myself, I heard it; the sound of dire wolves not too far away. Judging by the amount of different pitches, I assumed this was a pack. Not wanting to pick a fight with a pack of angry and hungry wolves, I pointed in the opposite direction and the team followed my lead.
We continued going southwest for a few more paces until I felt comfortable enough to call a halt to our progress. “I do believe we will have to find ourselves another boar.”
“Why did we not just fight the wolves off for the one we were already tracking?”
“Because Krang,” I had to choose my words carefully, “it was not from a lack of faith in all of you, but more about being wise. There are many dangers in the forest and if one of us were to get injured or worse in a needless confrontation with a wolf pack, the team would suffer.”
He lowered his head. “I am sorry for questioning your judgment.”
“Cheer up! No need to be sorry about expressing your opinions or thoughts.” A very cold breeze whipped through us. The sunlight was also diminishing. “I do not think we will be able to finish this hunt today. I suggest we make camp quickly before night falls and the cold gets worse.”
Everyone went to their tasks. Ryle and Maya went to find wood to start a fire and the brothers went to hunt some small game. While they were all out on their tasks, I went out setting up our tents. While they were not big, they would provide some shelter along with our wolf fur blankets.
Maya and Ryle came back quick enough and got the fire started. The warmth felt good against the cold and would be very useful in getting the food cooked. The three of us huddled around the fire, talking while we waited for the brothers to return. But as the dusk turned into night, I started to worry. They had been gone for way too long.
“Ryle, Maya, I think it is time we go and see what has happened to the brothers. Hunting small game should not be taking this long.”
“I agree. There were multiple rabbit tracks nearby. It should have been a quick hunt.”
With Ryle’s assessment adding to my suspicions, we grabbed our weapons and headed off in the direction they had gone.
“Stop Lady Rumil, I do believe I hear them.” Ryle pointed straight ahead.
“Everyone, get into position, I do not know what is coming along with them, but I do not believe it is good.”
The three of us took cover around the trees and waiting for the brothers. When they came into view, I saw they were trying to flee an opponent. Whoever they were engaged with was excellent with a sword, and having no issues pressing the attack against multiple opponents.
“They are in trouble, we must engage! Ryle with me and Maya, act as support. As soon as we break the attacker away, go and tend to Drexler and Krang!”
Leaving my cover, I knocked an arrow on my bow and let it fly at the mysterious attacker. She swatted it aside with ease, but with her focus off Drexler and Krang, they were able to get out of reach. I let go another arrow, but it also troubled her very little.
“Dark elves, these woods are Aesir territory and this is your final warning. Leave now or perish.”
I did not know who this wench was, but she had no right to tell us who could enter the forest. “This forest is neutral ground, as per the Pact your Allfather made the races sign. Anymore hostility will be met with lethal force.”
She spit on the ground. “I do not know who you think you are elf bitch, but you will not address me like that.”
“I do not care who you are, nor do my arrows!” I shot another one at her, in defiance.
“That will be your final mistake elf. Know that you will die at the hands of the Warrior Maiden, Sif!”
Chapter 6 - Blood
The two of us just looked at each other with contempt. I had heard the name before, but here in the flesh I was not impressed. “I suggest you go back to Asgard where you are tolerated. Here,
We continued going southwest for a few more paces until I felt comfortable enough to call a halt to our progress. “I do believe we will have to find ourselves another boar.”
“Why did we not just fight the wolves off for the one we were already tracking?”
“Because Krang,” I had to choose my words carefully, “it was not from a lack of faith in all of you, but more about being wise. There are many dangers in the forest and if one of us were to get injured or worse in a needless confrontation with a wolf pack, the team would suffer.”
He lowered his head. “I am sorry for questioning your judgment.”
“Cheer up! No need to be sorry about expressing your opinions or thoughts.” A very cold breeze whipped through us. The sunlight was also diminishing. “I do not think we will be able to finish this hunt today. I suggest we make camp quickly before night falls and the cold gets worse.”
Everyone went to their tasks. Ryle and Maya went to find wood to start a fire and the brothers went to hunt some small game. While they were all out on their tasks, I went out setting up our tents. While they were not big, they would provide some shelter along with our wolf fur blankets.
Maya and Ryle came back quick enough and got the fire started. The warmth felt good against the cold and would be very useful in getting the food cooked. The three of us huddled around the fire, talking while we waited for the brothers to return. But as the dusk turned into night, I started to worry. They had been gone for way too long.
“Ryle, Maya, I think it is time we go and see what has happened to the brothers. Hunting small game should not be taking this long.”
“I agree. There were multiple rabbit tracks nearby. It should have been a quick hunt.”
With Ryle’s assessment adding to my suspicions, we grabbed our weapons and headed off in the direction they had gone.
“Stop Lady Rumil, I do believe I hear them.” Ryle pointed straight ahead.
“Everyone, get into position, I do not know what is coming along with them, but I do not believe it is good.”
The three of us took cover around the trees and waiting for the brothers. When they came into view, I saw they were trying to flee an opponent. Whoever they were engaged with was excellent with a sword, and having no issues pressing the attack against multiple opponents.
“They are in trouble, we must engage! Ryle with me and Maya, act as support. As soon as we break the attacker away, go and tend to Drexler and Krang!”
Leaving my cover, I knocked an arrow on my bow and let it fly at the mysterious attacker. She swatted it aside with ease, but with her focus off Drexler and Krang, they were able to get out of reach. I let go another arrow, but it also troubled her very little.
“Dark elves, these woods are Aesir territory and this is your final warning. Leave now or perish.”
I did not know who this wench was, but she had no right to tell us who could enter the forest. “This forest is neutral ground, as per the Pact your Allfather made the races sign. Anymore hostility will be met with lethal force.”
She spit on the ground. “I do not know who you think you are elf bitch, but you will not address me like that.”
“I do not care who you are, nor do my arrows!” I shot another one at her, in defiance.
“That will be your final mistake elf. Know that you will die at the hands of the Warrior Maiden, Sif!”
Chapter 6 - Blood
The two of us just looked at each other with contempt. I had heard the name before, but here in the flesh I was not impressed. “I suggest you go back to Asgard where you are tolerated. Here,
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