Hello. I forgot to say stuff in my first chapter. For the song, it's better if you listen to it before you read it. This is my first Fan-fic, so please send me reviews. I used the orignal charachter designs from the game. Well, uh, thank you for reading this pointless drable. Please tell me what I need to work on.

An Encounter

"Face to the sea,

I hear the wind,

Calling me to truth.

Close your eyes,

And dream beneath

The warmth of skies so blue."

Sarah awoke to the sound of someone singing. It was the early hours of the morning. Anciope and Cher-num were asleep to her right. The clavat got to her feet and retrieved her shoes, putting them on. She pushed the tent flap aside and walked outside. The sun was just beginning to turn the western sky gray, and the stars were leaving. The moon was nowhere in sight. The singing had become louder.

"Lo-o-o-nging to

R-e-st my,

Weary bones.

So long the path,

O-h be still,

My soul…"

It was an ancient lullaby that was always sung to the children of Nemura. Sarah listened closely and heard an instrument being played along with the song. Jon was the only person who had brought that kind of instrument. But she didn't know he could sing. No one knew a lot about him.

"Don't say a word,

I know what's on

your mind at any time.

Follow the path and you will see,

Together we can sigh."

She started to look for him, following the sound of his voice. He seemed to know the song very well. Finally, she found him. He was up in a tree, his back to the trunk. His sword hung loosely from his makeshift sheath, and his left had had a stringed instrument.

"Holding dear times in mind
Friends stay near
They guided my path and my heart
I thank you"

Sarah had her pan flute out in a second. She knew the next part well. It was the only part she memorized out of the entire song. She couldn't sing. But she could play the flute solo for the song. With a breath, she blew into the holes. The sound rose and fell, beautiful and sad. She moved her fingers over the holes, producing a beautiful melody.

Jon was surprised at the sound that came to his ears from behind. He looked down and saw Sarah playing a pan flute. Her eyes were closed, probably in concentration and thought. She reached the end of her solo, and Jon continued singing.

"When the night was creeping and frightening
Then I saw the love of my mother dear
Aching for the arms of my family
Holding back the tears
Holding back the darkness
Moonless starry night
Am I stronger, wiser than
When I first met you?
Could it be that I've grown and changed?
I'm happy if it's true
In the dark of night
Don't be scared, believe me
I can show you what's right
Follow the path of light
Together we'll shine
In the moonless starry night"

Jon jumped down from the tree to talk to Sarah, but another caravan came clattering into view. It awoke the rest of the Nemuran caravan, and they came out of their tents and the rising sun temporarily blinded all of them. But their weapons were at the ready, just in case the newcomers wished ill of them.

The incoming caravan was surrounded by four lilties in black armor that held their Partisans straight up, points to the sky. Their face plates were designed with the symbol of the lilty on it's front, and they walked in perfect cadence.

They proudly marched right up to Justin and Anciope, who had taken the lead to greet the fellow caravan. The two wore bright smiles, but suspicion in their eyes. One of the lilties speed up his march and reached the two before the other lilties. He spoke to them, acknowledging Anciope first.

"It is good to see another lilty on the road! I am Sol Racht, leader of the Alfitarian caravan. We were on our way to Nemura to restock on much needed supplies."

"Then you'd go to my father, the town merchant." Sarah called out from behind Justin.

"Tell me," Jon said "How long have you been on your voyage for Myrrh? Your chalice is almost full."

"Indeed." Sol Racht responded. "We have been on the voyage for four months. I see you have just set out." He said, motioning to their chalice. It sat empty and motionless, staring with envy at the Alfitarian chalice.

No one said anything for a second. There was nothing to say. Then a voice called out. "Would you like to have breakfast with us?" It was Nomic, who had finally emerged from his tent. Justin looked as him in surprise, but there was no hiding it. They had enough food to last them two years, not exaggerating.

"No, we could not possibly…" A stomach growled from one of the silent Alfitarians. Everyone looked at him. "I guess we have our answer." Nomic said as began to prepare food.

The entire Nemuran caravan busied itself with the task of treating the Alfitarians as best they could. Soon the sun was in the blue, cloudless sky, and twelve people were gathered around a fire, eating and drinking merrily. The two caravans had become friendly with one another. Sol Racht told Justin they had traveled all night to reach Nemura. But no one had bothered to ask why.

-End chapter two-

Kind of a cliffhanger at the end. Sorry it's kind of slow, I'll try to speed it up next chapter. Thanks for reading, and an extra thanks for those who review.