One eye on the sky

To be honest, Marcus hated to lie to another companions because it's a risk of him either losing their trust or never seeing them again. With him lying to Katherine about having a girl in his life, he's risking the chance of her really knowing his true feelings. The outcome of this was getting to him but he wishes their was another way to fix it. He sits near the open window looking out but his thoughts still remained on what will happen if he had to come clean.

The upgrading of his battle axe took three hours but after all of that it was ready to go. He once again thanks the smith for upgrading his weapon but he didn't know what to do for the rest of the day. He could go about his business or maybe see if Lewis behaved himself. Okay, maybe not but it's worth wondering about it right? He decided to get some tea in another building where a few people were drinking some healthy tea brew the keeper made for everyone. He places a order and sits to drink. He thought if Katherine was alright or at least where she was. he wanted to talk things out in the future. Maybe he'll see her love as he dose.

In the small area where it's close to the market, it shows that a couple villagers were drinking some hot tea mixed with milk and honey. It tasted sweet but really good for whoever needed a drink to get a good warm feeling. He goes still adding to the order that they offered it for free to Marcus as thanks. They wanted to do something nice in order to show they are grateful for everything he's done. He just waves his hand to say he didn't mind. Everyone deserves a chance to live even in this messed up realm.

While he sits down waiting for his order, he looks around seeing others minding their own business. However, he noticed two people together that was talking about things so far. That leaves them wondering about it after so much. The girl was talking about her future with him but he only nods agreeing with her. Even if they were worried about the fight, they had one another.

He was happy for them but that leaves Marcus thinking of his own future. Maybe in another way this could explain many things. If he ever told the truth to Katherine, he can ask for forgiveness and explain himself. However, if she grew too angry, she might become so mad she wouldn't forgive him ever again. She'll hate him for lying to her and just tell him to just be honest with her.

'I never wanted to lie to you Kat, I really didn't. I know you wish to see things in the future and actually hoped for the future with me. How can I explain this to her? How can I tell her without upsetting her too much? She might never forgive me. She might hate me for this. If only I could have said something from my heart she might have understood...' he thought in his head but noticed someone walking over with a tray with his order. He gives a thank you and sees him nod walking away to help others.

Marcus begins eating and takes a sip of his drink. It did taste pretty sweet and tasty and he enjoyed it. Others around him was still happily eating and enjoying their time together that they were talking to each other.

"Mmmm this drink tastes pretty good. Nice and sweet..." he shuts his eyes savoring the taste of the milk tea but it made him look up seeing Lewis and the girl come in as they were taking seats with her asking Lewis what he wanted to eat. He only laughed saying he got it but she knew he didn't.

"You don't trust me? I can do it. You know that my dear...." he said showing off that the woman shook her head showing a smirk.

"Uh huh sure you say that but later on you ask me to pay for it later so again; I got it. You just relax and let me handle it. Unless you have another idea..." she asked seeing Lewis shrug his shoulders but it leaves him only wondering about it.

"Ummmmm maybe?"

"Right........"

"Well, has someone finally got you under control Lewis or is it the other way around?" he asked seeing the woman and Lewis look over seeing Marcus.

"Oh, hello there." she said waving hi to him.

"Hello to you too miss????"

"Hmm? Oh, the names Rosie. Rosie Aris. I'm a small shop worker here in the village. I guess this other guy is your friend?" she points a thumb over to Lewis who looks away showing his eyes looking bored.

"Yes, he's my helping during our travels but we are here to help out and so on."

"Oh now you're going to do introductions? Sure....." he grumbles to feel Rosie nudge his side as he hissed in some pain. She was tough for a woman and Marcus was impressed. She can keep him under control and he didn't mind a tough girl in the heart of Lewis.

"See Lewis? Even you have a choice of liking someone.."

"Oh shut up." he said hearing Rosie laugh thinking he was funny.

"So what's your name?" she asked that Marcus gives a smile to answer her.

"Oh me? My name is Marcus. It's nice to meet you Rosie." he offers a hand to her that she takes gently and gives a gentle shake. It was nice to see new faces in the village and he did seem pretty nice.

