139 C138 Resting And Relaxing

The area between both cities, given the name Inter-point. The place of rest between both towns and the founding of new friendships between both parties. The soft sounds of the water cascading down from the ceiling between the vines and roots of the plants that hung from the roof of the cave.

As the water came down from the roof of the cave, it landed on many rock formations. The crystal-like structure of the rock giving the water a beautiful glow that seemed to also fall across the room. It would give the entire place a warm and homely feeling.

The water was eventually falling to the bottom of these rocks as it all collected in a ditch with small stones collected at the bottom. The water filtering along as it formed a small river in this cave room before eventually coming to an end as it flooded into an unknown place.

The grass around the area springy to the touch as it seemed almost like an invisible wave of air moved and brushed across the serenity of the field as the grass blades waved and the tree branches moved and swayed. The few pieces of fruit on the trees falling to the ground as the red apple rolled across the grassy field before landing into the water with a splash.

Going down the river only to be picked up by a hand of the merchant's basking in this area's calm and quiet nature. The only sound as the man took a bite from the apple as the swift crunch echoed into the air. This place still filled with the mystic and powerful nature that only the gods could provide.

"I feel like I should apologise to you Auryn. I can see this place and if this is only a small fragment of the place you call Sanctuary. Then I will be a right old fool."

Sitting next to Auryn was Karoth with a face of displeasure as even he had to admit the wonders and mysterious nature of such a lovely area. He almost wanted to live here and spend his time relaxing.

"Do not worry Karoth. I respect that you have so much pride for the people you care for. It's best that we help each other out. We cover each others weakness. At the end of it, we are only on this plane for so long, and we must make every moment count, Otherwise what is the point?"

Those words carrying away onto the wind as Karoth smiled before shaking his head. Looking at the woman with some interest as he felt almost rude asking her a question.

"May I know more about you Auryn. I see you have powers, but you are not a God. How did It happen?"

His question was flying into the air, as Auryn looked at the man for a moment before looking at the water with a small smile on her lips. Her sigh escaping as she did not know how to phrase her answer.

"The Snow Elves are a race that is self-exiled. We headed to the corrupted north not only due to the high amounts of divine energy but also because we never wanted to deal with the gods again."

Her voice was shaking as she still remembered the war that raged on. Many dying as the screams of the men, women and even the children raged on in her mind.

"After such a war. We decided to never fight against other people. Though in the North there are many corrupted beasts that we still fight anyways. Our race like a flame was slowly going out. I came here to find some way to help restore us."

The words were echoing into the air as she looked to the man for a moment with a small smile on her lips.

"You say this, but you got involved with a God?"

Replying shortly Karoth looked to the woman with some confusion as the story seemed to conflict with the truth.

"Nathan is different. He provided me with the power to help my people. He never asked me for anything or put anything onto this condition of help. I could have left him, and I'm sure I would still have this power."

Her eyes were watering slightly as she quickly moved her arm to pull away from the tears. Softly laughing as she wanted to brush away the tinge of sadness and pride with her cheer.

"He sounds amazing. All the ordinary tales about the Creator God usually are cold and ruthless. You are talking about him being kind, caring and sweet."

Stopping for a moment as Auryn looked at the man, nodding his head as both of them had lived for some time. Karoth clearly in his older years with Auryn being very old indeed.

"I think people must lose sight of things. When you view from the top of the mountain, everything must look so small and insignificant but when you view the world standing shoulder to shoulder with people. Your view tends to change, I hope."

This topic was coming to a close as the merchants had finished the rest as they all climbed back onto the carts. Kaye and Denoth already on the vehicle waiting for them both as they started to move back towards the wagon.

"When we get to Sanctuary would it be possible for me to see Nathan?"

Karoth's words were carefree and wishful as he stopped to look at Auryn who had stood next to him on the way back to the cart. The woman also curious as she turned to the man.

"May I ask why you want to speak to him?"

The question in response to a question making Karoth smile again as he rubbed his chin softly as he began to think.

"The man you respect is someone I wanna see and talk with and also when you see someone as old as him you want to ask questions. How did the world form? What were the gods like to live with and create? You must want to ask so many questions yourself right?"

Karoth was saying so much with excitement almost like a child as Auryn just laughed with the man. Her smile was never fading as she started to walk to the carts again.

"I'm happy to be walking beside him. His stories will come when they come. I have no interesting in forcing them out."

Karoth was watching the woman walk away after finishing. He felt his eyes locking onto her back as his smile continued. He pressed his lips curling as he whispered under his breath.

"I'll fight you for her Nathan."