[Ignis Kingdom ]
Canus knocked on his elder brothers room. After his brother responded he went inside.
"Brother about your engagement party, I informed Richard about it and invited him."
Cinis looked at his brother and asked "Is he coming?"
"Yes, but there is another thing I like to discuss with you."
"There is a women who can help you get out of this engagement, and she offered it herself and even made a plan for it. So I invited her also to your party."
Cinis looked at his brother, and thought how could a mere women help him. But he wanted to know what her plan was non the less.
"So who is she, and what is her plan?"
"Her name is Marika and she arrived a little under a month ago in this world. Apparently she is a descendant of the Green and Azure Dragon Clan."
"She had come up with two plans, First was to appear as Richard fiancé and role from there. Her second plan to present herself as representative of both clans and to reveal her heritance ."
"Her second plan is good, but could also be dangerous, so what did Richard say about it?"
"He was totally fine with it and supported her, he said he couldn't stop her, because she would do it anyway."
"But it seems she holds a grudge against the Sun Kingdom, when she was in the human world they tried to kill her many times."
"She also told me to tell you about her plan and you think about it, if you think it's too dangerous she would go with her first plan and appear as Richard fiancé."
"But let me tell you this brother, she is not a weak women. She sparred with Richard for four and a half hours and won. And she even took me down in less than a minute."
"Alright, let her know that I will agree with her second plan. I really hope for you that she is as strong as you make her out to be."
"Don't worry brother I already acknowledge her as the future wife and Queen of Richard."
Canus left the room so he could inform Marika and Richard.
Cinis was sitting behind his desk and thinking about Marika's plan and realized what she was up, and he started to laugh.
"Ahahaha, she is really a smart girl, not only is she trying to sniff out witch of the two clans wants her dead. But she also would stop the power grabbing Sun Kingdom from getting more power."
Cinis also knows that if she proved she was half Green Dragon and half Azure Dragon, and if she revealed that the Sun Kingdom try to kill her, the Green Dragon Clan would not stay silent about that. Thus the Sun Kingdom will be cornered by 2 clans and since the Black Dragon Clan is an allied kingdom with the Azure Dragon Clan they can't afford to start a war, because they will have 3 clans to handle and it would end in total defeat.
"Now I'm really interested to meet this women."
[ At the Mansion ]
An hour had passed and Marika woke up. She saw Noir and Agito next to her. She petted them both as to let them know she woke up.
Noir noticed she has woken up and said "I'll tell Kevin and Dante you woke up."
Marika asked Noir 'Where is Richard?'
"He is with a guest of the Black Dragon clan, he just arrived 2 minutes ago."
'Tell my brothers that I'm awake but I will go and see them later.'
Agito also woke up and asked "Are you going to meet them first?"
Marika nodded.
'Noir can you tell Richard I'm awake and be there soon.'
Noir looked at Marika and asked Agito in a whisper "Is she really fine?"
Agito also looked at Marika "All thought she still sad about the loss, she is fine for now. It's better for her to be busy than to be cooped up. She always have done it that way."
Noir left the room and informed Richard that Marika was awake and that she would come to the study ones she was done freshening up. He then went to Kevin and Dante and told them she was awake but she would come and see them later since she had a matter to attend first.
He also told them that they shouldn't ask if she is fine but just talk to her normally and doing her normal routine was her way of forgetting the sadness she had.
Kevin and Dante understood and were relieved that there sister was fine, and want to move one.
[ 3rd floor study ]
Marika knocked on the door and walked in the room.
"We meet again." Canus welcomed her.
'Well it seems you did a good job on explaining and convincing your brother it seems.'
'So he agrees on my second plan?'
"Yes, although he had his doubted about how you came up with it and you single handily going to do this. You did picked his curiosity."
Marika smiled, 'Now there is a question I have to ask, do you have any customs I need to regard? Because I will be bringing my swords along just in case someone tries to attack me.'
"Well normally men of royal families are allowed to wear their swords, but I never heard that a women of a royal is not allowed to. Because most women don't have sword skills."
'Then there is no problem but if it's something that is never seen or heard of before, I think it's better that Richard wear them on the side.'
'Now the only thing for me left to do is to go to Faber Village.'
"Why do you need to go to Faber Village?" Richard asked her.
'Well I need to go to Saxeus and a few other stores, to prepare for a party that everybody will remember for the rest of their life's.'
