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Chapter 10 - Chapter 10/ The departure

Hiroshi and Kiyan wake up, they see that Arianna's nook curtain is open. "She must be outside" Kiyan says with a yawn. "Let's go outside and see if we can help with anything," Hiroshi suggests. They both leave Arianna's caravan. To see everyone walking around doing chores and doing their practices. Arianna's father turns facing them "morning you two, how well did you sleep?" He approaches them with a smile "We slept well, is there anything we can do to help with anything sir?" Hiroshi asked. "The names Stephen, and I think you both can. Kiyan, can you hunt rabbits and clean them?" Stephen informed Kiyan "Yes, I can Stephen" Kiyan responded turning to the woods to go hunting. "And for you Hiroshi. You can assist the elder with what she may need" Stephen says. Hiroshi nods and heads to the elder.

Kiyan walks through the woods following rabbit tracks thinking to himself. ~this is a big family let us hope I find plenty~ time moves on Kiyan has gotten about fifteen good sized rabbits. "This should be plenty for everyone" out of the corner of his eye he spots a moving shadow. Kiyan looks startled at first, but he quietly follows the shadow to a river. As he reaches near the tree line, he sees a woman cleaning up in the river. He stands still taking in her features. Her hair was long reaching down to her hips, skin looked soft like fresh roses and had medium body curves. Arianna gets dressed in a bold deep draconic voice that speaks in Kiyan's mind ~perfect one~ he shakes his head breaking his trance walking out of the tree line gaining her attention. Arianna turns seeing Kiyan "hi Kiyan how did you sleep?" "I slept great. I got some rabbits for everyone for the caravan would you like to umm..." as he rubs the back of his head. "Help you clean them?" she finishes saying with a smile. Kiyan nods turning a little red "if you want to" as he sets the bag of rabbits down.

"I would like to" she pulls some of them out to clean them with Kiyan. After some time, they finish cleaning the rabbits, they pack the meat and the fur in different bags and head back to camp. "You're a good hunter Kiyan" she complements walking next to him. "Thank you, Arianna" he smiles back flattered by her complement. They walk back to the caravan, handing the meat to Stephen to cook. "Excellent job both of you" Stephen smiles dismissing them. Kiyan and Arianna walk inside her covered wagon. She pulls out some flat boards setting them on a table. Arianna turns to reach for the salt. Kiyan reaches up to bring the salt down to her. She gently reaches for the bag touching his hand in the process. They both lock eyes for a minute before he breaks eye contact "let's get the fur treated before they get bad." Kiyan states to her she nods putting the salt on the rabbit skin. Kiyan puts them on the high shelves for the fur to stay. "Let's go see the elder to see what her plans are for us three," Arianna says as she heads out with Kiyan in tow behind her. As they walk to the elders covered wagon, they see Hiroshi wave to them.

"Hey, you two the elder wishes to speak to the three of us" as Hiroshi meets up with them. "Okay lead the way" Kiyan says as they head to the elder to stand in front of her. "Nice job Hiroshi. Now I will need you three to travel ahead of us to confuse the enemies" the elder states as she smokes on her pipe. "Would they not think something is up. With a member separating from each other?" Kiyan questions. "It depends on them. We have had families come and go before. So, I hope they think it will not be any different" the elder says in calm tone. "When should we head out elder?" Arianna asks. "Before the end of today. Get your wagon ready Arianna" the elder states tapping her pipe cleaning it out "yes ma'am" Arianna gets up heading out to get ready. "Hiroshi go to Stephen for some supplies and weapons if needed" looking to Hiroshi "understood" as Hiroshi gets up heading to Stephen. "Kiyan assist Hiroshi with the supplies please" Kiyan nods standing up and follows Hiroshi out.

Arianna walks to the corral to get my horse standing at the gate doing a special whistle. From the herd of horses, a huge black and white gypsy mare trots up to her. "Hello, my friend we have a mission with two other people okay Baira?" as she holds out a special treat for Baira. Baira nickers, bounces her head yes eating the treat. Arianna chuckles leading her to her covered wagon getting Baira equipped to the wagon. As she gets the last few straps tied down Kiyan and Hiroshi walk to the wagon carrying supplies. Arianna opens the wagon door for them and helps them put the supplies away. "I think we are good to go now" Hiroshi says as they exit the wagon locking the door. "Yep, we are good to go" Arianna states as the rest of the gypsy family say their goodbyes and give them an extra horse to use, tying it to the wagon. The trio loads to the front as Arianna grabs the rains to signal Baira to go leaving the campgrounds. As they travel through the woods several hours pass too were the sun starts to set. "Let's rest for the night so Baira doesn't get too tired" Arianna says pulling on the reins making Baira slow to a stop. They work together to untie Baira from the wagon pullies to tie her to the wagon so she could lay down if she wanted. They walk into the wagon and close the door locking it. The boys fall asleep on the beds as she goes to hers and falls asleep.