A Risky Trek Among Camelot

[Lemmy Koopa]

Meanwhile, while being ahead of Ludwig, the little tyke was running around the dark forest, following the scent and among the distance, he saw a dim light with a subtle sound of a crackle. Was someone camping out nearby? That's odd but it was something to look into.

Soon to go closer, he went to a nearby bush and peeked out, only to see a Human who looks to be a resident of Camelot, who was sitting on a log watching the pot as it was cooking food, consisting a boiling soup held within it, while it was over a small pile of wood with fire burning.

Why did it have to smell so good?

The more Jr. Troopa looked at it, the more he wanted to just jump out. Actually, that is what he did as he jumped out of the bush and landed on the ground nearby the pot, startling the other closeby.

"Oh my goodness! Who's there?" asked the young female, about in her late teens, before she noticed the little one as Jr. Troopa stopped to look around his surroundings before he noticed the woman, only to be curious as he walked around to personally encounter her.

"Who are you?" he questioned as he knitted a brow, slightly tilting his head.

"Why, I'm Abilene. Who are you?" she asked politely.

"I'm J- I mean, I'm Master Jr. Troopa," he replied as he pointed to himself proudly, puffing his chest up trying to be a showoff.

"You're a strange creature. Who are you supposed to be? This is a first time I've came across someone like you," she replied as the little tyke was wondering as he crossed his arms. "I'm not sure myself, but hey what are you making? It actually smells good,"

"It's a specialty in my family. Would you like some? I brought some extra bowls and spoons in my bag in case other guests come around," she replied.

The younger nodded as the woman replied,"Very well, it shouldn't take long. Take a rest over there on that log,"

Even though she looks like to be from Camelot, the truth was that she was from Dalaren and she is on a brief vacation. However, even while fixing the little one up for his meal, she could sense some magic from him which made her curious.

"Tell me little one, where are you from?" she asked as Jr. Troopa hesitated for a bit. Why should she know? They just met. "Don't be shy. I promise to keep it a secret; you see, I'm not from around here myself. I'm actually from the floating island of Dalaren which is near the capital of Camelot,"

The little one perked up as he remembered something and mentioned,"Oh that island? I didn't know but..I remembered someone looking at it,"

"Oh? Who is it? Well, if it's not much," she asked again.

The younger tried to explain but he couldn't seem to remember, he was so hungry and he needed food. With a giggle, the woman got him his meal and gave it to him. Maybe after he eats, he'll feel better, however as the discussion was going on, Ludwig heard some chattering from nearby and was curious.

The decision to approach was a difficult one especially with the fact that he's being tracked.

However, even though he was stuck on leaving or not, the woman with Jr. Troopa could definitely sensed a stronger magical aura emitting from him and went check things out for herself, leaving the little one to enjoy his meal.