She looked at him confused. You were part of the ARA? When? How? why are you here? Are you a spy?! she felt slightly angry that he didnt tell her but she still liked him. She knew she had to give him a chance to explain what he ment.

I was part of the ARA. Until I was captured after my failed attempt on he commanders life. After escaping, I came here t Sierra for safety. Now my main objectives are to survive, become and SRA soldier, and complete my original mission. He looked away from her, afraid that she might just have decided that he really wasnt anything good.

Oh. I can help if you want. I hate the ARA. You are welcome to stay with me until you decided to join the SRA. She looked at him worriedly. She wanted him to trust her. She thought she could help him.

He smiled big when she didnt just walk away. Even more when she said she'd actually help him. Thank you Luna. I really glad you're helping me. I really need it.

She looked around quickly. Then whisperedWe can talk about this more at my house. Its just at the end of the street. You may think we are alone, but we arent. she looked around again. then back at him. they are everywhere. like right there She pointed to a window where you could see someones shadow through the window.

He looked over to where she pointed. Then seeing the shadow, he reached for Blade Rave. I can handle this, its only one guy. But I'll wait fr your command. you seem to know alot about his area He waited for her to reply to him. Waiting for the moment to pull out Blade Rave and start letting out rounds

it looks like one guy. We dont want to call attention to ourselves. Lets just get going. She took his hand again and started leading him furhter down the street.

He let go of Blade Rave's handle and started to walk with her. He was waiting until they finally reached her house to ask he what she was talking about. He though o himselfCome on come on! Are we almost there. I want to ind out what she's talking about!

She stopped in front of the second to last house on the street. It wasnt much and didnt look very nice but it was home to her and it was enough. After all she lived alone. Well, this is it. It isnt much. But its home. she walked up to the door unlocked and held it open gesturing for him to come in.

He walked in whe she motioned him to enter. Once inside, he looked around curiously. He was always like this. Just like a new dog in a new home, He HAD to explore. It was just natural for him. But he respectively stood where he was, waiting for her permission to do something. He was always very disciplined. You have a very nice home, in my opinion

She followed him in and locked the door behind him. She watched him looking around and replied once spoke Thank you. You can look around. Your room will be the first door on the left just up the stairs. Mine is right across. she walked around the downstairs rooms opening the curtains slightly to allow some light in but not so her neighbors could disturb her privacy. You can go in any room you please. I just ask that you get permission before entering my room. Other then that, the house is just as much yours as mine. she sat down and waited to see if he would join her or go off exploring

He sat there for a few minutes. Contemplating if he should explore or join her. Eventually he sits down with her and becomes extremely serious. I need to know what you were talking about on the street. The figures. Who are they? He looked her straight in the eye as he spoke to her. Not showing a hint of weakness, joy, or care in him. He was after one thing right now, and that was that answer.

She looked at him and spoke quietly. Im not really sure. But they are always there...just listening. I believe they are spies. Possibly for the ARA, posing as citizens of Sierra. I hear screams at night. Im not sure what. Im too afraid to look at my windows, too afraid that i might be next. She looked around at all her windows to make sure there were no shadows. She has seen them before but when she was alone. Not when she was housing an escaped ARA soldier.

Atreyu listened to her carefully. After hearing what she had to say, he heard a noise out on the street. It sounded like a window smashing. He quickly reached for Blade Rave, knowing that obviously something was going on. He pulled out Blade Rave quickly and cocked it. He was ready to take out anything that could possibly get in. He looked over at her wit the most feirce looking glare. Nothing is going to get into this house. Now without going through me.

She got up and stood and behind him. She felt safe knowing he was there. Ok. She never had any one there to protect her when she heard those noises she always went through it alone. She didnt feel as scared with him there.