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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:10 am    Post subject: Revenge (UndeadCowboy & Midnight) Reply with quote

My name is of no importance. Most people just call me Undead, because, well, I have a habit of getting myself out of life-threatening situations.

This entire country, whatever it was called, had been the victim of some great catastrophe. Some said it was a bomb, others say it was a flood, but there was one thing all the stories agreed upon: The rest of the world was unconcerned with what happened here. But that happened long before even my father's time. This is a story about here and now.

I should probably take a minute to say that I was travelling a lot at this time in my life. My pale complexion was usually stained darker with grime, my dark features always messy with exertion.

I climbed carefully over a broken car. The glass crunched beneath my thick boots as I landed. Looking around carefully, I spied a few water bottle strewn around a vending machine, along with a couple of old corpses nearby.

"Midnight!" I called to my companion, "You recognise those guys?"

I grabbed a few bottles and put them in my pack while I waited. Water was hard to come by out here, and I'd be damned if I was going to go without.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know why Undead yelled at me, I was right beside him after all. I didn't react to what he had asked me at first, I was too busy looking over an old bottle cap. As simple of an object it was, it was enough to distract me for a brief moment.

"Midnight! Did you hear me?" I heard Undead ask again.

I flicked the bottle cap away and made my way to the bodies that Undead had referred to. The first thing I noticed was the smell and I had to hold down vomit as I looked the bodies over. One thing was clear, even if I had known these men there was no way of me identifying them now.

"It’s a lost cause Dead, no one could recognise them now. Not even their loved ones."
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"I see," Undead muttered, stroking his stubble subconsciously, "I figured that's be the case. We'll need to keep moving, but maybe we should search them. I mean, they don't need their gear anymore."

Undead began to search through the dead man's pockets for anything of value. He found a few bullets, an old hunting rifle, a packet of honey-biscuits, and a simple meat knife. He took the biscuits, the rifle and bullets. With his own hunting knife, he had no immediate need for another.

"Hey, could you use this?" He held up the knife so Midnight could see it, "I've already got one."
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I perked my head up and smiled as I saw the blade Undead was holding. The blade wasn't anything special and just looked like your average knife. But something about the way the blade shone when the sun hit it was hypnotising. But then again I had always thought this way about all knives.

"You need not ask, tis a knife. I love knifes." I replied gleefully.

Undead only rolled his eyes in return and I grabbed the knife from his clutches, slightly craddling it before putting it in my backpack. There was no need to eqiupt it now, the blade would need to be tended to before I would have any use for it.

"So, where are we headed to now captain?" I asked Undead, saluting.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I groaned at the salute, but left my complaints aside. Midnight was an odd girl, but she was genuine, and I liked that. Most people out here would sell you for a few bites of food and some water, but not Midnight.

I looked around the street. It was a mess, but that is to be expected of a city with no maintenance workers. There were a few doors around, but not enough to be bothered with. This was a joining street, so the only exits were at either end.

"I honestly have no idea," I said, shading my eyes to look at the position of the sun. Near noon, perhaps early afternoon. Good. I tucked the biscuits and and bullets into a pouch in my backpack, and continued to hold the rifle.

"Anyway, this is your mission. I'm just the muscle, remember?" a smile crossed my face as I tucked the rifle into a soldier's stance, saluted, and said, "So, where to, Captain?"
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Me? Decide?" I asked perplexed.

I knew that this would be turned to me somehow.

Undead had a point however, he was just the muscle watching my back as I searched for my father. Revenge was my only motive and I wouldn't let anything get in my way, my father would pay.

However, I had always found it odd how Undead just went along with it. I always knew he had an alternative motive but he never told me and I wasn't going to ask knowing what the answer was going to be. Though with the stuff we've been through I barely saw him as 'just the muscle' now.

I looked around and noticed that the sun was starting to go down. The place was deserted and this was how it had been for the past week. Undead was still standing there saluted and I could see him holding in laughter.

"Okay well I suppose we should try to find someplace to stay the night. Its still early but we can't take a chance," I said, kicking the corpse subconciously. "But you will lead, you are after all, the muscle." I smirked and tried to contain my laughter.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Okay then, just follow me," I said, moving towards one end of the street, "I'll find us a spot."

We moved through the streets, occaisionally checking inside doors for a place to stay. As the sun was just touching the horizon, I found a likely spot.

"Midnight, this place looks good," I said, gesturing to a door much like the rest, "It's going to get cold tonight, I can feel it, so we'd be safest staying indoors."

As we walked in, a mouse scurried past and out the door. The single room was rather musty, a side-effect of not being used for so long. But it did have a strong door, a roof and four walls, and that's all that mattered to me. However I did take a second in choosing, for Midnight's sake.

The room was small, a living room by the looks of it. A ratty couch was leant up against the wall, and an almost equally ruined matress was found in an adjoining closet.

"So what do you want for dinner," I said, emptying my pack onto the couch, "We have some beef jerkey, a little bit of salted pork, some sultanas and a couple of honey biscuits I got from those dead guys."

While Midnight decided, I packed a few of the other things which had fallen out in the emptying. The bullets, some trail mix for during the day, and a few other things. His hands stopped on an old revolver. The entire mechanism had long gone to rust, but it was the only thing he kept with him that had no real function.

After a moment longer, he stowed it in his bag and stood up.

"Hey, you done choosing yet?"
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had already begun to munch on the sultanas when Undead first asked me what I wanted to eat. I looked over at the beef jerky then looked over at Undead, who was still paying no attention to what I was doing.

“Well, I’m not too sure,” I replied as I reached for the jerky, only to stop once I realised Undead staring at me. I quickly withdrew my hand and smiled innocently. “I think a bit of jerky will do me for the night. What about you?”

Undead continued to stand there glaring at me so I decided to move away. Glancing away from Undead I skipped over to the matress trying to keep my innocent persona and sat down, swinging my legs side to side smiling.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I knew exactly what Midnight was doing. To be honest, I hadn't eaten a single sultana since we'd started travelling together.

"Well I guess I'll just have some of those biscuits then," I said as i grabbed the rest of the food, packing carefully into my own pack.

I broke one biscuit in half and stashed the rest. Food like this was a lucky find, and I wanted to make it last as long as possible. I settled on the couch and we started talking. I found out early on that it was pointless to ask about home, as Midnight seemed uninterested in that vein of discussion. We were the same, in that respect: I had my reasons, she had hers.

"How were the sultanas?" I asked, finishing my food and lounging on the couch, "Satisfying I hope."
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"What ever do you mean. We had no sultanas," I replied cheekily as I watched him eat his biscuit. "Besides, sultanas are not important at this time. We have to plan our next move. I really need to get my weapons sharpened, and we are running out of water." I stated, changing the subject to a more serious one.

I took my backpack off and one by one emptied the contents onto the floor beside me. I had one water bottle, the knife Undead and given me earlier, a packet of sultanas and a crowbar.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ignored the sultanas, I had already eaten, so no point being bothered by them.

"Well you're lucky I grabbed a few back at the vending machine, eh?" I said, pulling three from the bag, "I knew you'd space out, so I grabbed a few extra."

I tossed the bottles to Midnight and closed my eyes.

"You take the matress. It's not quite as damaged as the sofa," I said as I relaxed myself, "Don't you get up to anything while I'm out. I wouldn't want to have to try and find you. Remember last time?"
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"HEY! It was not all bad. I just thought I heard something outside. I would have found my way back eventually." I replied, feeling my cheeks heat up from embarrassment.