As Marika had left the room to go to her brothers, Richard asked Marika "When do you plan to go to Faber Village?"
'Tomorrow, you want to come along?'
"Well I need a few things from there as well."
'Oké, but if I say you can't come in to a shop you just wait outside. Because there are somethings I want to keep as a surprise for you.'
"You're one lucky man Richard I really envy you." Canus said.
"It's not luck, it was fate who brought her to me" he had a tender smile on his face.
"So I was thinking since she will bring here swords with her why not let us both carrier on of her swords."
"But won't that leave you vulnerable?"
"You really think someone dares to attack me? And even if they dare I'll be able to defeat them bare handed even if they use a weapon."
"You got a point."
Richard then gave magister to Canus "Keep it safe, because she probably will kill you if you break it or let it get stolen."
"Wont she get mad at you for letting me take it a head of time?"
"She won't if I explain why, and she is pretty good with one sword so don't worry about it too much."
"Alright then, see you guys in 2 weeks."
"You'll probably see us soon."
"Huh?"
"Knowing her she will speed thing up so we can leave earlier and she can go sightseeing." Richard laughed.
"Let me know when you leave, so I can make some preparation for your staying."
"Sure, see you soon my friend."
[ Next day ]
Richard and Marika set off to Faber Village. Marika also took two bags filled with medicine she made to sell it to aunty Lia.
Richard then asked why she turned herself in a 16 year old girl
'Well wouldn't it look strange if they saw me in an adult form just after a few days that they saw me last?'
Richard thought about it "Your right."
When they arrived she said she fist had to make a stop at the book store.
Aunty Lia had send a message to Marika that the old man was sick but that she didn't have the herbs to make medicine for him.
As they went inside Marika called out to him 'Grandpa, it's me Marika are you here?'
Then they heard an old man coughing and it came from the back of the store. Marika walked over and saw that the old man was in bad shape.
"Ahh child why are you here? Give me a moment and I'll be right there."
'Grandpa I'm here to bring you some medicine, aunty Lia told me you were sick so I made some in her stead.'
She checked up on the old man's condition and took out the medicine he needed.
'This one is for your cough and this for your fever, I also leave you with a tea that helps you warm up and relax.'
"Thank you child."
'It's oké grandpa, I'll ask aunty Lia to check on you every day and I will check on you before I leave the village.'
The old man smiled and said "In the front of the store there is a book on the counter you asked for. Take it as payment for the medicine."
'Get well soon grandpa.'
Marika went to the counter and took the book that he mentioned. She then wrote a note that the store was closed due to circumstance. After that she was looking for a spare key to the shop. When she found it she took the spare key to lock up the shop and would give it to aunty Lia.
When they left for aunty Lia, Richard asked "How is the old man doing?"
'He caught a cold, but considering his old age if left alone it could be deadly. Luckily aunty Lia send me a message yesterday so we could treat it since it's still in the early stage.'
As they had reached aunty Lia a women came running up to them. It was aunty Lia herself.
'Ahh you're here! Did you visit the old man from the book store already?'
'Yes I did and I already treated him and left him some medicine.'
'That is good, I was so worried.'
'Well I'm grateful you send me the message, grandpa is going to recover soon.'
Marika pulled all kinds of herbs and medicine out from her bag.
'I'm here to sell them all.'
'You're really a blessing child, lately we have trouble to get herbs.'
Richard then asked "How come?"
'Well our gathers are being attracted in the forest, but they won't say who or what has attacked them.'
Then the door of aunty Lia's shop flew open, two boy's brought their older brother who was injured.
'Aunty Lia you can pay me later, he is in a bad shape.'
'Richard try and asked the boys what happened to him and if they see him getting attacked.'
Marika and Lia took the young man to the back of the room and started the treatment.
One of the boys asked Richard "Mister is our brother going to be alright?"
Richard petted the head of the boy's "He will recover soon because the girl that's with aunty Lia is an angle who will heal him and then look for the one who hurt your brother and make them pay."
"Can you tell me what happened to your brother?"
At first the boy's hesitate to talk, but when they were told an angel was here to safe there brother and would do something about it, they started to talk about it.
"We went with our big brother to the forest today so we could gather herb and other things." The older child said.
"Then a man appeared with strange cloth." The youngest said.
