Returning "home"

[Kinether]

In the end of 6th day of the ride from Quoa, the riders finally saw top of the palace in Nerai. They were tired after the journey and the night was falling but...

"I guess the real troubles start right now." remarked Kinether to one of the captains, riding in front of the army, gathered originally for help for Quoa.

"What do you mean?" the captain yawned. They had been on the journey almost without a break, like Kinether wanted to be in Nerai as soon as possible...

"Youll see. Tell the others to camp in there, someone can sleep in the city or in the ourtskirts... tomorrow we got work to do. Dismiss."

"Alright, sir." the captain made a sign to stop the riders and turned to them to pass the orders.

Meanwhile, Kinether continued to the city gate. It was quite ironic that he remembered his first entering this city... after he left Quoa. Well, this time he was coming from Quoa too, but the things changed a bit...

"Ilena," he saluted a guard near the gate "have the merchants from Urgor arrived yet?"

"Ilena, sir. No, they should arrive... tomorrow?"

"Fine. Nice timing..."

"Sorry, sir?"

"Well... if the things are as I think... prepare for war, guy." he tapped the guard on shoulder and passed into the city.

[urain]

Urain was given a room in the Palace of Nerai along with the elf which he said was a cohort to avoid troubles with the Humans. He had spent his time thinking over what Eis had said the other night in a dream, about the dragon lords allieing with Urgor, the Death souls moving north along the coast....things were moving fast and the Humans had to move faster.

He spent much of his time sharpening his blades, cleaning his armour and generaly making sure his equipment was in order for the coming confrontation with Kinether tomorrow and the war to follow, he turned to the elf "Why does the council send a White Blade to follow me? Am i not trusted to exact the will of Eis alone?"

[Alkartir Shadowblade]

Malaes sat there, with his Elven Shadow Cloak still hiding him.
"I was not sent here for you, Urain. I was sent to learn as much of the Plains humans as possible. I have been following them, learning their plans, and way of life."

[urain]

He thought deeply, he knew the elves would know of his mission if Eis had made it her buissiness to inform them. He placed his weapons in the correct places, sheathes and baldrics around his armour he then placed it all on the bed as he turned to Malaes in white robes.
"Well as your here, i need a hand, i need someone to scout Urgor and find out info on their army and well everything."

[Alkartir Shadowblade]

Malaes nodded, though Urain couldn't see it. "It will be done. This knowledge will also aid the Elves."

Malaes rose from his sitting position, and left. As he walked out the door he said, "I will be back soon." Malaes was the best of the Elven spies, and knew stealth, thievery, and observancy like he knew the back of his hand. This wouldn't take long.

[Kinether]

One of the city guards entered, looking around.

"I got a message from Kinether, hes looking for someone who said that is the paladin of Air. I was told that he should be here... guess its you? Hes waiting for you in the palace, could you go with me?"