Finding My Voice.

Chapter 15: A Compelling Side Quest.

"Tommy are you sure you won't get noticed?" It was getting dark and the group was nearing the village fence.

They could see the colorful rainbow flag that also brought sorrow.

Tommy had his hood over his gold like hair. He stopped to think for a moment. The clothes he was wearing under his cloak definitely symbolize wealth. The cuts all over the clothes though make it look like he's a runaway.

They'll think I'm some noble kid runaway. Its definently not uncommon. It'll be alright.

Tubbo didn't like the sense of false confidence that Tommy, somehow, laced in his thoughts.

They kept with their steady pace and made it to the village fence. It wasn't guarded by any gaurds. It was too far from the walls of the kingdom for it to be super protected.

Just a small village with maybe 50 or 60 people living in it.

As they walked in, their clothes and themselves battered and bruised, they got some looks. None though seemed hostile, just curious.

Children ran out infront of them. Chasing eachother with makeshift swords and armor.

The group let them pass. The children sure weren't going to stop at the random strangers wondering in.

Tubbo and Dream took a side of Tommy. Slightly protecting him if anything were to go on.

First things first, the thought appeared, we need a place to stay. An Inn would be nice, I have money in my pocket for food aswell. This should help us make it to the kingdom walls.

Tubbo and Dream inwardly agreed with Tommy's plan. An old women sweeping her home looked to them.

"Excuse me," the old women asked, raising her hand to help get their attention.

The group stopped and looked to her. They were suddenly eager to hear what she had to say. A strange feeling.

"I need some help. My cat, she left the house and hasn't returned. Do you think you can help me? She likes to go to the house at the edge of the forest." Dream and Tubbo drifted towards the women's voice. Slowly walking towards her. "Its abandoned so I don't want her to get hurt." She finished, at this point Dream and Tubbo looked stary eyed. Tommy however was not affected by the old womens words.

From his time being locked up in the castle, he's learned that some people have the gift of Charmspeak. (Hehe who knows this reference?) Basically compelling those to listen to your every word.

A very powerful gift, but only works on those that'll fall for it.

"Sure, we can help." Tubbo said, he sounded a little robotic and unlike himself.

"Oh lovely," the old women cheered, people all around them started to snicker. Tommy looked at them. He then knew they were being tested.

Probably to get rid of them, or there is a cat that needs rescuing. That fact is uncertain.

"But your friend," She peered at Tommy, "Cannot go, I need his help here at the house. If that is alright with you?" She asks, Tubbo and Dream agreed imeadiatly.

Guys I don't think this is a good idea-

"Wonderful!" The women clapped her hands, "The house is directly that way," she pointed behind her house, "Itll be getting dark soon so I'll need you to be on your way." Tubbo and Dream nodded. They even ran.

RAN.

After a full day of running and complaining, they're running again.
Tommy wished he could have this compelling power, but he wouldn't use it for good.

The old women watched the two leave, then turned her head towards Tommy.

"Please, your highness, come inside." She said softly, she wasn't using her gift. She was just speaking now. Her words were soft and kind.

Tommy didn't sense anything evil.

He did however wonder how she new who he was.

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Word Count: 669 :O

Its very small yes, but its here! I had a free period. I hope you enjoy! Can you guess where this is going to go??