The following weeks were spent with the group getting to know each other and getting used to the Lionsdale surroundings. This of course didn't go to well, but still they got acquainted to an extent."Now crew we are going to be embarking on our first mission" Gale said with a parched scroll in his hand. "Fine so what's our first mission Gale? Emerald asked as she twirled a knife round her finger, "It's simple, we are just going to hunt two 'B' rank and one 'A' rank Komodo" "Komodo? Asked Boaruss with a frown. "Yeah apparently they are large poisonous bipedal lizards" replied Lee. "So where we going?" Diamond asked unconcerned. 'The Dire swamps" replied Gale as he unrolled the scroll and placed it on the Centre table. On the scroll was a drawing of three menacing lizards, accompanied by a small map on the left corner. Towards the end of the scroll was a small reward print. "One thousand Gold coins! Shouted Okuagu as he wondered how powerful these lizards must have been to warrant such a huge reward. "Yep that's the reward and now gather round let's discuss our plans" Gale said as he dropped three pebbles on the scroll. "We shall divide ourselves into three groups, the first group will consist of I and the princess, now this decision has nothing to do with whatever you all may be thinking. The second group will consist of our powerhouses Boaruss and Lee. While the third group will consist of Okuagu and Emerald.My group and the third group will go after the 'B' rank while the last group will go after the 'A' rank. Each group as you guys must have already observed consists of an attacker and defender to supplement each other "Any information regarding our prey" Okuagu asked for this was his first time of hearing about Komodos. Lee cleared his throat and then said "They are extremely fast with good reflexes and as I said earlier they are extremely venomous". "Any weaknesses? Gale asked as he positioned the pebbles on the three lizard's images. "Yeah they are considerably weaker in the night than in the day time" replied Lee."Since they are reptiles why don't we tire them out after all they tire faster than us mammals" Okuagu asked wondering why Emerald was looking at him strangely every now and then. "They are wild beasts, if they notice that the battle is not going in their favor they will simply retreat" Boaruss chipped in. "Our best bet will be to fight them in the night'' Gale added as he rolled up the scroll. "Now we will need to address some issues before we set out" Gale said his face taking a serious tone. "What issue? Asked the squad in general."Firstly Okuagu you and Boaruss need to find some 'appropriate' clothes. We can't have you guys… um oppressing, yes oppressing innocent damsels on the journey" Gale said with a knowing look. "Don't be jealous I will try to look less handsome. For your sake" laughed Boaruss. "I actually prefer my clothing it enables me to absorb more heat easily" Okuagu added taking a look around himself. "Why don't we decide to take a vote" Lee said interrupting Gale from speaking."The girls shall decide" Gale added as he gestured towards them. "Honestly I don't think I care" Diamond said with a smile. "I think their dressing is perfectly fine" added Emerald. "Whatever, you can go naked for all I care" fumed Gale as he left to make preparations for their journey. After some light preparations and packing they proceeded to a horse ranch to acquire steeds for their journey. "I'll take that brown mare" remarked Emerald as she slightly petted its head. "Whatever, I guess you guys can pick your own horses" Gale said. "I guess he is right after all he isn't the one paying" Diamond added as she brought out a pouch of jewels. "Of course as our noble treasurer you have the privilege of paying our dues" chuckled Gale. "Something is wrong with my horse" interrupted Okuagu who was carrying a poor black stallion on his back. "It's supposed to be the other way around doofus" Lee said with a smile. "I know that, but it keeps trying to get away from me" Okuagu replied frowning. "Try masking your aura, the poor beast gets the feeling of a predator from you rather than rider" Boaruss said mounting a chestnut mare. "I'll try but how do you ride a horse" Okuagu said dropping the frightened horse. Just watch and learn" replied Boaruss as the rest mounted their steeds. "Alright how hard could it be "thought Okuagu as he tried jumping on the horse which retaliated with a back kick that would probably have damaged the internal organs of a normal human. "It seems you prefer being eaten" growled Okuagu as he mounted the black stallion which as though understanding his language offered no resistance.