RoaR#14

Roar was walking and whistling. He was happy now that the burden that he was carrying with him was gone.

“Go to the inn, Roar.” The stone told Roar.

“And get some food?” Said Roar happily.

“No, you idiot! There, you might find some clues as to where Lion is.” Shouted the stone in his head.

“Then, no food?” Roar said with a sad expression.

The stone was tired and didn’t answer him.

Roar tried asking a few more times but did not get an answer so he took that as a no and moved on. He went towards the inn. While passing the dark streets of the town. He noticed that not a lot of people were outside. And all the ones that were, were doing what they had to do urgently.

He could now finally see the inn. its lights were on and noise was coming from it.

He went behind the window to see what was going on. He saw that the old inn keeper was cleaning the place and saw the bald basher bound to a chair.

The bald basher saw Roar looking at him from behind the window. He smiled with an evil grin and started making a big ruckus to make the old man see Roar and get him involved.

The old man saw the bald basher going crazy all of a sudden and shouted.” How many times do I have to tell you to shut up!” and started beating him with a stick. But the bald basher did not stop and started trying to shout and point even more. The old innkeeper became even more angry and shouted “Rabid dogs need to be put down!” and continued the beating.

The old man suddenly heard the inn door open but he didn’t look and said.” We’re closed.”.

“Where is Lion? old man.” the old innkeeper stopped the beating and turned his head to see who asked him the question. He saw the towering figure of a barbarian.

“Why do you need to see that idiot?” the innkeeper got up and faced the barbarian.

“I need his help.” Said Roar as he was measuring up the old man. Even though the old man’s back was a bit hunched he smelled really strong.

“That crazy bastard knows only how to break stuff!” The old innkeeper saw that the barbarian was measuring him up and smiled.

“That’s not a nice thing to say behind someone’s back!” a voice came from behind Roar. Suddenly Lion entered the inn and put his arm around Roar’s shoulder.

“Lion!!! Your idiot group just made a mess in my inn.” shouted the old innkeeper. Lion looked at the old man with a smile.” You need to calm down old man. it’s bad for your heart. I will pay for it”

The old man grunted a response and went back to his work.

“I heard you were looking for me, my friend. What’s the matter?” Lion tightened his arm around Roar’s shoulder.

“I need to attack those shadowy bastards’ base.” Roar said while looking Lion in the eye with seriousness.

Lion was taken aback after hearing what Roar had said and stepped back for a second. “You mean the black cloaks?”. Roar nodded.

The old innkeeper was beating the bald basher. But After hearing that name, he stopped and looked at the both of them. Intent on seeing what they had to say.

“You do know that they are really strong, right?” said Lion with a serious expression.

“I don’t care. Their master has what I need.” Roar was full of resolve and exuded confidence.

“Master?! You want to lure him out and fight him? Now that’s crazy.” Said Lion while feeling surprised. “Just my kind of crazy!” shouted Lion with a smile.

“Told you he was crazy!” said the old innkeeper.

“We all hate those black cloaks and will help you against them. They have been controlling the potion industry in this town for too long and hiking up the prices nonstop.” Lion then looked at the old man with a look that had meaning.

The old man’s expression turned sad.” I should have never…”

“Don’t overthink it Cram.” Said Lion. he then put his arm back on Roar’s shoulder and said with a strong voice.” We will take care of him.”

Cram looked at them and was reminded of something and smiled. “You idiots. You better not die!”.

“No one is dying, old man! remember that.” Roar was very confident when he said that.

Lion and Cram looked at him and smiled.

“That’s Right. We will get those bastards!” Lion said confidently.

The old man turned his back and went to sit down.” The world is changed by young people’s ambitions and perseverance. Show me the change that you are bringing.”

Lion was full of excitement.” Roar, I can’t wait for it to start. You go wait in front of their base and I will bring the boys and we attack tonight!”. He then ran outside the inn.

Roar wanted to tell him something but couldn’t, because Lion ran away to get the members ready. He sighed and remembered the elf telling him not to start anything without her. He then left the inn.

The old man looked at Roar’s back while he was leaving and said to himself.” Maybe things will change around here.”. he said as he stood beside the unconscious bald basher.