Hey, sorry it took a while, Valtor apologized as he dug out the dirt above her, causing her to pant for fresh air
I'm just glad you heard me, she began to dust up her hair
I didn't,..just noticed the dramatic weather change and assumed you were in trouble.
Orea continued to stare at him while he worked on how to get the rest of her out of the ground. Okay, I don't think I can dig out all this sand, so maybe I could try pulling you out.
Kneeling next to the hole and stretching out his arms he asked; do you trust me, earning a blank stare from her.
Nevermind, I don't know why I...
Yes!.., Orea cut in, now can you please pull me out?
Valtor nodded, as he held on to her arms and pulled tightly, slowly but successfully, he managed to pull her out though the force caused her to unintentionally fall on top of him, bringing them face to face with each other
they continued to stare at each other for a few seconds both breathing heavily from the pull-out exercise before Orea quicky forced herself up
Sorry about that, Valtor quicky apologized as he equally stood up
Thank you, for coming back to help me, she replied instead while Valtor smiled in response
I see you learnt how to create fire after all, she added on noticing the burnt carcase afar off
Yeah, somehow it worked this time, I'm not sure what I did differently
You showed bravery, Orea replied, fire is powerful and destructive, so only the brave can learn to control it,...maybe
Yeah, maybe..Valtor replied causing them both to chuckle, then an awkward silence followed..
Valtor broke the silence, anyway I'll keep traveling west so you can continue on your way
Do you still have that apple, she replied instead, I'm kind of hungry
No, sorry, I left everything under a tree before coming here
So I'll follow you back then, she replied to his surprise,..and maybe from there we could travel together
wait, are you sure?, Valtor couldn't hide his surprise
It's like you said, it's much better walking with someone than walking alone. plus we're obviously going to need each other if we're getting out of here alive
Glad we both agree, Valtor replied as they both began to continued back towards the west
As they walked in silence,Valtor practiced his fire by juggling a fire ball in his palms,..I forgot to ask, he spoke up, how did that thing get you into that hole in the first place?
Orea suddenly paused on hearing his words
What? Valtor wondered, did I say something wrong
I just remembered something, after we parted, I decided to rest under a tree for a while but then fell asleep and then,..I had a dream, she glanced at him with a serious look, I saw my past, I saw something I had totally forgotten
I know how they stole me away
Stole? Valtor wondered aloud
I was taken against my will and the same probably goes for you.