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Caravan Tale
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Alfitaria wasn't what Lora had expected. It was the largest city she had ever been in. Caravans from all over were here for supplies and entertainment. Lora was suddenly envious of Tobias. He had travelled freely all over the world it seemed. As they walked up to the guard at the entrance, he met them at the gate, "For the sacrifices the great city of Alfitaria makes to ensure safety of all caravans, we require an offering from each caravan."
Tobias nodded, "We bring an offering, but it is a performance. Will this satisfy Alfitaria?"
The guard thought about it and looked skeptically at Tobias and then Lora, "You may enter, but I will have a guard accompany you so as you may not leave without performing." The Lilty nodded towards another guard, and the guard walked over next to Tobias.
"I will take watch of them until this evening."
Tobias frowned, people were so untrustworthy. The guard followed them as they found a spot for the caravan and Lora unhitched Helon.
"Lora, I'm going to sharpen my sword at the black smith's. I'll be back for the performance."Tobias called to Lora who was now in the wagon pulling out her trunk.
She stuck her head out, "Alright! Stock up on some meat while you're at it."
The guard looked at Lora and then Tobias, unsure of which way to go.
Tobias looked back at the Lilty, "Come with me. She won't leave until I get back. You don't want to guard her while she's changing do you?"
The Lilty guard shook his head and caught up with Tobias. Tobias looked back; some part inside of him hoped she would leave him. He didn't want her to get heckled or for her to find out his truth.
"Sir, I know what you are." The Lilty guard jolted Tobias out of his thoughts as he was waiting to see the blacksmith.
"Then what am I?" he asked coldly.
"You're a mix. It's not very common though, especially for a-"
"That's enough." Tobias cut him short.
The Lilty took off his helmet and looked at him earnestly, "Our beautiful princess is a mix you know also. So please don't cause a commotion it could be a bad representation of her."
Tobias sighed. This Lilty only meant to be helpful but he seemed to do the exact opposite for Tobias.
"I wasn't planning on it.", was all he could say to the Lilty.
Once Tobias's sword was finished and he had purchased some meat he headed back to the wagon with the Lilty guard. Lora hopped out of the wagon in her bangles and dancing outfit.
She spun around in front of Tobias and the Lilty, "So, what do you think?"
Tobias gave a crooked smile, "Spectacular!"
The Lilty nodded in agreement. A few Liltians walked up behind Lora. Tobias instantly saw the malice in their eyes aimed at him. He walked up to Lora, "Why don't you and our escort head up to the crystal? I have more things to take care of."
"Alright, but hurry up. You promised you would be there." Lora replied as she felt Tobias pushing her gently towards the guard.
Tobias turned away from Lora and headed towards the lilties knowing what was coming to him. He didn't want Lora to see this. As Lora looked back she saw Tobias chatting to a few Lilties. The guard then grabbed her hand and pulled her faster, "We're going to be late!"
Tobias clapped his hands and looked at the Lilties, "So gentleman, why such grim looks?"
"We heard there was a mix in town today. We decided to give the poor bastard a proper greeting." One Lilty sneered.
"Oh so that's how it is. Then let's take this elsewhere shall we?"
The Lilties surrounded Tobias and lead him down a back road.
Lora looked out at the crowd, but couldn't see Tobias anywhere. She shrugged it off and nodded to the musicians who had volunteered to play. Lora decided not to sing today. She wanted her movements to be louder. She spun and flipped. She showed off her agility as the beat quickened. A few selkies in the crowd soon came up and joined her in the dance. The crowd began to cheer. The cheering quickened Lora's heart; she loved to dance and the attention from it. She looked out into the crowd, still no Tobias.
Tobias felt a sharp pain in his back as he was slammed up against a building. He had forgotten how strong Lilties were. He was severely beaten already as he slid down to the ground. He still smiled at them, "If only your dear princess could see you now." The Lilty punched him in the face and all Tobias could see was black.
After an encore, Lora thanked everyone for cheering and she headed back to the caravan. The guard had left since her offering was accepted. She was mad at Tobias though. He didn't show up at all even though he said he would. She wondered what he was up to, probably talking to Mog at the caravan. When Lora got to the caravan though, he wasn't there. This made her even angrier, "He better not be out spending all of our money!" Mog popped out of the wagon with sleep still in his eyes, "Who, kupo?"
"Tobias! Where is he?"
Mog yawned, "Last time I saw him he was talking to some angry Lilties, kupo."
Lora remembered them. Those Lilties didn't look pleased when she had left. What could they have wanted with Tobias? 'Anything practically.' Lora thought to herself. She realized she barely knew anything of importance about Tobias. Her anger soon turned to worry. She hoped nothing bad had happened. What if he had given up on their caravan?
"Mog, stay and watch the caravan. If I'm not back by morning, go find a guard."
Mog nodded and sat in front of the wagon keeping guard. Lora left the wagon in Mog's care and ran off to look for Tobias, her bangles tinkling with every step she took.
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Oh no! What's going to happen to Tobias? Will Lora find him? Will Tobias live? Will Mog finally do the cha-cha? Find out when I post again! =)