We were standing outside of a blocked-off tunnel as Ice shifted some of the wood planks that were used to block the entrance so we could enter the tunnel. "So...Why are we going into this tunnel? It had to have been sealed off for a reason, right?" I asked, looking toward my mysterious friend.

Before Ice could say anything, a male voice spoke up from behind us, "You're not allowed in there." Ice looked over his shoulder while I turned around to face the speaker. Standing behind us was the girl from earlier with an elven boy. The boy had blond hair and sky-blue eyes. He was wearing all regal blue clothes, marking himself as rich.

"Why?" I asked, confused, "I remember hearing that the underground tunnels were a favorite tourist-type destination."

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"Because it's dangerous, stupid." The boy answered causing me to get slightly angry.

"Did you just call me stupid!?" I snapped.

The girl spoke before her companion could answer me, "Something's been attacking the people who enter the tunnels lately. It started about two days ago and the king decided to bane entry until it can be taken care of."

"Exactly so if you wish to live, you won't even attempt to enter there." The boy said, all matter-of-factly. This boy is annoying!

"You can stay out here if you'd like but I'm going inside." Ice told me as he looked at me before he turned around. Without waiting for anyone to say anything he walked into the tunnel, disappearing into the darkness. I thought about it for only a second but...this boy made me curious, and I had to know why he needed to enter a dangerous place that could get him killed, so I followed him.