[MillietheWarrior]

Tennessee sighed. It sure was hot today. She grabbed her hat, yanking it from her head. She hated the desert. What was so special about it?

[MillietheWarrior]

She didn’t see why she was here. She’d heard about some gold. Maybe some bandits had left it lying around. It was hers for the taking, that was certain. All she had to do was find it.

[MillietheWarrior]

But the sand sucked. It got in her boots. And it clung to her jacket. And she wishes she had her horse. But she was all by herself.

[MillietheWarrior]

Maybe if she walked along the edges of the dunes. Maybe then it’d be easier. She tried it, but to no avail. It was still as hard as heck. She grumbled.

[MillietheWarrior]

The heat was getting to her. Was she getting heatstroke? She certainly hoped not. She couldn’t take that. It would be stupid to die out here.

[MillietheWarrior]

She kicked at the sand with her boots. She didn’t need this. Maybe if she hurried, she could get back for lunch. And some water. Water sounded nice right about now.

[MillietheWarrior]

And maybe a sandwich. Nessee grinned. She couldn’t wait for a sandwich. And water, of course. She was feeling faint. And hungry.

[MillietheWarrior]

Maybe she should turn around now. Was gold worth this? Yeah, it was. Maybe just a bit. She wasn’t sure anymore. Damn it was hot.

[MillietheWarrior]

She should turn around. Go home. Eat some food. She wanted to, but the gold urged her on. Maybe she’d find it. But the desert was full of endless sand. As far as the eye could see.

[MillietheWarrior]

It looked empty. And lifeless. She was the only one here. Of course she was. Who else would be stupid enough to be out here? Not john, that for sure.

[MillietheWarrior]

The sun was scorching. It burned the back of her neck. She put her hat back and frowned. It was too hot out here. But she couldn’t give up.

[MillietheWarrior]

The treasure was bound to be here. Bandits had left it. The villagers had said so. She was determined. And hot.

[MillietheWarrior]

Now she knew why John hadn’t come. He was smart. She was an idiot. And Trick too. The girl had more sense than she did.

[MillietheWarrior]

Now she knew why John hadn’t come. He was smart. She was an idiot. And Trick too. The girl had more sense than she did.

[MillietheWarrior]

Even the wind was hot. It did nothing to help the heat. It was just a warm breeze. The sand was burning through her boots. She could feel it.