Chapter 12: To the Orgian Lands

After they had gotten everything ready and the crew had a good nights sleep they head out to the Orgian Lands also known as Origana. Origana was a good walk's away from where they were. The only reason they could think of on why the Orgians came this far to attack the Scrambians was because they wanted to start a war or they wanted to get something. Ellibel and Linda decided that Linda should stay in the city to take care of her friends. Sammy and Nydoru was allowed to go along with them but only because Nydoru was complaining about how boring it was in the city.

"Alright, so we have the map, food, water and a few extra clothing right?" Akineo asked double checking that everyone had everything they had.

"Yeah, we got everything." they all said and off they went to Origana with Edeed holding a map that showed the Scrambian lands. They had decided to cut through the forest rather then taking the pathway because it was shorter and less crowded.

"I'm hungry..."Edeed groaned. They have been traveling for about an 2 hours or so and haven't stopped to eat.

"We'll eat when we find somewhere to sit. Do you see anywhere we can sit?" Akineo asked. Edeed shook her head. Akineo looked back. Ellibel, Sammy, and Nydoru looked really tired. I forgot, they were human, Akineo thought. "All right how about Nukanah, Nerak, and I go hunt for something while you guys stay here and make a fire?" Akineo said.

"Why can't we just eat the food we brought, it'll lighten up our loads." Sammy asked.

"Because we might need that later on and we have prey here in the forest." Edeed said, her eyes gleaming with excitment at the idea of getting food. Ellibel, Sammy, Nydoru dropped onto the ground, sighing with relief.

"I think it's better if Edeed went instead of me. Because you know, you guys are wolves." Nerak said. Akineo shrugged and morphed into her wolf form and took off without waiting to see what they decided. Nukanah followed her lead and followed Akineo.

"I'll go then. Remember to get the fire started by the time we come back." Edeed said in the middle of morphing then ran to catch up to the other two. Wait up, Edeed said to her sisters in her mind. Akineo and Nukanah slowed down.

Hurry up, I smell a deer herd and they might be moving, Akineo said to Edeed. Nukanah and Akineo hurried to the deer herd. Edeed wasn't far behind. I'll move the biggest away from the herd, you two stay here and when it gets over here kill it, Akineo said and bounded into the deer herd. It was easy to spot her in the deer herd, her large size and black fur didn't help much with blending in in the sun. Nukanah and Edeed prowled around and near the buches waiting for their chance to get the deer down. They watched as Akineo quickly targeted the largest deer which was old and slowly lead it toward them, tiring it out as she did it.

When it was close enough and too occupied with Akineo to notice her, Edeed jumped out and tackled it to the ground. She fastened her jaws onto the deer's neck and bit down. Blood gushed into her mouth. If only her and her sisters were eating, Edeed would've started chowing down but with the others in mind she merely lifted her jaws away from the deer and looked up at Akineo. Good job controlling that monster stomach of yours, Akineo said jokingly. Edeed, Akineo and Nukanah started dragging the deer toward where the others were for their meal. Of course, Edeed couldn't help but nibble on a little of what she was holding but nobody knew but her.

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After a 5 days of traveling they reached the end of the Scrambian lands. "I don't have a map for the Orgian lands." Ellibel said, "But I memorized how to get to the castle." she added.

"Thats good enough!" Edeed said and on they went. The Origian lands were a lot more denser compared to the Scrambian lands. Almost everywhere was covered with forest and the path was barely visible. It was not until the after the sun started setting did they see two people. They decided to ask for directions because the Origian lands changed too much for Ellibel to reconigze.

"Excuse me, I'm Edeed. My friends and I are trying to find a town, could you help us?" Edeed asked the two boys who seemed about her age.

"I'm Airieng and yeah we could help you but only if we get paid." the boy with dark thick hair that had leaves trapped in it said. The other boy, who had lighter hair that seemed to be red knocked him on the head.

"I'm Jevin and don't mind this little guy right here. We'll help you with no pay." he said.

"Thanks." Edeed said with a smile and motioned for the others to come up.