3 Days Time

Chapter 13

Lucy POV

"In this months' time of training I feel like something in still missing Loke. Am I even getting stronger I mean I know it strange, but I feel like my strength has gotten in better" Lucy complained.

"Well Lady Lu- I mean Ashley I can definitely see the improvement in my eyes. Your reaction time for instant has gotten better. Your combat skill do still need improvement, but also have improved. Maybe you just need a strong opponent to see the improvement yourself" explain Capricorn.

"Maybe but honestly I don't see any lining up to be a sparing partner."

"I would be ha----"

"I met someone who won't take it easy on me Loke."

"Oh I see well maybe you just take a break from training and reflect on what you've learned that might bring you some much needed clarity. I mean when is the last time you went in town to socialize with people other than us. I just think you might need to take a step back even if it's only for the day." Loke emphasized.

"I don't know if that will help, but since I know you're only looking out for my best interest I will do as you say. Only this one time." Lucy compromised.

"Great!! Call us if you need us."

Sighing Lucy gather up all her stuff she had been camping in the forest with, and she went into the town.

Once at the entrance of town, she went straight to find a cheap hotel for the night. Her travels has led her to a village right outside of Hargeon. She felt a since of nostalgia being in the town however she couldn't comprehend why. On her way to inn on the outskirts of the little village she bumped into a someone. Looking up to apologize, she was met with blue eyes and a blonde hair man with his companion a small red cat wearing a vest. Seeming mesmerized by his gaze she was at a lost for words.

"I-I'm sorry i-i wasn't pay attention to where I was going." Lucy explained.

"No it's my fault I was to busy talking to my friend here on my shoulder." he said.

She laughed, "You was talking to a cat? Does he talk back as well?" she chuckled.

"Actually, I do as a matter of fact." said the cat with his arms folded over his chest.

Lucy stop laughing completely dumbfounded that there was a talking cat on his man's shoulder, and he has an attitude.

"Do I know you from somewhere you seem kind of familiar to me." asked the blonde haired man.

"No I don't believe we have met. My name is Ashley- Ashley Fields." she responded putting her hand out to shake his.

"Well I Ashley my name is Sting- Sting Eucliffe and this is Lector. I'm sorry his was just rude to you."

"No it's okay. I should apologized to you both I made a assumption about you both that i shouldn't have so I'm sorry." She said bowing her head in apology

"Oh, its okay said Lector and Sting at the same time. It seems that your not from around these parts most people here already know about me and my accomplice here." Sting said.

"Really... well your right I'm not from around here I'm actually just passing through."she explained

"Is that right and where are you going?" he inquired.

"Well I don't have a set destination, I'm just a training traveler in need of a sparing partner."she explained

"Really.... Care to talk more about this over food cause we are kind of starving." Sting asked her.

"Sure but first I have to get an Inn to stay at and put my things down." she said.

"Of course I can walk with you if you would like." Sting offered.

"That would be nice Thank You."

Who would have thought that following Loke's advice would lead to meeting such a handsome gentlemen. I should follow his advice more offend. Lucy thought.