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With a quick “I love you” to his mother, Daigan was out the door. He heaved the bag of logs onto his back, and away he went down the trail to Edgeville.
The day was a sunny one, the intense heat baking the dirt of the path. Daigan wiped the sweat from his face as he traveled. His family’s cottage was a few miles out of Edgeville, but it was still a long distance when he carried all these logs. The wind was blowing softly, giving a small comfort in the brunt of the summer heat.
Daigan suddenly heard a sweet sound; running water. He dashed off the path into the woods where he heard the noise. Then, he came upon a small stream running through the trees. He tossed the sack off his back for a moment, and then he knelt beside the water and started to wash his face. He felt the cool touch of the water wash away the sweat and dirt, and then he drank some to cool his parched throat. It was as glorious a feeling that exists in this world.
After he was refreshed, he lay down in the cool grass beside the stream. The trees were shading him with their green canopies, and the world seemed so peaceful. He closed his eyes for just a moment…
“Enjoying yourself?” came the playful voice through the silent glade.
Daigan sprung up immediately, on guard. The person started to laugh at his reaction. Daigan scanned the scene, and then he saw who it was. A girl was leaning against a nearby tree, her beautiful face laughing uncontrollably. She was of medium height; Daigan was much taller than she was. Her skin was of a fair complexion, and her hair was somewhere between a light auburn and a fiery red. She wore a green tunic and tights that came down to around her knees, which showed off her form (which held Daigan’s attention for a while). On her back was a red quiver of arrows and a yew longbow. All in all, she was stunning, especially due to the fact that she was out here in the woods.

28-Dec-2009 02:27:30

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The girl finally stopped laughing, and she walked into the clearing with Daigan. “Sorry to disturb your nap,” she said with a wink.
Daigan brushed off his hair, embarrassed. *I was just resting my eyes,” he replied.
“It is peaceful here,” the girl responded with a smile. “I try to come here often.”
“What are you doing out here?”
“I’m hunting!” she replied. “That’s what I do for a living.”
“You? You should stay in the city; I’m sure any number of rich men would be after your hand!”
Daigan had spoken without thinking, but the girl just eyed him curiously. "What's your name?" she asked.
"Daigan," the boy spoke, suddenly more careful of what he said. "What's yours?"
"Artemis," the girl replied with a smile. "I'll see you around, Daigan." She gave him one more smile, took a quick drink from the stream, and then she took off into the trees.
Daigan sighed and laid back down. He was definitely not the most skilled guy around at meeting girls. It didn't help that he spent most of his time isolated from the real world, out in the distant woods.
He got back to his feet, and then he hoisted the bag of logs back onto his back. He'd had enough rest; it was time to finish this job. Daigan left the silent stream, and then he walked along down the road to Edgeville.
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The sun was on its downward arc now; it was around mid-afternoon. Daigan, finally, looked upon the city of Edgeville. It was as bustling as ever, with traders from miles around making their way through. The city was close to the Grand Exchange, the largest marketplace in the world; therefore, the traders bought exotic things there and sold them here in Edgeville. They found that they could make quite a bit of money off of the rural farmers and inhabitants of the city.

28-Dec-2009 02:28:30

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However, when it came to logs, these traders had yet to enter the market. That kept Daigan and Alaric's business afloat. Daigan sprinted the rest of the way into the city, the weight of the bag forgotten.
As he passed into the mass of buildings, he was taken aback by how many people were here. All he and his family ever saw were travelers, just a few at a time. Here were crowds of them!
Daigan wandered around on the street, looking for the right place. His father usually sold the logs to the general store, except in the case of a special order. He scanned the nearby buildings, and nowhere did he spot the general store. Edgeville had swelled in recent years, and what was once a quiet town was now quite a bit larger. In addition to its buildings, it now had a defensive fortification along its northern rim to guard against the threat of monsters from the Wilderness.
“Hey, look what comes slithering into town,” sneered a voice from his right. Daigan turned to see who had addressed him in such a way.
A boy no older than Daigan was sitting on the back of a cart loaded with hay, glaring his way. The boy had blond hair that was well kept, and he wore clothes of fine materials. His green eyes showed one of Daigan’s least favorite features: condescension. The boy had two other associates, both were tall and skinny with short brown hair. They seemed content to do whatever the middle boy said. Daigan did*’t answer them.
“Hey!” barked the boy. “What are you doing here?”
“Aren’t I allowed to come to town?” Daigan replied, bitterness creeping into his voice.
“Depends,” the boy responded as he jumped down from the cart. “On whether or not I say you can.”
“And who made you King?”
“My father is Randall Malden,” the boy replied. “He owns the bank and a great share of the Grand Exchange. So we’re pretty much royalty around these parts… far more so than a boy of the woods like you could ever dream of being.”