I didn't wait for a reply, I just laid down on the matress and turned away, leaving the bottles where they had landed. I felt as though I had over reacted over a simple thing, but I didn't like the situation being mentioned again. After all, it was only the one time.

I closed my eyes and tried to get some rest, it was going to be another big day tommorrow.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Midnight's reaction was a bit more forceful than I had hoped for. I was surprised she was still so touchy about it, but I let it lie. She would come around eventually, I just hoped she'd be more amiable in the morning.

I relaxed further and soon found that I was fast asleep.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I awoke in the middle of the night. I stood up and looked outside swearing I heard a sound. I looked over at Undead who was fast asleep and decided not to wake him. I could handle myself.

I walked over to my bag and took out my knife that I had bought with me. Cautiously I made my way outside and looked around. Everything was quiet and I couldn't see anything in the darkness.

This is such a bad idea. I thought to myself.

After a while I slowly made my way back inside the hideout, satisfied that nothing was outside. Almost at the door, I was suddenly grabbed from behind by the neck. I struggled to get free as I was dragged further away from the house, the grip firm around my neck.

Finally coming to the conclusion that struggling was doing nothing, I pushed off the ground hard enough to get airborn and attempted to flip over the stranger. We both fell on the ground while I was mid-flip and I took this chance to stab the attacker. I turned to face him and managed to stab him in the shoulder and he screamed in pain. He kicked me off him and I quickly got to my feet and gripped the knife tighter.

Maybe I should have listened and stayed inside. I thought.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was awake as soon as I heard the scream. Glancing at the matress, I noticed that Midnight was absent. Cursing, I grabbed the rifle and fished the bullets from my pack.

I loaded the rifle with a round, praising my good luck that they were the right calibre. I opened the door quietly and assessed the scene. Midnight was facing off with a bigger man. She was holding her own with the knife, but the man had a height and weight advantage.

I aimed down the sights at the man, perhaps a slaver or a bandit.

"Stop moving or you'll have a new airhole in that thick skull of yours," I said, hoping my voice was menacing enough to halt him.

It was, and he turned around slowly.

"Good to see your ears work," I growled, "Now tell me. Why would you want to attack a pretty little lady such as this? Not very sporting now, is it?"
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The man turned as he heard Undead yell. I looked over to Undead and noticed he had his gun loaded and ready to fire. I couldn't take the chance, we couldn't be sure that this man was alone.

I gripped my knife and ran towards the burly man, he turned to late and I stabbed him in the stomach, making sure that I did not hit anything vital. The man didn't fall so I hit him across the head a couple of times until he did.

"Don't judge me Dead, just get him inside, it will be safer there." I yelled over at Undead, who was shocked by my actions.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was furious with Midnight, but I put that aside for later. I wrapped the man's arm around my shoulder and dragged him inside.

"Damn he's heavy!" I muttered as I dropped him onto the ground.

"Get me the rope from my pack. See if you can find a needle and some wire too," I told Midnight. I was going to get some answers from this guy.

After she brought me the things I'd asked for, I tied his hands and feet. Then I proceeded to stitch up his wounds. The man stunk worse than either myself or Midnight ever had. I retched as I closed the last wound.

"I wish you hadn't made such a mess of him," I complained, "That wire wasn't cheap."
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"I was thinking of our well fair Dead, there was no way of knowing this man was alone. If we had a pleasent conversation outside, who knows what would have happened. This way, even if he is not alone, his friends will think twice about attacking." I retorted back, my temper rising.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I hadn't seen Midnight this worked up before, but I was already angry, and the last thing I wanted at that moment was to consider her feelings.

"Well maybe if you hadn't left like I told you to, we wouldn't be in this mess to begin with!" I spat back.

I knew it was unfair to say it, and regretted it afterwards, but as I said, I wasn't too concerned with her emotions at that point.
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I snapped at that point, how dare he treat me like a child.

"I am not a child Dead! I can handle myself! It is obvious, there is a wounded man right infront of you! You are only the muscle remember, and I've just come to realise, you are muscle I don't need! I will find my father on my own, you two have fun." I yelled. I had grown tired of being treated like a child by Dead. He was in no position to talk.

I gathered my things and stormed out of the house and soon, after what felt like hours I turned and could no longer see the house where I had been. There was a house nearby and I used it for shelter for the night, I was exhausted.
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I sat there stunned as she left. I just sat there, hoping she'd come back. After a few hours, I realised this was not the case. Furious, I kicked the man in front of me, opening the stitches in his shoulder. The man groaned as I lifted him up.

"Time to wake up, Chuckles," I hissed at him, "Beddy-bye time is over."

"Ugh, wha-AGH!" His sentence was cut off as I jammed my free hand into his wound.

"Don't speak unless I tell you to, got it?" He nodded in response.

"Ever heard of Archon Industries?" I asked, squeezing the wound to punctuate my question.

Gasping, the man replied, "No-n-n I mean please don't make me. They'd kill me!"

I jammed my fingers into the wound again, making him scream again, "Next time, I use my knife on your face. What do you know?"

"Last I heard, they were holed up in some old radio tower, on the opposite side of town!" he stammered, eager to avoid pain.

Easier than expected, I mused, "Thanks, now wasn't that easy?"

"Are you gonna let me go?" the man asked hopefully, "You're gonna kill 'em right?"

"Perhaps," I said, standing up, "Or they may kill me. Either way, you're not going to live long enough to find out."

He started writhing on the spot, wincing as his other stitches tore. I drew my hunting knife and dragged it across his throat.

Now that I know where we're going, I have to find Midnight, I thought, packing the remainder of my things.

As I moved to leave, I realised that Midnight had left her extra bottles of water on the floor. Dammit Midnight, what would you do without me?

I shoved the bottles into my pack and hurried out the door.
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I awoke the next day, the sun peering through the small gaps of the house. I hadn't noticed how broken down the place was and was quite happy it didn't collapse on me during the night.

I grabbed my bag and started munching on the sultanas I had taken only to realise that I had forgotten to take the water bottles Dead had given me.

"DAMMIT!" I yelled, realising my stupidity.

There was no way I was going to survive on just one water bottle and I had no idea how long that would last me. I had to find more water, along with some more food before I could leave for a nearby town.

I gathered my things and left the broken down house. Searching the nearby buildings for any resources.
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I stepped outside carelessly. If the man had friends, they'd have run off or they would have attacked as soon as they'd heard the screams. Right now I had to trust that I would find Midnight before I got to the Radio Tower, now visible above the ruined buildings. I picked my way between the cars and rubble, keeping an eye out for food, water, and enemies. I spotted a box of sultanas and grabbed them, just in case.

I actually thought I saw Midnight at one point, a shadow running between the buildings. I called out, but she was long gone.By the time the sun was low, I was standing looking up at the tower.
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After scavenging the houses nearby for over 2 hours, I had only found two things. A packet of chips, rifle bullets and bread. I was happy for the food, but disaapointed that the bullets wasn't water. After all, I had no use for bullets, Dead was the one with the gun.

"Oh, screw this. I'll take my chances and travel to a nearby town with only one bottle of water. I may have more luck collecting water on the way there than just walking around aimlessly." I said to myself.

Sure, talking to yourself was unhealthy, but I needed to converse. Even if it meant answering myself.

I packed away the things I had collected, throwing away the bullets. There was nothing I could do with them so I didn't see the point in keeping them.

