Chapter 5-Unfamiliar

The three adventurers at last come to the outskirts of the Dezdinee Kingdom, to find whatever their message told them to find. A tall stone wall lies as protection from all directions, worn from the many years it stood with vines growing all around it. A large metal door is the only way in or out, with two guards standing by approaching travelers who wish to enter.
	"Looks like we made it, now onto our destiny!"
	"Someone's cheerful today."
	"We're about to meet our destinys, on the other side of that gate. We're about to find what the Elders wanted us to find." Nicholai could barely contain his excitement, the sight og a large armored warrior almost dancing around with glee attracted attention.
	"If there's nothing there, at least we can rest for tonight and return to our original destination" Sigmund continues without stopping towards the gate doors, completely crushing Nicholai's joy.
	"Always a buzz killer."
	"After almost three years of knowing him, how is this news to you?"
	"Well thats true, and still....he's a buzz killer!"
	The three come to the gate doors and are allowed in with some other travelers. As they pass through the gate doors, they find a large city inside. Furs all around lost in their day-to-day duties, farmers trying to sell their latest harvest, merchants from all over Anthros selling rare items and souveniers to curious folk, women walking around selling garments they've sewn themselves. The city lies tall with buildings new and old, metal columns stand high of local businesses that manage Dezdinee's economy, while smaller buildings house the several people who inhabit this city. Futher inside is another large wall, behind it lies an great stone castle; a large, grey stone castle overlooking its domain.
	"Wow, I never seen anything like that." Nicholai looks with amazement, the large castle truely demands awe and respect.
	"So, where's this thing we're suppose to find?"
	"The letter wasn't very specific, the least it could do was give us a map or whatever."
	Nicholai's stomach starts to growl, "well since we're here and everything, lets get some food!" The large bear dashes off to find something to slate his hunger.
	"Never a dull moment with him"
	"After almost three years of knowing him, how is this new?"

	"Ungh" Tyler's senses return, he hears peaceful chirping of birds, he smells hay around him, feels soft, cool grass underneath him. He wakes up, opens his eyes and sees odd creatures all around him, inside some kind of wooden house. "What? Where? Ugh" He clutches his side, a strange pain takes hold of him. He gasps as he remember's the previous encounter. That large demon almost killed him, had it not been for that powerful sure of light. "What happened? How did I...survive?"
	"Looks like you woke up."
	"Ah!" Tyler was caught off guard, he turns to find a short, portly rat. Carrying a loaf of bread and a jug of water, he walks over and hands them to the startled wolf.
	"So, after two days sleeping, have any nice dreams?"
	"Uh, hmm." Graditute is one of Tyler's strongpoints, he bows to thank the man for nourishment.
	"Now, help yourself. If you wanna wash up, come inside and my wife will take care of your clothes. You're in for a treat, tonight's her special onion stew." The kind rat returns to his home, leaving Tyler sitting confused in the wooden barn. He turns to look at a sheep right next to him, trying to get a bite of his bread.
	"So he's woken up?"
	"Yup, thank goodness."
	"And you're sure we can trust him?"
	"Yes, I can't explain it, but when I found him there two days ago, I sensed something. Something told me he wasn't any harm, that he needed us to take care of him. So, be sure to set another palce at the table, Melinda."
	"Fine, Warren. Get the children will you?"
	"Kids, lunch!"
	Tiny children come scurrying to the small kitchen table, four little children, two mice and two rats come hungry and happy for their lunch. Tyler walks in and finds the family getting ready to eat.
	"Ah, for our special guest, a place for you right here." Warren motions to a small chair, at the end of the small table. Tyler goes to sit, almost falling back trying to sit, causing the children to giggle as their mother serves them stew.
	"Alright now, everyone eat up."
	"Thank you mother!" All the kids yell in appreciation, then begin to eat their meal.
	"Now, go on, its very good." Warren assures.
	Tyler takes the tiny spoon, gets a little of the stew and eats it, finding it very tasty. "Mmm, this is very good. Thank you very much."
	"Yes my love, you've outdone yourself this time." Warren grabs his wife by the waist, hugging her close.
	"My pleasure, darling." The two rub noses, their children at the sight say 'eww.' The parents laugh, and Tyler watches with amuzement. He then looks away, bewildered at this family moment, and sad that he's never experienced something like this.
	After dinner and a much needed shower, Tyler walks outside, flabbergasted to see what he finds, the large city of Dezdinee, someplace he never knew existed.
	"Care to join me with my errands in the town? Asks Warren.
	"I...don't know. I've never...been here..."
	"Don't worry, I've been here for years, if you get lost I'll find you no matter what." Even with hesitation in his guts, Tyler went with the rat.

