A Tale of the World **HIATUS**

Chapter one: The girl from the East

Awakening from underneath the red maple tree, Ah, it's so nice, Nina Marth Arundel thought to herself. Just a few more miles then I will reach the kingdom of Klein. Nina stood and stretched out her arms towards the clear blue sky. Picking up her belongings, she made her way to the kingdom.

Wow, this kingdom is big compare to others I've seen, Nina examined. The people were just as lively; in the markets selling items, jewelry, bread, food, clothing and it goes on. Nina pulled down her hooded cloak and walked into a bar. Some men pulled their attention towards her; a small figure that had walked into a wild lively bar. She went up to the bartender.

"Excuse me, do you know where I can go to find a place that sell spell cards, magic cards or celestial spirit cards? "

"Are you talking to me little girl?" He gruffed.

"Yes, you are the only person here that I am talking to at the moment," Nina said back

He eyed her curiously. "You're just a little girl. Dealing with this kind of magic is dangerous, and not just anyone can deal with that kind of magic," he emphasized.

"Are you making fun of me because I'm short?" Nina asked.

"Oh he's so making fun of you," a man behind her yelled drunkly.

"And I thought this kingdom would be filled with respected men, although this is expected from a large kingdom. I bet you guys are the ones who don't even go out to fight the demons that would attack this kingdom or even look for a job," she said calmly.

Those who heard her straightened up into her direction, kind of offended. Then the drunk man walked towards her mumbling some gibberish, he placed his hand on her shoulder,

"Who, who do you think you are to just walk up in here and cause trouble?" He mumbled loudly.

"Me? Trouble? It's not me who is causing problems. Ask yourself that," Nina said pushing off his hand.

He was a bit taken back, "And who do you think you are to just push me away like that?"

"And who do you think you are? Putting you hand on my shoulder so casually?" Nina commented back.

"Are you starting a fight with me?" He said back drunkly.

She turned to face him, "Am I?"

He started to feel irritated and did some fine very signaling. Some other men stood up. Nina eyed them.

"If it's a fight you want, I'll give you a fight," he said with anger in his voice.

............

Colins' Bar, one of the most popular bars in the kingdom of Klein.

Momentarily, the people outside the bar, heard noises from inside. Crashing, sounds of broken tables, people grunting in pain. No one dared to get into that mess. Then, silence swept into the bar, no noise, then a little girl walked out, with a few scratches and bruises, but perfectly fine with a glass cup of water.

"Well that was refreshing," she sarcastically commented after drinking the water.

............

The bartender stared, horrified that the only person left standing, was the mysterious girl who showed up inside his bar. She walked up to him, "Get me a glass of water, please,"

Without wanting further trouble, he got her a glass of water. As she took the glass cup, she starting walking out.

"... Wait! Who are you?" The bartender asked shakily.

"Me? Heh, just a traveler from the east," and she walked out.