Alliance

[Smith]

Smith and Kevin came in to see Kevin's father once they returned from on of their many excursions. It was only a few months after they had met Ingrid. Smith knew that Kevin had run into the girl a few times since they helped her to the Earth Tribe.

They both hit their chest in salute announcing themselves.

"Son! Smith!" he said. "You two always seem to disappear for days. You really should at least warn us."

Kevin smiled. "What fun would that be, father?"

His father shook his head. "Now, I have news for you two."

Smith raised a brow and Kevin's face became questioning. "We have formed an alliance. We are to help this tribe in a battle they are having and they shall give us the grain medicine we have need of."

Smith was confused. Fire tribe never made alliances.

"What tribe?" Kevin asked, his expression obviously sheltered.

"The Earth."

Kevin became completely unreadable to Smith, which meant something bad. "Very well father" Kevin said.

"You do not approve son?"

"I do not," Kevin said. "I have found friends among the Earth tribes enemies."

"Well, their enemies cannot supply us with the right herb, so we must make this alliance," His father returned.

"I understand," Kevin said, saluted and left the room.

Smith was a bit perplexed but followed his friend's lead.