• A day after that Anzei waved goodbye to the townspeople carrying gifts from the fine ladies. A bard plays music for anyone and receives anything in return, so Anzei can't say no. He continued to walk trough the forest wondering what will happen next. Some time later he heard something as the wind shifted."5 men, light armed, moving 5miles per hour... south east heading north." He said as he kneeled to concentrate more. "Wow master your really good at listening. Budum!" The little fire sprite said as he looked at Anzei. He just smiled as he stood up, he then walked north. A few moments later he heard a scream, he rushed towards the cry for help as the little fire sprite hanged on to his hat's feather. When he finally saw what was happening he didn’t hesitate to pull out his violin. He saw 5 men, the people he hared before, circling a merchant who was waving her sword. "Stay away from me bandits!" she said as she raised her, sword trembling in fear. One of the bandits took her merchandise and went of with another one. The three remained as they looked at the girl with a grin. Suddenly Music was heard....

    Out of nowhere Anzei came holding his violin and playing it in a fast tempo. The bandits started to laugh as the merchant was embarrassed. "So here's my knight in shining armour? A bard?" she said sarcastically. Suddenly one of them rushed to Anzei, the merchant closed her eyes as a cry was hared. When she opened her eyes again the bandit dropped dead. A flame was floating in mid-air in front of Anzei. She was amazed, a bard wielding such power. Then the other two rushed towards him with a battle cry. Anzei smiled warmly at them as a shockwave of fire came out and pushed them, burning some of their clothes. The three ran like cowards as Anzei's song ended. When he looked at the merchant she looked at him with teary eyes. Anzei smiled as he gave her a hand. The girl stopped crying as she took his hands. Suddenly she whacked him with the grip of her sword. "Why didn’t you come earlier?!" she said as she pointed in her nearly emptied caravan. Anzei recovered from that hit as he scratched his head and put his hat. "...I just saved your life miss..." he said with a gentle smile. The girl grunted as she looked back and tried to sort out what's left of her merchandise.

    After some seconds the girl peeked at her back to see if Anzei was gone. He was still there standing and smiling. She then shifted her head to her backpack. Suddenly Anzei was in front of her staring at her backpack. She stopped for a second and suddenly stood up, "What's the matter with you!?" she said to him. Anzei looked at her backpack to see some bread and water. "May I trade with you Miss?" he said calmly. The girl blushed and said "I have a name you know...It's Maria" she said crossing her hands and looked back. Anzei then said "I would like to have these loaves of bread and some water for these?" he then suddenly took something from his backpack. Maria peeked as she was surprised to see priceless gems and accessories from Anzei's hand. He then placed the priceless ornaments on her backpack and got his bread and water. "Is this guy for real?" she asked to herself. Anzei just smiled and walked away.

    After taking a few step he felt something tugging his shirt. When he looked back it was the girl again. "Are you stupid?! Giving away those things for 4 pieces of bread and a canteen of water!?" She shouted as Anzei replied with a confused but still smiling face. "I'm a bard I don't need these stuff, and it's something to repay your loss." He said calmly. Maria thought to herself, If he can get these things for free then it would be a big profit for her... She then looked at him but stopped. She saw Anzei's innocent smile while eating bread. There was a sudden burst of wind as she smiled calmly at Anzei. He looked at her and noticed but just smiled again. Maria blushed as all her devious plans were flushed away by Anzei's innocent smile. She then tugged his shirt, "Um...can I join you..." She said while her head facing on the ground, blushing. Anzei just smiled and nodded as a gush of wind blew upon them. A sudden twist of fate I might say...