Richard petted both the boy's head and said "Thank you for telling me, I'll tell the angel and she will make sure that nobody of the village will get attacked again." He had a smile on his face.
Marika came out of the back of the shop and the two boy's ran up to her and hugged her.
"Miss angel how is our brother?"
Marika was speechless and looked at Richard. What in the world did this man tell these kids.
'Your brother will be fine, go and have a look. Aunty Lia will help you two in the recovery of your brother so make sure you listen to her very well.'
The two children nodded and went to see their brother.
'So I'm an angel now?'
"Well aren't you one, whenever you see people in trouble you don't think but act so to help them without expecting anything in return."
'That's true, but still to describe me as an angel.'
"I had to think of something to make them talk."
'And did they tell you what happened?'
"Yes they did and all I can say is, happy hunting."
'You mean…'
Richard nodded
'Then tell Derick we won't be coming home today.'
"Alright!"
'Aunty Lia is there a inn we can stay for the night?'
'Yes there is one a near the square of this village.'
'Richard you go there and reserve a room. And I'm going over to the tailor shop and meet me there.'
'Aunty Lia I'll be leaving now since I still have something to do. You take care of them.'
As she was about to leave aunty Lia gave a large sum of money to Marika.
'I told you, you can pay me later.'
But aunty Lia shook her head 'You brought so many herbs and medicine and some of them are pretty rare or hard to come by.'
Then Marika took a quarter of the money and gave it to aunty Lia and said 'this is for taking care of the boy's and grandpa from the book store.'
Aunty Lia gave Marika a big hug and said 'please be safe and thank you for your helping this village.'
Marika nodded and left the store.
Richard and Marika separate there way's for now.
Marika was at the tailor shop and asked if the designer was in. The shop assistant who helped her last time called the designer.
"How may I help you?"
'Can we talk somewhere privet?' Marika asked the designer.
"Sure, fallow me."
When they went in to the office Marika changed back to her 23 year old self.
The man looked at Marika in amazement.
'Can you make me a dress that is easy to move and potentially fight in? As for the design I would like it, if it had both the Green and Azure Dragon Clan characteristics in it. As for the color I would like it if both colors could be used.'
Just by listening to Marika and had a good look at her appearing's, he imminently drew something.
The design was simple and elegant, it was a short dress with an dragon embroidery that ran from the back to the front with the head of the dragon resting on the heart. He also drew a cape with a hood that also had two dragons embroideries on it. He written the colors of the dress and the cape and the embroideries next to the design.
The color of the dress would start with Azure and flow down to green and the cape the other way around. The color of the dragons would be silver.
Marika looked at the design and really loved it.
'How soon can this be done?'
"It will be done at the end of the week."
'What about the cost? Like material and work hours?'
"It's going to be around 50.000 silver."
'Really?? I'll give you an addition 30.000 silver to find some fitting jewelry and ornaments. And if the jewelry and ornaments are under the 30.000 silver keep the rest as commission. '
While designer took Marika's measurements, he said "I heard you're going to help the village to take care of the one responsible for attacking the gatherers."
'Yes I am, because the first time I came here everybody was warm and welcoming to me even thought I only arrived to this word not that long ago and didn't know much they all treated me well.'
Marika had a warm smile on her face.
"Let me be one of the people who is grateful and thank you up front for helping us."
Marika smiled and said 'If you ever need help or medicine, don't hesitate to tell me.'
After they were done Marika changed back to her 16 year old self as she and the designer walked to front were Richard was already waiting for her.
'I see you at the end of the week.' And said there goodbye's .
Before they headed to Saxeus store, she went to the black smith shop. She told Richard to wait outside. Richard did what she asked and waited for her.
'Old man Smithy are you in?'
The owner came to the shop area and saw the girl standing in his shop. "What can I do for you?"
'Well… the swords you made for me last time I really love them. Thank you very much.'
"You didn't come here to thank me just for that now did you." The man said teasingly.
'Your right I came to buy two more similar sword and a Long Sword. I also want to order another sword that would fit the man who was with me last time and have Et Custos Animae engraved in the blade.'
The shop owner came back with 3 sword. 'Perfect! Now the hunt can start.'
"You're going to catch the one who is responsible for the attack?"
'Yes I am, because I can't stand that innocent people being hurt when they didn't provoke anybody or anything. And if the people can't fight then I fight for them.'
