Sixteen-year old boy Rage Ard is preparing to join his village's Trials this year. He has been waiting all his life for the opportunity to do so. But during the Trials, Rage and the other contestants are attacked by a mighty Elder Dragon. Stranded i...
Rage sighed as he sat down on a bench next to the others. Zakrin was consulting his map, Lyla was worriedly glancing around them, making sure the Commander didn't change his mind and come back for Rage, and the Caravaneer was laying very relaxed on the bench, his hat tipped over his eyes. In fact, Rage thought he seamed a little too relaxed. He sat up and faced the older man.
"You found something, didn't you?" He asked.
The Caravaneer lifted up his hat to reveal a huge smile on his face. "I sure did."
"You did? Oh thank the gods!" Lyla cried, relief washing over her face as she slumped down on the bench.
Zakrin looked up from the map, a questioning look on his face. "What exactly did you find?" He inquired.
The Caravaneer continued to smile as he sat up. "I found a lead to where Rage's airship might have landed after the attack."
"You did? Where?" Rage really wanted to see his other friends again. He hoped they were okay.
"Zak my boy, hand me that map." The Caravaneer asked.
Zakrin nodded and handed him the map. The Caravaneer studied it for a moment before pointing to a specific spot on the map.
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"The Terosu Jungle in the Terosu Region. I heard word that someone spotted a crashed airship there."
"The Terosu Jungle? Man, I've heard that place is pretty dangerous." Rage said.
"What're ya talkin' 'bout kid? Your a hunter, aren't ya?"
"Well, not technically. I don't have a Hunters Card so I'm not an official hunter of the Guild."
Well," the Caravaneer began "you're a hunter at heart! You risked your life takin' down that Dah'ren! That's what any true hunter would do."
Rage smiled timidly. Lyla nodded.
"And when you and Hammer boy helped save me from that Jade Barroth." She said.
"Or when you listened to my story about how I got my scar." Zakrin recalled.
"Thanks guys. I'm really glad I have you as friends." Rage grinned.
"Same here." The Caravaneer chuckled.
"Agreed." Zakrin said.
"We feel the same way!" Lyla beamed.
"Well, if we're quite done here, we might want to get a move on. We don't have any time to waste. We need to reach Yukumo Village before dark." The Caravaneer instructed.
He stood up and stretched. He smiled at them and gestured for them to follow him. Zakrin nodded and grabbed his helmet, putting it on. Lyla stood up, checking to make sure her heavy bowgun was securely strapped to her back. Rage sheathed his dual blades and together, the four of them headed on the road toward Yukumo Village.
