I'm back followers! Sorry I was away so long, holidays and all

----------Chapter 4----------

Previously:

At that moment, hard knocks started rapping on the room door. "We know you're in there, Adept! Get out now, or face a slower death!" Alexis jumped up, fear filling her. David ran to the door and reached for the handle. "Don't," Alexis whispered, "Please don't do this. I need to leave. I need to find out more about this Alex. Please David, if not for me, for your clan. Would they want this? I beg of you!" Staring at her through his mask, David began turning the handle. "I'll hold them off. Get out that window and get to the nearest ship you can find. Alexis, I will see you again. And when I do, I'll apologise. So live on, little Adept. "Pulling open the door, David ran out and punched the nearest guard. "Thank you." Alexis mumbled, as she climbed outside the window onto the streets of the fearful streets of this dark city. I need my sword, and then I need a ship. Heading for the smith, she heard screams from the room. Please live, David.

Now:

As Alexis hunched over in an alleyway, catching her breath, Hail kept a lookout for any more guards.

"There are no guards nearby. I think we lost them." He finally whispered.

Alex...keeper of the Golden Sun...Wise One...

All these words confused Alexis. Who really was this Alex? Was she related somehow? She knew the only way to find out was to head to sea and search for answers. The mainland brought no safety to her anymore, guards looming in every city. They had to find a ship. But first, her sword. How would she return to the smith without being noticed? Alexis ran the previous scene through her mind.

Entered the inn...heard the mercenary...That's when David saw me and...

Her throat tightened. He had saved her life, possibly at the cost of his own. She wasn't really sure why. He didn't seem to know her at all, so why tell her about Alex?

He thinks I'll go after him now, forget about the boat. Well no way!

"Hail," she whispered, "We need to go back to the smith now and get my sword. Then we can find a ship"

"Agreed. Venturing out without a weapon is a death wish. Just no psynergy, I think that's how we were found."

Catching her breath, Alexis strolled out onto the street, with Hail safely concealed as usual. Walking towards the direction of the smith, herds of people started running past her.

"An Adept was here...what two...killed four guards single handily...damn magic users..." it was obvious that Adepts were truly hated around here.

Reaching the smiths at last, two guards stood outside it. Gold Helmets hid their faces, swords at the ready. Alexis walked in as calmly as she could, her heart almost cracking her ribs with each beat.

"Hello again, little missy!" The large smith smiled. "Your sword is good as new!"

AS he handed Alexis the sword, he hunched down and whispered "I know what you are. Get out of this town now, while you can still use that thing"

Hugging the sheath, Alexis looked up at the smith, then whispered "You're and Adept too?"

"Aye. Mars Adept, it's why I'm so good at the forge. There are many Mars smiths around. Next time you see one, tell 'em Usuru sent you. Now go!"

Alexis walked out of the smith, avoiding the guards again, and headed to the port.

Ships of all sizes were docked here, mainly merchant. Fishing boats were easily seen with their giant nets and sellers outside them. The smell of fish and brine filled Alexis' lungs. Walking down the piers, many sailors were closing up shop and preparing to ship out at dawn. No small boats could be found though. How could they leave the city now? Night would lead to more trouble.

"Alexis our only hope is to stow away on a fishing ship!" Hail said when no Guards were in sight. "Once aboard, we steal a lifeboat, then head for my home!"

"Which one, then? You choose!"

Hail peered at the ships. Each were the same, apart from the flags. The Naribwe flag was easy to see, there was one like it at the inn. Suddenly, he spotted a familiar suit.

"That one! The one with the black symbol and red back! It's a Champan ship! They're a safe refuge for Adepts! Go quickly!"

Scurrying towards the ship, Alexis felt thankful that it was getting darker. While one of the sailors was hugging a woman goodbye, she sneaked on board. There, she ran down some steps into what seemed like storage, Hiding behind some boxes, she curled up and started to drift. Champa...safe haven...

Or is it? Dun dun duuuuuuuuun!

I hope you enjoy reading! Stay tuned for the next chapter!