Chapter 5

Their journey continued back to Caelin, Lyn who was alone, finally had someone that could tell her more about her parents and who she is. Mark still didn't know where he came from, just that he's accompanying Lyn, and then what? Sain had his eyes on Mark for a while as Kent and Lyn talked more about her mother. "So...are you two in a relationship?" he asked bluntly but quietly. Mark only stared at Sain. "No, we've just met two nights ago." He stated truthfully. "Hm, I see. Thanks!" said Sain as he interrupted Kent and Lyn. "What am I going to do when she finds her uncle?" thought Mark. "I guess I'll have to journey alone." His mind went blank at the word Alone. "…Won't be the first time I suppose…"

The group came along an old church that seemed to been abandoned for some time now. They could see the interior of the church as bricks and clothing all over grass and dirt. Vegetation seemed too had taken its toll as vines came in and out of the church. A sudden crash was heard in the church as a man was yelling in anger. "Where is it old man! I know it's here!" Kent looked at Sain who nodded in response. "We can enter through the cracked walls." Said Kent as he looked around cautiously. Mark and Lyn followed behind them as they peered into the church. The man on the ground was an old man while the other person who was a male wielding a large sword with one hand. "I-Will never tell you." The man who was injured said firmly. "That's fine." Said the swordsman as he drew out his sword and put out a loud whistle. A few men came from the ground of the church with a chest.

"Was nice knowing you old man." Said the swordsman as he picked up his sword when a brick flew over his head. "You idiots!" the swordsman yelled out. He turned around to see all that Lyn and the group standing near a cracked opening. The swordsmen henchmen gathered around them. "…Truly a sight to behold, the rumors aren't just rumors I see." The swordsman said as he looked over at Lyn. "Another one of his men." Said Kent, drawing he sword. "On your guard." Said the Swordsman with a smirk on his face while his henchmen already started attacking their group. The old man quickly hid from sight as the swordsman was distracted. Mark faced his opponent who also wielded a sword. Without saying anything, the attacked lunged at Mark and with his sword, thrust at Marks stomach. Mark reacted by stepping to the side at the last moment and striking at the back of the attacks neck with his butt of the sword, the attacker stopped dead in his track as his body flew into a nearby brick, unconscious. As soon as Mark was able to look over to his comrades, he was immediately attacked again by the leader.

Mark quickly blocked his attack. "Some nice moves there!" he said while breaking the guard of Mark, sending him flying. Kent and Sain were still fighting their foes while Lyn had defeated hers. "Tch, worthless dogs." Said the leader as he looked around back at Mark who got back on his feet. "Mark!" Lyn shouted out by was then occupied by another one of the leaders henchmen and got into fighting stance.

"You're pretty good, but it's a total shame, gotta leave no witness's alive." Said the leader, toying with Mark. Mark tried to find openings, but his opponent seemed quite skilled in experience, unlike his last few encounters. "I don't wanna drag this anymore than I have to, gotta kill the stupid old man and get the my gold after killing the her." Said the Swordsman. "Sorry kid, looks like you're gonna meet the end of my blade." He began attacking Mark as was forced to evade and block when he can. Mark was backed into a wall with almost no room to run or hide due to debris and pillars blocking his way. "Bye." He said as he gripped his sword and swung it down.