04-Old Friends

It's been about 6 years since I've been married to Lizzie. Life has been good with her. Shes grown into quite the woman now. Ever since we got married I've been known around the village because I've married the most beautiful girl here. I've also gotten much stronger since then, I'd say I'm a little stronger than I was when I fought him the first time.

Hey Dakota, it's time to wake up, we've got some stuff to do today. You've got to help build some more houses today.

Alright, I'll get up. Just let me get dressed and I'll be right out.

About 3 years ago our chief said that he wanted to expand our village so that we can prosper better. Ever since then I've probably built almost 200 houses. With more houses to house people, the village population has skyrocketed. We went from having a population of about 500 people to a blistering 3600. We are now the second largest village by population, only under Shadowfrost city.

Hey lizzie I'm heading out, be back by nightfall love you.

Love you too Dakota. Be safe and dont get hurt. Oh and my dad wants to see you, he said there is some new people who want a house a specific way. Since your the best builder in the village he thinks you can do it.

The chief wants to see me. Alright I'll go see him.

On my way to the chiefs house, I looked at all of the houses I built over the past few years and all the people I've built homes for.

Hey cheif where are the people who want their own house.

Yeah these two gentlemen here are willing to provide protection for our village. Meet Coben and A.J.. These are the two gentlemen you'll be building the house for.

Wait Coben and A.J..

Yeah you know them?

No. How would I know them if this is the first time I've seen them my whole life? Shall we get started? Just have them draw the plans for the building they would like me to build and I'll do it.

Wait chief, why is this kid going to build our house? It would take him months to get this done.

Don't you worry you two. Hell have your house done by the end of the day. Hes a lot stronger than you think. Hes actually built 200 houses on his own.

I'll see about that. Hey kid how bout you arm wrestle me to see who is stronger. If you can put up a decent fight I'll let you have the job, if not you dont get it.

Alright you have yourself a deal. Let's go.

Haha...why are you struggling Coben? Hes just a kid.

Hes a lot stronger than he looks. I've only gone against 3 others with this strength. You, Shadowfrost, and Dakota.

And you've lost, sorry. So I guess I'll get on the job right away. I'll be done in about 2 hours.

Jeez that kids strong. So chief, what's his name? He reminds me of an old friend.

Oh his name is Matthew, but he insists on being called Dakota. I dont know why though.

So he goes by Dakota. He couldn't be that Dakota could he? We saw him die right in front of our eyes by Shadowfrost. No it's not. Well at least we'll have a house to live in while we're here.

Ok so your house is done exactly as you drew it. So you can go to your house. Now I need to train for a while so if you need me chief knows where to find me.

Wait Dakota, tell me something real quick. Are you the Dakota that fought with us against Shadowfrost all those years ago?

It was nice to see you too again. It's been a while Coben and A.J.