Robbed by bandits!

"Good day travelers." One of the bandits, a slightly older, grizzled man stepped forward. "We'll be relieving you of your horses, coin and all other possessions. Consider it a toll, for traveling through our woods."

"We'll never surrender a thing to you!" Yelled Sir Lennis.

Sword gleaming her charged at the man. The man, grin never leaving his face, darted forward, drawing a dagger and pointing it right under Lauren's chin, less then an inch from her thoat.

"Lower your blade, or the girl dies!" He shouted.

Sir Lennis froze, eyes wide. He clearly wanted to attack, but could not endanger Lauren. He lowered his sword. Elara, despite her disdain for Lauren, lowered her bow.

"That's right." Said the bandit, grinning widely.

He whistled, and his men set upon their mounts, dragging them off, along with the provisions they carried. Then the bandits turned on them.

"We'll take those weapons, armor, and fine clothing you all are wearing." The bandit leader said.

Sir Lennis looked like he was going to explode with rage as the bandits snatched his sword, then began peeling off his armor. Elara stood cool and calm as they took her bow and sword.

Lauren assumed that would be the end of it, but the bandits were just getting started...

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