The horses galloped through the forest, now miles away from Silme Fion, but not nearly started on their journey. Maxwell slowly grew silent, chills run through his body, he was afraid, afraid of what was to come, afraid that he might never have the courage to tell Brielle how he felt. There were too many risks, she would push him away, she would leave, she always did when he got too close, he couldn't risk it now. Then all hell broke loose, Maxwell was jarred from his thoughts as an arrow struck the ground in front of him, he quickly drew his horse to a halt, glancing back at Brielle, who had done the same, a goblin stepped out of his tree cover.
"You may come no further" it screeched "This is the realm of the goblin king, none shall pass"
"We are just passing through" Maxwell explained " we will be through your lands in less than a day"
"None shall enter" the goblin again insisted. Brielle's patience grew short, she dismounted her horse and approved the goblin, black cloak flowing behind her.
"We have no quarrel with you, goblin, but if you insist that we may not pass, you call our wrath upon yourself." She coolly said, clearly serious.
"My orders are clear" the goblin insisted "I am to let none pass without a direct order from my king." Brielle's sword was unsheathed in an instant, the glowing blue blade shone brilliantly and suddenly, the air was colder. Ice started to form as Brielle brought the blade down on the goblin. And a thunderous roar filled the air as he was cut though.
Brielle stope triumphant, Maxwell was at her side in an instant.
"I'm not going to lie, that was amazing" he said excitedly, totally enjoying her shoot first, ask questions later attitude.
"I know" she said, excitedly "that was awesome" Maxwell handed her a cloth
"Wipe off you sword, we don't want it to rust" he said
"Oh yeah, because that's a big problem with ancient magical swords" she replied sarcastically.
"Hey, maybe it is, maybe that's the biggest problem facing magical swords today" Maxwell joked
"Shut up" Brielle said laughing
"We should keep going" Maxwell said, a note of seriousness in his voice then they continued off into the goblin kingdom.