Lira was slowly walking down the streets of the town, the sun was setting and all of the shadows were stretching across the roads. “Why is she so insistent on me staying here, is that what my mom wanted,” Lira thought to herself distraught on which path she should choose. Lira made it to the inn, as she approached the entrance she suddenly stopped in her tracks and looked at the inn. “Do I want a family, or friends that could last a lifetime,” Lira asked herself. Lira slowly opened the doors and walked into the inn. As if on cue Mya quickly turned around and spotted Lira, “Lira!” Mya shouted so loudly the whole town could probably hear it. Lira walked up to Mya, “Mya..” Lira had a bitter-sweet smile on her face.

Mya tilted her head noticing that her friend looked sad, “what's wrong, did the leader say something mean to you?” LIra smiled at Mya noticing how protective her friend suddenly got, “no, I’m just tired.” Mya smiled softly, “oh, you should get some rest then, we already bought the rooms.” “what rooms did we get?” Mya suddenly looked at the keys to see the number on them, “you and I will be sharing room 57 and the boys will be sharing room 58.” Lira looked confused, “we’re sharing a room?” Mya looked up from the keys, “is that a problem?” Lira shook her head, “not at all, I’m happy to share a room with my best friend.” “best friend,” Mya stared at Lira. Lira’s face turned pale, “oh do you not think of me like that, I’m sorry!” Mya shook her head and waved her hands, “no, that’s not it!” Mya looked down, “it’s just in My reality no one ever referred to me as their best friend.”

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Lira quickly grabbed both of Mya’s hands, “well we’re best friends.” Mya smiled with teary eyes, “yes, yes we are.” Lira smiled then quickly after she yawned, “well I’m going to bed now.” Mya smiled and handed Lira an extra key, “alright, I’ll see you later.” “Oh ya, Mya do you mind feeding Ero?” Lira asked curiously. Mya tilted her head, “what does he eat?” Lira smiled, “there should be a big bucked of hay where we landed.” Mya nodded, “alright I’ll take care of it.” Lira bows her head in thanks, “thank you, Mya.” Mya smiled as Lira turned around and headed to their room.

Right as Lira was leaving the boys entered the lobby. “I see Lira is back,” Mark said with an excited smile. Mya nodded, “ya she was acting kinda strange though.” Mark tilted his head curious about what Mya meant, “what do you mean?” “I don’t know, she was acting like something was bothering her.” Mark looked surprised, “I hope she’s ok.” Mya nodded, “me too.” “You look like you’re on your way out,” Rouge added changing the subject. Mya nodded, “I am.” Lex chipped in, “where are you going.” Mya stared at Lex blankly for a moment then quietly answered his question, “I’m going to feed Ero.” Rouge smiled, “well have fun.” Mya smiled back at Rouge, “thanks.” MYa then smiled at them and walked away.