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About half a year had passed while they were on their journey. Ariphex's birthday had gone unoticed. They had finaly arrived at the city. The large iron gates towered over the two of them. By comparison to the city walls, they were nothing. They stepped closer and two guards crossed their axes to block the entrence. "It seems things are just as bad here to." Ariphex whispered to Xyla. "State your name and buisness." The first guard commanded. "My name is Darek and this here is my sister Julia. We have been travelling for quite some time to seek refuge in this city, after all, is it not the safest?" "Alright then, you may enter." The second guard said and unblocked their path. The gates opend accompanied by the sound of grinding gears. The two of them stepped into the city. Once they were far enough from the guards Ariphex leaned in close to Xyla. "Until we leave this city, you are to go by that name, understand? Those men are no doubt coming and we need to hide your identity." Xyla nodded and they kept walking. Ariphex stopped after a while. Ariphex tossed Xyla a small pouch with gold coins in it. "You can brouse the shops here, but once the sun goes down, meet me here." He turned from Xyla and went off to the market place. He stopped at a store with a very nice smell emitting from within. He pushed open the door and entered the shop. Shelves filled with books lined the walls and an odd plant stood in the center. It was no doubt what was giving off the wonderous smell. He breathed in deeply, enjoying the atmosphere greatly. "Hello there." He nearly jumped at the sudden voice. He looked behind the plant and a squirrly looking girl stood behind the counter. He left the plant and approuched the counter. "Um, hi." "Is there a particular book you are looking for?" Ariphex was confused. He wasn't sure exactly what kind of shop he was in. "Excuse me, but what exactly do you sell here?" "We sell various books covering every thing from bizare plants and animals to a multitude of magiks." "Really? Do you have anything on the dragon riders?" Ariphex asked with bright eyes. "Why yes, I believe we do." She went out from behind the counter and walked over to the shelves. He took down a large dusty leather bound book. She blew the dust off the cover. The cover bore the words 'THE DRAGON SPEAKERS' in gold lettering. He smiled and left the gold coins on the counter. "It's a pleasure doing buisness with you." He took the book and left. On his back to the old building he bumped into a tall man dressed in fine clothing. Ariphex dropped his book and fell along with it. "I'm terribly sorry about that." The mans voice was smooth and silky. He helped Ariphex up and picked his book off of the ground. As he handed it to him he read the cover aloud. "So you enjoy these old tales? I too am a fan of them. This is one of my favorite stories." He ran a hand through his short white hair. "By the way, my names Damien." He extended a hand to Ariphex. "My names-" He stopped trying hard not to say Ariphex. "-Darek." "Nice to meet you. I'll see you around." Ariphex ran to where he said he'd meet Xyla. He stood there for a little while before Xyla showed up. "Well then, are you ready?" "Of course." They walked to the inn and up into their room. When they arrived Xyla noticed the book in Ariphex's hand. "What's that book there?" "It's a book on the dragon speakers I found." "Really? Interesting." "I'll read it in the morning. For now, I need some rest." Ariphex was tired from his long day and it had been a few days since he had spent a night in a real bed. He jumped onto the bed with great enthusiasm. "Good night Ariphex." "Good night Xyla. Sweet dreams."