I took a deep breath and started following the broken path to the south, I had been to the town there before so it wouldn't take me long to arrive.
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I crept cautiously into the tower. If there were sentries, they were well hidden. I scanned the bottom floor, finding nothing.

A dead end, I thought, Perhaps I can scavenge for a bit instead.

After poking through a few refuse piles, I found a few more bullets, along with a note.
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The girl is getting too close. We have reason to believe she is in the city. Take your boys and scour the city until she is found. We are moving our operations to Barnes, a town a little ways to the south from here. Don't let us down.

D.


So, that guy wasn't alone after all, I thought.

"Well, I guess I'm heading south too."

I had my own reasons for helping Midnight, and I intended to fulfil them. I left the tower, heading south along the most direct route, continuing to look for supplies. Eventually I came across a strange sight.

I found some bullets lying scattered in the middle of the road. This may not seem significant, but resources were scarce here, most of all bullets. As such, I could only think of one person who would discard them.

"Midnight, it looks like you're on the right track after all," I said as I wondered where she might be.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I woke in a dusty room, I had no recollection of how I had gotten here. The last thing I remembered was running out of water, then passing out shortly after. I looked around the room, there was a stack of hay in one corner, a small window on the right hand side and a door adjacent the window.

I stood up and walked over to the window, just outside I could see a small market place and people making there daily purchases. I yelled out to one of the men, but he simply looked over and ignored me. Rolling my eyes I continued to survey the area.

There was an inn across from me, struggling to see I tried to make out the name on the board.

"The Wesel Inn?" I said aloud, "Wesel? That makes no sen-" There was a bang at the door behind me. I tensed as I stared at the door, waiting for someone to enter, but nobody did.

After a few moments had passed I returned my attention to the Inn.

"Wesel makes no sense," I continued, "I've never heard of it, the only thing remotely close to that is Weasel Inn, but thats over in Barn--" I stopped for a moment.

"I'm in Barnes!" I yelled, coming to the realisation that I had arrived where I was heading. "But, why am I in this room?"
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It took me all night, but I finally got to Barnes. The sun told me it was about eight o'clock.

Now I needed to find out who this "D" is, and where Archon had their headquarters.

I walked to a marketplace nearby, and thought I could hear Midnight's voice.

"Ugh, I must be running on fumes," I said, rubbing my eyes, "I haven't slept for two nights, after all."

I walked to the nearby Weasel Inn, a place Midnight and I had stayed in a little over a year ago. Talking to the Innkeep, I got a room overlooking the marketplace. I took a minute to gaze out into the street, before lying down in the bed, strangely soft after weeks of sleeping wherever I could find. I dropped off quickly, sleeping soundly.
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I sat in the room for a long time. I had given up hope on yelling for help from the locals, they all ignored my pleas. The door hadn't even been opened once, but it was locked from the other end, so someone must have been out there. I had tried banging on the door earlier, but no one had replied so I simply sat back down and waited.

Bored out of my mind, I grabbed the hay and started throwing it outside. Maybe someone would get annoyed by the hay and come over here to tell me off. I thought. Then I could grab them and get some information.

I stood up and started throwing the hay that was in the corner out the window, I had nothing else to do and it seemed that whoever had locked me up had forgotten about me for now.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was dark when I woke up.

I put my things together in my room, under a hollowed-out dresser the Innkeep had kept for special customers. I took the rifle, the bullets, my knife, a few more biscuits and a bottle of water and set them on myself comfortably. I turned and looked out the window.

A few stalls were still open, hoping to get a few late night shoppers. Perhaps I can ask them about thugs, I thought.

I was just about to leave the window, when I saw something odd. By the light of one of the stalls, I spied a small pile of straw gathered below one of the windows in the square, every so often another piece would join the rest.

"Curious," I thought, "Perhaps I should check it out."

I headed downstairs and paid the Innkeep for another night's use of the room. Leaving through the front door, I walked across the square to the window with the straw. As I looked inside, I put on a winning smile and said "Need some help?"
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking out the window and seeing Dead standing there, I felt a flood of joy wash over me. But there was no way I was going to let him see how happy I was to see him.

"Oh, its you I see," I snorted, crossing my arms, "I'm not sure if I want your help. Are you going to treat me like a child? Yell at me some more about stabbing that man?" I continued. I did see the contradiction, I was acting like a child but I couldn't stop myself.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was about to argue, but decided against it.

"Midnight," I took a deep breath, "I'm sorry, okay? I treated you like a child, and that was wrong. I was just so scared for a minute, y'know? When I saw your bed empty I was worried you'd been killed, or worse."

I looked away for a minute, "Sure, I was pissed off, but when you left, all I could think was what to do next. So I continued on and here we are. Forgive me?"

I looked back, hopeful for once.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"I suppose I can accept you're apology.” I replied cheekily. He had the upper hand in the situation, so I wasn’t going to push my luck any further.

Hearing some footsteps behind the door, I started to tense. This wasn’t exactly the best time for someone to come and fetch me, with Dead just outside my window.

“I’m not sure if someone is coming but I don’t want to risk it. Is there any way you can get me out of here, without actually having to be... Well, here.” I whispered to Dead, making sure that I could not be heard by anyone beyond the door.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Okay, I'll try to find another way in," I said as I moved away from the window.

I moved along the building a short way, finding a small alley that connected the marketplace to another outlying street. Approximately halfway down the alley, a big door was being guarded by an equally big man. Oh brilliant, I thought as I crept into the alley.

I was lucky that it was so dark in here, otherwise the brute may have seen me. Instead I was able to get halfway up the alley, and then trained the rifle on him.

"If I were you, I'd have somewhere else to be," I growled, loud enough for the man to notice, but not alert anyone inside.

My voice must have been too loud, because I could hear a commotion inside. The guard's attention was divided between the gun and the door, and his own gun, which he aimed into the shadows.

"Who's there?" He shouted, "Why don't you show yourself."

An ear-splitting crack signaled the rifle's shot. Shouts of surprise and fear came from nearby buildings as the guard slumped to the ground. I jumped over the body, pushing the door open and entering the building.
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It wasn't too long after Dead left that a man opened the door. I looked at him with a dropped jaw. He about seven foot tall and he towered over me easy.

Mother of god. I thought to myself.

The gaint pulled me over his shoulder and started to make his way out of the room. I tried to punch and kick him, but it didn't seem to effect him at all.

If only I had my knives, or something! I thought, angry that I had not asked Dead for a spare weapon.

As I frantically searched around the place for something to use as a weapon, I realised that we were passing a series of wooden torches. I grabbed on off the wall and jabbed it into his back. The man yelled and dropped me onto the floor. I quickly got to my feet and beat him several times over the head with the torch.

Suddenly he grabbed the torch and crushed it with his hand, I looked up in horror as he stood up with an ominous look on his face.

"To make things fair, you wouldn't happen to have a blade on you would you?" I asked him jokingly.

He only replied in a yell so I decided to leg it.[/i]
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As I burst into the room, I noticed two men playing cards in the corner, and a chest on the ground beside them. One door sat opposite myself.

I raised the rifle, reloading a round as the two men dropped their cards and pulled pistols. My first shot went straight through one guy's shoulder. He screamed as he clutched the wound, falling to the floor. The second guard fired his pistol, missing by a hair. Dropping the rifle, I closed the distance before he could let off another shot, gutting him with my knife.

