5. Wanderers Inn

It was about noon when the team arrived at the town of Letha. It was a small town, nothing compared to Magnolia, with only 300 people living there.

"I'm starving, Hunter! Can we please eat something?" Nashi groaned clutching onto her growling stomach.

"How can you be willing to eat after blowing chunks the whole train ride?" Storm remarked.

"Yea Nash, Storm's right. I don't think I can look at food again after..." Gale's face went a shade of green as he remembered the dreadful train ride. After that, he couldn't even finish his sentence.

"We're gonna look for an inn. Nashi can eat and hopefully that will be our place to sleep tonight." Hunter commanded. Nashi raised her hands in the air with joy.

The team walked through the town while the locals whispered and eyed them curiously.

"Everyone's staring at us, it's annoying." Gale growled. He flicked up the collar of his shirt trying to hide himself.

"Wow, you're a total Master of Disguise, Iron Face." Storm laughed slapping the iron dragon slayer on the back. Gale just glared at him.

"I see an inn!" Nashi shouted happily catching the attention of her teammates.

It was a run down building with a broken window and a sign basically hanging from a thread as it swung in the air. It was called Wanderer's Inn.

Nashi licked her lips with a stupid grin. "I can already taste the food." She was about to race in when Hunter grabbed her by the shirt.

"Don't race ahead, there's no telling if it's dangerous in there." He warned her before letting go. Hunter walked in cautiously; the others following closely behind.

When they walked in, the warm aroma of hot food and a cosy fire welcomed them. There were about 20 people sitting there, laughing and clinking their beers together. The happiness seemed to seize as everyone noticed the teens.

"Very dangerous..." Nashi said in a sarcastic tone.

"Who's these kids?" A man whispered harshly.

"Look like trouble." Another person responded.

The team walked towards the bar where the owner of the Inn would most likely be. The bartender was a large muscular man with long frizzy orange hair tied into a ponytail and a long beard. He had long scar on his hairy forearms. (A/N He sorta resembles a viking.)

The man raised a brow at the teens. He was very intimidating. "My name's Ivar and I own this place." He stated. His low voice created vibrations. "What are you doing here?" He questioned looking Gale sternly in the eye. Gale gulped.

"We're looking for a place to stay. Only for a few nights, maybe less." Hunter answered making the man turn his attention to him. Gale breathed out in relief.

"And some food too." Nashi added eagerly. "Mainly the food so make that your priority."

Ivar narrowed his eyes at all for teens for what felt like eternity while the tension rose dramatically.

"You're wizards aren't you?" He suddenly asked. They stayed silent while Ivar just laughed to himself. "Stop looking scared, I ain't gonna hurt you folks." He said with a hearty smile. "I'll get some food and get those rooms arranged for yo-."

CRRAAASSSHHH!

"Ivar! She dropped another one!" One of the townsfolk yelled.

"That's the third one today!" Another said making the people erupt in laughter.

Ivar paled before sighing. "That girl will be the death of me." He mumbled under his breath.The girl walked closer to the bar until she was right in front of it.

"Hey guys... you don't think that's..." Nashi trailed off as she stared wide eyed at the girl.

"It couldn't be..." Storm breathed.

"I think it is..." Gale added.

"There's no doubt about it." Hunter snarled, his aura darkening.

The girl had long blonde hair and blue eyes while her clothes were drenched in beer. "Sorry Ivar." Her soft voice apologised not paying attention to Nashi or the others who were staring at her.

"It's fine, dear. I'll clean up the mess, you just go change." Ivar sighed pulling out a mop.

Out of nowhere, Hunter grabbed onto the girl's shoulders and pushed her against the wall with a loud thud. Everything happened in a blink of an eye. The townspeople jumped to their feet ready to attack Hunter while Storm, Nashi and Gale surrounded the maroon haired mage like a wall. Nashi's fists were ignited with flames, Storm's body was radiating with his blue magical power and Gale's arms were transformed in swords.

"WHAT, IN MAVIS'S NAME, ARE YOU DOING HUNTER!?" Gale shouted angrily.

Hunter glared at the blonde haired girl. "Alexis, long time no see." The girl blinked at him, simply clueless.

"How do you know my name?" She asked tilting her head. "Who are you?"

"Stop playing dumb, Alexis. You know exactly who I am." Hunter growled clutching onto her shoulders more tightly. The girl squinted her eyes at him before raising her hand to his cheek and gently running her thumb over his scar. There were several moments of silence...Her eyes suddenly lit up.

"I KNOW YOU!" She chirped shaking in excitement. "YOU'RE THE BOY FROM MY DREAMS!"

I don't know what I'm doing anymore. Sorry. Comment/Vote plz

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