Chapter 6-Destiny

	"Now, I'm ready! I'm definatly ready to find it! I'll find it, no matte what!....But....where do we look first?"
	"Sigh, too excieted as always to even think ahead. What do you think, Sig?"
	"Lets see if anyone's noticed anything, anything different."
	The three split up, each in one direction to find anything conspicuous. Asking anyone in the city, stopping at buildings and inns, even asking children for information. Sigmund stops and scans the large marketsquare, nothing odd about this place. Then, in his peripheral, something shines to catch his attention. He looks and sees a short rat with a tall wolf, but this wolf if different than others he's seen, this one seems to...shine.

	"Ah, almost done with the shopping, just a few more groceries and well be ready for dinner tonight. A real treat too, rotisserie fowl with potatoes."
	"Thank you for helping me, you and your family are too kind."
	"Well, we've got to look out for each other right? Escpecially in these troubling times. Sigh, peaceful days are rare lately."
	"What do you mean?"
	"Huh? What do I mean? The war my boy. Surely you know whats been going on."
	"A war? Between who?"
	"HUH?! Boy, don't tell you don't know! The war betwen this kingdom and the Dracoian Empire! Those blasted dragons, years ago the invaded many kingdoms, ravaged villages, and destroyed many cities, all in the name of conquest. But, it was our king, our glorious king who set them straight. He stopped the invasions with a peace treaty, the Dracoian Empire would expand their territory, if they didn't invade any ruling kingdoms or settlements they could become a larger nation."
	"Dracoian Empire....dragons?"
	A loud siren blares out of nowhere, causing panic and confusion from everyone in the city.
	"Oh no, it can't be."
	"What? Whats going on?"
	An object in the sky appears out of nowhere, its a large fireball falling towards the city. Screams now take hold of the city, as people scatter to take shelter from the falling object. Tyler stares at the fireball, his body doesn't move. The short rat tries his best to pull the larger wolf from where he stands, but to no prevail.
	Release the light...to save those who need you
	Tyler jumps in the sky, with one wave of his paw he summones a glowing sword. The illumination grows more intense, he slashes and sends a piercing blow into the sky, the energy froms into a duplicate blade and cuts through the fireball. The fire disperses and turns into ash, Tyler lands on the ground like an acrobat with a perfect landing. "Where did that come from?"
	Nearby stood Sigmund, watching very carefully.
	"Whats going on?" Tyler hears sirens once again accompanied with a loud annoincement.
	ATTENTION CITIZENS, TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY!
	Out from the ground shadows begin to move, demons have begun to appear inside the city, panic insues even more.
	"No! Not again!" Tyler looks around as demons appear by the dozen. They start attacking the citizens, but are defeated by Excalupis' blade. Tyler charges and attacks as many demons he can find. Sigmund continues to watch nearby, intrigued by this skillfull fighter. While Tyler is busy with one demon, another jumps from behind, but as he looks back he sees the shadowy mist dispersing and a very large blade. It's owner a tiger just as large, holding the large blade with just one hand.
	"Need some help?" Tyler is taken back by this large warrior, but snaps back to reality when a demon tries to attack.
	"Thanks, I think I'll need it."
	The demons begin to surround the two, but a large ring attacks ina  wide circle, destroying many demons, leaving a trail of rose petals.
	"Hey, don't start the fun without me!"
	Knives from behind them are thrown and four demons, but shoot of electricity on impact.
	"Trouble always seems to find us."
	"Who are they?"
	"Nicholai Urso, at your service."
	"Call me Caleb. But I think introductions should be saved for later." All four stand with their backs to each other.
	"I'm Tyler, and these guys', he means the demons, 'are pretty tough."
	"Then don't hold back." Each one charges in their own direction, fighting many demons in their way.