra who was making her way down the stairs towards him.

"Good evening Partner" He replied, "glad you could make it"

"Well I had nothing else to do so what the heck" she said.

"Ok then...so tell me more about yourself in brief" Gazla asked.

"Well I was born in the East residential district in South San d'oria, I'm a lvl30 Warrior and my trade is logging, cutting and selling."

"Wow well erm Ditto! Haha we have quite a lot in common except I was born in the north district and I kill Notorious Monsters" said Gazla

"Interesting" replied Leanthra. "On no I swear I felt rain then...yea I did its gonna pour down any second now." And surely enough it began raining.

"Ahh Damn it! Come, we'll find shelter under the canopy over there." Said Gazla.

The two ran for cover under a balcony feature of the garden. They sat down and watched as the rain eased off and the clouds parted to show a starry sky. The majority of cloud was below them due to the altitude of where they were. It was a clear night and the moon was shining brightly onto the dark streets of Jeuno like a giant streetlamp (even though Jeuno was well lit anyway).

"I wouldn't have thought I'd be here with you now after our first meeting" Chuckled Gazla.

"I know and we are getting on fine as well," replied Leanthra.

The argument they had had the day before was in the back of their minds as they both turned to look into each other's eyes. After 3 hours of getting to know each other more, Leanthra noted the time and got up to leave.

"Well Gazla dear friend, it's getting late and we do have a mission tomorrow. I think I speak for us both when I say a good night sleep is in order."

"Yeah I too am growing weary, is it the same time and place tomorrow for the scout?"

"Yes I shall see you there bright and early my friend," she said.

There was a short silence between the two, while they both thought of what to say next, looking up in the sky for a floating thought. Gazla broke the silence simply.

"Well let me walk you back to your residence Leanthra"

"Oh Thank you kind sir" she said with a smile on her face "its nice to have a Bodyguard"

"Hey your just as capable as me at fighting off Orcs!" Gazla remarked. They both laughed.

After leaving the Gardens and walking down the steps to Lower Jeuno, they arrived at the residential sector where Leanthra was staying.

"Well here we are," she said "Thanks for the company tonight, I enjoyed it"

"Yes you're most welcome and thank you for keeping me company," replied Gazla. And instead of walking his own ways, Gazla stood still as he watched Leanthra approach him and with that, she kissed his cheek. They both gave a final smile to each other and Leanthra disappeared into the darkness. Gazla walked away shocked at what had just happened. His heart was pounding. And he hadn't moved from his spot. He closed his eyes and bowed his head.

To be continued.