That night, Dominic was sleeping soundly when the noise of a rifle firing brought him to full attention.
Alexis shot out of bed, equipping her armour from a clothing gem, while Dominic pulled a Sorcerer's Robe over his head and stepped into his boots.
Another shot was fired, then three more.
"Oh, that's not good. It sounds like they're north of the village. How many farmers do we have that way?" Alexis asked.
"Nine families on the north side of the village. But the last three shots were pistols, so it might be the Sheriff already there. Or the Royal Guard is too close to the threat." Dominic replied.
Then, they ran down the stairs and out into the early morning twilight.
The sound of gunfire was becoming steady, as well as someone ringing a dinner bell, and locals shouting orders to their families as they grabbed weapons.
Dominic followed the sound of gunfire with Alexis at his side, then John Mackay joined them, followed by the Sheriff.