As he slumped to the floor, I picked up the rifle, reloading it. I opened the chest to find Midnight's pack, and a few other things. I grabbed the knife I'd given her, and kicked open the opposite door.

The next room was a long corridor, with barred doors lining it. Torches lit the corridor, and he could hear noises coming from the cells. Slavers, then, I thought, briefly glancing at the cells as I went past. A man called out to me, but I ignored him for now. Midnight's cell was at the far end of the corridor, around a corner by my reckoning. I could hear sounds of fighting as I moved down the corridor.

As I rounded the corner, a massive hulk of a man careened into me, knocking the rifle from my hands. It skittered away into an unoccupied cell. I jumped up, slightly winded from the sudden attack, and joined Midnight where she stood.

"Nice to see you found your own way out," I said, handing her the knife and drawing my own, "I was thinking I might have to take these guys on solo."
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I didn't say anything to Dead, but instead grabbed my bag and took out my two trusty blades. I left the knife Dead had given me earlier in the bag, it was in no condition to be used and I needed sharpness. I quickly slid my fingers through the circles attached to the hilt of the blades, something that I had attached to them for better grip.

"Let’s see what you've got big boy." I said just before I dashed towards the giant.

Halfway down the hallway, I jumped off the floor and kicked off the right hand wall. I stabbed him on his shoulder blades as I landed and he stumbled back slightly. It didn't take him long to catch his footing and he pushed me up against the wall, making a small crack against it.

I ignored the pain and jabbed him in the stomach a couple of times, but he simply shrugged them off. As he applied more pressure against the wall and I dropped my blade from pain and he made his move.He grabbed my arm and slammed me on the ground. I let out a piercing scream as a hit the ground hard.
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I moved to the left as Midnight started he move. I watched until I was certain she needed help, then rushed forward. I Jumped onto his back, wrapping one arm around his thick neck, jamming my knife into his shoulder, further opening the wounds Midnight had made. After a moment, he grabbed my by the scruff of the neck and threw me across the room, but not before ripping the other knife from his shoulder.

The impact knocked the remaining wind from me, but I still had wits enough to see the situation. The man was dropping Midnight, and turning to attack me. As he walked towards me, his shoulders bled freely. She was badly hurt, from what I could see, but she still seemed to be aware, which was important for what I was about to do next.

I waited until he was right in front of me, before sliding the knife to Midnight. I used my own to swing upwards, stabbing deep into the man's groin. He howled in pain as I twisted the knife, cutting the artery.

I hope Midnight knows what to do, I hoped as I rolled out from underneath the man, who was howling and clutching his ruined groin.
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I tried to ignore my throbbing body as I lifted myself onto my feet. I saw the knife Dead and slid over to me and grabbed it. Without hesitation I darted across the hallway and leaped onto the gigantic man, who was crying out in pain.

I had attempted to stab the man on the top of his head but once I had landed my body gave way and I got him on the right hand side of the neck instead. He stood and tried to shake me off, clawing at my arm while I hung on his back. I felt myself slowly losing conciousness, so with all my power I pushed the knife to the left, slicing his throat from ear to ear, before blacking out and crumbling onto the floor.
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I stood gingerly as Midnight finished the guard off. I was definitely bruised, but nothing was broken. I limped over to where Midnight lay unconscious. After looking her over, I decided I would be able to move her without injuring her further. I retrieved my knife from the man, along with a key.

Wandering down the corridor, I unlocked the door to the cell where my rifle had landed. I cursed, realising the mechanism must have been destroyed when it was thrown. I scavenged the loaded bullet and released the prisoners. I dragged myself back to Midnight, lifting her onto my back. I made sure to grab Midnight's pack before I left.

I ignored the stares as I carried Midnight through the common room of the Inn. Limping up the stairs made me gasp with exertion, and I was exhausted by the time I got to the room. I laid her down on the bed, dropping the pack on the ground.

I was tempted to just lie down and sleep, but I had a more important task. I limped back down the stairs, ordering the Innkeep to fetch a doctor as soon as possible. As he left, I told him to send the doctor up to my room. I staggered back into the room, collapsing onto the chair and losing consciousness.
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I shifted in and out of consciousness. I couldn’t tell where I was, but I could see glimpses of dead on a chair, and that was enough reason for me to trust that I was safe. I could feel myself shift and turn on the bed, and I winced every time I moved. My chest felt heavy and breathing was becoming harder and harder. Once I came out of consciousness I forced myself to stay awake, awake enough to call out to dead, but I was unsuccessful and I drifted back to sleep.
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When I came to, the first thing I noticed was Midnight. To begin with, I was worried, but then I saw her breathing was even, and I relaxed a little. Trying to move was agony, and I wondered how long it had been since I collapsed. Looking at both myself and Midnight, I realised we were both changed, and had been seen to. I guess the doctor's come and gone, I thought.

I tried moving again, and found it was less painful now. I stood and walked over to the bedside, noticing a scrawled note on the bedside table.

The hand was messy and cramped but I managed to decipher the meaning of the note.

Undead,

We need to talk. Your friend is fine, I have seen to that. As soon as you are able, meet me in the common room and we will discuss my bill.

Crux

I crushed the note and threw it in the trash. It'd be better if Midnight didn't know about this. I walked down the stairs and into the common room, seeing the blonde-haired man sitting in the corner. A smile split my face as I sat down beside him.

"Crux! I haven't seen you since," I started. Remembering the last time we'd met, my smile soured, "It's been a long time, my friend."

"That's true," Crux said, smiling as he gestured to his table, "Have a seat."

As I sat down, we began to trade old stories, laughing at the good ones, commiserating about the bad. Finally, Crux got to his point.

"So," his smile left his face and I knew what was coming, "Have you found him yet?"

"Not yet," I admitted, "But we're close. In fact, I believe the old bastard's holed up somewhere here in Barnes."

He turned thoughtful for a moment, "Perhaps. Perhaps not."

"What do you know, Crux?" I asked. Crux was a great friend, but he was also wily.

"Oh, just that the girl won't find what she's looking for here," He leant back in his chair, a bland smile on his face, "And neither will you."

"Crux, I haven't got all day," I growled.

"I got news from Archon's slave traders a week ago that they had captured the CEO's daughter, planning to ship her out today actually. I knew you wouldn't be far behind, and lo and behold, here you are," Crux said as he twiddled his thumbs, "Archon's gone, Dead. They left last week, after that little stunt you pulled."

"Well where have they gone?" I gritted my teeth.

"Hey easy, I'm just the messenger," Crux said, raising his hands in mock surrender, "Last I heard, they were headed out to Port Rust, a little while east of here."

"By the way," he leaned forward, face softening, "I heard about Ilsa. I'm sorry."

"Don't be," I said, hiding my emotions. He couldn't know how I felt about that.
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I woke up and slowly made my way off the bed. My back and legs ached and I could feel my head throbbing. I ignored the headache and got off the bed looking around. My bag was besides me so I grabbed it and checked inside. Everything was still inside, even that damned sultana packet I had taken.

Dead was clearly not in the room but I knew he would not be far as I saw his stuff on a nearby chair. I walked over to the window and observed the outside world. The markets were opening and people were bustling around trying to get the best deal they could find. I looked over to where I had been held captive and saw the hay stack that I had created outside the window.

I should have set it on fire. I thought. But then again I had nothing to set it on fire.

