Audrey was Pulling the fruit off the crated table and loading it in the back of her boss's truck. They were heavy and dirty, but she wanted to get it done quick. She had been on her feet all day. For some reason today seemed to be the day that everyone wanted to by fruit. Twice she caught people attempting to steal and she thought that she missed a few others that succeeded. Boris normally loaded the truck but he disappeared somewhere in the masses of people that crowded the market today. Just as she was loading the last crate Boris came  and finished it for her. He smiled down at her. Audrey was angry, but too exhausted to lecture him. He was 3 years older than her but he acted like such a child.<br/><br/>After washing up Audrey tossed the apron in her bag and began her short walk to Rudy's Bar. On the way she stopped to speak with Old Man Roberts, its what everyone in town called him.<br/><br/>"Hey, good lookin' where you been?" He said in his raspy voice while sitting in his lawn chair.<br/><br/>"I've been really busy Mr. Roberts, Boss has got me workin' hard this week." Audrey slowed to a stop right outside his white picket fence. His yard was that typical old person yard with the white fence and the brick walk way. it was always kept trim and neat.<br/><br/>"When are you gonna come make my breakfast again Audy? I liked them pancakes." he said licking his lips. Audrey smiled and replied with a cheery "Soon Mr. Roberts." She started to walk off with a friendly wave.<br/><br/>"You'll be back suga'. I knows you love me. You been walkin' by ma lawn 'most ev'ry night," he called after her. She just continued walking down the side walk quietly chuckling to herself.<br/><br/>When she rounded the corner to Herald's Bar She could feel a pair of eyes watching her. She turned sharply, but nothing was there. She felt a pull towards the mountains. It wasn't menacing, but almost urgent. She took a step forward but was stopped by her drunken neighbor.<br/>"Hey there Audrey! Yoous Slinging tonght?" He slurred stumbling towards her.<br/>"I was thinking about it Mr. Ar'Dor. Will you join me back inside?" Audrey walked forward and was hit by the familiar beer smell of the bar. Music was playing, but not too loudly. upon entering a few hellos were shouted out at her. With more energy than before Audrey waltzed through the people to the bar where Min, Heralds daughter, served the drinks.<br/><br/>After two drinks Audrey was finally tempted to sing. She Stood tall with all eyes on her, the place was silent except for the people in the back from out of country and a few coughs. Audrey began first quietly then got louder as her melodic voice drifted through the bar. She sang of a trapped soul whose loved died long ago in a ship wreck. it was sad but she sang it well. It brought tears to some of the older man's eyes. At the finish there was a thunderous clap and she began to sing a faster paced song about freedom and escape.<br/><br/>The night was long and fun. Leaving the bar Audrey's feet ached. Standing at the end of he street saying her farewells to a few stragglers she felt that pull again. Looking towards the mountains covered in the last snow from winter. she had a decision to make. Either go towards the mountains at this late of an hour for something that might or might not be there or home to her cozy bed to relieve her feet.<br/><br/>She stepped into the street and made her way to the path that would lead her straight to the mountains. The Labyrinth Mountains They are rumored to be haunted by a spirit that was brutally murdered there.  The people of Lanthor avoided the white tipped peaks because of the wrath they feared the spirit would unleash on anyone who entered. Audrey, when she was much younger, stumbled into the mountainous area not know the tale. She found beautiful untouched areas and often visited there calling it her own sanctuary.<br/><br/>Walking along the path the pull felt stronger and stronger. Almost telling her to hurry. The path to the mountains wasn't used very much and she had a difficult time keeping on track. She reached the foot of the wooded area that blanketed the mighty mountains. She stood peering into the darkness. Hesitating before deciding to venture further.