"Same here. I'm glad that you and Lewis are enjoying your time here in the village. I also take it you met Katherine and her father who's the leader of the village?" she asked seeing the same male come over with a tray showing Rosie and lewis orders.

"Yes, we met them both. Knowing the possible chance that he lets us stay here due to helping him." he explains as Rosie blinks hearing him say that and guess it was him that killed the dragon that was about to destroy the village and almost killed Kat. She was lucky to have someone like him and the same for the village.

"Well, I know I owe you thanks since it's because of you and Lewis, the dragon didn't do anything of too much harm. You really are some hero in the village." she said smiling to him that Marcus rubs the back of his head showing Lewis nodding to agree. He takes his food and begins eating while Rosie and Marcus talks. He finds out she not only runs a shop but was a special herb mixing keeper to keep new mixing recipes in handy.

She told Marcus if he wished to have a new recipe for things, he can come to her and she'll mix it. Rosie has got a good dealer that trades off good ingredients for them and she pays them well for them. She offers Lewis and Marcus a free of charge way to show her thanks to him but later on for bigger potions, they might have to pay. She heard Lewis try to flirt and get her to let them keep being free. However, she had to keep her shops going for better things down the road.

"Oh come on Rosie. Can't you do us a free solid every time you see us? we are customers and helping you like the others in your home town. I'm sure if you would let me-" he was about to kiss her but Rosie stops him with her fingers pressed against his lips. He blinks looking at her but she only looking more silent after some time.

"Nice try Lewis but as I told you; silver, gold, and bronze coins help my shop while for my mixing shop I trade for platinum coins which are only earned during missions that's passed out at the mission house. Unless you get them, I'm not going to trade you anything for free you know." she warns him.

"Oh come on love..."

"Nice try Lewis but no. -_-"

"You are so mean.....but I love you for that." he laughed hugging her but Rosie rolls her eyes but smiled holding his hand.

"At least someone keeps you in line, Lewis. Anyway, I take it you both will be hanging out for the remaining time of the day?"

"Yeah. Lewis wanted to help me with a few things but I will be giving him some potions that he'll give to you for your adventures later on. You can use them however you wish but be careful though. I'll always let you have your first brewing potion for free as thanks from what I said before."

"Thank you so much, Rosie. That's really kind of you."

"No problem, Marcus. I'm glad that you are able to be of use for my potions. I want to make sure you are alright when using them and even better. If you bring something to me I can mix it into the potion as well. It could be very good but be careful of what you brings it. Their are many ingredients but most can be dangerous to mix or cause not so good effects. Just a heads up." That was interesting to hear that Rosie is able to mix/brew so many potions but that makes Marcus feel more happy to use her services. Even if this was a first free use, he will be happy to pay her if he needed it or when during his missions.

"I thank you for this Rosie and thanks for the heads up. I figure things will be challenging during that time but during the wave of dragons that could be better for me too and others. You really are something else."

"Hehe, no problem. Just glad to be of some help to you guys. And others as well....It makes me happy to know I can help travelers and warriors like yourself during travels. Even when others visit from other villages and towns." she explains this but knew the true fact. Rosie has seen and met many different faces that comes from long travels and from different towns and villages. Most come to trade or has a trading visit for a few hours. You can find many things during those things that is good for everyone.

Most can get different metals, potions, food, grown foods, harvested goods, even animals. Some even trade weapons if needed be and some have decorating goods that is good for someone's home. She hears one will happen later on next month or so why not? Maybe Marcus can find something from this trading event later if it comes.

"Seriously? You think that most of the trading goods will have something special during that time?" he sees Rosie nod because some are lucky to have something very rare or special that others tend to sell. Just have to have a good eye and ask the right questions.

"Of course! Many of the traders have some good things to trade and sell. If you don't believe me then you have to come with me and I can show you. You will believe me then when you see it. So many come to the village at times to trade but...it depends on how many. If you see a few then it might not be a good trade. Some usual kinds of trades everyone has. However if it's a bigger crowd, it's more chances of new items." she explains to them that Marcus grew curious.

