Huh! It's night here? He looks around, these trees are weird, the trees were curved in a circular way, some even making a full loop. He turns his head from one side to the other, seeing light in the distance, he makes his way towards it, reaching a sign that reads "welcome to curvewood village."
Clang , Clang , Clang. Metal being hit on an anvil. In between the small stores lies a black smith ,working away in the shop. This is odd, no one's here. The streets are empty, light fog on the path and there is only one shop open. It doesn't seem like the shop is doing too well and it wouldn't hurt to ask, he makes his way to the front of the store. The blacksmith worked away, giving no attention. For some time he just stared at him ,noticing how strange the blacksmith looked. A hood, no hair, no face , just glowing eyes in the hood's darkness, robe, bandages on his arms , gloves on his hands and long shoes where the trousers went into. The precision is immaculate, with every hit the sword got flatter, no bents, nothing more than required hits .The hammer is very strange looking, antique in a way with beautiful design.
the knight calls, "hey"
black smith doesn't reply.
the knight calls him again," hey black smith ."
Still no answer. The knight sits to the side of the store taking off his helmet to rest while he waits for the blacksmith to finish up. As he rests there , he looks around, it seems to be late at night, why is he working? He hears the bangs stop , wears the helmet , then jumps up , noticing there are more swords than before even though not much time has passed .
"hello" , says the knight.
The black smith looks at him but doesn't seem interested , he starts putting stuff away .
"You seem very skilled, we need a blacksmith for our castle. Would you like to fill the spot for it?" says the knight and again the blacksmith is not interested .
" How much for the sword."
The blacksmith puts up 3 fingers while putting the stuff away. the knight puts a bag of coins on the counter. The blacksmith pauses for bit then makes his way to the counter picking it up
" you will be well paid . "
The blacksmith's glowing eyes turn off and on as if they blinked. He suddenly shuts the store down , right in front of his face . The knight lets out a sigh, he can keep the coins I guess, he seems like he needs them more anyway and he starts to walk away. As he does, the blacksmith comes from the back of the store. The knight came to a stop and the black smith stood on the side.
The knight asks, "So are you coming ? "
the black smith nods. The knight smiles
" Follow me then."
They walk under the moonlight , fire flies flickering on the edges of the path and the light of the village fading away behind them . The leaves rustling in the wind , a gentle breeze in the night. The knight takes off his helmet to feel the wind . Black smith starts staring at him .
" What , is something wrong ? look I might be a kid but..."
he is interrupted, black smith points at one of his eyes .
"oh this , my eye was clawed by a Razec , when I was little."
well there is more to it, I don't need to remind myself of that right now.
The black smith, still looking down at him with his big glowing eyes.
"As for an introduction, call me Rafat. I am a knight at the Mirror castle. Sooooo… you got a name?"
the black smith shakes his head. He doesn't have a name? What even is he? I have never seen someone like him, wait I don't even know if this is a guy or not I shouldn't just assume that. How can I even ask and it doesn't seem like it can talk.
" You don't seem to speak?"
the blacksmith shakes his head.
They walk a bit more in silence.
"Sir, is that right?"
Warob nods.
so he is a dude, He does seem lost in a way.... "Can I call you by a name ? since it would be better than saying black smith."
He nods. Hmm let me think, well that does sound good.
"How about Warob , people of my old village use waro for glowing eyes , it suits you pretty well though."
The blacksmith nods in agreement, his eyes blink again .They walk on the path , Rafat turns to a hollow tree. Warob gives a confusing look.
" Just follow me " .
Rafat goes into the hollow tree and disappears . warob is stunned , he puts his hand into the tree and it disappears . Suddenly he is pulled through the tree and stands on a path way top of a small hill . He looks around and sees a shining white crystal castle in the distance . with smaller crystals surrounding it.
"That is the mirror," says Rafat with a smile.