Alpha King Greyson

Starting Out

I opened my eyes, rubbing the sleep off them. It was still dark out, thank the goddess. I groaned and rubbed my aching shoulder. I didn't sleep at all after my fight with Eldar and tossed around all night. I washed up quick and tied my long hair up in a ponytail. It was going to be hot all day and I didn't want to sweat all over my clothes. Washing clothes while traveling was a pain.

 After I was ready, I grabbed my pack and headed to Eldar's room. Before I could knock, he opened the door and stared at me, showing no emotion. He was dressed in his armor, equipped with a bow and sword. "Good morning your highness, I am ready to leave whenever you are."

I squinted at him. What was his problem? He was being so cold. There's no way he could still be mad after last night. Eldar wasn't the type to hold grudges. I sighed. "Whatever lets get going." 

We headed out of the castle and stopped to sit on a nearby bench. I pulled out my map and selected out a path. "Lycandor is southeast of here. I think the quickest way would to head through the south part of the Faerie Forest. If we cut Northeast we could run into some orcs in the wasteland and I don't think either of us want that." 

Eldar nodded in agreement. Since we were elves, it would be safest to go thorough the Faerie forest because they had a treaty with us. Faeries were tricksters and could sometimes be snooty, but as long as you didn't threaten them they wouldn't hurt you. 

I shut my map and started down the dirt path. Eldar cut in front of me. "What are you doing?! I want to go first!"

"No Faelyn. If there is an ambush, they will attack me first and that gives you a chance to get away. If you're going to insist to go on a stupid trip, at least be smart about one thing." 

I crossed my arms and started walking behind him, sulking. As we walked down the road we arrived at the stables. I looked at each of the horses and decided on a spotted female. She was quite sturdy and had a sweet personality. Eldar saddled her and gestured for me to get on. He stood by the horse and laced his fingers together so I could get a foot up. 

"I don't need your help! I can't get on just fine by myself, thank you!" He rolled his eyes. 

"Faelyn stop being stubborn and just do it we need to get going." 

I grumbled at him and stepped onto his hands. As he helped me up, I tried to grab the reins but they slipped to the other side of the mare and I fell back. "Eldar!" I screamed. He caught me with one arm under my legs and the other supporting my back.

"Are you alright, Fae? I've got you don't worry." His eyes stared down at me, filled with concern.

"Put me down!!" He gently placed me upright and I looked at the ground, face beet red from embarrassment. "T-thanks Eldar."

"Its fine, don't mention it. Here, step on this bucket. Its higher than what I can lift you, it will be easier this way."

He placed the bucket to the side of the horse and I gingerly stepped up and settled myself on the horse. It sure was gong to be a long way to Lycandor. I couldn't even get on my horse by myself! He led the horse out and we started off down the path.

"Eldar aren't you going to ride a horse? Its so far you can't walk the whole way!"

He shook his head. "No I'd rather walk. This way I can fight more easily without being stuck on a horse mid combat." 

"Fine, suit yourself." 

We traveled all day, only stopping once to eat a quick meal from a local tavern. As dusk neared, we settled in a thickly wooded area for the night. As I set up my sleeping mat, my stomach gurgled. I should have brought more snacks, I thought. We ate hours ago and I didn't have anything to eat for dinner.