"Yes. But it's rare if about 10 traders came then it's a chance that a one or two traders have something special. Like ingredients, weapons? items? armor? Shields?" he asked seeing her give a nod and smile.

"Yep. The more their are the better chance if some are there then it's a very rare chance their could be something right there. You never knew unless you look for yourself. Taking a peek can get them to wonder if you are a serious trader or a looker."

"Geez, you make it sound like so much work. Is their an easier way to find the best ones Rosie?"

"Trust me, if it was that easy then the best traders wouldn't bother coming to us. They'll think we are a village that looks then buys. Or waste them. Trust me, only the best come during the best time of the year. Even with the dragons running crazy; that gives them chances to show up here dummy."

"That is very interesting indeed...."

"As I said; if you come with me to one then I can show you how it goes. You'll like it i believe. However, they are rare to show up too many times so when they show up it's a good time to find something before they head on to the next village to trade something."

"I'm keeping this in mind but thank you Rosie. Though, I never knew you accept coins for brewing and trades. Is their something else you accept anything else? Like goods or something? I want to be sure just in case." Marcus drinks some of his milk tea while looking at her thinking a bit.

"Other things to trade? Well, I do accept personal things to trade just in case. I have a little list hanging on the side in my shop and brewing room that shows what else I can trade but it's pretty high. I only will accept that second choice if you don't have coins or enough....I'm fair and will do my best to be fair. I won't rip you off when I say my work is worth it." she was proud of her work and many was impressed for it. Knowing the possible choices others have made for their shops, she was happy for her work and thank the teachers that helped her. Maybe she can show them later on if they wish.

"IF I may ask Rosie. Can we take a look at this shop of yours? I'm curious to what you have and what you do. If that is alright.."

"Oh? You wish to take a look? But of course! I don't mind showing you my shop and brewing shop. Once we are done here I'll take you guys to it. How's that sound?"

"That sounds perfect. Thank you Rosie."

"No problem. Lets finish up our food and drinks then I'll take you and Lewis to it." He gives a nod and begins trying to enjoy and finish his food and the same for Lewis and Rosie. He was curious to what it was like and where it's location. Once he remembers this location, he can go and see her in case he needed something. After a couple minutes to an hour, the three of them was leaving the small shop and heading to her own.

Rosie was leading the way to her shop while seeing other villagers leaving or passing them by. Most of them were doing their usual sales or work but the children and some pets were around the area as well. She did see a few friends of hers that help with other things before hearing Lewis sigh. He asked if they were there yet but she told him for the fifth time no. It's a bit far but still in the village. In a few more minutes, they show up to a building.

"Here we are, guys! Welcome to my shading stables mix shop. Here is where I work to make anything I can while same with trading. Come on in." she heads to the front door of the shop and opens the door. The room was big with many pots having long sticks to help with mixing. A few empty jars with nothing in them. However some had a few things in them like herbs and other ingredients for mixing/brewing.

Lewis and Marcus saw a few books in the wall with some more bigger giant sized pot in the middle behind a large window. She can see the village or behind it where a giant lake rests. A few was fishing right now or doing the normal fishing jobs for the fish markets. She had a few posters that showed some directions for mixing a few special brews and potions for others that usually requests them.

"Okay; so this first level is where the normal brewing and trading goes. You can trade with gold, silver, and bronze coins for anything up here. Even the small items are for sale too. You can also use special items to trade in case you don't have any coins." she explains.

The two looks around but Rosie smiled walking over to a door as she opens it to show stairs heading down. They saw a few lights lamps filled with a glowing bright blue liquid that was bright. She asks them to follow her. Marcus and Lewis follows her down the stairs before seeing a bigger room with just big pots and some rare ingredients. They were shocked seeing this that they noticed the same list but the price was different.

"And this is where the more expensive potions and brews are. The prices are for Platinum coins only. You can trade items for the potions too but you have to have a lot in order to trade them."

"Impressive.."

"Geez woman, you really were not kidding about the prices and things you make."

"As I said I was serious Lewis. I take passion in my work and job. Others are happy for that too. They help me as I help them so we are helping one another."

