“Your thirst for vengeance still remains I ask when you still my life please do so quickly.”

“If the desire still lingered you would now lay still beside your expired friend, “she says walking towards her.

“What will you do with me, “her voice and body trembled as she spoke.

“You are no longer any relevance to me my quest to kill you would be un-honorable I do not know the truth to which you speak but if it is true my swords true purpose is to see flesh peeled from Jennicus back. I will see you to Natticulus and Queen Maia from there you are no longer my concern, “she says kicking her stallion into a full gallop followed by Ate. Alice grateful to the Gods her life had been spared yet again mounts Ureanas horse following behind them both onward to Natticulus.

“Why so much movement? “Why is everyone moving to what purpose?”

“Seems you have not been informed.”

“Of what?”

“Preparation is being made for departure, ”the woman says walking passed her carrying bags of dry grain.

“Departure for where?” The woman ignoring her continues to walk curious to what was taken place Shane decides to follow her leading her to the open grounds. Once there she notices 25 horses fully saddled, food and drink rations, swords, shields, and other armor aligned against the massive rock wall. To Shane it seemed reminiscent of preparation for war. Looking around she sees both Gaia and Bette embracing in friendly conversation.

“What becomes all of this?”

“It is what’s needed in order to successfully complete the task at hand.”

“What task is that Gaia?”

“We have been granted permission by the council to journey to Natticulus.”

“To start a war!?”

“Yes, “Bette answered aggressively.

“To what purpose other to have more blood stain the ground!?”

“Look amongst you and set aside such foolish thoughts no one including thyself wants to see war you speak of war as if it were some form of entertainment!”

“How can I think otherwise when the women traveling among you——–.”

“Carry more honor in their cunt than you do in your heart, “Gaia says lashing out.

“Gaia, still yourself!”

“Yes, Gaia still your fucking self, “she says in a tone letting Gaia know she was ready and willing to engage in battle with her.