For years, I've had no problems leaving the village to go eliminate those dragons. I remember when I left for 3 months to go fight and I didn't worry about anything. I killed 14 during that time. This is a different time now. To leave Mellissa and John for any amount of time, breaks my heart. I have to do what I have to do, though.
When I woke up this morning, Mellissa knew the decision that I was making. It broke my heart when she handed me my sword and shield and she was crying. She told me that she was upset, but she knew that me hitting the dragons before they made it here was the best decision.
I saddled up Franklin and got ready to head east. Mellissa insisted that I stay for one last meal before I go. We ate fresh eggs and fresh baked bread. It was probably the best tasting meal that I've eaten, because it could be the last one I have with my wife.
As I was packing everything I needed on my horse, I was so happy to see Michael and his wife coming over the hill. I couldn't do anything else but run to him and hug him. Its been 3 years since I saw him last. He was covered with blood, and instead of riding in on a horse, he was on foot.
He explained that while he was traveling here from Silverton, he was confronted by a dragon, just 5 miles away from McCready. The dragon had knocked him and his wife off of their horse, then killed the horse. Michael took his sword and while the dragon was feasting on the horse, he cut the beasts head off.
After he told me that story, I knew that we didn't have much time. They're coming, and now is the time for something to be done. Michael borrowed one of my horses and a shield, and we prepared to ride together to confront these animals. We said goodbye, and got to riding. I'm just glad that I'm going with my brother, and not by myself.
The sun went down and we hadn't seen any dragons. We decided to set up camp, and get back to riding at sunrise. We knew that we wouldn't be able to do anything during the night. We will rest until sunrise, and we both know tomorrow will be a day of dragon slaying.
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