The dust storms slowly die down, making visibility a bit better. The group huddles around a small fire while Wren craves a tombstone for nex. Barely any breakfast is eaten before the group packs up, ready for the hardest journey yet.
Carter: we must walk, even though this place appears dead, it is dangerous to fly.
The group goes on. Peri lies on carters back, filled with grief. Wren and jana walk next to carter, making sure peri is ok. Soon the dust storms have completely died down yet rain now threatens the group. The decide the best action is to seak refuge in an abandoned fort. The gates are covered in rust and it lets out an awful noise when opened. The group begins clearing out rooms when they are disturbed by a noise.
Jana: what is that?
A figure emerges with a spear.
Tim: i am a dragon hunter. Surrender to me now
The group draws there weapons and tim immediately drops his weapon and tries to run. He crashes into a wall and passes out.
When he is awake, tim is tied up to a pole, sitting down. Wren guards him and when he wakes, wren goes to him.
Wren: Do you need water or food?
Tim: Who are you guys?
Wren: travellers on a quest. Who are you?
Tim: I am tim. I half lied. I was a dragon hunter but I was jailed for not being able to kill dragons. They are just creatures with needs like us. I tried to promote instead of killing dragons we invite them into our cities.
Wren: oh well i understand you. I deserted the army because they were killing innocent people. I am going to untie you but promise not to hurt anyone
Tim: i promise
Wren untie tim and helps him walk to the group.
Wren: this is tim, he is friendly, just scared. Now can some get him water and food.
Jana: sure (she hands tim a water bottle and some stew) get this down you and rest
Tim sits down and carter approaches him. Tim clearly is scared of carter.
Carter: so if you are not a dragon hunter then what are you?
Tim: a.. A friend. I promoted inviting dragons into the city and end the violence. I was imprisoned in this camp and was fortunate to survive when the great battle occurred. I am sorry.
Carter: it is ok. Now everyone, bed time.
Everyone settles in beds.
Peri: umm can i share a bed with someone please?
Jana: sure, get in. it will be ok with nex, i am sure they are alive.
The night goes on. Carter rolls in his sleep next to tim.
Carter and tim (after waking up): oh sorry
Carter: it is ok
Tim: you were kind of comfy
They both smile and blush. The group then packs up the camp to continue the dangerous journey.