"You are a serious man woman charging so much for the potions that are more expensive. Why though?" Lewis asked seeing Marcus wonder the same that Rosie looks to explain.

"Because the potions I make down here are more stronger and powerful. Can be used for enemies or something else. That's why if you have the money then you can buy whatever you like. I only do it unless you are serious or for some, you'll have to bring some items that goes with it." she explains that Marcus blinks hearing that so that means the powerful potions needs things added to it for their effects.

"You might say this is unfair but it's fair. It takes me a while to brew these kind of potion so you can't blame me. Others have always demanded many potions but I ask them to pay me first because again, each one is different and has different times for me to make them." she glares at Lewis that rose his hands not arguing with her. He believes her if the potions were this powerful.

"I don't know if I should ask but this but you can make any potion right? Even the naughty kinds?" he jokes but Rosie sighed and looks to him.

"Of course I can but those are more expensive and if you have the required material and ingredients then I'll make them for you. However, I only make three per customer. I don't make no more after that. The last time someone asked for ten of them which I made and it lead to a big mess. That's why I limit which potion they get from down here. On the upper level it's any amount." she heads to the stairs and sees Marcus and Lewis following her back upstairs.

"So whatever potion you need, I'm your making in the village. Just be sure to have the right amount of coins to request it." she said smiling to them as Lewis looks at her then Marcus thinks a little.

"And you said to get coins we have to do missions? both normal and the platinum ones?"

"Yes. Usually trading things with others help you gt coins too but doing missions can help you a lot more than that. Just see which mission you want and give it a shot. I know a couple have taken jobs already so they get paid either way. If you want to get coins to request a potion or brew, just do missions."

"I see.."

"Well, at least we know what we need to do in order to get money in this village. I'm guessing it's all around but if we are lucky we'll know more about the villages and things."He said seeing her shaking her head as they leave her shop and she shuts the door to hear the bell from the watch bell tower.

"Seems everyone is getting ready to go do their own thing or head for food. You guys do your thing and before I forget, I still owe you your potion or brew for free. So, what would you like as a brew or potion?"

"Well, what do you think is a good potion.."

"Well, you can start with a good luck potion or a strength elixir." she said with a shrug of her shoulders. He begins to think before he wonders what sort of mission it's like. Their had to be hard ones that it could include dragon fighting. He knew he could fight them but he shouldn't over do it right? After thinking that he was starting to think a bit.

"You can just let me have the strength elixir. That works for me."

"Alright but how many would you like? This will be your free potion from me but after this you'll have to pay for any others. That's fair right?"

"Yes. As for the amount will 20 be alright?"

"That's fair. I'll be sure to get started on them as soon as I can. It'll take a while but I'll get it down Marcus. I better go ahead and get to work, you can check in any time if something else comes up. I'll see you later Lewis and behave yourself." she said as he nods crossing his arms. She smiles back before heading into her shop.

"What a woman..."

"Oh brother.."

"Well, Rosie will be busy creating those things for you. Now what will you do? Are you going to just do your thing or head back to the house? I know that Kat woman isn't back yet since she left the village a few hours ago." Marcus did wonder that himself. Everything was alright for now and he was waiting for the strength elixir that Rosie is brewing for him right now. Was Katherine alright or was she just exploring different villages? He hopes she's alright while heading back home with Lewis following him.

"Honestly, I don't know but I know she's fine. Kat is a strong woman so it shouldn't be a problem to worry about her. I know her father is worried about her but I know she's just fine."

"I understand that Marcus but maybe this is telling you that you'll be busy either thinking of what you'll be doing. I know I'm alright now or just bored since Rosie is working or doing her thing." he really liked Rosie and things might look up well for him and her. He just wants to learn more about her and what other things she's able to do. Marcus just shook his head while seeing their home as people just kept doing their thing as he walks in seeing everything the same as it was.

"I'm going to start making dinner I guess for later Lewis. You can help me or bother Rosie if you wish. I don't mind either." he said.

