Authors Notes – Hey, sorry it has been a while since I updated this story! Been quite busy recently. Anyways, I have edited the first three chapters to try and make them a bit longer and will hopefully begin writing the rest of the story soon, stay tuned folks!)
The group of adventurers had now been walking for almost two days solid and the girls were expecting Louie to start becoming restless any time soon. It wasn't until they reached a crossroads and had taken a short break before continuing that they noticed Louie was being quieter then usual. This, naturally, concerned them as he was not known for his silence.
"Is there something the matter Louie?" Melissa enquired
"Nope, nothing at all Melissa" replied Louie "What makes you say that?"
"Oh, its nothing, you are just a bit…… quiet, that's all" she answered
"Well I was just thinking about this town we are headed to, I am not entirely sure but I think I have heard something about it before" Louie replied
"Oh great, we could be walking into a trap and Louie can't remember a thing" Merill said mockingly
"I don't think we have anything to worry about" said Genie "If we did I doubt Priestess Jenny would have allowed to Melissa to go"
"I guess you are right" Louie said and with that the group gathered up their stuff and continued along their way.
They had continued to walk for the rest of the day, only stopping for meals and when Louie began complaining that he could go no further. Soon night had come and they were determined to walk a little more before resting. Not knowing exactly how far they had come or where the town was exactly Genie made her way to the top of the nearest hill. As she reached the peak and looked out across the land she immediately noticed the sea. As she scanned the seafront she spotted a large group of houses to the east.
"Hey, I think we have found the town" she called down to the others
"Great" replied Merill "I could use a bath"
The rest of the group raced up the hill to join her before they all began making their way back down in the direction of the light up houses.
It was another half an hour before they reached the town. As they approached they noticed the smell of the sea breeze wash over them and the noise of bustling streets and bars, busy with clients from all over the lands that were docked here for the night.
"This must be the place" said Louie
"Once again, you have managed to state the blindingly obvious" replied Merill as she pointed to a sign on their right which stated in bold, black writing "Welcome to Stratos, Seaside town and port"
And with that, they entered the town and began searching for an inn with free rooms.