Oasis

The caravan continued to drive through the hot and endless desert, heading towards their destination city.

Inside the caravan, the atmosphere was claustrophobic, hot and noisy as people talked and moved around.

Aaron and Geldrick sat together at the back of the caravan, protected from direct sunlight. They were talking about their journey and planning strategies to avoid the dangers that might lie ahead.

However, the caravan suddenly stopped in the middle of the desert.

The leader of the caravan ordered his men to take all the sheep that were huddled together blocking the road.

Little did they know, however, that the sheep were merely a trap set by the robbers.

No sooner had the workers started picking up the sheep than a group of robbers came out of their hiding place under the sand before starting to attack the caravan. They came quickly and without warning, leaving the guards surprised and overwhelmed.

"What is it?" asked Geldrick when he heard the commotion.

"The pirate group, a