"Well, I could do either one to keep myself busy. However, she won't let me. Rosie takes her work seriously and she won't let me near her when she works. I learned the hard way of what she does if someone bothers her. I rather want to keep my head thank you very much." he grumbles rubbing the back of his neck still finding it painful she hits that hard. That woman is smart but strong too.

"I can be a good boy and wait for her till she comes back." he explains stretching now that Marcus shook his head and goes to get some thing to cook the food in while starting to gather fire wood from the holding place beside the fire stove.

"Well, you can take this time to help me cook then, Lewis."

"Fine I guess. This will keep me busy for a while anyway till Rosie is done."

"Then lets get started. I need you to start setting the fire for the pot while I begin chopping the food for dinner. I do have some meat packed away since it's already cleaned so don't become lazy and cause the food to be ruined alright?" he said looking at Lewis.

"Yeah, yeah I know that. I'm not that stupid that I'll burn the food from one little slip up. Just give it a rest already and let me do what I know. I can cook just like you can so you shouldn't be babying me like I don't know.." Marcus shook his head but only begins cooking.

Both him and Lewis started cooking dinner for themselves while thinking about the mission house and how they would find coins to start the whole collecting of them. They figure they will need a bunch in order to get anything around here and some other things too. Maybe if Lewis knew he could really impress Rosie. Even better he could impress her by-No, that would be silly right? He won't known till they get some.

While Marcus was cooking dinner he looks up seeing a few people walking into the village and among the group, he noticed Katherine. She walks through the gate holding some bag over her shoulder. She was humming to herself looking down at the ground. She did seem a little tired from her travels but at least she was alright and back home safe. He felt a rain of worry over him but sad he couldn't do much by getting close to her due to saying he already was taken.

His hand grips the spoon in his right hand while mixing the boiling broth. He wanted to express his feelings for her but it was too hard to do so. Knowing the thought of how she was only makes him more curious. He saw her walking by their home but this leaves him watching her. With a sigh, he goes back to cooking dinner for them.

When the food was done, he saw it was ready while mixing and cooking the food in the pot. Marcus and Lewis was eating their food with fresh bread rolls to savor their dinner but they were thinking about tomorrow and what they should do next. Maybe exploring the mission house would be good so they can start understanding how things get paid around here. Or figuring out how other things go later on.

They just sat eating dinner thinking about it while Marcus hears Lewis speaking about how amazing Rosie was and what she could do. He hopes she can learn more things down the road.

"Lewis, I understand you are highly impressed with Rosie's skills but this shouldn't let you become down about it. I know tomorrow you'll be by her side again. Just finish eating your dinner and we can get some sleep after a while." Marcus takes a bite of his bread roll that Lewis looks up to him wondering about that.

"Hey, I already know that but I wonder what your plan is. Are we going to try some missions or check on some other news updates later on? They did have some news board but we should be careful like you said. Knowing the dragons are still out there but none has came to attack us lately. Which is a little odd don't you think?"

"That may be true but remember; even monsters like them needs sleep too. That won't stop them from thinking of their next attack location. For now, we are still to remain on our guard and attack when needed be." he said eating his food.

"So this means not to be distracted right? Kinda hard if you have a woman back home during this. I know Rosie is strong but can't blame a woman for being vulnerable." he said thinking about it. "When are you even going to get a girl Marcus? Have you still got the urge to find someone or have you lost that feeling now?" he said as a joke but it caused Marcus to sigh finishing his food.

"No, however I'm sure I'll find someone......I mean I-"

"Hold on; wasn't Katherine someone you wanted to be with?"

"No..I mean yes I...*Sighs* No, she isn't mine Lewis. I just......she..."

"She..What? Marcus, what did you do or tell her?" he asked looking at him while Marcus looks back standing up and begins cleaning his bowl. He didn't want to say anything because Lewis might make fun of him. However, he wishes he never said that lie to her. He did want to be with Katherine but after his lie, he just couldn't. Not yet.

"Marcus....'

