Life in War

Part 8 - Tomorrow

Really, this journey is soooo long way to go.

The journey to the another province is sooo lame. Nothing happens. Im so bored. This is the third day. Im so tired. Im a kind of person that really easily chilled from bad situation. Im positive this time. Mom, dad, and bro will survive. And we will become a normal family again. As i think about how will i stay at the another province, i just realized.

Im already in front of the gate. The gate was made of a stone that has many carving on it. And at the middle of the gate, it written

"Pas bien connu, mais pacifique"

It means,
"Not well known, but peaceful"

Im glad to read that though. No war, peace yes.

I thougt it would be a busy and crowded city like the main province of Camodour, but this province is so quiet. Really inner peace. I saw many temple. And some of ascetic are meditating.

The governor provide an nice inn for refugees from the main province.

The inn is very nice. I got a room on the 2nd floor. The room is wooden style. It has a balcony and a large transparent window. So nice. I like it.

I take a bath. For 3 days i haven't take a really proper bath. After that im taking a nap. I got here this morning.

I woke up, and its already sunset. Im hungry. Without brother here. It feels so lonely. So quiet. No fun -.-"

Im changing my clothes into comfortable clothes and go out for a dinner. As i walk at the street, it is will be really pretty when it already dark.

I go to the ramen shop named "Oishi" opposite the inn.

I remembered when dad teach me about local specialities around the world. And ramen is a kind of noodle soup from Japan.

Camodour is on France. And Aigratha is at the border of England and France. Grinia from England want to take Aigratha as their kingdom.

I read the menu.

"One Shoyu ramen please"

I said at the old man who has the ramen shop.

"One Shoyu ramen coming up!!"
Said the old man as he make the ramen.

"Here's your Shoyu ramen!"
Said the old man friendly.

I ate it and...

"SO GOOD!!!" I said it as i ate it. It really tastes so good.

"Hahaha... Glad you like it" He laugh happily.

"Oh, ramen is a food from Japan right? Why you know ramen at here?"
I ask curiously.

"Im actually from Japan. My wife is from main province of Camodour. And Camodour is a big city and often war. We want a peace, and we came here. Until now"

"Ooh... Oishi... It means delicious, yes?"

"Hohoho... You learn well young lady. Who's your name? "

"Yeah, i really interested at languages of the world. My name is Artemis. And by the way, do you know any expert in combat here? I have to learn how to combat for some reason"

"Ohh we know a famous ascetic who travelled around the world and mastered almost all the martial arts in the world. You can meet him at the temple on the hill"

"Thank you, sir!! For the information and the delicious ramen. I will come here very often!!"

"Thank you!!!"

I run to the inn, grab my hood, bring my torches and ride Excalibur. We run to the the hill and i found a temple hidden in the forest. Its so dark in the woods. I walked to the temple. I knocked.

The door opens by itself. And i saw a silhouette of a man and i heard a voice.

"What brings you here this night, young lady?"

"I heard that you mastered many martial arts. I hope that you can teach me"

"Why would you do that? You're a lady. Better do help your mother at home"

"I don't know where my mother is. My mom and my dad fight at Camodour. And i come here by myself. I hope that i can take back Aigratha. Please"

"Why you want to take Aigratha? Thought it peaceful here. Why don't you find a boy and do something classic like anyone else?"

"No. Even the big white winged lion choses me to become a warrior of the fallen kingdom. He even gave me one of the magic weapon. And a white winged lion"

"What? Who's your lion's name?"

"Atlas" i say that and Atlas come out.

"My, my since a long time, old friend. You already have a child" the man sayed as he walk to the light and i saw a big raccoon stand beside him. He's bald and wear a clothes like the other ascetic.

"Because your guardian is the child of my guardian's friend..."

"Training start at 4 A.M here. At the yard of this temple. You late, no chance for you at all"

" *Gasped* thank you sir!!"

"My name is Master Catura. And i will show you a way through this woods"

"Thank you, Master"

I bowed and we walked out of the temple and he show me the way.

I ride Excalibur and he run.

When we arrived at the inn, i brush Excalibur at the stable and i go to my room and hurry to bed. Tomorrow will be a tiring day.

This time, i let Atlas came out and sleep together. At least i have friend this night.

-To be Continued...