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GREATNESS AWAITES

By Dumbbruce_vocalPublished about a year ago 8 min read
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"Is that all you got if, so I'm trying to get to the festival before all the good spots are taken". Corban says to Ezora as they're finishing up there training for the day. Ezora looks over at Corban and smirks "Fine we can cut short, but at least help me clean up this time." Corban smile ear to ear and quickly picks up the swords and grabs a mop. "Why is it every year we go to this festival you spend more money on clothes that you don't wear." First of all, I don't, and you can't blame me everything's on sale especially jewelry; shit I might even get me that Necklace I keep seeing. Ezora looks up and place his hand on his head. "I forgot today was the day Corban thinks for a minute "The one by the bar with the terrible music. Why do you ask?" "I wanted to see if they have any scrolls on sale, I'm getting tired of waiting 3 weeks to get 2 scrolls delivered." Corban laughed since it was funny when Ezora got mad about anything." They should I don't see why not".

Corban and Ezora eventually get done and change into their street attire. Corban into his tan hoodie with one sleeve missing to expose his tattoos, and, and leather boots. While Ezora wore a white t-shirt with a grey and black robe over, Black jeans with belt, and leather boots. Corban and Ezora live in the mountain village of Dragons passing where it's a lot colder than other places, so jackets and robes are commonly worn.

Corban get changed in their outfits and walked to the front door before being stopped by their dad Aurora. "Where do you guys think you're going did you guys' even train." Corban gives him and irritated look "Yes and we cleaned." Aurora smiles before punching Ezora, but Ezora surprisingly caught it. "You really thought I wasn't going to be able catch I don't need sight to defend myself." Aurora smirks "Well then looks like you guys trained hard that being said please be safe and don't come back late last time." Corban and Ezora look up before remembering that last time they didn't get back until sunrise last year and instead of asking who's their Aurora shot a fire ball at the both of them making a hole in the dining room which is covered up by a quilt that Aurora bought. " Oh yeah I should've told Auntie that you tried to kill both of her nephews." Aurora looked at Corban with an uneasy glare "You're not going to tell her anything that happens in this house; I don't want her coming over her for anything." Corban gives a surprised look not expecting that response. "You know what I think it's that we go the festival starts getting packed at this time." Aurora nods in agreement before Corban grabs Ezora before realizing he's already walk out. "Hey wait up do you even know where your going." Corban runs out the door to catch up to Ezora.

"Damn you could've told me you were leaving." Ezora keeps walking and smirks learn to keep up then." Corban bites his tongue trying not to insult Ezora back. "Do you even know where you're going." Ezora without hesitation gave perfect direction "Keep straight until we hit the bathhouse then turn right until we hit the town center.

Corban looks at Ezora surprised "You sure your blind or have you been pulling a trick on Dad and I for the last 18 years. Ezora smirks "Now why would I do that? blind or not I'll still kick your ass." Corban thinks of something to comeback before giving up. "Look I'm not doing this today if you want, we can meet by the ledge of the of the village and let's be early I'm trying to get a good spot. "Do you need to walk with you to the magic shop." Ezora shakes his head "No I'm good I can fine my way." Corban nods "I'll catch you later be safe." Ezora and Corban walk off to their separate location.

Ezora eventually gets to the magic shop a lot quicker then people would think. As he walks in, he senses a lot more people than usual but he kind of expected it because of what's going on today. He automatically goes to the fire spells since that what he's been using all his life to the point the point where he can summon and cast master spells which if we're doing a comparison, he's on par with a second-year apprentice without getting any formal training. He looks through to see if any spells are in stock before unfamiliar walks up to him. "Excuse me sir are you lost?" Ezora turns his head and looks at the stranger which he can make out by the voice it's a female "I'm fine why do you ask." The stranger is at loss of words "Uh... umm.... because. Actually, never mind sorry I bothered you." The female stranger turns arounds and leaves the store. Ezora does do anything due to the fact he's used to encounters like this where people give him unnecessary pity where he doesn't need it in fact, he's totally independent.