".................." he didn't want to say anything because Lewis might not believe him or think this is a joke. He hated the thought of lying to someone even if it's someone he really likes. However now, he wasn't sure how he can tell her this. All of it is making him feel hate in himself. In a matter of moments, he sees Lewis go over and stand by him with arms crossed over his chest.

"Alright spill. What did you do. I know that Kat woman would have did or said something by now. What did you do?" he had to know that Marcus sighed shutting his eyes and tires to think of the words.

That's when it came out. Marcus told Lewis of what happened between both him and Kat. Lewis hears him saying he lied to her about having a girlfriend when he really didn't have one to protect her. Now, he feels guilty and didn't know how to tell her this without facing the fear of her anger. He never wanted to lie to her. He wanted to protect her.

"And that's the story. I never wanted to get her involved in anything that could kill her. If anything happens to her because of me then I suffer from her father because he knew I was most trusted by her. Even if we got to know one another. I couldn't tell her and let my emotions get the better of me. I just couldn't. So, now you know..." he goes silent and waits for what Lewis will say. To be honest, he was shocked hearing this but looks silent himself.

"Damn master that's....*hisses* that's harsh. You know she might really hate you for lying to her or worse. She'll think your messing with her feelings. I understand you wanted to keep her safe but...lying to her isn't helping or make things better. She might reject your feelings if she finds out your lied to her. Dose her father know about this?" he asked to see Marcus shake his head. Even her father didn't know about this.

"Geez...this..I don't know what to tell you. You'll have to tell her the truth sooner or later or she'll find out the hard way master. I'm just saying. To be honest, I'm happy with Rosie because she's super cute but for Kat...I don't know what you'll do. I say try to think of a way to fix this..before you become someone she'll hate later down the road for that lie."

"................."

"Hmmmm, Master Marcus if I were you I would try to find a way to explain this to her. Maybe break it down slowly and explain why you lied to her. Lying to a female will only get you beat up or hated for the rest of your life. I've seen that with a few women I tried to make love me but it never worked." he said explaining this that Marcus looks at him in some shock after a while. Trying to figure out when Lewis got some smart about it. He always seems to be the one to flirt with girls. However, thanks to Rosie it seems to have ended with her maybe. He was happy to have someone tough like Rosie so that shouldn't be a issue for him.

She was everything he could see in a woman so maybe he won't do anything stupid. However, Rosie wouldn't play games if it involved something important. Right now, she might be still brewing the strength elixir for them but he was alright with that. Marcus thinks about this for a bit longer then looks back to Lewis that was silent right now. Did he really believe all that? Knowing if he came clean soon this lie wouldn't grow out of control?

"Just a idea master. If you don't want her to hate you forever or starting; speaking the truth will help. I'm even shocked I'm saying this to you when I could ruin it and make her hate you myself. However, I'm not going to. I'm already set with a sweet lady so....yeah..." he mutters cleaning his own bowl as well while Marcus was done cleaning his own bowl from dinner. It started to become late so now it's time for them to rest up. Maybe tomorrow will be better for them.

"That makes it feel worse now but you're right. IF I don't come clean she'll just hate me later. I just need to think of a way to come down slow to her without speaking out too fast. She's already tired and trying her best for the village so I can't blow this...not right now." Lewis knew some woman hated liars but maybe this is good for him to learn from the mistake of starting the lie in the first place. He'll figure something out slowly but in a calm way. Maybe get her to be alone with him so they can talk.

"Then it's time for bed. Tomorrow is a better day after all or what you say most times. Things will look up better for you I guess.." he mutters looking at him that Marcus nods to understand. He didn't want to be the reason they were banned. Maybe he'll figure something out later on for now it's late and he felt tired.

He was right because tomorrow is another new day for them and everyone else. Worrying about the past will just hold him back so moving on will be better for him. "Well, time for bed. Lets head on to our rooms and sleep for the night...might as well. Rosie should have the potions ready for you by the time we go exploring the village again."

He nods before going to his own room as the same for Lewis while they wash up for the night and dressed in sleep wear. As Lewis was sleeping already in his room, Marcus was thinking about what he said. Maybe in another way, this will leave him wondering about it later on. Tomorrow will be better for them and himself. For now, sleep was needed for them.

