Donta led the way and was surprised when the bird swooped to land on her shoulder but sheathed a kunai when it just sat there and helped light the way, letting him put out his pom and save energy. She directed where to go and he followed, wanting to get out of the dark tunnels and into open air.<br/><br/>His side hurt like hell and his back was stiff from hitting the wall but he managed to lumber on, soon feeling cool evening air on his fur. They broke out to the surface now dark outside and realized the bird had left them before they left the caves. Donta turned and noticed the boy standing there, dressed in overalls and a straw hat.<br/><br/>"You two, please follow me." he said. Donta continued on following the boy while holding his sore side, his pink wings gently bouncing behind him, periodically looking over his shoulder to see if Faustina was following as well. They were led around a large lake where the city towered overhead, yet far enough away to see the whole thing in one gaze. They were led through dilapidated huts and brick walls to the lakeside portion of the village where the huts were more intact. Here there were campfires and people. Donta stopped for a moment and turned back to Faustina.<br/><br/>"What do we do now? Go talk to them?"<br/><br/>-------------------------------------------------------------<br/><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">" Well, I would as your name , but I am thief , what would thief do with a name? Oh, but , it would be rude if I didn't. So what's your name? I need to ," There was a pause as her eyes caught the jewel that belonged to Anara just staying on the edge of the dried out lava pool.<br/><br/>The jewel was green , and glowed a little even if there was no sunlight inside the cave. Instinctively she made her way to the jewel scooping it up, and keeping it in her hand. " go back to my home, and look though her books for any hint as to what prophecies may have crossed her mind, or what this Shiva has to do with everything." At this point she was just mumbling to herself. It didn't matter if this man stayed or went that was his choice.</span></span><br/><br/>"I am Sain Darkfeather. And you?" he muttered deep in thought. He watched the girl go to the edge of the pool to retrieve a pendant, left behind by her late friend. He looked her over, noticing the bracelet around her thin arms, and he saw the symbol on her hand. Phoenix.<br/><br/>"These are troubling times indeed." Sain said, "If there is any information in your friend's books, then I would like to request I accompany you to help search for it. I know not of how Shiva is connected to what is happening, but I would like to know of this prophecy that man spoke of." He paused for a moment then looked at her, "I am an accomplished Sage and could help you get back to town much more quickly than you can run. It would be safer as well. I can fly you home, or use magic?"