Adar

Chapter 9 : Memories

Nathaniel looked on, he had been driving the cart for a few hours now. The sun was barely coming up, rays of light shining through the clouds. They were on a path taken by those who used carts and carriages.

He looked back and saw Melanie sprawled out near Adar. Adar looked to be resting, completely out of it. Melanie was there, it seemed, out comfort for her than for her necessity.

So it's decided Thought Nathaniel. We are headed to Virginia. John decided we had to take them to the Willis's.

Nathaniel looked to his left, John rode on the horse. John's eyes were red with dark circles around them. They seemed to have bags under them as well. 

" Been a long night hasn't it John?"asked Nathaniel, grinning as he did.

John gave wide smile." I've had longer. "

"I'm sure you have. But I must say last night was unique. I've never encountered anything like that before. Was there not another person there?  I shot at the one, but after that I never saw another. I could have sworn there was another." 

John looked ahead." If we let one get away then we have become older. We are losing our touch, you for not getting him and me for not being able to see him. "

Nathaniel chuckled.

"What are we going to do about the hunt? "

asked Nathaniel.

"We''ll have to wait." Said John." Langstrom will only be loose a bit longer." 

Nathaniel shook his head." We were close this time. We might even be on a hot trail. Why not let me go on my own? "

John glared at Nathaniel. " You know that you would never make it. Langstrom is a trained man. You have seen that first hand."

Nathaniel flexed his jaw. "I was still a lad." 

John turned to look back at the road. It was many years ago... whatever happened to you Langstrom?

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It was in the summer, In England.

A few serial killers had been turned in. A large bounty that had been on their heads were collected.  They were captured by none other than the three hunters;  the archer, Nathaniel, the duelswordman, John, and the blade fighter, Langstrom.

"I will have to wait." Said Langstrom." My wife and children are awaiting my return." He was wearing a low ankle dark coat. His sword was sheathed and at his side. He was sitting down and eating.

Nathaniel nodded." Grace will be happy when she sees you." 

"I hope so as well. She has been getting a bit angry since the last few bounties. She claims I am away to often. She may be right. But I will need to make a stop before I can get there. You and John, on the other hand should get there early." 

John walked into the inn. He was tired and in need of sleep, bags forming under his eyes. His hair seemed ruffled, even more abused than his unclean face.

He walked over to the table Langstrom and Nathaniel were sitting at.

"Well Gentlemen, I must needs get my sleep. I cannot indulge my self with food as you are." 

Lansgtrom shook his head." Well, John, then you need to go slumber. We will not bother you."

John gave a crooked smile." Langstrom, honestly when will you not bother me about anything?"

Lansgtrom gave a laugh.

Nathaniel and John went the next day to Langstrom's house and gave the news that made Grace and her daughter's glad.