User blog:GlintLock/Hellhounder Part 3

Part 3

Hey guys Vax here again with apart 3 of Hellhounder! So take a read and tell me what you think, and enjoy!

I sprinted through the brush, catching branches in the face and tripping over rocks and roots every so often. I don't know how far I had gotten when I stopped to take a small rest, but guessed it had been about 15 minutes since I had left the cave.

I Looked up to take in my surroundings. There wasn't anything out of the ordinary around me, so I started jogging my way forward. I didn't want to use up too much energy, but at the same time wasn't going to give her the chance to catch up to me. I sat down against a nearby tree,looking up at the forest ceiling. How on earth did I get myself into this mess? I thought to myself. Robbed by bandits, hunted by a Hellhound. It seemed like the whole world was against me. But I wasn't going down without a fight.

Standing and dusting myself off, headed deeper into the forest. At some point, I guessed it had been about 45 minutes when I heard rustling noises about twenty feet to my left. I dived into a nearby bush to avoid detection.

I tried to make out the 2 figures as they came closer. More monster girls? I thought. Just this one I'm struggling to handle, but three? No way. Not in this lifetime. I readied myself to make a quick getaway, just in case they were monsters.

As they walked into the clearing, j could see that they were humans! I was saved.! But upon closer inspection I saw that they were not just humans. But the bandits I had encountered before. I held my breath. There were about 5 of them, and they definitely looked like they meant business. They all brandished weapons. Axes, clubs, short swords, and the one who must have been the leader (you could tell from the way he barked orders at the others) was wielding a wicked curved scimitar.

"I don't care how long it takes! We need to find him! He has the information we need." The leader shouted.

The bandits searched the nearby trees and bushes. They poked and prodded around the foliage with their weapons, searching for me. ( I could also tell there were one or two that weren't that intelligent, seeing as a few were checking underneath rocks and other places impossibly small for a human to hide."

I knew it wouldn't be long until they found me. I had to get away without them realizing my presence. Crouching low, I slowly sneak out of the bush I'm hiding in. As soon as I'm a few feet away, I slowly rise and begin to turn and run.

I hear a gruff voice a ways behind me yell, "There he his, Boss! That's the guy!" I feel heart sink. The bandit leader begins barking orders at his band of thieves to pursue me. This is followed by shouts and the loud footsteps of the bandits as they charge their way through the forest.

That's all the warning I needed. If you thought you could run fast, obviously you've never been chased by a band of bloodthirsty bandits.

I went as fast as my legs could carry me. Energy didn't matter to my body right then. Adrenaline was the only fuel it needed, and my veins surged with it. My instincts had taken over and I could only think a single thought.

Move.

But I could tell the bandits were beginning to catch up to me. It looked like this wasn't the first time they had to run someone down on foot.

As I ran through the forest, wind whipping wildly by my face, causing my eyes to water, and my vision to blur. Suddenly, something-or rather someones-grabbed me just underneath my arms and hoisted me skyward into a tree. I lashed out wildly, hoping to strike whatever it was that had gotten a hold of me. I had a terrible thought that the bandits had caught me.

I didn't want to die. I still have so much to live for. It wasn't fair. Not one bit.

One of my fists was suddenly stopped by a large furry hand. Wait, furry? Bandits weren't furry. Hairy, maybe. But not furry. My hand was released and tried to see who it was. My eyes were blurry and I thought it had been from the wind, but I quickly realized that I had been crying. The furry hand wiped the tears from my eyes and I got to look and see who had grabbed me. I was treated with the sight of a familiar Hellhound, smiling warmly at me.

"Tala!?" I cried, astonished. Of course, there probably wasn't anyone else who would've saved me but nonetheless, I was still surprised.

"It's okay, now. You're safe." She said softly, hugging me. I could feel my face go red with embarrassment.

"But I thought you were only were interested in those who were strong." I said, confused.

"Well, that may be the case, or rather it used to be. I realized that as a Hellhound, only looking for those who are strong is like denying my own destiny, my identity."

She looked off a little forlornly into space. "My race is one that looks upon men as weak and frail beings, but not with loathing. We don't see men as weaklings to crush, but to love."

"We have the urge, the instinctual desire to protect those weaker than us and from those that them. That has and always will be my kind's way of life."

"But why lie?" I asked.

"I always thought that I would be happy with someone who was strong, but I guess it was just an effort to try to be different. To be someone more unique. But I realized today that I've been just running from the truth. That may not be the explanation you were looking for, but it that's what it is."

I stared at her, unsure of what to say. As I started to speak, I realized that the sounds of the bandits were very close. They were almost upon us.

I hung my head. "I'll go deal with this. It's not your fight, it's mine." I said. I knew that there was no escape and the last thing I wanted to do was get Tala involved. I began to drop down from the tree branch I was sitting on.

Tala grabbed me by my shoulder. She looked miffed. "You dummy." She said. "If it's your fight, then it's my fight." She said, and she thumped me on the forehead with her knuckles.

"Hey, what was that for?" I complained.

She smiled lovingly. "For being such a dummy. Now let me deal with this." She said, hopping off the branch she was sitting on and tugging me by the shirt as she did, causing me to fall forward.

Tala caught me as a I landed, and she gave me a big smile. I felt my face turn red, and I pushed her off me. I looked up just to see the bandits charge into the clearing we were in.

"Alright now we got-wait, Garrett, whose the girl?" One asked.

"Doesn't matter." It was their leader. He stood with confidence, knowing he had the advantage. But I could also tell he was cautious. He didn't know who or what Tala was, and was wary of that.

"Alright, here's the deal. You can either come quietly and cooperate Mr.Kane." He said, putting on a friendly facade. "Or we can take you by force,and take your lady friend here with us. I'm sure we can have some fun and get to know each other better." Garrett dropped nice act and was grinning like a devil.

At this Tala flinched, but she didn't show any fear. I began to take a step forward. "It's okay I'll just go quietly, I just don't want you to-" I was cut off as Tala took a step in front of me holding her arms out, blocking the bandits path to me.

"I already told you I would protect you." She said fiercely. She looked angry, and not wanting to find out what would happen if her rage rose, I took a big step backwards.

The bandits laughed at this. "So you send a woman to fight your battles." Garrett drew his scimitar. It's edge shined insidiously. "So be it." He said. Then he held his fingers to his mouth and whistled loudly.

From the woods about 6 more bandits appeared. Encircling is completely. They were all armed, and were eager to tear I you us at any moment. We were outnumbered, and outgunned. There was only one thought running through my mind in that moment.

Aw, crap.

End of Part 3

So I hope you guys enjoyed part 3, j thought it was a doozy! Part 4 is on its way, so there's more to look forward to.

Vax, out.