"You're such a good girl, you make a great leader someday" The man said as he ruffled Marika's hear.
"As for your sword you ordered come back at the end of the week."
'Great!! You're the best old man Smithy!' Marika hugged him.
"Please stop it with the old man, uncle Smithy alright!"
Marika nodded and payed the man for the 4 swords and said her goodbyes.
Marika walked out of the shop with a big smile on her face while holding 3 swords. Richard looked at her and thought this girl really likes weapons.
Marika walked over to Richard and gave him the long sword.
"Are you going to take me on your hunt?"
'Well yeh, I know I can fight trash alone but I need you to block him if he dares to try and escape.'
"Alright then. Let's enjoy our first hunt together then."
As Marika smiled at Richard and nodded.
As Marika was about to head in Saxeus shop she heard 2 familiar voices.
"Didn't you tell them to leave the village last time?" Richard asked Marika.
'Yes I did, seems they didn't take me serious last time.'
Marika opened the door to the shop and said ' Trash collector!, I'm here to collect the trash!'
Richard was trying his best to hold back a laugh on Marika's remark.
Both man turned around and saw Marika standing in the door way.
'So you two didn't heed my words last time.'
She drew both of her swords and this time she tried to suppress her killing intend as to make sure she wouldn't scare the crap out of Saxeus again.
'I also have to inform you that this time I hold real sword so… you better be prepared to lose a limb.'
"It's not what you think little sister!"
"Yes we came here to apologize and hope we could work in this shop and better our life's!"
Marika then looked at Saxeus and he nodded his head that everything was fine.
'Alright then, but if I ever hear you causing trouble for anyone you'll be in deep sh*t .'
She gestured that she would cut there trout's .
"Yes little sister we won't cause any trouble."
'Good then!'
'Brother Saxeus, I have a favor to ask of you!'
"What is it?"
'I need that orb we used last time, or if you have another one I'll buy it from you.'
Saxeus looked at Richard and Richard start to explain in a whisper.
"Well that is no problem at all, you guys go to the back of the shop and get me an crystal orb and a case to put the orb in!"
The man went to the back of the shop and got the tings Saxeus asked for. They were discussing on giving her a small present, because she made them turn their lives for the better.
When they came back with the orb Marika looked at it and then touched it. The orb gave the same reaction as last time. So her inner energy was back to what it was before.
She then said 'Alright I'll come back for it at the end of the week, since I have other orders to collect that day.'
She then looked at the 2 man, 'Are you guy's interested in a little man hunt?'
The two man looked at each other and then said "We are not good fighters, but we are good on stetting taps on the spot."
'Perfect!'
'Sorry Saxeus but I need to barrow them for tomorrow.'
"That is no problem."
'You two com to the inn at the village squire at dawn.'
"Yes little sister."
She said her goodbyes and left the shop with Richard. Before heading to the inn she checked up on the old man of the book shop. As she went in she saw the old man had improved a lot during the day.
'How are you feeling grandpa?'
"I'm doing a lot better thanks to your medicine."
'That's good.'
"I heard you're going to catch whoever is responsible for attacking the gatherers."
Marika nodded.
"Please come back safe and sound."
'Don't worry, I have people with me who are going to help me, so I'm not alone.'
Marika left the shop, and went to the inn with Richard. When they got to the room Richard said "They had only one room left."
'That's not a problem, it's not like we never shared a bed together before. And we even have a bath together so what are you nervous about?'
"Well that's true, but the bath we shared you were in a form of a child."
'Well I can change my size and age so… what's the big deal?'
Marika turned herself back in to an adult and went to take a bath 'You can join me but if you really feel uncomfortable I'll change my appearing any time.'
Richard hugged Marika from behind but didn't say anything. Marika knew what he was feeling and she said 'I promised you that I will not put you in a position where you're not comfortable in nor do I want to force you.'
"Your patients really has no boundaries when it comes to me."
'I redder be patient than to hurt the one I love.'
"Thank you."
Marika then took a towel and cover her body. She asked 'if I wear this would you join me then?'
Richard nodded shyly.
Marika pulled Richard by the arm 'Come one I'll wash your back.'
After they washed they both relaxed in the bath. Marika was leaning against Richard chest with her back.
"You really had a busy day today, did you get everything you need for the upcoming party?"
