[b]Julia[/b]

Julia listened to everyone carefully but only sighed when Grace and Bahamut spoke again. She had a feeling that this would be a long day. Ignoring them for the time being, she decided to address Helga and Kuro's question.

"Sadly what happens to you here will affect you when you go back. So if you were to lose an arm, when you go back you'd return with one less arm, but if we manage to succeed in this mission then I will personally make sure you return safe despite any danger you were in before you came."

Julia listened to Helga's other concern and she gave another nod. She understood what she was saying and understood why others may not be pleased with what she did but she did what she had to do/

"I know I'm asking a lot out of all of you. I took you from your worlds, turned you all into criminals. I could of sent a message to each and one of you, but I did not. With the dire situation worsening I took to the Library of Knowledge for answers but there weren't any answers to be found. So it only led me one option. I asked the Library of Knowledge for anyone that was willing to lend me their aid and had the power to survive in this world and that's where I found all of you. If you want a reward of any kind, I will grant it to you."

She studied Helga for a moment before holding out her hands and summoning a large case. She opened it up and used her magic to float it towards her showing her two magically imbued arm braces.

"These will increase your strength, since your a Elven Orge you are naturally weaker than a pureblood. These arm braces will fix that, and give you the full strength of a pureblood."

With that Julia took a deep sigh and looked around at everyone before speaking one last time.

"The allies I had Julian gather are strong. They have agreed to aid us. Some directly while others indirectly. Since I knew we'd all be criminals I used what resources I had to buy safe passage through certain cities that we would normally have trouble in otherwise. Most people understand that with our mission being so critical, we have to succeed no matter what but I'm asking everyone who aids us in any way to risk their lives which is why I had to use our resources but you eight specially will be targeted to keep this world secret and safe. There will be times where you'll need to fight for your lives. Still, if we can save this world and stop everything from being destroyed then it will be worthwhile, no matter the consequences in the end, so I'm sorry for not warning you before hand and I'm sorry for pulling you out of your worlds but given the circumstances I'm sure you can understand."

With that Julia looked to Julian. It was then that Red spoke up.

"Julia, we should get moving. We don't want to waste too much time."

She gave a nod before looking to everyone.

"Yes, Red is right. We must get going. We need to make use of all the time we have left. Now the first thing we should do is travel through the Forest of Life. Past there is Ishaena, the Lalafell City. We will have to be quick but we can get a few supplies from there and move on. Our goal is to reach Salazo, the City of Magic. There, my good friend, Kat has agreed to meet us and join us on our journey in order to aid us. She was one of the people who helped me gather a lot of the ingredients with her vast experience and knowledge of magic. Kiyu will also join us, he's an Inumimi like Ming. Now then let's go."

With that she turned and walked into the forest, turning back to make sure everyone was following, then turned back to the forest. The forest was a huge place, and it was lucky that she knew exactly where to go. She continued on walking quickly through the forest although she quickly realised something about the forest was different but she couldn't put her finger on it. She slowed down and looked around some more. Something was very off here in this forest. The once so peaceful forest made her feel on edge like something was watching her. It was then that she stopped completely and held out her hand, creating a purple force field to stop the eight from going on any further. "Change of plans. We're going to visit the Guardian of the Forest, Rethynth. Stay on guard, there's something about this forest I cannot put my finger on. We could be headed for a fight. If something happens and we end up fighting, protect the forest with you're lives! I will warn you now, the forest is connected to everything. If the Forest Guardian dies, the Tree of Life dies, if the Tree of life Dies, the Guardian of Life Dies, need I go on?"

Her voice spoke with concern and urgency and with that the purple barrier disappeared. She wanted to make sure everyone understood clear as day. She took a sharp left turn to go deeper into the forest. After a few minutes walk, she came to a large tree that shot up for miles until it reached far into the clouds. This was the Tree of Life! Protecting it was a large green dragon.

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Julia signaled everyone to stay back, even putting up a purple barrier once more.

"He knows me. Our bond is far stronger than any Lalafell in the city. There is something wrong with him, something that is disturbing him. I can feel it, he's not himself. I will go first, be very careful."

Slowly she walked to the dragon and spoke to him.

"Rethynth I need to speak to you. Are you able to talk? Are you safe? Is the Forest of Life safe?"

The dragon's eyes shot open and at that moment Julia fell back in fear. It was clear as day now. The eyes of the dragon were filled with hate and bloodlust. Something was affecting the guardian. Suddenly he roared out loudly and his warriors rose to the ground. Once she was back on her feet she spoke again.

"Remember! Do not kill Rethynth, whatever you do! He is connected to the Tree of Life, if he dies, the entire forest dies and our mission fails! Only attack the forest maidens!"

Now she shouted, this was an urgent matter that could not be dealt with a heavy hand and intent to kill. This was a very serious and delicate situation.

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