After they got ready for the morning, they both get ready to head out while opening the door. Before stepping out, Marcus looks down seeing a basket with bottles inside. It was full of some potion elixir sitting inside. Seems Rosie got that it all done last night and that made them impressed. They really got the number of twenty bottles like Marcus requested that it leaves them curious.

They head out to the village once more while exploring the warmth of the sun and seeing everyone either waking up or setting up their shops for the morning. Things were doing alright for now and it leaves them feeling more happy because of it. Today was a good morning start so why not? Marcus and Lewis were walking about checking on some things from the board that they were seeing nothing yet but news. A few dragons being spotted due north from here but none attacked.

Seems they wouldn't attack today to make them think. They could check that out when they can or ask Katherine's father if they are allowed to head out and explore it. For now, no missions were up so that is a possible chance. They'll have to wait till he woke up though like some others did. For now, the morning was peaceful and calm.

Hours later, Marcus and Lewis sees the people waking up for the morning shopping as he sees others already doing their morning routes for food or things. Lewis went to see Rosie or check up on her while seeing her already getting things from the market spot for breakfast or stock up on food. Seems everything will be alright for now till Marcus saw Katherine with her father that was doing a morning meeting. He heard something of new missions being available right now but Marcus looks to Kat that was helping with explaining anything he missed.

She seems rested and relaxed while helping her father. However she noticed Marcus looking at her to wave hi to him. He tenses up waving back while seeing the people chatting back with her father. Seems things have been going well to most shock and a few have been told of Marcus and his classes later this afternoon. They were looking forward to some lessons he can teach but that was fine.

"Now, if you are all understanding we can move on. Now, please enjoy your day and be safe out there." he said seeing them move away with her father leaving himself to his home. Katherine smiled waving bye to everyone that he sees her alone now. Should he do what Lewis said while trying to help. He didn't know if bothering her was good but maybe it could be. He wasn't sure what to do but he was standing there looking at Kat as she was getting ready to head off to her daily route this morning. He had to do something soon but what?

He saw Kat leaving the main building front to something else as Marcus stops to lower his hand. How can he even do this? Their is so many things that can happen but had no idea what will happen. He wanted things to go well between them or hoping things will lower. However, what could he do. Knowing the outcome from it. He turns to leave and do his own thing but tries to figure something out. As for her, she was walking down the path near the forest behind the village as she was doing a daily check point area for now, making sure nothing has did something wrong. Or intruders getting in.

Katherine walks down the dirt path, hearing the small chirps of the birds that woke up too. Today was not too bad which was nothing unknown for her. she was happy for a day like this. She touches one tree to feel the bark against her fingers, looking around seeing some markers left behind. Katherine goes ahead and heads down to get near some small puddles but noticed the river that was near by. A cave was on the the other side that held many things inside but only she could get past it thanks to her magic. Their was something special in that cave and no one else is allowed to go in except her or a friend with her.

"Hmmmm, seems everything is still the same which is perfect. Nothing wrong with that I take it. The cave is also still hidden well thanks to the magic barrier I placed around it and around the river here. I know other mages do the same but it's better than letting anything happen to a special place like that." she smiles looking at it but feels a breeze blowing against her hair that some of her hair moves to her face.

She moves some of her hair away from her face and eyes being able to see that she was wondering how things were going. Either way, things are doing well for now that she turns to head back to the village. As long as this place is alright she's alright herself.

The walk back home to her village was alright for now and she sees many already up and about now or going to Marcus school for self defense training. He must be teaching new students today which was good for them. The more that learn, the more they will have with help just in case. She did wonder if others will join the learning or drop out because of the dragons. No one has dropped out that was good but one could only tell. She heads back into the village and goes ahead in heading to do her daily list her father has given her.

"Alright, be sure you add enough but not too much. Today, we will be testing your bombs to see how powerful they will be. I know most of you are still nervous of using them. However, learning helps you grow. So, I found a small training spot that should help with this so if everyone will stand in line and stay behind this line. Marcus had the class outside today but they are away from the village near the lower rock lands near the large river. Here, he was hoping to see how well everyone is going with creating and setting bombs off.