Marika nodded . But she also started to mumble, I need to get out of the bath because if I don't I get scrolled by Richard for sleeping in the bath.'
"Silly girl, I'm hear with you so you won't drown." He whispered.
After a few minutes Richard woke Marika up because the water was turning cold. She was drowsy but she dried herself and put on a bath rope and walk over to the bed. Just when her head landed on the pillow she fell asleep again.
Richard then walked in to the room and saw her sleeping already. As he also was laying down he pull her in his embrace and whispered "Goodnight my angel."
Marika woke up and was getting ready for the hunt in the forest. Richard was also getting ready.
Both of them eat breakfast and went out. As promised the two man were waiting for them.
Marika discussed the plan and everybody was ready to set off to the forest.
Marika plan was to do pretend to be a gatherer to lure out the attacker. Richard and the other would stay hidden and block of any potential escape routes.
With that they set off and it didn't take long for the attacker to appear. He fist stalked Marika so he could attack her from behind, but the man didn't know that Marika already knew what he was doing so she was actually ready to strike him if he came close.
Marika turned her back and was picking some herb's. And at that moment the man was going to strike at Marika. But he didn't anticipate Marika's quick reaction and his attack fail what made him to be backed up to a tree with a sword pointed at him.
'Did you ever heard of the saying… The strong pray on the weak, but sometimes the weak will pray on the strong.'
'So who the hell are you? Where are you from? And why are you attacking innocent people?'
"What can a small girl like you do?"
'Much more than you think. Now answer me!'
Marika's killing intent reach a new level, it even gave Richard goosebumps.
The man then started to talk because if he didn't he knew his life would be over in mere seconds.
"I'm sent here by the Red Dragon Clan 3rd princes."
'For what purposes?'
"She heard there was a women invited to her engagement party. And she would pose a threat to her.'
'Do you have a description of that women?'
"No but I got information she lived in this area."
'And so you started to attack man and women who comes to this forest?'
"It was the only way to make sure that if that women was near the village would be too scared to leave the area. I didn't kill anybody I swear!"
'Indeed you didn't kill anybody, but here is a kicker for ya. You almost killed your last victim.'
"I didn't mean it honestly."
'Well I am a person who holds grudges and my believe is an eye for an eye.'
"Please don't kill me!"
'Alright I won't kill you, but I will beat you up very, very bad.'
After her word she beat up the man pretty bad and when she was done.
'Now leave this place and never ever come back again.'
She then turned to Richard and asked 'Did you record it all?'
"Yes, it's all good if needed later!"
Marika turned back to man and she changed her appearance to her adult look.
'btw the women you were looking for is standing in front of you, so you better think twice to cross me again. Now you better go back to your sh*tty Sun Kingdom and tell that sh*tty king that , that retarder 3rd princess almost had made a declaration of war to me. After you give him the message he will know exactly what it means.'
'Ohh and one more thing I think the Moon King will also be furious because you guys keep coming to his world without any notice. The Sun Kingdom really don't respect the old agreement after the last big war. I wonder how they're going to explain that the violate the agreement for the second time.'
'Now SCRAME!!!!!!!'
The man was totally scared out of his wits and ran off.
As the others came to Marika she changed back to her 16 year old self
The two man said "Little sister you were so cool."
"But for a moment she was an adult." The other man said.
Marika then said 'shall we keep that a secret between us?'
The man nodded and gestured their lips were sealed.
'I think we should send a message to Canus and let him come over tomorrow.'
Richard agreed and would send a message to him as soon as the get home.
'Now let's go down to the village and tell everybody the good news.'
[ At the village square ]
Everybody in the village gathered and hear the announcement Marika made.
'The treat has cleared and you all can go back to the forest to gather herb's and food again.'
The two little boys she met the day before ran up to Marika and said "Miss angel thank you for saving our brother and took out the bad guy."
'Well this angel will be leaving soon but if this village ever encounter trouble like this again don't hesitate to call for me.'
Everybody gave Marika a standing ovation and cheered for her, to them she was an angel of salvation.
Marika said her goodbyes to everyone. On her way to the docks she visited the old man of the book store to check up on him. As she walked in she saw the old man was doing great.
'Grandpa, your looking great. I'm leaving today but I will be back in a few days.'
'Don't push yourself and stay healthy.'
"I'm glad you came back safe and sound." The old man said with a smile.
