Author's Notes: Working working working! Damn dude. This is some crazy shit. It took me three days to work on this. I don't quite know why but hey whatever. I got it written so all is right in the world I suppose. We'll see what happens with this one next. For now it's pretty much heading where I want it to so we'll take it from there. Let me know what you think like always yeah?

Chapter 5

Olivia walked carefully outside glancing around. The little town had died down immediately upon the sun going down. Not surprising since people headed into their homes as soon as the sun set to avoid the drunken soldiers that appeared to be heading towards their barracks but not without some choice company. She sighed slightly ill with what she now knew they'd done and made her way to Alex's. She walked around the home once she was certain the blonde was inside and then made her way to the front. Once she was certain Alex for the time appeared to be safe she turned to leave only to be stopped by a voice.

"So are you just going to walk around my house all night?"

She slowly turned back to face the blonde woman now standing on the porch watching her.

"I was just passing by."

"The inn is on the other side of town. You weren't passing through." Alex stepped off the porch striding towards her.

Olivia opened her mouth to say something then closed it with a small smirk. "Well given your penchant for trouble I figured I'd just come check on you."

"I don't need a damn babysitter." Alex pointed out a bit angry with the woman for making the assumption.

"I didn't come here to be your baby sitter. I just came here to make sure the soldiers wouldn't give you any trouble. They were eyeing you pretty heavy the other night."

Alex opened her mouth to say something then closed, "Why do you care? You're just a traveler."

"I don't like to see innocents victimized."

"Well then maybe you should consider joining their army. Maybe you could teach them how to be like men and not like barbarians." Alex turned to head back into her home leaving the beautiful dark eyed stranger to gape open mouthed after her.

Olivia sighed as she made her way to bed that night. As tempted as she'd been before to take Serena up on her offer of company now she was doubly considering. "Maybe you could teach them how to be like men and not like barbarians." Alex's angry words echoed in her ears over and over again. She jerked her clothes off setting them aside angrily as she moved to the bed.

"Who the hell does she think she is talking to me like that? I know they treated her badly but I'm only trying to protect her." She muttered angrily.

She sighed and forced herself to relax tomorrow she would resume her hunt for the scorned citizen she was supposed to be here looking for and not protecting a certain blonde haired goddess that was starting to take center stage in her dream.

Olivia came down bright and early sitting down at her usual table. "Good morning." Serna greeted with a smile seeing Olivia. The tavern was empty at the moment not that shocking since it was first thing in the morning and most people were just getting up and going to work or getting out to the fields to collect food.

"Good morning Serena." Olivia greeted.

"You look tired. Did you sleep okay?" The pretty blonde offered kindly.

"No. I didn't but that's okay."

Serena smiled, "Do you mind me asking why?"

"Just thinking about some things," Olivia murmured with a shrug.

"About Alex?"

Olivia jerked and stared at her. "How did you…"

"You just gave it away." Serena said with a smile. "I knew you were interested in her when you asked about her and I figured like most everyone that's shown any interest in her you got turned down."

"Well I wouldn't say I got turned down…" Olivia shrugged. "More like told to mind my own business."

Serena laughed, "Yes she's like that I'm afraid. She doesn't want to let anyone get close so you're out of luck if you want to get close to her. Of course you've got a chance with me…"

Olivia smiled and nodded, "Yeah I guess I do. Thanks Serena."

"No problem. I'll get you some breakfast."

"Why don't you join me?" Olivia offered which caused the pretty blonde to blush and nod.

When the two were finally settled and eating Olivia began to talk to Serena about her childhood and the going on's in the village. She kept her questions carefully directed so as not to give away that she was actually seeking information about Alexander. Serena seemed happy with the amount of attention flirting happily with the handsome stranger. Olivia continued to question her until the door opened. She looked up shocked see Alex.

"Alex." Serena smiled standing up and going to her friend.

"Hey. I was coming to check on your ankle."

"It's doing great." Serena promised. Alex glanced over seeing the stranger from the woods watching her. She nodded, "All right. I have things to do. I'll see you later."

Serena smiled watching her friend leave before turning back to the stranger who was standing up. She frowned. "Are you leaving all ready?"

"I've got to."

"All right. Be safe." Serena murmured frowning as she watched Alex turn and leave.

"Why were you really there?" Olivia called as she walked out of the tavern and hurried after Alex.

"Why is it any business of yours?" Alex asked over her shoulder though she never stopped or turned back to speak to Olivia.

"It's not. I just want to know why you came in to the place you knew I would be."

"Not that it's any of your concern I was checking on my friend whom you seem awfully cozy with."

"She flirts with me not the other way around."

"Good to know you're going to do to her what the soldiers do." Alex snapped jerking around and glaring at Olivia.

Olivia arched a brow, "I have no intention of bringing harm to your friend."

Alex snorted, "You all are all the same. You're just like them even if you don't belong in their army. What did they kick you out or something?"

Olivia's own temper flared, "No they didn't. I was never a part of this so called protection. I'm sorry your village has suffered. I'm sorry you've suffered but I've done nothing to you to make you think that I would bring harm to you or your friend. In fact it's been quite the opposite. I've done nothing but try to protect you and your friend."

Alex glared at her biting her lip before she frowned and nodded, "You're right. I'm sorry. Just please don't hurt Serena. She's been through enough." She turned, "Have a nice day…soldier."

Author's Notes: dun dun dun! I couldn't resist.