*
Leonard’s cottage was built at the foot of Mount Salem, where a famous knight was once rumored to be buried over a hundred years ago. Now, the mountain was a desolate sight, with several dangerous slopes which made it near-impossible to climb to the top. A few trees were scattered along the side, climbing all the way up to the summit.
Sierra and Brandon only had enough time to walk around the cottage and see all the destroyed windows and the chipped wood before Leonard came out to meet them. He was carrying a short stick, which drew Sierra's attention immediately.
"Do we have to do this now?" she asked. "I'm exhausted from walking all day, and I haven't even eaten anything yet."
"You will eat when we are done," he said, stopping in front of them and allowing his gaze to sweep over
