Lightning crashed through the sky, as the wolf demon rode through the rain. The lightning was the only light that lit the way. With her hood over her face didn’t stop the rain from soaking her hair and face. Strands of black hair stuck to her face. Along with the thundering sky, came the thundering of hooves. “I hate storms! Hate them hate them hate them!!” The horse neighed at the sound of the thunder that was right above them. Her legs started to move faster against the rain and wind. “Calm down, Athena!” The wolf demon yelled over the roaring wind. As they grew closer to the Roadhouse Inn, Athena grew even more uneasy.
The inn finally came into view. It had been a long time since Katerina had been to the inn. The horse just before reaching the house, the sudden jolt made Katerina almost be flung from the horse. “Athena!” She yelled as she stood up, it only took her a moment to realize how quiet her horse was. “What is wrong?” She asked while her hand rubbed Athena’s wet neck. “I don’t like it here. Something is off.” She said calmly, her hooves didn’t move from their spot in the mud. “Must be the ghost.” Katerina said leaning down onto the horse neck, “It will be okay. Let’s get you out of this rain.” With that, the wolf demon lead her horse into the stables.
Upon ending the stables, a young man no older than twenty walked over to her. “Hello, Miss.” He said with a smile. “Take care of her please, and she is a bit uneasy right now.” With a nod, the boy took the reigns. “The storm is making all the horses uneasy.” He motioned towards the many horses behind him. “That’s what he thinks…” Athena neighed in response. “Whoa girl, it will be alright.” He soothed patting her neck. “I'll be here till the rain stops.” With a nod, she left the stables and ran into the inn.
Rushing into the inn, she sighed as she felt the warmth hit her face. Removing her hood, soft black waves fell down her back. Bright blue eyes looked around the bar. That was what she needed, a drink. While walking up to the bar, she heard laughter from a nearby table. Glancing over, many men and women sat at the table, all focusing on a man. He didn’t believe in ghost apparently. Her eyes locked on a friendly face which made the woman smile. She couldn’t help herself, so she walked over the table, placing a hand on the stranger’s seat. “Everything is real here in Revaliir. You’ll be a fool not to believe.” Her voice was smooth and she didn’t pause for a second.
“Katerina!!!! Look at you!!” The old man slammed his hands on the table and pushed himself up. “It’s been so long! Now that is the company I would like to have.” With a smile, the wolf demon and the old man walked to the bar. “How long has it been? Ten years?! ….You haven't aged a day.” A laugh left Katerina’s lips. The old man was sure excited to see her. With a pat on her shoulder, the old man ordered them some drinks.
“Barkeep… Can I get a place for the night?” After the old man finally retired for the night, it was now the wolf demon’s turn. Handing the barkeep a few coins, he in returned handed her a key. “Top floor, second to the last door on the left.” With a nod, she headed up to her room. As soon as she entered, she removed her cloak and fell onto the bed. “Hopefully, no one dies in this place while I am here…” She whispered while closing her eyes.