Felix Let Loose (The Slayer Book 2)

Chapter 4

Chapter Four

A Path to Darkness and Sinister Things

The strange band of six travelled down the rocky path to the foot of the mountains, from there traversing the winding road towards the nearest town.

It was getting dark, and with every passing moment, the lights from the houses before them became ever brighter.

Loxus and Graham led the way, the lantern which hung from the end of Loxus's tail swung back and forth with every move he made, the other walked in his wake.

They walked mostly in silence, Sumaey and Waltz side-by side, with Spirit trailing after them, and Lyle walking a short distance to the side.

Lyle cast a glance to the side towards the water elemental who walked with his head bowed, his eyes to the floor.

'You don't say much' Lyle noted, addressing the elemental.

The elemental continued to walk, raising his head slightly, dark eyes turned towards Lyle.

'I speak when I have something to say' the elemental replied.

'I never thought a creature like you would be travelling with a guild' Lyle noted, speaking aloud. 'Aren't you exactly the type of creature a guild would typically hunt and kill?'

Spirit was silent for a few moments as they continued to walk through the darkening world around them, then he spoke.

'Do you like pain?' Spirit asked Lyle.

Lyle smirked at this, turning away.

'Spirit is different' Sumaey offered, 'we came to his assistance in his time of need. I saved him.'

'So that's why he has such a fondness for you' Lyle said.

Sumaey slowed to a stop, regarding him with a stony expression.

'Why are you following us anyway? Why are you so interested in us?'

'Because I find you interesting' Lyle replied, glancing from her to Spirit and back again. 'Do you not think you are interesting? Such a guild as yours I have never seen before.'

'Yes' Sumaey told him shortly. 'We share an attachment, Spirit and I....I care for him very much.'

Spirit suddenly glanced towards her looking surprised. Lyle wasn't sure, but he thought for a moment that he saw the elemental smile, or perhaps he had imagined it.

'More to the point' Waltz interrupted stopping then, speaking firmly and folding his arms, much in the way that Sumaey did so often. 'You are far too interested in us for my liking.'

'I am protecting this creature' Lyle explained.

'Yeah. You said that' Waltz replied with dissatisfaction. 'But why?'

'Like I said' Lyle smiled warmly, though his tone was sharp. 'It's none of your business.'

Waltz frowned suspiciously. He wasn't happy with the situation, but Lyle was insistent on accompanying them.

Graham turned back to face them, suddenly letting out a roar. He and Loxus were some distance ahead now, waiting for the others to catch up.

'Come on' Sumaey sighed marching forwards. 'Let's get to this town so we can sleep in a proper bed. I've had enough adventure for the time being.'

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They found an inn and stayed the night, renting also a stable for the night too for Loxus and Graham, ignoring the strange looks they got from the stable boys as they led the pair past the horses around them.