Closing the shutters I unbutton my shirt and laid it on the bed then walked over to the mirror. I looked at my arms and there were bandages from my shoulders down to my wrists. Lifting up my tank top my stomach was also covered in bandages.

"Funny, I don't recall being this badly injured." I said to myself in astonishment.
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I stood up, tossing a bullet on the table, "For the drinks."

"Next time we meet, at least have some good news," I said, moving for the stairs.

Walking to the door of the room, I pulled it open. For a split second, I saw Midnight facing away from me, tank top raised. The next second I pulled the door shut.

"Oh shit, I'm so sorry!" I shouted through the door, feeling the heat rising in my face, "I'll be downstairs if you need me."

I moved quickly downstairs to see that Crux was still sitting at the table, face unreadable.

"Midnight's up," I said, sitting down at the table, my face still flushed.

Crux only laughed as he stood up, "By the way, you can just call this a favour."

He smiled as he left the Inn, chuckling to himself.

I grumbled to myself as I ordered another drink.
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Rolling my eyes I walked away from the mirror, grabbed my shirt and put it on without bothering to do the buttons.

Once I made my way downstairs I saw Dead over at the bar and sat down next to him.

"You are aware that I have bandages on, you goofball," I said matter-of-fact and ordered a drink from the barman, "So, am I going to get yelled at for rushing that big bulky man?" I asked neutrally.

My head was still killing me, but I was hoping that once I got a couple of drinks in me that would all go away. The barman placed a glass of vodka infront of me and I shot it down in one go then asked for another.

"Actually, keep em coming yeah." I told the barman and he simply nodded after placing another on the counter.

I looked over at Dead and he seemed to be thinkng about something. I knew better, so I didn't asked. I just scoffed down the drink and waited for a reply.
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"Well how the hell was I supposed to know that?" I said, cheeks reddening all over again, "But you won't get yelled at. You picked up on my plan, eh?"

I knocked back another drink, not sure how many I'd had. all I knew was that I was comfortably numb at this point.

I wanted to tell her what Crux had told me, but I decided that was news for later. Right now, we could just relax for a little while.

After a couple of hours at the bar, I felt wonderful. Midnight and I were laughing and talking loudly, singing along to the Jukebox in the corner. It was the happiest night we'd had in a long time.
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I tried to adjust my vision, everything was spinning, I squinted at dead and it helped a bit.

"HEY! DEAD! I HAVE A QUESTION! Opps, I'm yelling. No need for that," I said, stumbling over a chair. "Why have you not made a move on me, I mean. REALLY! We have been travelling over a year and... NOTHING!" I waved my arms in the air then took another drink.

I fell over but quickly got up then started to walk over to Dead at the bar.

"Come to think of it, I haven't seen you hit on anyone. Not even that girl back at whats it called place and she was ALL over you," I leaned over to Dead and whispered into his ear, "Is it because you prefer other.... preferences?" I asked.
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I stumbled a little as Midnight came over. I laughed for a little while when she asked me her question.

"Who says I haven't?" I laughed, spilling my drink a little, "But seriously, I honestly have no idea. After Ilsa..."

I sobered up a little bit, remembering Ilsa, "Let's just say I haven't really had a day like this is a very long time."

I didn't feel so happy now that I'd mentioned Ilsa. I'd avoided her name for a so long, I'd almost forgotten the incident. Now it was back worse than ever.

"Sorry I'm going upstairs," I said, not wanting to spoil Midnight's mood.

I stumbled up the stairs and collapsed into the chair, not bothering to change.
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I watched as Dead went up the stairs and after a moment I downed the last of my drink and slowly went upstairs after Dead. It took awhile for me to make it up, with the stairs swaying but slowly I made it up.

"DAMNED SWAYING STAIRS! SOMEONE NEEDS TO FIX THOSE!" I yelled to no one in particular.

I walked into the room and tripped over. Attempting to grip the floor, I crawled my way to Dead who was sitting on the bed, gazing at the window.

"Hello," I said, putting my elbows on the bed. "How are things?" I continued.

After a moment of just looking at him waiting for answer, I got impatient and decided to just ask him what I had wanted to ask him.

"Tell me about this Ilsa." Squinting to settle the blurriness, I awaited his response
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"Ilsa was..." I began, trying to sort myself out, "I guess you could say she was my girlfriend. But it was more than that. After my parents died, she was the only person who actually cared about me, I mean, really cared. We lived together, we ate together, we hunted together."

I sighed, remembering her, "But it couldn't last. Not here, not in this country. She told me about a job we could take. Archon Industries, she said, we could afford to have a real life, not just the bottomfeeder one we'd been living. I remembered what I'd heard about the company, however and said no. They were arguably more dangerous than living in a volcano. She wouldn't listen though, and she went off to join them. At first, she wrote to me every week, but then all of a sudden, the letters stopped coming."

I looked at Midnight, directly in the eyes, "I mean to find out what happened. That's why I came along with you."
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I returned Dead's gaze and I could see the pain and sorrow behind them. I had been a child and he did not deserve my treatment of him, I had taken him for granted and I understood that now.

Silently I sat beside him and hugged him. I didn't know if he hugged back and I didn't care, there were no words I could say that would ease his pain and this was the only way I knew to comfort people. He was warm and I could feel his stubble tickling my forehead. After a long while of hugging him, I felt myself drift off to sleep.
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I carefully disengaged myself from the embrace once Midnight had fallen asleep. I laid her down and whispered a thank you. I took a moment to see that I hadn't disturbed her. Sleeping soundly, as usual, I thought.

I moved across the room, removed my shoes and fell asleep in the armchair.

The next morning, I woke to the sun streaming through the window. It was a wonder that Midnight wasn't awake yet, as a shaft of sunlight was streaming directly across her face. She seemed uncomfortable, but otherwise unaware. I pulled the curtain to shade her and she relaxed further into sleep.

I pulled back on my boots and headed downstairs. I was lucky I didn't get hangovers, so I asked for some breakfast. Fresh bacon, some eggs and a glass of orange juice.

"So. What did you get up to last night?" The Innkeep said, winking.

"Don't be ridiculous," I scoffed, chewing the bacon, "Midnight's just a friend."

I continued to eat my breakfast, ignoring the Innkeep.
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I awoke to the sound of the markets just outside the window. My head was throbbing and I let out a small groan as I curled into a ball. I don't want to get up. I thought, pulling the pillow over my head.

"Dead, are you awake?" I asked wearily.

When I got no answer I pulled the pillow off my head and looked at the armchair across the room. Dead wasn't in the room. Probably down stairs. God! I don't want to get up. I thought, slowing lifting myself off the bed, ignoring my headache.

Once downstairs I found Dead over at one of the tables eating breakfast. I walked over and sat on the chair opposite him and rested my head on my hand.

"Deeeeaaaad. I think I have a hangover," I moaned, rubbing my temple with my fingers, "Do something pleeeeaaase." I continued.

I noticed the Innkeeper smiling over at us and Dead scowled at him. I didn't bother asking about it, my head hurt too much for me to bother.

Placing my head on the table, I let out a silent whine.

I'm never drinking again. I told myself, though I knew that I would not stick to it. If I did, I wouldn't have had this hangover now.
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"Oh did you drink a little too much last night?" I smirked at Midnight, "Oh look at you. Come on, I've got something for that."

I led her slowly back upstairs, ignoring the Innkeep's laughter. I sat her down on the bed and pulled my pack from its place.

