The Soul Keeper and the Guardian, Chapter 1
Nature's son A soothing breeze marked the end of this treacherous journey I've been on for the last three days. I've ridden Sheena for years through worse conditions but it hurts me to have her go on such expeditions in this age. After all she's been through, she deserves to laze around in a nice ranch in her final weeks. I could feel the delight in her bounce as we grew closer to our destination. Yet, this was not about finally making it to the place. There was something blissful about this town. Unlike the rest of the settlements in the west, this was the only place that felt alive. The scorching heat was now behind us and a different kind of warmth welcomed us inside. The town was perfectly holed up in the valley of these dusty hills while a spread of wild shrubbery masked the face of the town, making for a convenient camouflage in the desert. It was unnerving to see such luscious greenery in the west, especially in the wild. There was a three mile long r...
