Thread: Golden Sun(Zero and I)

Seeing the difficulty that Lucia was having moving about made Cesare regret what he had said. She wasn't in any condition to travel very far, and it wasn't like he could carry her to the nearest town, not without someone on the lookout for monsters and bandits. You know, maybe visiting Vale isn't such a bad idea. I can pick up a few supplies at the very least, after that, then we can think about where to go. Lucia had fallen down in pain, with Cesare able to catch her crutch, but slow to come to her aid. Sorry, I guess I'm still a little beat up from--what is that? His eyes went wide as he saw strange points of light encircling the young woman's injury. Moments later, she stood up and seemed to be fine to walk without any assistance. I don't know what that was. It's like something out of those old stories my mother used to tell me as a kid. He looked around, and saw that only some of the refugees saw what they had seen. Most briefly expressed surprise before returning to care for themselves and their loved ones. One person, a young woman that was likely the tallest girl in the village came rushing over. Lucia! Cesare! You're alright! She wrapped the pair in her great arms, lifting them off of their feet slightly as tears welled up in her eyes. Thank goodness! I thought, I thought... She sniffed, releasing them as she wiped her face. G-Good to see you too, Alice. Cesare took in a deep breath, happy to see another friend of theirs' was alive and well. Alice was almost a head taller than Cesare, who was around six feet himself, and kept her chestnut brown hair swept around her neck and shoulders, oftentimes loosely tied back. She was the daughter of a local smith who had moved to Knox four years ago from Tolbi, seeking the rare metals and materials found in other parts of Angara. She was adept with a blade, having worked with her parents to balance tools and weapons with a care and precision that attracted a unique clientele. Cesare saw that her clothes were blackened and dirty, some of it rubbing off on himself and Lucia. What happened to you? Fall into the coal mine or something? Cesare managed to tease the young woman, much as he had when she first came to the village. It was a sign that he was slowly getting back to normal, while Alice simply bellowed with laughter. Close! I was working in the shop when this terrible noise came crashing down from the mountain. Rock flew through our roof, such as it is, and crashed right into the coal bins. It's all dust now, and all over me too. Still getting it out of my ears... She tilted her head and tapped her hand against one side, as if that would help in getting rid of the dust. Anyway, I saw that light of yours, Lucia. Since when could you work magic? Alice seemed quite sincere, though Cesare was skeptical. What? You'd think we'd have known by now if Lucia could use magic--what am I even saying? He clicked his teeth as a young couple called to the group from a distance. You kids hungry? We've got some of this season's harvest packed away, and we can't carry it all into town to sell. It was Robert and Joanna, the resident newlyweds of the village. Robert's family had maintained an orchard, while Joanna was considered to be a master brewer and restauranteur. Alice and Cesare nodded their heads, offering puppy dog eyes to the couple. Well, catch! The man closed a string to a small sack and whirled the bag in their direction. I've got it! Cesare called, moving to intercept the bag, only to find it snagged in mid air and slowly drawn into his hands. The couple looked surprised, with Joanna laughing. Oh? You as well Cesare? Well, honey, it looks like we're not the only ones who have been blessed with a gift. She waved to the trio as they, leading a horse-drawn cart loaded with apples, their belongings, and a few townsfolk who couldn't move around easily. We're heading down to Vale to get these people some help, but after that we're moving on. The woman spoke, while her husband fussed with the horse and the harness that lashed it to the cart. She's right. We're not sure just where we'll be going, but you guys are welcome to come along, magic or not. Robert beamed a smile to the three as they passed them up. Alice turned to her friends and rubbed the back of her neck. You know, something pelted me in the back of the neck, and I've been felling a little weird ever since. Think it has anything to do with what we've been seeing? She adjusted the straps on the bag she was carrying, chock full of swords, axes, and other implements. She was even carrying a bow and a quiver, though Cesare couldn't recall if she could use one of those or not. Anyway, what are you guys going to do? My folks are heading to Vale, but I don't want to go there. Alice looked to one side, her expression changed. Not everyone there is a bad person, but they don't really deal with outsiders very well. I've been there a few times with my family on business, and its never been a fun visit. Well, how about Vault? Cesare suggested to the group. Lucia can move freely, you've got weapons, and I have food. He held up the sack of apples, dangling them in front of the pair. I say we get ahead of the group, get a room in Vault, and figure out our next move from there. Plus, I want to know more about this...power that we have. He looked to the young women, thinking that if they didn't want to go to Vale, they could stick together for a little while on the road at least.