"Here, I have some painkillers and some water," I said, gently handing her the items, "Also, you might want these, for later."

I pulled the packet of sultanas out of the bag and put them beside the water.

"Unfortunately, there's not much else I can do for you except keep you hydrated, really."
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"I knew it! I knew it! You were not over those damned sultana's!" I yelled as I push him slightly. I winced from the pain, I had forgotten about my injuries, mainly because of my head.

I grabbed my side and curled into a ball on the bed. Not only did my chest ache now, I could feel my skull eating itself.

"Argh. Why, god why?" I complained, whimpering slightly from the pain. "Don't answer that question Dead. Its rhetorical." I continued, curling up even further.
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"Poor Midnight," I said, half mocking, half consoling, "It's okay."

I sat on the bed and rubbed her back for a little bit, hoping it would alleiviate some of the pain, before remembering what Crux had told me.

"Hey, I found something out about Archon," I said gently, "They've set up at Port Rust. You know what that means?"
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"Let's go!" I yelled and jumped off the bed shrugging off the pain.

I grabbed my backpack and ran over to the door only to trip over.

If I thought I was in pain before, then I was in agony now. I felt something open across my ribs and I grabbed at my side. While wincing on the floor, I saw that there was a tiny lift on the floor boards. I tried to ignore the pain and made my way over to it but stopped when I felt something wet on my shirt. I was bleeding. Bad.

"Umm, Dead. Problem." I said, shifting uncomfortably.
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I stared in horror. I wasn't sure how long she'd been bleeding, but looking at the bed he realised the sheets were stained red. I moved quickly, and gently lifted her onto the bed.

"Let's see what we have here," I said as i lifted the back of her shirt.

It wasn't pretty, that was for sure. Previously, Midnight had only been bruised, but she must have cut herself at some point last night, because an angry red wound opened her back from shoulderblade to ribs on the left side.

"Sweet," I stopped my curse before Midnight could hear it, "Listen, you've been cut, badly. I'm going to have to stitch this up, but I don't have anything for the pain, so you're going to have to bear with me, okay?"
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I shut my eyes tight and gripped the covers of the bed, gripping a good chuck of it with both my hands.

"Just get it over and done with." I replied to Dead, my voice muffled from the pillow.

After a few minutes I felt a cold sharp object prick my skin. I tensed and I heard Dead inhale. I gripped the sheets tighter and tighter and I could feel tears starting to well up in my eyes. Turning my head to the side I could see a bit of blood on my hands from where my fingers where digging into my skin.

My back felt like it was on fire and all my efforts on holding back my tears and screams were no more.
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I cringed every time the needle went in, because every time, she would yelp in pain. I had to hold her down at many points because she would try to escape. After a time, I was finished, and I was certain the stitches would hold.

"Make sure you don't tear those stitches," I said, carefully lifting her up into a sitting position so i could dress the wound, "The wire isn't cheap, remember."

Midnight was still shaky from the procedure, so I moved her to the armchair. I pulled the sheets from the bed and got some new ones from a laundry maid, who gave me a frightened look when I assured her it was nothing. When I came back to the room, I made the bed again and moved Midnight back on to it.

"You've really gotta be more careful," I said gently, handing her a bottle of water, "You'll end up killing yourself one of these days. How do you feel?"
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"I won't die," I said bluntly, trying to bring a smile on my face. "I won't die until I kill my father so it doesn't matter what happens to me know. There is no way I'll die, I won't let myself." I continued grimly and took a sip of water.

I looked over at the floor board and eyed it. From here I could see that one floor board lifted slightly. Ignoring it I stood up fighting back the pain and put my shirt back on. It was covered in blood, but there was nothing else I could wear.

"Lets go, I'll be fine." I told Dead wearily.
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"Alright then," I said, apprehensive at her serious mood, "We'll keep the pace slow then. I don't want to keep closing those stitches, and I'm sure you don't want me to either."

We gathered our things, making sure everything was packed. Once ready to go, we went down the stairs together. At the sight of us, Midnight limping and both of us soaked in blood, the Innkeep went pale, but allowed us to leave unhindered.

"So," I said, keeping my tone conversational, "Port Rust is a ways east of here, and I don't think there are any trading posts between here and there. Do you want to stock up on supplies before we leave?"
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"Supplies and clothes," I said, looking over at Dead who managed to be covered in more blood than myself. "I'll go get the clothes, you can get the supplies. Mainly because last time you sent me out to get supplies you weren't all that happy."

I ignored the strange looks we were recieving from the town folk and looked around at the stalls, there was a clothing stall nearby so I wouldn't have to walk too far, which was just peachy considering my condition.

"Oh and we should try to find someplace to bathe once we leave this town before putting on the new clothes. Kind of pointless if we just changed now." I laughed. It stung my back slightly but it was nothing I couldn't live through.
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I left Midnight to clothing while I looked for some supplies. I stocked up on the same things we'd had last time, but with the addition of some dried fruit. I grabbed some wire, a new needle, and a few other things we'd used over the last few weeks we'd been out.

Finishing my shopping earlier than expected, I decided to look around Barnes for a bathhouse or anywhere I could wash. I found only a public bath house, and a nearby lake, I decided to head back to the inn to see if Midnight had found anything of interest.
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I looked around the stalls and bought some simple gear, we didn't need anything absurdly fashionable so it wasn't hard to find the things we needed.

I bought a red flannel shirt, brown cargo pants and some knife belts for myself. For Dead I bought a black T-shirt, Jacket and jeans. After spending so much time with him I knew what style of clothing he liked along with his size.

About to leave the stalls content will what I had bought, I saw a rifle case and smiled.

This will be perfect. I thought, giving the lady 3 bullets for it. It was the cheapest way to pay for things if you didn't have any cash and I knew Dead had plenty more ammo with him.

Content, I made my way back to the inn where I saw Dead waiting for me. Walking towards him I grabbed the rifle case and his clothes and handed it to him.

"Here are your new clothes, and the rifle case is just a little something I found and knew you would love." I said, smiling happily.
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"Thanks," I said cheerfully, taking the clothes and case, "I'm glad you made it back in one piece."

Seeing that Midnight was about to argue, I laughed and said, "I'm kidding, I found a place for us to get clean. Let's go."

We walked up to the bath house, entering the foyer.

"Okay, women are on that side, men on this side," I said, indicating the signs, "I'll see you in about half an hour."

I whistled cheerily walking into the main bath area. There were a few men and boys sitting in and around the water, talking or thinking. I think I'll go over here.

I stripped off my clothes and slid into the bath, instantly relaxing at the warmth of the water. After washing myself clean, I toweled off and slipped into the new clothes. I noticed that they fit very well. I'll have to thank Midnight for these, I thought. I left the bath, my hair a little damp, cooling me off a little from the warm room, I collected my possessions and waited for Midnight in the foyer.
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I walked into the ladies bath and found only a few women around. I took my clothes off, taking special care when it came to my top and wrapped a towel around myself. I didn't want to catch anyones attention from the massive wound on my back, so I walked over to the far edge of the bath, away from the other women. They didn't take much noticed of me, too concentrated on there conversation.

I let the towel drop and I sank into the water, taking in the warmth. The water felt particulary good on my back, the warm water soothing my aching wound. I hadn't realised it till then, but my hangover had also left so I was feeling a lot better. After stirring in the water I washed my hair, something that I had been itching to do for weeks.

