Chapter 12 - Forward

"Mannnn, we're finally done. Now we can just lay back and relax."(Vulcan) "Is that all you think about? Though I can't blame you, I just wanna go back and relax too."(Fodre) "I'm glad we finished here quick, but let's not drop our guard while we're on dangerous ground."(Aindri) As they finish talking and resting, they move on towards the path back to the runes. Once they officially reach the runes and transfer back then their mission will be over. "Oh god, I just remembered how far those runes are. Can someone carry me?"(Vulcan) "Yeah that wouldn't be possible in our condition, just keep walking and shut up."(Fodre) "Haha yeah it's all good, just an hour of walking maybe. Well since I can't risk using my ability one more time it might take even longer, or we could get lost!"(Aindri) "Ha…haa you're joking right? I don't wanna get lost in that forest, it's so dark and creepy!"(Vulcan) "Stop being a baby, we'll get through just fine doesn't matter how long it takes."(Fodre) They keep talking while walking until the three simultaneously notice someone running towards them. "You guys feel that?"(Aindri) "Yeah, let's hide quick!"(Vulcan) They hide from the uncoming person and wait till they see who it is. "Hello?! Hm that's weird, I thought they were here. Maybe they already left?"(Stranger) As soon as the person stopped in their sight, they noticed her. A beautiful woman dressed in all black. They sense she means no harm and come forward within her view. "Oh so there was people here after all. I heard shouting, but I was too scared too come out, even though I did hear that the Guild sent you the monster was still nearby and I didn't wanna die. I hope you can forgive me."(Stranger) "Yeah well I can't blame you for being scared so don't worry about it, by the way who are you? Did you live here?"(Fodre) "My name is Miria, I used to live here but we were attacked by that monster. Everyone ran in a panic, some were too late and died but for some reason the monster still stayed here even after most people fled. I became trapped in the rubble and was too scared to come out in fear of the monster hearing me. But the monster cleared some rubble when it was sent flying by. So I was able to escape and waited until everything went silent."(Miria) "Wow, she talks a lot."(Aindri) "Haha"(Vulcan) "I apologize for that."(Miria) "It's okay, don't listen to them. Would you be able to help us get through the forest and go back home?"(Fodre) "I could…but I need a favor from you. So if you want my help then help me."(Miria) "Oh great, listen lady…we got pretty much beat up by that monster. So we're not in the best condition right now."(Vulcan) "Well im sure it won't be easy but ill hear you out still."(Aindri) "Thank you, you see while I was trapped a certain man talked to me. I didn't know who he was since it was telepathically but he had notified me that some of the villagers were taken away into the forest. I fear for their lives but I don't have the strength to save them myself."(Miria) "Oh so you want us so save your friends and family and possibly die trying."(Aindri) "Yeah sorry, im not doing all that."(Vulcan) "Yeah it's gonna be hard, we are already weakened and haven't recovered fully."(Fodre) "Oh, so you really won't help?"(Miria says this while showing a glimpse of her big assests) "Haha well I mean we can always think of a plan."(Vulcan) "Yesss that would be wonderful! So you will help?"(Miria says this while getting really close to Vulcan) "Wow he's falling for that trap."(Fodre) "Can't blame him. Uhm anywayss, we'll help you out."(Aindri) "Yeah!"(Vulcan) "Oh man, well as long as you help us get out of here."(Fodre) "Thank you very much!"(Miria) After Miria successfully seduced Vulcan and Aindri they walk away into the direction of the captured villagers. "Can't believe we still gotta go through this forest, it's such a pain."(Vulcan) "How come you can walk so easily through the terrain?"(Fodre asks Miria) "Well, I was born here so I do have a good understanding of the environment, makes it a lot easier to walk and even run."(Miria) "Must be nice, I become more exhausted in this forest and it's surprisingly harder to gain energy."(Aindri) "Yeah now that you mention it, I don't feel my energy refilling as fast as usual."(Vulcan) "Maybe you guys took more damage then expected against that monster?"(Miria) "Agghh that's why we should've stayed back and rested up before coming here."(Vulcan) "Well you're the one that got seduced so easily."(Fodre) "I didn't get seduced!! Im just helping a lady in distress."(Vulcan) "Hehe"(Miria gives a cute look at Vulcan) "If she was an assasin you would be dead already."(Fodre) "Shut up and keep walking."(Vulcan) After hours of walking they finally arrive at a camp that seemed like what they were looking for, there were multiple cages with villagers inside, yet no guards or any monsters around. "Well that's obviously a trap."(Aindri) "Yeah but we have to rescue them somehow."(Vulcan) "Yeah, also this could be too dangerous for you Miria so you should stay back, let us handle this."(Fodre) "Are you sure? I wanna at least be useful since you guys are doing so much for me."(Miria) "Yeah I understand how you feel but you can't help us if you're dead, right?"(Aindri) "Ahh you're right I guess. Ill stay back and let you guys destroy the enemy!"(Miria) "Haha thank you. We'll be back."(Vulcan) Vulcan, Aindri and Fodre walk deep into the fog, disappearing from sight. "Okay I know you wanted to sound all cool but what do we do in the first place."(Fodre) "If they really are just waiting for someone to take the bait then we just need someone to take it."(Aindri) "Oh no I don't like where this is going."(Vulcan) "So one of us is gonna be the bait to the bait, and the other two will attack whoever shows up, right?"(Fodre) "That's pretty much it, and if things go south then retreat."(Aindri) "Alright sounds like a good plan, Fodre you can be bait right."(Vulcan) "Ha! No,you are crazy. You are stronger then me so why don't you go?"(Fodre) "Well if we are talking about strength then Aindri can go."(Vulcan) "I can't, whoever shows up ill have to take care of them."(Aindri) "Okay, fine fine Ill go and if I die then ill make sure to curse you all in death."(Vulcan) "Just go, we got your back."(Fodre)