Category : Books-Fiction

Sub Category : Adventure

 I walked into the old inn getting out of the rain. The inn is dimly lit with a few patrons sitting about. One of the patrons was harassing the slave the owners uses to serve. The man kept grabbing the poor dark elf's ass making her jump. I could see the embarrassment on the elf's face. My companion and I find a empty table off in the corner. I lift my hand and the elf notices it and runs over. She was petite around 5'1 about 140lb. She had dark brown eyes and long pointed ears with long black hair. She approached hesitate bowing her head making sure she doesn't make eye contact.
“look up at me elf” I demanded
she looked up and from the angle she stood she could see into my hood. I smiled at her.
“We are not your enemies. Can you bring 2 stews and 2 ales” I said handing her 2 silver.
She looked at the silver with a puzzled look then back at me. “but 1 silver would of covered the cost, sir” she said.
“then keep the 2nd silver”
She smiled and tucked 1 silver in her apron and run up to the bar and gave the orders. The rude man grabbed her has ass again making her jump. She jumped with enough force that her silver fell onto the floor. The man grabbed it.
“oh look what I found guys. 1 silver” bellowed the man.
“excuse me but that is mine” said the elf to the man.
He just back handed her sending her to the floor. “are you trying to steal from me slave”
“no sir but I was given that silver” she said quietly out of fear.
The man just kicked her in the side repeatedly. The elf coughed up blood trying to protect herself but the man didn't let up. I had to stop my companion from jumping the man. “this is not our right.”
“but he will kill her”
I ground my teeth restraining myself. “i know but we cant save everyone”
“but save her she is young and innocent” my companion said.
Against my better judgment I yelled “Stop hitting her” my voice echoed through the inn. The man stopped and looked over at me. Anger was plain on his face.
“who the hell do you think you are talking to me like that” he threw his half empty mug at me spilling it all over my cloak.
“i only came here to rest before I continue my journey. But I can over look you abusing a woman even if she is a slave” I said standing up and taking off my ale covered cloak. I walk over to the elf and knee down to see how much damage was done. The man kicked me in the side of the head. I throw my hand up to motion for my companion to stop before they intervened. They stopped reluctantly. I rub the spot he made contact with.
“demora. Take the elf” my companion move swiftly and picked up the elf.
The man kicked at me again but my fist connected with it causing him to lose balance. He fell into his chair. His 2 friends stood up around me. They were big guys. One of them towered over me. I stood up brushing my pants off. The tall one took the opportunity to swing at me. I took a step back dodging it and connected my foot with the side of his knee shattering it. He screamed falling to the floor. The second guy smashed a chair across my back putting me down to a knee. I elbowed him in the groin making him fall forward holding himself. I get back up.
The bar owner just looked at me with wide eyes. I walk over to him slamming a hand on the counter startling him. “how much for the slave”
“she is not for sale” he stammered out
“either you sell her to me or I just take her. Your call” I gritted through my teeth
“t-t-ten gold pieces”said the owner.
I reach into my side pouch and dropped 10 gold pieces on the counter. He reached for them but I slammed my hand on top of them. “she better be unsoiled”
He nodded his head “I swear she is”
I moved my hand letting him have the gold. He scooped it up. My stomach growled. I placed 2 more gold pieces on the counter. “i still want the food I ordered but add another plate and some water.” he agreed.
“But after we leave act like we were never here” he nodded
I walked back to the table we were using. Demora ripped some pieces off of my messed up cloak and tended to the elf's wounds. I hated slavery. They took innocent young people and abused them. This elf is a lucky one she is still pure. She is not as broken as she could be. The elf finally opened her eyes and saw demora's face. Demora was a battle maiden. She was incredibly beauty but she was deadly too. If I would of let her attack those men's blood would of covered the walls. Demora smiled down at the elf.
"What is your name child"
The elf hesitated before answering "Eva" 
"That is a beautiful name. But you are safe now. He bought your freedom" demora said pointing to me. 
Eva looked over at me with a pained smile "thank you master"
That comment got a chuckle out of demora. She tried to hide it but she failed.
I pinched the bridge of my nose "I didn't buy you to be a slave. Once we are out of this town you will get to choose to accompany us or leave to live your life"
Demora chimed in getting Eva's attention."if you choose to stay with us. He is mine. I am still trying to get him to take me as his bride" 
I tapped demora on the back of the head. "Drop that already little girl"
"I am not a little girl. I am 23" protested demora. 
I laughed at her and sat down beside Eva. She flinched at how close I was at first but when i moved over more to give her more space she decided to move closer. She wrapped her arms around mine demora glared at her. Which made Eva let go and scoot away. I reached over putting my arm around Eva and pulling her close. I glared back at demora. She just huffed and looked away.
The food finally got there and Eva cowarded behind me when her former owner set the plates and drinks down. 
"I will need a 2 bed room for the night. We can't travel in this rain" I held up more gold pieces. He smiled and went to get me a room key.
Once the owner left Eva wasted no time to stuff her face occasionally drinking some water before she choked. Demora just stared at her in disgust at her eating habits. 
"Do you have to eat that way Eva? Don't you have manners?" Said demora
Eva froze like she did something wrong and dropped her spoon in her stew. She stared down at the floor like she was waiting for the punishment. I patted her head. 
"Don't listen to her. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. She doesn't know of the struggle of less fortunate. Eat how you like" I told her. 
I looked up and locked eyes with demora giving her a glare. She quickly looked away. Demora has really good instincts so she knows she will lose to me.
The owner came back and laid a key on the table. He tried to apologize for his actions of letting that man beat Eva. I set my spoon down.
"I'm not the one you should apologize too." I looked over to Eva. "You used and abused her. If I didn't step in she would of died at the hand of that man."
"You don't expect me to say sorry to that worthless little slave" he grunted
"She is the only one you have wrong. If you are not man enough to do it then walk away" I replied taking another spoonful of stew.
Even though I don't show my anger I was fuming from the arrogance of the owner. Eva finished her food and sat there patiently for us to finish ours. The whole situation spoiled my appetite. I slid my bowl over to Eva.
"He you can have mine. I'm not that hungry right now" I said
She stared at me for a second and I could feel she knew i was hiding my anger. She picked up my spoon and proceeded to stuff her face. Demora was eating like a woman of upper class. All proper and stuff. She finally finished her bowl and drink. She slid it away from her. She was a lightweight so she was already feeling the ale. She reached for my cup. I put my hand on it even though I was staring off into space.
"What do you think you are doing demora" 
She grabbed the handle and pulled on it. I held it firm so it didn't move.
"Come on let me have it. I'm still sober." She said.
"No you are not. You already downed yours and are tipsy" I said to her
Without letting the cup go she got up and came around the table. She came into my line of site and stared at me. She had a goofy grin on her face.
"Please master" she cooed 
"I thought we talked about you calling me master. Kid." I said back
"Well you won't tell me your real name. But you let Eva call you master" she said yanking on the cup
"Technically I am her master for now so that can't be helped. Weren't you the one who begged me to save her" I stared
"But you didn't have too. I could of saved her" she yanked on the cup again.
I placed my hand over the one she had on my cup. Demora looked down at it. I gently removed her hand and moved my cup.
"But you would of killed them instead of just incapacitating them. We don't need to leave a trail of bodies every where we go" I said to her