"Now; be sure you are focusing and lets see how you guys did."

Marcus sees a student go one by one, testing their bombs to show if they were paying attention during his classes. The first few did get it which he was proud of them. Their bombs went off correctly with no problems. A few others bombs didn't blow correctly which had him feeling disappointed. He made sure they will retake the lessons or get help during his class later on. Some few maybe four had different reactions due to adding something in their bombs. Most of them went off normal but two had some powder hit their face. Lucky it wasn't dangerous to harm their eyes.

In about forty minutes, he was back in the village while seeing the ones that failed to listen to his classes. "Seems most of the class has been paying attention which is fantastic. However, the rest of you needs to retake it so you know. I know you are not interested in my teachings but It's not for fun. You are learning this to help with fighting the dragons."

"Are these teachings really that big of importance?" One asked.

"Yes; unless you wish to be killed or eaten. The female dragons are not joking so messing around will get you killed. We will keep practicing till you understand. I don't want anyone dying because of this."

"Yes sir..."

"Good. As for the ones that passed; your be going up a level to learn of combining your weapons you have created for different effects. I think you'll find this class exciting.." he sees the students agreeing excited while the ones grumbled not feeling it's fair they were held back. However, Marcus was right knowing that.

"To the students that passed the first lesson, you are free to go about your day. I will see you in two weeks for the new lesson. However for the rest that didn't pass. You'll say in my classes for another week till you get it. I want to be sure no one loses their lives." he sees everyone that passes leave after saying good bye. The ones that had to stay already studying once more on working on their bombs again. He made sure to double check everyone's work and will test the bombs later on this week.

"You all can leave in about two minutes so you can work on this at home. I know it's annoying but would you rather lose your lives for not listening to me? I know it's annoying but trust me; it's worth it. Now..just keep readying up again till it's time to leave or when the mid day bell rings."

The minutes went by pretty quickly that it was time for everyone to finally leave. They rush through the door muttering about the extended lesson so Marcus can't go to the next one till everyone has got through the bomb making first. He knew Katherine already passed so she didn't have to come to this one from the other test she took. He will have to be sure everyone passes so she could be learning the next lesson later on. Now, he was standing in the room alone after seeing everyone normal to leave the building and shuts the door behind him.

Not bad for today's lesson but he will help them to his best ability. It's like Lewis trying to keep Rosie busy or so.

Marcus had nothing else to do for the day so he goes to check the mission location building to see if new missions went up. Walking to the right, seeing a few warriors coming through the gates seeing them tired as they head inside the building he was going to. The mission board was outside near the gates of the building to see a few hanging on there. Maybe he can do a few in the future or request.

"Hmmm I wonder if they have missions that pays a good deal of coins. I really would like to give this whole thing a shot while being here and in other villages. Better learn now than never." he walks over to the building past some hand created gates., moving to the board. his eyes scan the papers hanging from the wall but saw most were normal missions. Finding some lost items, harvesting, helping or babysitting. Their was some other notes on there including another saying;

"To request missions: head inside building."


"That makes sense knowing how missions can get everyone attention so only ones that are strong enough can make self requests so that means they get paid more. he whispered to himself walking through the gate to see who was even here or get answers.

The inside of the building was not what others thing of it. The inside was not bad looking with a few more notes hanging and other information of people that did missions or get the proper requests just for them. He heads to another male that was checking something to look at him.

"Yes warrior?"

"Hello there. I was hoping you could help me. You see; a friend of mine was speaking of the stronger missions here right? However, only the strongest can take one?" he said to start seeing the other male nod his head.

"That is correct sir. Knowing the outcome of what is happening makes another think. They explained the missions is dead right deadly. No one knows how bad they are but only time will tell when you ask. He as then old of a few missions that was just done and they were very challenging and too dangerous.

All he got was a warning about the missions. The same with some that do pay very very well but they were too power full. He did ask to see if a mission was ready to go but they said not yet. Older posts were still hanging up on the wall. He asked to be kept informed just in case which she said yes.