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The month of the winter solstice, recalling the period in which I had left home, summer had just arrived, how in the world were we in winter, “That can't be possible,” I countered in disbelief, a frown on my face as I shook my head, they all stared at me as though I was insane and didn't know what I was saying. It really couldn't have been up to six months, that would be ridiculous, I had been under that pile for six months and managed to remain alive. The bartender didn't have enough patience as other customers entered the tavern and were hailing her to order. “Wait, wait,” I rushed to say, stopping her in her tracks, a look of disgust present on her face on her face, “I still need that space to stay, anywhere would be alright ma'am, just to get out of the rain for a little while,” Her eyes scanned me up and down, contemplating whether or not she would let me stay, she arched an eyebrow and I rejoiced in my heart, You can ‘n't have the stables, can’t give you one of the rooms as we might be expecting’ more paying’ customers. Stables would be fine, I nodded my head in appreciation, showing my deep gratitude. The others in the tavern returned to their beers not minding the ridiculous-looking man who probably spoke jargon. "Talina, show the bloke to the stables, would ya?" she called out and instructed and a girl who resembled the first came out from behind the curtains, unlike the first, this one had a more jovial expression. They were sisters born of an eclipse. A smile plastered on her face as she nodded before ushering me out of the tavern. Silence passed over the pub as I walked out and they all glanced at me with confusing looks. Out of the doors finally, the rain still poured down in heavy droplets and I tried to stop her from going outside, “You can just show me, you didn’t need to bath yourself on my behalf miss,” The young lady giggled and didn't heed my words before walking under the rain, I stood confused for a few incense before jogging after her. Talina turned a corner and made her way towards the back, she hummed softly with her flowery dress which fit more of the princess's maids than a tavern owner but now was completely drenched. She twirled in the rain and it seemed she was having much fun, rather than being worried that she might catch a cold. We arrived at the stables later than we should have and we were completely drenched. I shivered from the cold and wrapped my hands around my shoulder. The horses neighed at the intrusion of their privacy and Talina trudged over the hay scattered everywhere and gently placed her hands on the horse’s nozzle and immediately . He calmed down and so did the others. I was honestly surprised and wondered what she had possibly done. Afterward, she moved over to the lams by the doorpost and lighted them up, spinning on her heels and glancing at me, “You would need new clothes,” That would make two of us, I wanted to say but she continued, “I would try to have some brought to you later on,” he noted as she drew closer to me, placing her soft hands on my slightly exposed chest, I took a step back away from her and this earned a frown from her but it didn't stop her from going again, “you are so warm,” this time I froze. Her eyes were a blue color that seemed to glow with the burning sticks, a swirl of different colors. After a while, she retracted her hand and skipped out of the stables. I stood there as confused as ever, they were sisters but we're nothing alike and this one was uncouth. I fished out the pearls from my clothes and while taking them off laid them on the stack of hay before lying down. Talina had said I was warm, I should be freezing in this weather but she was right, I did feel warm and my guess was the strange pearl that was in my grip, whatever it was, had done some strange things ever since I had found it. It was beyond my understanding. It had been six months since I had been buried in the rubble. Thinking about it now, I wondered what my parents had been told at that time. They would have already mourned my supposed death and knew I wasn't coming back. Whatever happens, I need to get back to Holsenberg Stuffing the pearl down my pants and falling asleep, when I woke back up, it was morning, but besides that, I wondered why two men were standing over me. They both crackle and stare down at me, that was when I noticed the pearl in one of their grasp. I launched to my feet in a hurry, “Give that back, that isn’t yours sir,” I glanced between them as I demanded. Once again going into a feet of chuckles, “This would sell for a heavy price in the market, what do you think Kam?” the more rounded and short man asked his accomplice who smiled and nodded and agreed. I realized they had been part of the crowd in the tavern at the time and must have seen the pearl. “You cannot sell what does not belong to you and hand that back,” I was pissed that they would have searched my bodice just so they could find the pearl which only pissed me off the most. They didn't bother with me as they made their way out of the stables but I wasn't letting them get away, normally I would, but for some reason, I couldn't let the pearl go that easily, the rage soared in my heart as I watched as they discussed the price they would bargain for. Thieves, hoodlums, “Give that back, now.” I barked out, stopping them in their tracks as they spun around in disbelief and gazed at me with ridicule, “or what?” the rounded and brief man questioned as he mocked me. Our little scene seemed to be drawing the attention of the others who had just woken up as well and they all watched in anticipation. I might not have been the best fighter, but that wouldn't stop me from attacking, which I did, grabbing the fat man's hands and struggling to take the pearl away from him, at the same time, Kam began to pull at me and threw his fist across my face rather hard. I let go of the man's hands and took a step back from the impact, my teeth gritted against each other and I bawled my fist beside me, they didn't think I had enough as they both ganged up against me, throwing punches and kicks but I managed to evade a few of them until I couldn't take it anymore, yelling rather loudly feeling a strange emotion well up inside of me, throwing a punch of my own and sending the rounded man flying and his back collided with the tree trunk. By the saints, I had barely even grazed the man. “Ron,” Kam called out and went over to make sure his friend was okay. Ron, groaning in pain, struggled before he was helped back up on his feet. They both stared at me and Ron stuttered in horror, “You……you have magic!” “
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