Secrets to save a world

the first challenge

It has been almost two days since we arrived in this Realm. Known by its inhabitants as earth. Thaion had advised we use the common name adopted by the inhabitants of each realm to advoid any suspicion .

The sun had only just reached its peak in the sky as we came upon what appeared to be a road winding its way across a vast field of green accompanied on both sides by a wide ditch. This was all so differnt to my home . everywhere i looked there were different plants , animals and smells that danced through the air. Deiciding to faollow the road we once again started walking . So far Thaion companionship has been minimal and distant. he had only spoke to explain tings that he deemed important to point out or answer a question that he though was worth  answer. I swear i shall go mad if we do nt find some more agreeable company soon.

 it was then i was pulled out of my thoughts and to the ground as Thaion pulled me of the road and into the ditch that was beside it. " Stay down . these men are looking for a fight and you shant be the one to supply them with oe or we will never find our next companion.And i shall be left with only your boaring company once again" Thaions tone was light although determined and as i went to speak he clasped one of his small hands over my moth halting any attempt i made to talk.

we watched as the men marched past us , laughing and joking with each other. The smell of the men was revolting. They smelled heavily of alcohole, sweet , blood and what one would presume was wood smoke all mixed into one . it was enough to make you gag. Aparently Thaion thought  so to . i could see the boy struggling  tto hold onto the contents of his stomach as we waited for the men to pass our hiding spot. it was then a slight figure appeared in the distance. This caused the men what seemed like a great deal of joy as they spread out across the road to bar the travellers path.

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Unknown POV

This was the third time this week i had come face to face with thugs. You would think they would get the point ot leave me alone. * sigh*  oh well. I guess my journey today will not be as peaceful as i had hoped.

" Halt there traveller . There is a price for passing us . i suggest you pay . If you value your life"  a smug smile spread across the thugs face as the men around him roared in agreement.

" Leave me be , i am not in the mood to play your silly little games today boys. I find i am quiet weary of my travels and wish to be left in peace." this caused a roar of laughter to resound from the men. it was then that the men reached for their weopans , trying to make it as unnoticeable as they possibly could.

If its a fight these men want then it is a fight they will  get , smiling to my self  i waited for one of the men to make a move. watching , waiting for my chance to strike. One of the men broke away from the rest and  started circleing me , wep stared at each other  and paced around each other .. it seemed as if time itself had slowed down, seconds past as the man lunged forward jabbing at my jugular with a short bladed saxe knife, i dodged to the left and swung aroung to deliver a sharp blow to kidneys as he stumbled forward , over balanced from his attack. the next man , seeing his corad defeated so easily charged forward , carrying a long sword and swinging wildly , his eyes clowded with rage. This man was atleast more of a challenge. he did not over exert himself in his swing and his balance showed that he had at least some skill with his chosen weopan as we weaved and dodged a each other going from side to side .

After a few moment his movement became slow and sluggish and he started to expose himself more and more. as he raised his sword for a overhand cut,  i lunged forward and planted my heal into the mans diaphram sending him flying backwards and coliding with the gorund with a loud * thud*.

walking over to the man i planted my foot on his chest forcefully to hhold him down , a small grunt escaped his mouth.i looked at the remaining two men as there faces looked at their fallen comrads.

" If you value you life you will take your friends and leave me to peace. if i come across you again i will not hesitate to  take your lifes." my voice was soft and carried  dangerous tone as i spoke to the men . i could could see the men nod slowly before they moved to collect their friends and flee the scene . sighing to myself i set off along the road

" hey ,hey you wait . whats your name." the sudden voiced caused me to stop in my tracks . Why could nothing ever be peaceful. i slowly turn around and come face to face with two of the strangest people i have ever scene in my life. One looked to be but a boy. he was strange . he had long hair as white and pure as freshly fallen snow and his skin was the colour of darkly tanned hide.. The other looked no older then myself . probab;y around Ten and Four years of age. he was tall and seemed well built for his age. he carried a bow slung across his back and a sword hung at his side marking him as a warrior. 

" what business is my name to you .? " calling to the two strangers, hesitation clear in my voice. my body still poised to fight ifthe need arose. it was the boy with the hair as white as snow that spoke out first , after mentioning his companion to  silence.

" we intend you no harm . we just wish to find the neaarest village. We have need to find someone very special to use. there skill is un paramount to anyone we have seen and we wish to train under them . do you tink we could travel with you . Im afraid we are lost . we have never bee to this part of the country before." the boys voice was as calming as the ocean washing gently against the shore . it seemed it had a way of placating me , making me feel calm in his presence.

" fine , you can travel with me." i said eyeing over the other man " the village is about a days journey west of here following the road. ust dont get in my way . " with tthat i turned on my heal and started walking , the sounds of the others footsteps echoing against the gravel as they hurried ot catch up with me.

why do i attract the weird ones.