As for Corban all the shops he wanted to go to were packed full of people or were all sold out of everything he wanted, so he decided to walk around before seeing a weapons cart. He walks over to it and sees something that spike his interest a Dorrick revolver which is hard to come by due to the fact this village never used guns they stick to bows which isn't bad, but Corban due to his dad being a retired mercenary would always take Corban to meet his weapons vendor which is where he would learn his marksmanship. Also Dorrick is famous for their guns not because they're not just made by Orcs, they're also made by wood elves. When you have the forging abilities of the weapon making skills of an Orc and a high Mechanical understanding from the Wood Elves you have weapons of mass destruction.

Corban points to the gun before asking "Excuse me how much for Dorrick Revolver." The old man that was managing the stan looks up from his book and looks at the gun Corban was pointing at. "950 Dite" The man tells Corban which makes Corban jerk his back. "950! what about 700." Corban offers trying to haggle since he does not have a lot of money due to jobs in his village being scarce and his dad cutting off his allowance due to him turning 18. "Sorry son the lowest I can go is 850." Corban sighs due to the fact he only has 900 Dites to his name and when you take the account ammo cost, he's going to have zero dollar to his name. Corban takes a deep breath and digs inside his satched around his waist and pull out all the Dite he has someone walks up besides Corban "One Dorrick revolver for the the misfortunate boy also they should cover the ammo cost."

The man takes the money "This is going to take a minute to process." The Elegant man gives the Vendor the go ahead to process. Corban looks to his Right and sees an Elegantly dressed man wearing a red and white suit. "So why would someone like you need a gun for you don't look like a Bounty hunter or a Mercenary you just look like a weak wannabe." Corban feeling talked down to gives the elegant him an irritated look while clenching. "I suggest you wipe that look off your face I just bought you a gun a Branded one at that, so I feel I deserve a thank you." Corban gritting his teeth gives the man thanks for purchasing the weapon. "See that wasn't so hard now was it also why are there so many people walking about." Corban takes deep breath "Its because today is the dragon pass through it marks the day dragon and humans came together, so every year Dragon of all sorts fly through the mountain since this the same place the agreement was made." The elegant man shakes his head. "Interesting well I might have to stay a little longer." Corban starts getting curious "Why are you here you anyway I've never seen you before and by what your wearing your definitly from here." The man smiles "Let's just say I'm looking for someone."

Before corban can ask another question, the Vendor gets done processing the Gun purchase "Here you go son one Dorrick Revolver and two pouches of ammo." Corban takes the gun and puts in his waistband and the ammo in satchel. "Welp looks like you have everything, and I need to go tend to my business that I came here for." The man starts to walk away and as he does Corban grabs the man by his arm, but as soon as he does that a giant animal tackles him to the ground. "Oh, there you are Chorus I almost forgot you came with me. Now young man what was it you wanted." Corban being pinned down he cant move, and it wouldn't be smart to try to make a sudden move. "Nothing not a damn thing." The man chuckles before signaling the animal to get off Corban. The animal roars in Corban face before getting off him. Corban gets up and dust himself off before seeing a crowd had form around him. Ezora being one of the witnesses comes out the crowd. "What the fuck did you do I could sense you were trouble and was that a Roard and was their someone next to you." Corban gets up with out Ezora's help. "I'll tell you later let's get to the edge." Ezora nods and they both begin to walk to edge.

Corban and Ezora after getting through a thick crowd of people that formed from Corban's incident, they get a good spot at the edge that overlooks the ravine which makes a perfect spot to see the dragon pass by. They both sit down and looks over the ravine. "Anything happening yet." Corban nods his head "No not yet just be patient." Ezora thanks for a second and looks over at Corban. "Hey, can I ask you something?"

Corban looks at Ezora curious "Yeah sure what's up."

"What are we going to do we've been avoiding this question this summer, but whats the plan after this."

Corban thinks for a bit before looking over at Ezora with a big grin. " What about we try out for mercenary spots opening up. We have the talent and plus we've been training all our life."

"That doesn't sound bad at all plus I already know well wipe the floor with them easily. Which Mercenary group should we go to first?

"Corban gets excited what about Boundleaf over someone from a caravan talking about mercenary groups opening we should there. Mmm what about we say next month."

Ezora nods in agreement "Well for right now hush though its starting." Both of them look up and seeing a dragon come from the sky.

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