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Daigan gritted his teeth as the rage boiled inside him, but he just bowed his head to hide his contorted face. “I’m going to the store to sell some logs. After that, I will leave quickly.”
The boy looked at Daigan with an odd expression, and then he nodded. “You’d better.”
Daigan did*’t wait around; he started quickly away from the cart into the crowd of people. He couldn’t afford to start anything here…if he fought the boy, it would have been much harder to make sales in the future.
He turned his head, and he saw that the three boys were still staring at him in the crowd. Daigan diverted his gaze quickly. Suddenly, this trip to Edgeville seemed less enjoyable than he first thought. He needed to find the store, the sooner the better.
Daigan drifted slowly through the crowd, still scanning the buildings. Then, after bumping into a fourth random person, he decided to get help. He spotted a young girl sitting alone on a bench outside the bank, and he walked over toward her.
“Excuse me,” he began, and she looked up at him. “I’m new in town. Can you help me?”
The girl was of medium height and slender, with long blond hair tied back in a long ponytail. Her eyes were a crystal blue, and she wore a blue silk dress that made them even sharper. She was apparently from a very rich family; not only was her dress fancy but also she had an air of superiority around her.
“What is it you need?” she asked, somewhat curtly. Daigan knew she was looking at his tattered, dirt-stained clothes, and suddenly he felt a rush of embarrassment.
“Can you tell me where the general store is?”
The girl pointed her delicate finger to the northwest, into another collection of buildings. “It’s right over there,” she replied.
“Thanks,” Daigan replied. He started to go, but then he turned back to the girl. “Hey, is there anything I can do for you in return?”

28-Dec-2009 02:30:11

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The girl laughed, but it wasn’t a good laugh for Daigan. It was a slightly haughty laugh. “I don’t need any help from someone like you,” she replied. “You couldn’t afford anything for me.”
Daigan lowered his gaze, and this time he left quickly. Any illusion of being a normal person had long since been shattered; he was as out of place here as ever. The people noticed, as well. Perhaps it was his messy black hair, or the dirt stains in it, or possibly his old, worn-out clothes. In any case, Edgeville and everyone in it were looking down on him.
Daigan wandered off in the direction the girl had pointed, and soon he spotted the general store among the buildings. The store was fairly silent, and Daigan rejoiced that finally he wouldn’t have to struggle against a crowd.
He walked into the store, and the shopkeeper greeted him at the door. “Goodday, sir,* the man said warmly. “What can I do you for?”
Daigan returned a smile. “I’m Alaric’s son,” he replied. “I’ve got a load of logs to sell.”
“Ah,” the man said with a nod. *We haven’t got any from ya in a long while! Let me check my list.”
The shopkeeper walked over to a nearby table, and then he scanned a piece of paper that lay on it. “Alright, we can give ya four pieces each.”
Daigan nearly dropped the bag he carried. “Four?” he exclaimed. “You always give us eight or nine!”
“No need to raise yer voice,” the man replied. “We’re having some trouble, and that’s what them logs are worth nowadays.”
“We need every gold piece we can get!” Daigan replied. He was burning inside; his father would never stand for such a drop in the price. It had been falling slightly, but not down by half!
“Look, that’s what we’ll give ya. Take it or leave it.”
Daigan gritted his teeth. His family desperately needed the money, but this was nearly robbery. He scowled, and said, “Fine, this time.” He tossed the bag of logs up onto the table and took the money. After that, he stormed out of the shop, fuming.

28-Dec-2009 02:30:44 - Last edited on 28-Dec-2009 02:33:16 by [#5AGSIZET9]

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A Star Wars character? I don't remember that name in Star Wars. Who is he?
And I hope you like it if you decide to read :)
EDIT: Thanks for explaining that. I just looked it up, and at least I was a good guy! I made the name up for another story, so I had no idea it was in Star Wars.

28-Dec-2009 03:00:31 - Last edited on 28-Dec-2009 03:31:31 by [#5AGSIZET9]

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