Keone Springs Arc - Part Seven

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"Alright, come on everyone! Form a line so we can get these weapons down to ya!" Tyler called out, before starting to hand anything he could find down the ladder into the tavern. "We do not have much time, Tyler, I fear Mother may catch on to our plan soon." Bari spoke, helping Tyler the best he could. "I gotcha, but don't worry, as soon as everyone is holding a sword, our chances of winning increase a bunch." Tyler grinned, before climbing down the ladder and facing everyone.

"Everyone please take a weapon! We will defeat Dari together!" Bari said, holding his staff into the air and gathering black mist around the tip. The crowd that had gathered in the bar cheered, clambering over each other to scout for the best weapons. Tyler sat back on the counter in thought, watching everyone carefully. Why were the weapons there in the first place? And the villagers didn't know about them. It didn't make sense. Shaking his thoughts away, Tyler looked towards Bari, who was standing behind the bar, he had failed to tell everyone he had been partially blinded by Mari's attacks until after her surgery, which had seemed pretty stupid to Tyler, because it had turned out Kira wasn't allowed to see when treating Mari either. He was just glad everything had gone well.

"My vision has been impaired by my sister and I's fight." Bari had said, facing Tyler. "So, you're blind?" "Mostly..." Bari nodded, "There is a small point I can see through, but it would not be helpful for me to fight." Tyler had sighed, resting a hand on his chin. "Let's tell everyone you're like- fully blind then, just makes sense." He shrugged and Bari nodded, "Understood, let us do that."

Suddenly, the door to the bar swung open, as a large silhouette filled the gap. Tyler immediately jumped up, digging through his pockets for a protein pill and stepping forward, he could feel the tension in the air as the bar went silent. "We heard about a war," a deep voice spoke, as a man's face was illuminated by the setting sunlight, "and we want in." Bari walked around the bar, heading to Tyler's side. "You got my message, I am grateful. I am Bari, this is Tyler, we are leaders of the revolution." Tyler furrowed his eyebrows, looking up at Bari in confusion.

"Tyler, these people are from the mountain village, the miners, specifically." Bari explained, turning to face him. "You docked in the farming village, and if it was not obvious, this is the fishing village. I also thought it would be helpful for the miners to join us. They are strong, I assure you." Tyler nodded, "Fine." He turned to stick out his hand for the leader of the miners, the two gripping hands as if they were battling to find out who was stronger. "I am Zarod." Zarod pulled his hand away from Tyler's, shaking it and wincing, "You have a strong grip my friend. I am happy my people will ally with you."

"Speaking of... where are... your people?" Tyler crossed his arms, trying to look behind Zarod, but just couldn't see outside due to his large frame. Zarod laughed, a boom that echoed around the space as he stepped to the side, revealing other large, muscular people. "Working in the mines really helps when it comes to strength, although I hope you don't mind, we left the kids behind."

Tyler's heart raced, seeing so many people joining the revolution. For someone who really didn't want to get involved at first, he was really warming up to the idea of fighting now. "Well come on in!" Tyler grinned, moving aside so the large group could enter. He took note on the fact they had all brought their mining tools, and he was grateful they wouldn't have to find a stash of new weapons.

Jumping up on the bar top, Tyler held up a tankard brimming with foaming booze. "Ladies and gentlemen! Tonight we fight for your freedom and bring peace back to your land! To the revolution!" He boomed, bringing the drink to his lips as the room broke out in cheers once more, this time accompanied by the miners.

Time passed quickly, and soon the group had finished drinking, their celebrations coming to a close as they headed outside to train. It seemed as though none of the group had Fliddy's, which was unfortunate, but probably for the best as Tyler didn't really have time to learn everyone's skills and train them to fight individually.

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