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The Adventures of Jake Chapter 2

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Here is Chapter 2 of my series, please remember that this is my first story, so i may suck. Leave constructive feedback if you would like, and enjoy.
P.S: If anyone could tell me how to make a header, i would appreciate it.

Chapter 2: The Cold of El Nath

Jake heard the faint voice of a person...
?: "...did you find him? C'mon Martin, lead the way...
He was shaking in the cold, almost unconscious. All he could remember was Yoshi... the Dragon Rider... the bloodbath in Henesys... the fall in El Nath... Izzy! Jake tried to stand up but a striking pain shook him. He let a scream out.
?: "A scream! Let's hurry Martin!"
He saw a human approach him as well as a bear, then all went black.

?: "I wonder when he's gonna awaken... he's been asleep for 3 days after all. What do you think, boy?"
The mysterious person who saved Jake stood up and went to prepare food with the Yeti she killed earlier the day she found Jake. Her name was Sierra, an archer living near El Nath, a town covered in snow. The people living there were used to the cold, deadly enough to kill someone who is not prepared. Sierra was born there. She used to live in El Nath, until one day... some werewolves in rage attacked the town. That day, she thought she would die... One werewolf aimed for her family. She killed her parents, her brothers, her sisters... Just as she thought she was gonna die, an Archer took care of the werewolf. The Archer pushed the remaining werewolves back in the area near the mines where they came from. Sierra now knew what she wanted to be. An Archer strong enough to protect the people here. That's what she became. She now lives outside the town to train on yetis. Her dream is to, one day, have revenge on those werewolves. She had adopted a bear whom family was killed by a group of yetis, and now their bond is quite remarkable. Her bear, Martin, has an excellent nose, able to smell the odour of a human from a couple hundred meters away. That's how he found Jake. Ever since they found him, Sierra's been taking care of him.
Sierra: "We're gonna run out of food soon... Martin, i think we should go hunt later today."
Martin approved with a growl and went to sleep in a corner of the small house they built.

Jake slowly woke up, hearing the voice of the human again...
Sierra: "I really wonder when he's gonna wake up... it's been 11 days no- MARTIN, COME LOOK, HE'S AWAKE!"
Jake sat in the bed, wondering where he was. He looked around to see what looked like a normal house... The bear came to see Jake. Jake was frightened, but Sierra reassured him.
Sierra: "Don't worry, he's not aggressive towards humans unless i tell him to. I'm Sierra, you?"
Jake: "I'm Jake. How did i get here?"
Sierra: "You were in the hand of a Dragon, who happened to fly in the skies of El Nath... i launched an arrow at him, and it hit. The shock made him let go of you, and you fell near the area where the yetis live. I hurried to find you, and you were unconscious when we found you. My bear, Martin, transported you back here and you've stayed asleep for 11 days."
Jake: "I can't remember much... there was an attack on Henesys by the Dragon... my friend was telling me something.. i know it was important... right! I have to go find the leader of Mu Lung's dojo!"
Sierra: "You should rest first. Your wounds haven't completely healed yet."
Jake took the words of the young girl, and went back to sleep.

The next day, Jake and Sierra went to El Nath, as Jake didn't know any way of getting to Mu Lung. They went to visit Alcaster, as he was the one who knew everything.
Alcaster: "Oh, two young fellas... what could bring you here?"
Jake: "Sierra here told me you knew everything... that's why i'm here. I must know how to get to Mu Lung."
Alcaster: "Well... it would be simple, however, due to the attack of the Dragon Rider everywhere across our world, the Orbis Tower has been damaged and you cannot climb it now. Even if you were able to climb it, i am sure that Orbis is one of the most damaged areas as it is the port for Airships. It would be impossible to get there through simple means. This means the only way to get to Mu Lung is by a Transportation Rock. There is only one in El Nath, and i'm afraid it has been stolen recently by the Lion King, a dangerous monster living in Lion's King Castle, near the mines. I would normally not suggest to go there, but i see potential in you, young man. I shall let the man in the weapon store give you a weapon, free of costs. May you succeed in your quest..."
Jake thanked the old man and went to the weapon's store, as Alcaster said.
Weapon Store Owner: "Hello! You must be the two Alcaster has warned me of. I shall give you, he said while looking at Jake, a weapon of your choice. Feel free to look around and try weapons."
Jake looked around and tried most weapons, but none of them pleased him. He then saw a huge polearm in the back of the store. As he had no other choice but to try it as he tried everything else, he picked it up. To his surprise, he was able to swing it like it was an Axe. He was able to maneuver with it well, and decided it would be his weapon.
Jake: "I'm taking this weapon."
Weapon Store Owner: "Heh, no one was able to use that before. I doubt you can use it. However, it's your choice. I'm not gonna bother with it."
Jake left the store with Sierra, and they both headed for the Lion King's Castle.

Meanwhile, far away in the Verne Mines of Edelstein, Tyler was talking with the Dragon Rider through a crystal ball.
Tyler: "HOW COULD YOU LET ONE OF THEM GO?"
Dragon Rider: "I am sorry, Master, but an arrow coming from El Nath struck my Dragon, and i was not able to control him. He was however able to not release the Sage."
Tyler: "WHY DIDN'T YOU GO PICK HIM UP? THE SAGE COULD HAVE TOLD HIM SOMETHING THAT COULD HELP HIM DEFEAT US!"
Dragon Rider: "I am sorry Master, i had not thought of that."
Tyler: "Gah... I'll ask one of my best generals to get him later. For now, tell me the rest of the report."
Dragon Rider: "Most towns are destroyed, and the remaining are very damaged. The people alive are gonna be afraid for sure..."
Tyler: "At least there's something good to your report... you can go. Dismissed."
Tyler went away, in deep thoughts. He knew the potential of Jake, and he knew that it would be hard to get him. He called his best general to meet him.
A few minutes later, a man with a snake appeared near Tyler.
?: "What did you call me for, Master?"
Tyler: "Akyrum, i want you to find a man by the name of Jake. He is currently in El Nath. When you find him, kill him or capture him, it's your choice. Go now."
Akyrum: "Roger that."
Akyrum left the area in an instant, and Tyler went back to his thoughts.