"H-hey wait!" But it was too late, as Julio promptly took off to face the oncoming threat. "Right." Addel wasted no time, as he turned back to the castle to fetch his soldiers. After a few minutes, he was riding out into battle mounted on a brown horse, a stream of archers following behind him. He halted, as the massive black and golden dragon flew out of the forest and over their heads. Addel narrowed his eyes, focusing them on the blue armored form clinging to the beast. It was Julio. 

Seeing her signal, Addel raised his blade. "Fire!" The archers lay loose a volley of golden tipped arrows. The projectiles found their mark with deadly accuracy, and it was enough to force the dragon down, making it crash into the ground. Seeing that it was still alive, Addel rushed to Julio's side, blade at the ready. Standing next to her, he pointed his blade at the wounded, but still breathing dragon. 

"Come and face me!" he challenged.

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Mary hid under Justin's scarf. First some dragon, then some weird lady, and now some freaky looking whacko! She clutched to Justin's leg in terror. She didn't care if it made it difficult for him to fight. She clung to him like a leech, refusing to let go. 

"Sorry about that folks. Did I scare you? I didn't mean for something like that to cause any trouble."

A tall man suddenly appeared before them. He wore a black shirt covered by a dark jacket and long pants. Long and unkempt hair spilled over his face, and a sporty grin embraced his lips. But what was most captivating were his eyes. His eyes were the color of blood. The man swept an arm and bowed. 

"Greetings travelers! How's your day been so far?"