Soon, the morning of our departure arrived.
It was two wagons filled with 11 women and children. Six on horseback.
We bought a significant amount of momba fruits since they don't keep so well and made a list of everyone's amount so we can distribute the coins evenly once sold.
I kept checking the little wooden chest Zephyr gave me. It was filled coins.
It was a shocking amount. I thought since he supported us all, he didn't have much savings. Turns out I was very wrong. My husband not only earns well but never spent a coin.
Former resident of Tori joined his training, and now, with close to 70 students, he was paid well.
He paid for Olaf services in advance, who gave us great news, the claw was now ready, and by the time we arrived back, the daggers and my ring would be finished. He also commissioned various medallions for necklaces.
Our humble Wold family will not only have jewellery but extremely rare one of that.
" We stop at the camping site you always used, and I don't think it will happen, but we are travelling out of season, so let's keep our swords close and your legs limber. "
He was addressing his brothers and the Emil brothers. " Look out for ambushes and cut them to pieces once find anyone. "
Zephyr gives some final instructions to the man who rides with him.
Moritz and Manata both joined his training just as they wanted form day one and could be considered a step below me. Which wasn't good.
Metill rode with them but, mostly likely not a fighter. But with Alexander and Lucian join him, we were well protected.
" Don't worry, big brother.. I won't fail you again."
Zephyr put his hand on Lucian shoulder and gave him a stern look.
" You didn't fail me, I told you. As the first rider, it was me..." he still used that day as fuel and since all three committed to even more demanding training regiment." It was me as first rider, who should've seen them. What I'm always telling you? "
" ..Better."
" Better! " - he grabbed his shoulders. ".. everyday! Now go kiss your lady and settle up."
Alexander watched and took him away. " Come young Lucian, on that day when , I faced those fiends, cut them down flawlessly, my mind..."
Alexander retold his heroic tale again. While I walked to Zephyr for our own goodbye.
" Are you sure you don't wanna ride with me? " - he asked again.. with the same perverted smile like before.
" Last time I rode with you, I almost came on a horse in front of dozens of people. "I didn't forget that he had to stop me, but still. " I'm gonna stay in the wagon."
He pulled me close and grabbed my ass.
" Stop with innocent act.. I remember how yomhmhm."
I silenced him with my one of my hands.
I looked around, seeing if no one was within earshot first. " Shushhh....and stop playing with my panties. "
I felt my legs contracted and peeked behind me again, but the horses covered us. I reached into his pants and grabbed his little brother.
" If you wanted that ...to happen again, then behave."
" Yes, my Lady."
I kissed him once more and grabbed even harder. He exhaled in my mouth and ran from him before I let him bend me over right there.
I climbed in the wagon, joining the ladies in my family minus granny, who was in the other wagon with the Emil girls and Lucian mother.
" You look flushed, Lylly.. " - my sister comments were reliable as always.
" It's hot.. and we do carry a lot of money. I'm nervous."
" Righttt.. Are there any concrete plans for your new house? "
I made myself comfortable and started to take over braiding Ilianna hair from my mother.
" I want some beautiful linens and buy those expensive exotic flower seeds as well. They will be great for the wedding later and decorate the outside our home with. "
I made several long list then remade them when I was handed a fortune, so it was a bit hasty.
" Also need..some clothes as well as many other things. Zephyr told me to spend this chest on ourselves and the house mainly. We are coming back with the village in November."
Demelza rested, comfortable already, and stretched like a cat. " You lucky, that house is incredible. Two stories, but I also noticed that you have no farming land behind."
" Zephyr has different plans for us.." I remembered our talk a few days back from Tori village.
" I will plant some vegetables eventually, but just for us, I guess, no crops. " I finished with Anna's hair, and she climbed upon her grandmother enjoyed her pampering.
" Also, we planted dozens of those momba trees around us, Miri Emil told me it will be almost 100 ft in a few years."
I wanted to buy other tree saplings and all sorts of exotic fruits for the seed. Our house will be like a jungle from far away land we hear stories in Malai. Perfect time f..
" What do mean different plans ? "
My mother asked while playing with little Anna.
I smiled happily and told them.
" He wants to have a baby soon..so I can't exactly be busy with farming with the new baby."
I touched my stomach and smiled like crazy person yet received nothing but good wishes and prayers for a healthy future baby.
" ..and boy." - I added at the end.
" Why would it matter? "
" Ilianna here would be a responsible big sister like I was, and as extra she gonna be incredibly strong. I obviously want more girls too later. But a little Zephyr would be..."I just closed my eyes and saw us two blue hair, two black. What a combination.
" Girls? Just how many you planned? "
" Stop the crazy stares, Eli. It nothing weird."
I'll see how I feel after the first few. My granny used to tell me nightmare stories about the wonder of new life and the pain it comes with it.
At least with granny and Eli, I'll be in safe hands. If it's not too bad, then one more girl or twins would be the best. Well, it's not like we can control these things.
There was also another issue, well, not an issue, maybe just something we have to deal with in the future.
Zephyr was a blessed. Someone walking around with powers it wouldn't be the first to have a child who inherits abilities of their own.
As I said, it's just something we have to deal with one day.
The ride was nice. The summer heat lessens considerably in September, and it does nothing but rain in October. By that time, we be cosy in our home, entertaining our friends and family listening to the rain outside.
We arrived at the camping site used by travellers in larger groups. This time, there were people also heading to Malai and setting up or finished their camp as we got out of the wagons.
No one mingles in these places. I am just grateful for the extra numbers in case of an attack.
I got out and stretched my legs, which became numb and helped down Ilianna and the others.
I feel like we have been camping a lot lately.
Zephyr was in deep conversation with Alexander.
" ..need more space. We might even need another wagon. Although after unloading all that fruit... I don't know."
" True..the lists we been given are extensive, not to mention our own. " Alexander checked the bundles of fruit visible everywhere. " We deal, if needed, and buy one. The city has everything."
I stepped behind him, hugging his waist over and locking my hands in a tight squeeze.
" You gonna love it..the foods especially."
He laughed and looked back at me.
" I don't know love..will you be my guide? Just to make sure, I'll have a good time?"
I kissed his neck and rested my head on his back.
" I won't leave your side. Except for some private shopping. "
We set up 2 big tents near the wagons. And soon the fires were lit all around the field, just in time too with the sunlight gone not long after we finished.
" Let's get some food on those pots. Lylly and Eli go and get some water from down the stream. " Mother was hyped being on a family trip and was full of energy. To order everyone about.
" Demelza will look after the children and me and Miranda, and you will handle all the food. Go go go!! "
Mother gave out orders and clapped her hands.
Zephyr and the man were taking caring the horses. I saw him taking his shirt off and used some of their water to wash his neck and chest.
He looked right at me, blown a kiss from afar. I looked around and saw a perfect opportunity.
" Eli, why don't you stay...and umm let Zephyr help me with the..you know with the water? "
She looked at with an exhausted expression clearly tired to even fight.
" Fine, go have sex in the woods... just hurry back. Mom can't start cooking without the water."
I took the bucket from her and walked away with my head held high.. and fast.
We had limited time.
Zephyr saw me walking with two buckets swinging in my hands.
" You need help, carry some water.? "
"...Among other things."
" Well, let me just bring some honey, I don't want you to tire out.."
I stepped closer so Alexander, who was near us, couldn't hear.
" I want you to tire me out...and right now."