38 Chapter 38 Dwindling Luck (2/2)

”They wouldn't. All of the animals in the forest technically belong to the royal family, which means you killed one of their animals. Since they ate some of the meat and then left, I think you're fine. I can take you over to the merchant's store, if you would like? Nakisha is really nice. She's been there for the past 500 years.”

Vonn nodded, and they followed Luan along the path, having to carefully make their way over the vines growing on the path.

”When I lost control, the shopkeepers heard the call I sent out, and became these vines. No one can get them to move, because they are blocking the doors to their stores. Only those who are willing to actually buy from them can enter, but no one knows how to communicate with them, other than me,” Luan told them once they got to the other side.

”What did they sell?” asked Gia curiously.

”Spices in one and fabrics in the other. I haven't bothered to try and get them to move because neither of those things would last very long,” explained Luan.

The next store down from the vines, was the general store. Stepping inside, the scents of a variety of seasonings and items hit Gia's nose, making it twitch and threaten to make her sneeze.

”Ah, Luan! How good to see you again! Here for your next potion?” asked the elderly elven woman behind the counter.

”No, Nakisha. I'm not taking the potion any longer. When I leave the town here in a few days, I'm heading to the walking trees. I'm going to get control of my powers before I come back. I don't know how long that will take, but I thought you should know.”

”Well, take care dear. Everyone needs to find out who they are sometime. Do you need anything, before you leave?”

”My new friends were hoping to get some rations before they left. I think Elisen is going to escort them to the border.”

”Humans? What are you doing so far from your own lands?” asked the old elven woman with a look of shock.

”We fled an army that was coming to destroy our city. Some good luck saw us past the mountain, but now we need to get back and the only route has us going through your forest,” explained Gia.

”Why don't you just go back the way you came?” asked Nakisha, genuinely curious.

”We traveled through the mushroom forest, and the dwarven city,” said Vonn.

”Ah, no going back that way. Isn't the magical forest there too? Very dangerous for humans. The path ahead of you will be dangerous too,” she cautioned.

”It would be easier if we had some food. My father is blind and my little brother doesn't hunt very well,” said Gia.

”Blind?! Traveling on this journey?! Wow! I am impressed! Here, take these rations and good luck!” said Nakisha, shoving a whole bag of ration bars at them.

”We have coin,” said Gia as Vonn took the bag and looked inside.

”No! I will not charge travelers who are with someone so handicapped! I am even more amazed you have made it as far as you have! How did you ever get past the giant deer or the troll?”

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”The troll had just eaten a mermaid, or nessie?” said Vonn.

”And I saw the deer, but it disappeared very quickly afterwards,” said Gia.

”Amazing! That deer has been known to stomp people to death if they see it, and sometimes if they don't! And the troll just let you get away? Simply amazing! You must have some impressive luck!”

Gia glanced at Vonn, to see him glancing at her and they both smiled. They did have some good luck, in the form of amulets from the tree.

”Let's get back and show your parents all of the food you have,” said Luan, looking outside.

No sooner had they stepped outside, then a series of elves appeared out of nowhere, grabbing Luan by the arms and pushing Vonn and Gia off the edge of the path.

With a scream, Gia grabbed at anything that was nearby, catching hold of the giant vines and stopping her descent. Glancing down at Vonn fearfully, she saw he had also grabbed the vines. Resting her cheek against the side of the plant, Gia closed her eyes and focused on breathing. Her heart was beating so fast!

The sounds of screaming could be heard from the path above, as the elves dragged Luan away.