2 Arrival in a New World

As Ben slowly came to and adjusted to the ice cold environment around him he noticed what appeared to be a light in the distance, "Could it be people" he thought.

As the light approached him it appeared to be some sort of husky powered sledge, with a lamp on the side. At this point the driver extended a hand to him "Come on what are you doing in the middle of nowhere all on your own?".

However, Ben was speechless, as he had read books about being sent to another world but had never expected it to become reality, he simply couldn't put the words together to respond. He did however take the driver's hand and got on to the sledge with him, they then sped off. The driver asked "So what's your name?".

"I'm Ben, what's yours?" replied Ben

"Mine is Taredd, so I'll ask you again now you're more talkative what are you doing out here?"

"Well, I know this sounds quite stupid, but I haven't the faintest clue, I just well woke up there." At this point Ben noticed Taredd had ears akin to elves, which would explain his fair statue and glistening blonde hair.

"I see, yes that is quite strange indeed, I haven't heard of such a case before, but I guess with even the Fire Armies marching around the realm anything could happen these days."

Whilst they were speaking, what looked like a small city appeared on the horizon inferring that that was where they were headed. Having only just arrived in this world Ben didn't have a clue regarding the Fire Armies so merely stated "So, we're heading toward that city ahead right?"

Taredd answered "Well yes, where else to go out here than the Elven city of Ice"

Eventually the city walls were looming above Ben as he looked inside and saw sculptures of ice reflecting the lamps hung outside of house creating a shining array in the dark night and was truly a sigh to behold.

As they entered the city this fact became even more apparent, with it now surrounding the two of them on all sides. It lit up the entire square without fail.

Due to the lateness at this stage, Ben would've estimated it to be around 2am by his body clock, there wasn't anyone around and most buildings looked shut. "So Taredd, is there anywhere I can stay the night?"

"Well, you can stay with me the night if you wish, seeing as you don't know your way around and it was I who brought you here."

"Yes thank you, that'd be neat"

So they went on until they reached to a point outside a fairly humble sized house. The houses here were built in a medieval type fashion Ben realised(as he had studied history), yet they did seem to have their own quirk with the ice beams dancing up the sides. Once they entered the house Taredd turned on the lights "Do you want a warm drink Ben, seeing as we've been out in the cold for a few hours? I'm preparing my own so it won't be a hassle."

"Sure seeing as it isn't a problem, I like Tea."

They settled down in the sitting room of the house as they drank their teas, Ben reminisced on the strange events of that day and how he ended up in this situation, as he got lost in his thoughts he placed the mug down and drifted into sleep.

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