Sunday, August 6, 2006

The Last Elfin Part 7

“Get over it Tristan we aren’t going back when we’ve come so far so just try to keep quiet for a while.” Rai said as he started to walk faster having seen something in the distance. “Wait up guys!” Tristan yelled as he tried to catch up with both Rai and Shinto. “What is that?” Tristan yelled as he saw a figure jumping in the trees. “Shush… do you want him to see you?” Rai said as he pulled Tristan down behind a bush. “Who is he?” Shinto asked as he peered through the bushes at the tall dark figure in the distance. When all of a sudden the figure glared over at them with malice discontent. He charged straight for them and just as he was about to strike Rai grabbed him by the arm and swung him into the ground filling his face with dirt and rocks. Then the three of them jumped back awaiting to see if the creature would rise again. “That was amazing Rai!” gasped Tristan as he stared at the creature lying motionless on the ground. “It was nothing.” Rai said as he walked over and picked up the creature. “What was that creature anyways?” Shinto asked as he watched Rai throw it back into the trees. “It’s called a Hadusa; they live in the trees and once startled go into a blind rage.” Rai said as he dusted himself off. “Well that Hadusa just cost us some time we’ll have to hurry if we want to get to your uncles house before he leaves.” Tristan said as he started to walk towards the next village. “Hey, Tristan!” Shinto yelled as he ran passed him. “What is it Shinto?” Tristan asked as he saw him run by. “I’ll race you.” Shinto said as he continued to run at full speed. “Well it looks like you will both lose this one.” Rai said as he ran past Tristan. “Really fair just give yourselves a head start.” Tristan said as he started to run after them. He slowly started to catch up with Rai when he saw a bright light at the edge of the forest. He got closer and closer and as he did so the light seemed to get brighter and brighter. ‘What is this, why can’t I see anything?’ Tristan thought to himself. “Look out!” Rai said as he dived and knocked Tristan to the ground. “What was that for?” Tristan said as he pushed Rai off of himself and got to his feet. He looked forward and the light had cleared and he saw a pack of wolfs in front of him. Their teeth stained blood read dripping with meat from their last meal. Then one of them lunged forward and began to bite into his arm.

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