Sean chuckled a little as he heard Beelzenef's translation.
" Who else would think to look under an entire mountain, especially one that an entire hold of goblins live."
Makes perfect sense thinking about it like a elemental ninja would in hiding something of value.
You may not sense it now, but we're getting closer than you think. and whoever his it was thinking like a elemental.
I guess your right.
Sean got back up and held his sword by the sheath as they saw Beezenef come back with a map. after hearing what he had to say and seeing the map, the hair on his neck was standing up. deep whiten his soul, a huge ball of blue energy that had been waiting patently for years only had to wait a little bit more to be unleashed.

outside in the forest, Zerron's archers stayed hidden as they watched the mountain.
Sarret was with his group, watching over the valley. he was more worried about who would come snooping around than the group right now.
If I remember the legends correctly than the said sword was in the procession of a goblin last, before the last war ended. I wonder how many more goblin clans know of the story... It could only be a matter of time before they narrow it down.
just then an electrically charged arrow came whiten a foot of his head and embedded itself into a tree behind his head.
"What in the hell did Zerron tell them to do?"
there was a note wrapped around the arrows shaft. he took it off and started to read it.
" That better not have meant to hit me..... oh no."
The note was a report. the enemy had reduced the search locations apparently, but the note didn't say who the enemy was.
he ran back to the others and had them relay the message to the other squads,
" we need the rest to regroup on us, as least most, and attack when they come out. I'm turning this into a kidnapping, we have more than enough."  

"but why are you?"
" Do you want them dead? we might become surrounded here in moments.

"This is almost unbearable for me to witness."
Zerox decided to watch himself, but stay out of the fight. he almost laughed when he saw the Sarret almost get his by an arrow.
"If only that would have hit him. but it looks like your the only one keeping things lively."
He could sense approaching armies in the distance as he closed his eyes and focused.
I hope you can bring him, or at least one of them back to me alive.
he grinned as he thought for a little bit.
Oh all the ways I can use to get what I want out of them. I always get what I want.
and with that he flashed back to the courtyard of his palace, right in the center of his academy village.

Tyrcestus was on his feet again, being careful not to tread on any young goblins.
"Many thanks, you may have just saved the kingdom. If you want, you can join the expedition to recover the blade?"

Beelzenef thought to himself and said "Okay, me help find sword. I meet at foot of mountain, gotta have talk with goblin council if we aid humans fight elves." as he left the room before handing Tyrcestus the map

*****

"Fighting, whose fighting who? Have angry mobs come to hunt me down again? I swear why can't they just leave me alone." Steve said as he picked some herbs before walking off into the forest

Zalia nodded her head. "My father was ashamed of who I am." She replied. "He didn't want anyone to know about my other forms, nor did he want me to live my life the way I choose." She added, as she walked into the house, and towards her room. "Thus far, Beelzenef has been the only one to accept me for who am I, without fear." She continued, as she walked into her room, and to the closet. She opened the closet doors, and looked to Trinity. "Choose what you would like." She instructed.

******

Arisa raised her brow slightly. "Um...goblins and humans were fighting." She replied, then followed him as he walked away. "What do you mean by 'angry mobs'?" She asked.

Tyrcestus took the map, and gave it a good look-over.
"Ok... looks good."
He looked at Sean.
"You think we should go get Trinity for this?"

Beelzenef came back a few moments later and met up with Sean and Tyrcestus. Massaging his forehead he said "Council headache, need meet later to decide if we help fight elves. Me help get thunder sword, though what Beelzenef tell council kin get if we fight with men?"

****

"I was a soldier, but me and my unit was betrayed by our commanding officer. After that happened he placed all the blame on me, and I was shunned. Eventully an angry mob was formed by the commander and I was run out of my village." Steve said as he stopped before he turned to Arisa and said "I wouldn't expect you to believe that, but it's the truth. So how about you hop on your little pony and ride off." and with that he kept on walking

Tyrcestus had already started walking.
"If we engage human forces, Vizard, show them the king's official seal. If that doesn't stop them, we have permission to destroy them."

Good lord, I'm sounding like Mandrate.

"And you're right, Sean. She should get some time to relax. Come on."

He led the way to the entrance to the mountain, then turned back to the group.
"We all ready?"

Zalia nodded her head. "Yes." She replied, as she walked into the closet. "I have an outfit that my mother had given me." She added, as she flipped through her clothes, until she found a black dress, with a red corset, then presented it to Trinity. "My father hated it, and forbade me from wearing it...but I kept it because it was one of the last dresses my mother owned before she died. I myself haven't worn it, because it doesn't quite fit my ribs."

******

Arisa tilted her head slightly. "So you were run out of town, and now you're going to treat me with the same hostility you were treated with?" She raised her brow slightly. "I'm still young; but even I know not to treat everyone how I was treated."

"Beelzenef saw map say go to nearby mountain on other side of forest. Warrior Deino make it to that mountain before he trapped. We could make it to base of mountain easy, not far journey." Beelzenef said as they looked at the map "Goblin home here, and lighting sword in mountain there."

*******

Steve stopped walking with a crestfallen expression on his face. He turned around and said "Look i'm sorry, it's just been rough for me. Every time I set foot out of these woods somebody is trying to hurt me.

Zalia shook her head. "No...my mother would be happy that I gave it to someone who could wear it." She placed her hands on Trinity's hands. "I insist that you take it." She smiled gently.

******

Arisa tilted her head slightly. "I'm not here to hurt you." She pointed out. "I didn't even know anyone else was here." She gripped Shadow's reins, and Shadow pawed the ground.

Tyrcestus felt a chill like someone was saying his name, but he shook it off.
"Alright. Let's go. Lord Beelzenef, this is your territory. You know these woods better than I or Sean, no doubt. You take point. If you don't mind of course..."

Beelzenef looked confused at Tyrcestus as he referred to him as 'Lord Beelzenef' but shrugged it off and said "Okay, me know where cave in mountain is too. Follow Beelzenef and me take travelers to mountain." as he began walking to their destination

*****

Steve slowly approached Arisa and her horse Shadow as he said "I'm.. i'm sorry. I've just been living in fear since I left my village. The only thing i've had to deal with is the goblins running around through this wood, but they don't bother me. as he reached out and began petting Shadow's mane.

Zalia smiled softly, as she picked out a few dresses, and a swim suit...remembering that Beelzenef had mentioned something about a place to go swimming. "I'm sure he will like whatever you are wearing...or not wearing." She retorted, then looked at Trinity, and pointed to his coat. "He wouldn't have given you his coat if he didn't like you."

******

Shadow pushed Steve with his nose...playfully of course.
"Shadow!" Arisa looked at Shadow with an expression of surprise.

Tyrcestus and the rest followed.
"Will we be likely to have any difficulty getting in. I mean, will there be traps?" Tyrcestus asked Beelzenef and Sean.

OOT: I'm sorry the main adventure hasn't kicked off, I'm just going through stuff right now and can't find the energy - I promise I will soon. Trust me

Zalia placed the small pile of clothes she was carrying in a chair, and walked up to Trinity. She placed both of her hands on her shoulders and smiled gently. "I'm sure he likes you." She spoke in a calm tone. "He seems to be a good man. Anyone who is going to accept you, and all of your forms, is someone to be treasured."