I took simple pleasures from a simple task as a bath, it was only once and awhile that Dead and I ever found baths such as these and I was glad that I didn't have to splash around in a lake or creek worried someone may catch me naked.

After soaking in the water for a while longer I decided to get out and get dressed, I didn't want to make Dead wait too long.

I took out my new clothes from my bag and put them on, strapping a knife belt on both my thighs. Lastly I took my bloodied clothes and placed them inside my bag, then took my knives out and placed them in thier new home.

Now I won't have to rely on my bag being with me to get these. I thought to myself as I met up with Dead in the main area.
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"Ready?" I asked as Midnight arrived, just finishing zipping up the rifle case, "Good, let's head out then. I was thinking we should go through the ruins to the north east, then turn south when we get in line with the Port. It's not the most direct route, but it's the safest. I picked up a note back in the city ruins and have a feeling we're being watched, so it's probably our best bet."

I walked out of the bath, Midnight following behind me. We walked through the town, exiting through the far side. After waiting for a short time, we continued along the road, eventually reaching the ruins.

I glanced up at the sun, it was getting close to sunset. I turned to Midnight, "It looks like we'll be sleeping under the stars tonight. I trust you remembered your sleeping bag?"
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I checked my bag for the sleeping bag and found it.

"Check, its right here," I replied, holding the sleeping bag with my right hand, "I was worried there for a second you know, me being abducted and all. Thought I might not have had my sleeping bag." I laughed softly, but stopped after it started to cause my back to ache again.

I threw the sleeping bag on the ground and laid on it, testing my back out. As I had guessed I couldn't lay on my back, which ment that I was going to have to sleep on my stomach.

"Great," I mumbled to myself as I shifted to my stomach,"Hey Dead, do you want me to do anything?" I asked staring up at him.
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"Just relax, I've got this," I said, standing up, "I'm going to get some firewood. Maybe while I'm gone you should redress your wound."

I walked off into the woods at the edge of the ruins. These trees looked dead, but they were merely hibernating. The calamity, whatever it was, had slowed down the cycle of most natural beings. Trees tended to go through their entire cycle in three years as opposed to one, for example.

I wondered about Midnight, about her quest. She said she was going to kill her father, but whenever I tried to ask her about it, she would change the subject. The only thing I could figure out was that she referred to this as "Her revenge." Her father was obviously aware of it, or she wouldn't have been sought after. I guess I'll ask her about it when I get back, I thought, completing my armfuls of firewood.

I returned to the campsite, dumping the wood on the ground. As I saw to making a fire, I began a conversation.

"So Midnight, you never really told me why you want to kill your old man," I said as nonchalantly as I could, "Or at least I can't remember if you have."
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My mood went sour from the topic. I didn't even like to mention my father, talking about him was just a dead zone, I never went into it.

"You wouldn't remember me mentioning it because I didn't mention it," I replied coldly. "Why are you getting into this now? You never found the need to talk about it before." I continued, my tone still cold as ice.

I looked away from him and stared off into the distance. I thought of my father, that pig of a man. He had always kept his jet black hair slicked back and he always made sure to look presentable. "Suit and tie is all I need my darling, that and my winning smile" He used to say to me. He was always clean shaven, making sure to shave every three days. Some would have called him obsessed about keeping a smooth face, but I always knew it was apart of his persona.

I had his deep green eyes, and it pained me to admit it, but I looked like him. The resemblance could never be mistaken. People had always pointed me out from the crowd and knew that I was his.

I snapped out of my reverie and rubbed my eyes when I felt tears welling up. I took a deep breath and forgot all memories of him. That was no longer important.

"Are you going to light that damned fire? Or are we going to freeze tonight?" I asked Dead, my tone playful. "Also, could you pass me the badages, best see how these wounds are doing." I smiled.
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Okay, still bad territory, I thought backing off. When Midnight addressed me, I realised I'd been watching her instead of working on the fire. I thought I'd seen tears for a fraction of a moment, but then it was gone and Midnight was back to her cheerful self. I scooped up my tinderbox and started to work on the fire. After a moment, the fire was burning, and I tossed the bandages to Midnight.

"You can manage it, right?" I asked, a little hesitant, "All you have to do is change bandages."

I layed out my sleeping back and sat down facing away from Midnight, so she could have some privacy.
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I grabbed the bandages and unbuttoned my flannel shirt, it was only then I realised that getting a buttoned shirt was a lot easier on my back than one that reqiured me to pull over my head.

I slowly began to unwrap the bandages and I set them aside once I had unwrapped the whole thing. The bruising on my arms were slowly starting to dissapear and so were the ones on my torso.

I left my arms be, they didn't need any bandages and I was wondering why they were wrapped in the first place. My arms only had little grazes, but nothing too serious.

"Umm, Dead. Do me a favour. How's the back wound going? Not infected or anything?" I asked, turning away from him so my back was visable. "Its going to scar isn't it? Something that large would."
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She was right of course. I'd have to make sure it wasn't infected.

"Okay I'm turning around," I said, carefully turning.

It was much less awkward for me once I was certain she was face away. I focused on nothing but the wound, focusing on it intently.

"It doesn't seem infected," I stammered, trying not to look anywhere but the wound, "It's gonna be a pretty scar though. You're fine to clean it, and bandage it, right?"

I returned to my sleeping bag, hoping she wouldn't call me back. I was feeling awkward enough already.
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I had asked Dead to look over the wound as a precaution, but after hearing him stammer and him returning to his sleeping bag quickly, I couldn't help myself.

"Umm... Dead," I continued as innocently as possible, "I can bandage it, but I can't reach it to put the dressing on... could you.... could you do it for me please?" I asked, laughing hysterically in my mind.
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Curse you and your logic, Midnight, I thought as I turned back around, I'm gonna get you for this.

I hesitated for a minute, until Midnight shot me a look over her shoulder, which started me off on my work. I taped the cotton wool over the wound, ensuring it would not come off easily. I lingered for a moment, dreading the answer to my next question.

"Please don't tell me you want to bandage it too?"
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I almost let out my laughter but manged to pass it off as a hiccup when Dead asked me the question.

I turned my head away from Dead so that my huge smile could be hidden. Don't give youself away Midnight, you must act innocent. I thought to myself.

"Sure, since you offered." I replied, closing my eyes as an attempt to stop myself from laughing.
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I groaned as I realised I'd walked right into this situation. Okay if I do this fast, it should be less awkward, I thought as I picked up the bandages. I placed the bandage under Midnight's left armpit, so she could hold it taut. I wrapped as quickly as I could while still wrapping properly, After a short time, I had fashioned a sort of tank top from the bandages.

"Okay all done," I said, retreating to my sleeping bag once more, "Umm I think I might sleep now."

It was stupid, I knew it was. I dealt with worse situations all the time, and this was a relatively mundane task by comparison. It was also only just getting to sunset, but I couldn't turn back now. I closed my eyes and lied down in my sleeping bag facing away from the fire.
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Fun over I put my flannel shirt back on and laid on my stomach. The sun was just setting so I would not be able to sleep anytime soon. Didn't help that I was really uncomfortable.

I looked at the fire and looked over at Dead.

"Maybe I shouldn't play with him so much." I muttered to myself.

I played around with the sand infront me, swirling my fingers around. I was bored out of my mind and my position was starting to get really annoying. I sighed and waited till I was tired enough to sleep.
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After a few hours, I realised I wasn't going to be sleeping that night. I climbed out of my sleeping bag and walked to the fire, now a pile of smoking embers. Sitting down, I glanced over at Midnight, she looked like she was asleep, but I couldn't be sure. I don't know what's going on, I thought. I thought I was in this for Ilsa, but I'm not so sure any more. Maybe I'm not really looking for her, but just a memory of her.

