Thorns and Crowns

Chapter 4

Chapter 4: The Poppy Fields [Filler]

The next morning, Oliver and Julia woke up next to each other, both were naked as they cuddled under the sheets.

"Morning, Love." Oliver said as he kissed her nose.

"Morning." Julia replied as she tried to move, but her body was too sore.

"We'll leave soon, But before that... stay with me for a bit." He says as he pulls her closer to him.

Throughout their entire relationship, they only ever did things three times a month, although they weren't able to do much recently due to the pace the world is in right now.

They cuddled for a bit before eventually getting up and leaving. They locked the doors to their room and walked out of the Inn. Julia wore her mask as she bid goodbye to Oliver.

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Julia and her friends met up at the village square, where they walked towards the local blacksmith. The old man looked up upon seeing the group.

"Ah, Shadow Bandits. How long has it been?" He asked. Julia smiled behind her mask.

"It's been too long, sir Craige. We'd like to order a few weapons for the upcoming Game. I'm sure that's not a problem?" Julian said as he stood beside Julia.

"Well of course, Sir. I'll have it shipped to the Coven within Three days." Craige said as he shook hands with Julian.

"Many Thanks, Sir Craige."

"It's my Pleasure, Shadow Bandits."
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"Okay, weapons are now settled, Liz and Chris have talked to the local Sergeant of Arms, and they agreed, what's next, Queen?" Lander asked.

Lander got smacked on the head, by Silvia. He grunted as he rubbed the part where he was hit.

"Sil!" He exclaimed.

"You know Julia doesn't like being called Queen, Lander!" Silvia exclaimed. Julia just chuckled as she took off her mask. 

She looked around and noticed a bulletin board, she walked up to it with her crew behind her.

"Quests?" She questioned as she read each piece of paper carefully. As she was about to touch one of them, an older man grabbed her wrist.

"These quests aren't kids' games, little woman." He said, Julia smirked as she let go of his hand and kicked him on the right side of his stomach.

"Be careful who you're talking to, old man." Julian said as he grabbed the man's hand and twisted it.

"Enough." Julia said, her voice stern.

The two guys settled down.

A few moments later Oliver joined them. He eyed Julia but she just looked away. I placed a hand on her head, making Julia rage, when the guy from earlier grabbed Oliver's hands.

"Don't mess with them." He says, Oliver chuckled.

"Oh do I know that." He says as he grabbed Julia by the waist, her hood fell off her head.

"They're part of my raid party. And this fine lady here is my Wife." Oliver said as he kissed her forehead.

Julian smiled, and Julia smirked behind her mask. Oliver turned to face the bulletin board, leaving the guy dumbfounded. His eyes wide open with shock.

"What level Should we get into,Love?" He asked.

"I had interest in the Poppy Grove Quest. It's been there for days but no other guild has finished it. Or done it." She said as she reached out for the paper.