"Then don't forget to visited me when you return."
'I will not forget.' Marika said with a big smile on her face.
Just as she left the shop she got a headache. Before she set off on a sprint she told Richard.
'I need to get out of here asap, I have a splitting headache.' And the she ran off.
Richard had good idea what she meant by that so he ran after her.
After she reached the dock's Derick was already waiting for them.
Richard who was not far behind her, told her to put her head in the cold water. But Marika was in a lot of pain and could not do it herself so both Richard and Derick helped her.
Slowly the pain subsided, Richard and Derick saw in the water what the cause was for her headache.
Marika had grown two horns at the side of her head. The look similar to those of Richard but they were smaller and have a wave form and also pointed backwards.
Marika signaled to the both of them that she was alright now and she want her head out of the water. As the slowly pulled her up Marika noticed her head was slightly heavier than before.
When she was out of the water Richard and Derick had a better look on Marika's horn. And they just stood there and star at it.
'Why are you staring at me like that?' she asked and frond a little while asking them.
Derick asked Marika "How are you feeling, does your head still hurt?"
'No, my head feels slightly heavy.'
Richard then said "Well the cause of your sudden headache is…"
'Ohh just say it already, I won't get upset that easily . Is it because of my awakening?'
Richard nodded and then said "You grew a pair of horns."
But the reaction they got from Marika wasn't one they would expect.
Marika's eyes light up and her face looked overjoyed.
'Really!, I want to see them!
She went to the river bank and used the water as a mirror. As she looked at her reflection she touched her new grown horns.
'They are so beautiful.'
Marika returned to Derick and Richard and looked very happy.
Then she asked 'Will it hurt every time I grown them?'
"Well the first few times it probably will, but the more times you grow them the less painful it will get" Richard answered her.
'Well no pain no gain.'
On the way back Marika's horns were retracting slowly, but she did that concisely.
She talked to Richard about what happened in the forest and what he should do.
'Tomorrow I'm going to Mystic Cave and see what my body already when through so I can get a better grasp on what has already changed.'
'You should send a message to Canus and invite him and his brother over to discuss the footage.'
"Will you be alright being there alone?"
'Who say's I'm alone, I'll take Agito with me and don't forget Solis an Caelum are also near.'
"You're right."
'And if thing are going south I will send Agito to inform you, I promise.'
'I'm well aware my healing ability is sealed for now, so I can't afford to be reckless or think I can just heal up any wound.'
Richard petted Marika's head "Good girl."
As they got home Marika started to prepare for het trip to Mystic Cave. Richard had send out a message to Canus .
Then Marika headed down to the kitchen and started to cook together with Derick and Kevin.
Richard really enjoyed watching her cook and like always.
"Will you marry me?" Richard asked her with a loving smile on his face.
'Sure.'
"If you promise to take really good care of my daughter and never make her sad, then I allow it!" Derick then said.
Richard was taken aback by Derick's word. While Marika wasn't surprised at all.
Because she already knew Derick wouldn't object the next time he asked her.
Derick started to lecture Richard about it.
Kevin then asked Marika "Are you really going to marry Master?"
Marika nodded 'If fate and the future allows us then I will marry him, because there is no greater joy in life than to spent it with the one you love."
Richard and Derick looked at Marika with a smile on their face.
Kevin looked at Marika and said, "I will remember what you said and when I find my better half , I'll make sure she will also be happy for the rest of her life."
Marika ruffle Kevin's hair and smiled 'But just so you know just like your uncle you need my approval first.'
Kevin smiled at Marika an d nodded his head.
'Well dinner is ready, let's go and eat.'
Everybody was waiting in the dining room and while eating the atmosphere was likely as ever.
Marika enjoyed her meal, but suddenly had a bad feeling. Someone or something had arrived at their front yard.
Marika, Dante and Kevin flew from their seats and grabbed a weapon on their way to the front of the mansion. Everybody else was perplexed by their action.
Marika and her brothers stood outside and saw a hug's Dire Wolf standing at the lawn. Marika whispered to Dante, 'Did the Moon Wolf Clan evacuated already?'
Dante shook his head.
'Well I think it's about time we should get both the Moon Wolfs and the Night Wolfs to come and stay here for the time being.'
"That won't be necessary."
The big old Dire Wolf started to speak.
'Ohh and why is that?'
"We will be leaving this are."