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Black Catastrophe

Fiona rides the Draxe while Greg grabs a passing saddle horse. Emune wanted to help but Elric had already pulled her into a nearby building, a spice shop.

Elric's eyes meticulously examined all the rooms quickly while closing all the doors and windows. Elric took Emune to the second floor. After all the doors and windows were closed, he chose one room downstairs and sat Emune down.

Elric knelt in front of him. He touched Emune's pale face. "It's okay. They'll be back. Don't worry," Elric tried to calm down the shocked Emune.

"I'm not helping ...," he hissed annoyed at himself.

"Trained soldiers are not necessarily able to handle it. Don't blame yourself."

Elric sat down beside Emune. It was a strange day, he thought. Horeen then jekzer. They should not exist on human soil.

The sound of the door being slammed blew Elric's mind. He checked the door. As soon as the door opened, Fiona followed Aiden, Sean, Greg and Alfred into the door. Alfred quickly closed the door.

"The horses are safe" said Aiden. He patted her cheek. Looks like his hangover went missing because of the jekzer attack.

"Greg, what are you carrying?" ask Emune.

"Oh, I found it on the side of the road" Greg said. He opened the twists of cloth on the thing he had been carrying since, "Funny huh?"

Fiona and Emune are closing in. The baby girl was white, chubby and plump cheeks. She is at least five months old, according to Fiona. Fiona took the baby and held him. The baby is so funny.

"How could he sleep this late in the chaos?" ask Sean.

"Because he's a baby" Aiden replied.

Emune elbowed Greg. "Fiona would be a great mom. You must be imagining it" teased Emune.

Greg fussed at Emune's ears. Emune just grimaced.

"What are we gonna do to him?" ask Sean.

"Wait for the jekzer to leave, we find his parents or hand it over to the city authorities" Alfred replied.

Emune tried to hold the baby. Elric wanted to pinch the baby's cheek because of anxiety.

"Ooh .. You'd better get married soon," Sean said with flickering eyes teasing Elric and Emune. Aiden laughed amusedly.

"The mother must have been freaking out" Fiona said.

"Among so many buildings, why did you choose this spice shop?" Greg grumbling.

"I think it's good" said Fiona, "so Aiden and I weren't tempted to spend it. Imagine if this was a wine shop" Fiona said with an amused smile.

Greg stared in disbelief at Fiona who suddenly defended Elric. He breathed and went up to the second floor. One of the rooms has a window that is given a wooden crossbar that can not be passed by the jekzer. He opened the window and looked outside.

There was no sign of a jekzer in the sky or on the streets. Greg sighed looking at the former chaos caused by the jekzer. Toure has to move fast to get it done.

Fiona knows she's behind Greg. He hugged the man from behind. He leaned his head and felt how tight the man's back was.

Greg turned around and hugged Fiona. The girl gave a gaze that she would not exchange for anything. Greg kissed. They just fought to survive. The fear of losing a partner makes their body almost freeze.

Greg doesn't want to lose Fiona, neither does Fiona. "I will always take care of you" Greg promised.

Fiona smile. "I know," Fiona replied. He was silent for a moment. "If anything happens, promise me you'll put Emune's safety first. Please," pinta Fiona.

Greg's jaw hardened, "I promise," he said.

Alfred was leading in front. Fiona da Emune walked in the middle. The little baby fell asleep again in Fiona's arms. Elric and Greg stood guard behind. They're going to the part of town where Greg found the baby. They split up because Alfred, Aiden and Sean were going to check the horses.

"What about the chariot horses?" ask Emune slowly. They left him in the meadow near the hill.

"They won't be able to get away from the jekzer. It's okay, Emune. The city authorities will take care of it. I'm going to find a new horse for our carriage" Greg said.

Arriving in the part of town where Greg found the little baby, people were gathering. They were whispering about a lost baby. Greg called out and found a woman who might be his age was sobbing.

The woman continued to blame herself for leaving her baby in the baby basket because she thought her husband was holding her. Her husband could only hug her and ask her to calm down. The worst thing they could imagine was that the baby was taken flying and had already been preyed upon by a jekzer.

After believing the missing baby's features match the baby he's carrying, Greg allows Fiona to come forward. Fiona hands the baby girl over to the grieving couple. It was like dreaming of seeing their baby alive. The two repeatedly thanked Fiona and her friends.

"He's so pretty. What's your name, little baby?" ask Emune.

"Rhea, her name is Rhea" said her mother happily.

Fiona and Emune's faces instantly stiffened.

"Bad name" said Fiona Ketus. He turned away.

"Fuck name. It's better to change," Emune said, then followed Fiona.

The two couples gawked at the sight of their helper passing by.

After quite a distance, Greg laughed out loud. These girls were still angry at Rhea. Rhea is outrageous.

"What's up with 'Rhea'?" ask Elric.

"My girlfriends in Galvey. He put the sleeping powder in the wine that was gifted as we left Galvey. Everyone drank it. Fiona was the worst because she drank so much" replied Greg.

"It's just fine that they look upset." Elric laughed amusedly looking at Fiona and Emune who were walking while furiously.

City authorities moved quickly to clean up the mess. Jazeeah Hall, his mayor, thanked him because with the warning and help from Greg and his friends, there were no casualties and losses could be minimized. He gladly gave two of the best horses to replace their chariot horses that did not survive the jekzer attack.

In the evening, everyone gathered at the drinking house. They subtly refused a dinner invitation from the mayor because they wanted to get some rest. Eating and sleeping are what they need most.

Emune follows Elric, Aiden and Sean to the east hill. They light a bonfire and drink wine. Emune of course only drink apple cider and water. Aiden and Sean skillfully catch three fat rabbits they clean and bake for dinner.

"Why not have dinner at the drinking house?" emune asked while whispering to Elric.

"It's more fun. Aiden is very good at seasoning roasted rabbits. Try it later." Elric clasped Emune's hand. He was worried just now. It was fortunate that Emune was quite calm when faced with danger. Not all women can be that calm in death threats.

"Emune, try. My special roasted rabbit meat," Aiden thrust a skewer of cooked meat at Emune.

Emune accepted. His nose smelled a tasteful smell of burnt meat. One small bite and he instantly widened his eyes. "It's so delicious! I usually eat bacon but it's better than bacon!"

Aiden was so happy to be praised like that that that he gave a few more stabs to Emune. Elric laughed at Aiden who blushed in embarrassment. Sean makes fun of Aiden by saying that Aiden usually only meets when he meets girls whose dresses are a bit exposed. Aiden countered him by only giving him a pile of bones that had very little flesh.

Alfred grinned. He was thinking something. Elric told him about Horeen. Elves and jekzers exist in the human world. The movement of the black power was clearly visible. He sent a carrier pigeon to Eimersun. If the message were to arrive, in a moment the Elders of Wise would definitely gather to discuss it.

They were joking and telling stories when Fiona and Greg suddenly appeared riding a horse. Both faces were very angry.

"City attacked. Black gangs slaughtering the townspeople. They'll be there soon" Greg said. “Be prepared!” yells.