[ IP ] `` I 'm simply ... Resting ''

Cracking wheels, forced Areen to stop. She had expected that the wheels would need to be replaced once she reached the next village. The heats of the plains she had driven through the day before drying out the wood. 
 
 
 Going through her medical supplies she found some ointments meant to moisturize skin. Smearing it on the wheels, hoping they would last until she reached the village, not wishing to spend any time on this forest battlefield. 
 
 
 Climbing back up into the seat, Areen grabbed the reins, lashing her two horses, spurring them forward. For several hours she drove in peace, the wheels regularly cracking loudly, causing Areen to worry. With a loud snap the cart fell to the side, dropping Areen to the ground. Looking back she saw two broken wheels lying on the ground. 
 
 
 It was in that silent moment that she heard the whisper. A cry for help, barely audible. Standing up, wincing at the scratches on her knees, Areen walked to the back of her cart, checking the medical supplies. Confirming they were all intact, she grabbed her bag with the standard set of medical items, before walking into the forest. 
 
 After walking for several minutes, Areen wondered where the call for help had come from. Shouting was not an option, it would attract enemy combatants to her location. Or would get her kidnapped by the Kingdom ’ s knights since she was a medic. 
 
 
 Deciding to instead make a loud noise, by hitting the tree with a loose branch, Areen went to work. After snapping it against the trunk several times, she heard the whisper again. Wondering why this person was unable to speak, Areen carefully approached, aware of her surroundings. 
 
 
 Finding a clearing she walked over to the brushes, taking a long look while hidden. The person who she assumed was the one calling for help, lied against a tree trunk. Wondering if it was a trap she silently moved around, getting behind the knight to check for others. Finding no one she came out into the clearing on the knight his right side, asking questions. “ Greetings, I am a medic. Are you wounded? What do you need help with? ” 
 
 
 Staring at Areen from the corners of his eyes, the knight spoke with a gravely voice. “ I do not need much help, young lady. ” 
 
 
 Wondering what this was about, Areen walked around the knight until she stood in front of him. With her new perspective she saw what was wrong. Two arrows stuck out from the side of his neck, shocking her. 
 
 
 Hearing Areen Gasp the knight coughed. With a broken voice he whispered, “ I am simply… Resting. ” 
 
 
 Knowing that the knight would soon find his peace, Areen walked away, aware that she would be unable to save him, but not willing to kill him either. 
 
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