She took Isaa by the hand and they both bowed their head and said politely goodbyes as they wore their vegetables .Kendra took the basket on her back full of vegetables. Isaa was small but wanted to help.So Kendra bought bag for her for coin made out of peaces of old clothes.It looked like backpack so it was easy for Isaa to wear it.Kendra put carrots inside and new shoes so she can wear it herself. Isaa felt so proud that she could help her.With new shoes on,her feet didn"t hurt anymore.
Kendra used the rabbit skin to make some insoles for both of them as it was more comfortable to walk like that.They can use them like that.She now had enough money but she still didn"t plan to spend them on leather shoes yet.
She walked past the bridge and went to the elder to thank him for everything he did for her.
""And who is this?""he asked as he looked at small child holding Kendra"s hand.
""This is child that lost everything and everyone.She has no one so I adopted her to be my sister. Isn"t she cute?""Kendra said while patting lightly Isaa"s head.""She will live with me.""
""Is that so.Maybe is better than being alone.I can see that you seem to be quite capable living alone.I am glad that you found someone and she is probably glad to find someone like you to be her family.""He said while looking at the two children.
""Elder.Do you know someone who can make the things for me from tin or sheet iron?""he looked at me and nodded.
""I have to finish this so I can"t come with you but from other side of dwellings towards the sea are some people who make things you need.Go ask them and tell them that old Goluk sent you.Go"" he said while continued to finish probably his order.I looked at his wife and she waved her hand for greeting.We waved back and went to to given position.
As we slowly walked towards sea we could see multiple ovens and blacksmith hitting on iron. They made smaller things like horseshoes or parts for s.h.i.+ps,simple knifes as well.After all they didn"t had pure iron in their hands.They could just make the best with what they got.
Of course they were all big and rough man. Isaa got scared and hid behind Kendra as they walked.
They could hear the man talking about stuff that should be not known to small children.They continued with their rough jokes even after they saw children approaching.
One of them looked at Kendra and yelled.
""What is such mosquito doing here?""Then he saw Isaa hiding behind Kendra and started laughing. ""I like that little girl behind you.If you let her be mine for a night I will give you few coins.What you think?""He said while looking in greed at the little girl that was barely over his knees.
""I think you are tiered of being man so you choose to become demon.""Kendra said while looking with disgusting face at the dirty hands trying to grab Isaa.
""I will be give you double if that is what you ask.I really like this little girl.""as his spit slowly flowed down out his mouth,Kendra almost puked.
The stench of his body was just to much for her.She is usually really calm person but when she hears about pedophiles no matter in what life she feels sick.
As his hand approached Isaa"s head,Kendra took knife and stabbed it straight into his arm.
He screamed and in anger he rushed to hit her.But she was faster.She bucked and stabbed the knife deep into the flesh under the navel then she turned it around as he gave long howl.
""You are not child,you are demon.You are not normal! he yelled while holding his leg where Kendra cut artery.He looked at her now with anger and fear,but fear prevailed.
""Normal?Are you normal for forcing small children and destroying their life"s.Am I normal,of course Not.She is my little sister I will turn even in demon to protect her so just die now.""she turned to look at rest of blacksmith with coldness in her eyes.
She stood there with b.l.o.o.d.y knife in her hand and looked at rest of them.They turned around and continued working what they started.
No one payed attention to this peace of dirt as he slowly bled out.
She gave him one last look and moved closer to one of the people.
""h.e.l.lo .I am Kendra. Goluk sent me here I need to order something to be made.Anyone has time for me and my order I have enough money given.""She spoke calmly while cleaning the knife with water and then scorching it in deep fire.
""Sigh.Child don"t do that to the knife.Let me sharpen it for you.I will take your order.""said one young man that just came back from woods closing his pants.It seems he was not here when I hurt that pedo.
He looked over to the man that was dying and just shook his head.""He got what he deserved. Someone would have done that to him anyway sooner or later.He kept telling stories about children he slept with.We all felt disgusted but couldn"t touch him as he didn"t touch any of these children we know.""He said while taking my knife and going to his place.""Now tell me what you need.""
""I need grater.I need light sheet box that could be pulled apart and again together.I will show you how.""she took branch and made picture in sand.He looked at it and couldn"t believe that the child came with such simple thing that could be used.
""What kind of material do you need and the sizes.I need as light as possible.Underside can be thicker as it will be fired.I need as well few other things as well.""She explained it in details and he choose to show her new tin that is water and fire resistant.
She picked up the few peaces and saw that it seemed to be quite light.
""These are my own invention and my won production.I hope you don"t mind that the price swill be bit higher.""he said while looking at her expression.
They negotiated about price and she got smaller discount and few smaller things that he could make from leftover of the plates..
She gave him half of the money and the other half will he get after he brings her the stuff home.
A it was not hard to make any of these things he told Kendra that he might be finished tomorrow till lunch.Kendra said she will wait for him.She waved at him and left pa.s.sing the dead body.
She knew as soon she leaves they will discard that body into the sea.Its easiest way.
She walked back and pa.s.sed elder Goluk.
""Did you place order?""He asked while making some kind of pot.
""Yes I did.It will be done tomorrow till lunch.I would like to thank him by letting him eat with us.Could you sell us few more whole plates and smaller ones as I need some for tea or water drink out from.?""
""I have something for you.One older lady ordered this but she died few days ago so I didn"t know what to with it.""he showed her teapot with set of teacups with handle on sides.Even if they looked simple it was better than nothing.
""How much is it?""She already planned to order this but I guess she got lucky.
""Ten coins for the set,six more plates and few small bowls as you wanted.""He said while looking at the teapot set.He worked so hard on it for days and now its being sold for few coins,But even that is better than not selling it at all.
""Thank you elder Goluk.""she said while thinking how she going to take that all back home.Its quite a lot and heavy.
""I will take the plates now and tea set and bowls I will come tomorrow.I can"t wear it all alone"" she said while feeling slowly the weight on her back.She still had long way home.
""Don"t worry ,it will wait for you.""he said while sitting again down and making one more water pot.
""Thank you.""she waved again at his wife and went home with Isaa. There is so much to do and vegetables can"t be wasted.