Closure, I decided, That's what I'm in this for. I can't falter now, not when my goal is so close.

"Closure," I mumbled, "Sounds good."

I walked back to my sleeping bag, taking my rifle case from it. The rifle was still broken, but I was sure to get some new parts in Port Rust. I pulled out my hunting knife as well, and returned to my spot by the fire. With the point of the blade, I carved out the word into the receiver of the rifle. A little crude, but it serves the purpose, I thought, appraising my work.

I continued to hold the rifle, waiting for the dawn.
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Dead didn't seem to notice that I was watching him. He must have thought that I was asleep, but I was actually far from it. Tried as hard as a I could, I could not go to sleep.

Probaby because I slept half the day away. Thank you alcohol. I thought to myself. But closure? What on earth is Dead on about.

I had thought with all the time Dead and I had spent together he would feel that I was someone he could talk to, but it seemed that I was still not in that area with him. It was, of course, understandable. I had not been all that forth coming with my past problems, blocking him out whenever he tried to get to know me.

Occupational hazard from being alone for so long.
I thought. Spend so long being alone, start to block anyone who might come near.

I inhaled deeply, then sighed. Tonight was going to be a long one.
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The sunrise came slowly. I stood and stretched, only realising how long it had been once I moved. I decided I would take a walk through the woods before Midnight woke up. I took my knife and a couple of biscuits, remembering I hadn't eaten last night.

I wandered through the woods, feeling at peace. After a short time, I sat down by a small lake which I'd discovered the day before. Sitting by the shore, I finished my biscuits and decided I felt like a bit of swimming. I stripped down and stowed my clothes and knife in a hollowed out tree stump before wading in to waist depth. The water was cool on my skin, and I felt at peace.

Swimming out further into the lake, I revelled in how calming it was to swim in a natural lake like this, not a person in sight, just himself, the sky, and the water.
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Unknowingly to Dead, I had followed him as he wandered off. I was wondering where we was heading when suddenly he stopped near a small lake. I took cover behind some trees and watched as he ate. When he unexpectedly started stripping I closed my eyes until I heard a splash in the water.

While he was busy in the water, I creeped over to where he had been and found that he put his eqiuptment in a hollow stump. Grinning, I took his clothes and knife.

Now I did say that I shouldn't mess with him earlier. I thought. So I suppose he can keep his boxers.

I snickered as I put his underwear back in the hollow stump, then ran behind some bushes not to far to watch as the scene unfolded.

"He should know better than to leave his stuff in the open like that." I said, my grin spread from ear to ear.
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As I swam to shore, I felt very relaxed. I was planning on staying to dry for a bit, but that changed when I looked into the stump. I looked around the area for a moment, before thinking to put on my boxers, the only thing that was left in the stump. After scouring the area and finding nothing, a thought came to me. Whoever took them is probably long gone by now, so I should probably go back and change into my old clothes.

A moment of dispair gripped me when I remembered that I'd brought my knife too. I shouted into the woods, "I hope you trip and stab yourself, you bastards!"

I trudged back to the campsite, no longer feeling at peace. I just hoped Midnight would still be asleep so I didn't have to explain the situation.
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I caught up to Dead feeling after deciding to give him his clothes back. I was hoping that he would look around for his clothes a bit more but he didn't.

"Hey," I yelled out to him, "Missing these? You should probably put them on, then we can head off." I continued, laughing slighty.
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"Why would you do that?" I growled, taking my clothes back, "That knife wasn't cheap, and the clothes fit better than anything I've ever worn."

I slipped on the clothes, conscious of Midnight watching me. We walked back to the camp together in silence, I think she knew I was upset about the knife. I wandered over to my stuff, packing it neatly. After kicking some dirt on the fire, I turned to see if Midnight was ready.

"Hey are you ready to go?" I asked, chafing to leave this place behind, "I'd like to get some distance before nightfall."
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"Sure, I've been ready for hours." I replied as I picked up my bag pack.

We left the camp and I followed Dead's lead. He didn't talk much and just concentrated on the task at hand, occasionally I had tried to strike up conversation but he only replied with one word sentences or grunts.

Probably still upset about the clothing stunt. I thought. Shouldn't take him long to get over it, he isn't one to carry a grudge.

About a couple of hours walking I saw something hit Dead in the back of the neck. He stopped walking and grabbed a small needle like pin from his neck before falling down. I was about to run to him, but I felt a sudden sting on my neck and I blacked out before I could the get a chance to see what had hit me.

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I awoke in a cage with Dead. I looked around and I could see men around a camp fire eating there dinner, or so I presumed.

Slavers, damn. I thought.

Frantic, I tried to wake Dead up who was beside me.

"Dead. Wake up. Dead." I whispered, shaking him.

"Hey! Whats going on over there?" I man behind me said, his voice deep and rough.

"Dead. Come on." I said more frantically shaking him harder.

"Oh, your awake little girl." I heard the man reply, getting closer to the cage.

I saw Dead's eyes slowly start to flutter open, but it was too late. I could feel someone grabbing me from behind.
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When I came to, I was in a cage. I was vaguely aware of Midnight shaking me, her voice seemed urgent, but I couldn't get the fuzziness from my head. I felt a pair of hands grab me roughly and lifted me up.

"Boss thinks you shouldn't see this, thinks you're too tough for it," A voice said, breath reeking of alcohol, "I think otherwise. This'll break you good."

I could still hear Midnight calling for me, and I realised what was going on. I began to struggle against the hands, but they gripped me tighter, pressing me against the bars. One hand loosened and hit me in the back of the head, making spots swim before my eyes. I was already making my move. I twisted my arm, nearly dislocating it as I pulled my other arm around his neck. Rolling with the momentum, I pulled myself over him, riding him to the ground. Once he was there, I slit his throat with his own knife, cursing myself for packing my own away.

I could hear Midnight screaming and fabric tearing as I ran out of the cage. I dispatched one of the three men, stabbing him in the lower back and severing his spinal cord. I wasn't as lucky with the other two. The one holding Midnight punched her in the face, dropping her to face me. He and the other worked together, one holding me so I was unable to move, and the other punching me. He pummeled me until my pain faded, warm darkness taking me. The last thing I heard before the darkness was complete was a man's scream and felt something warm spatter my face.
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I saw the man who punched me start to beat Dead in the face. He underestimated me if he thought that I would go down in a single punch. I looked around for a weapon and saw that the man holding Dead down had a machete strapped to his leg. I leaped off the ground and kicked him in the face, breaking his nose. He screamed and fell to the ground, clutching his face. Grabbing the machete while he was still on the ground I quickly spun around before the other slaver could react.

He was looking up at me with a confused look on his face. I quickly took a look at Dead, he was out cold and I could see purple circles starting to show around his cheeks and eyes. Looking back at the Slaver I saw him try to grab a knife but I reacted faster and threw the machete at him, piercing him between the eyes.
Turning I saw the man I had kicked in the face scrambling away. I smiled and chuckled to myself.

“Oh come now, didn’t you want to get to know me better?” I said, making my way over to the slaver with the machete in his head, “Like your friend here for example.”

I jerked the blade out and kick him away. Smiling at the blade, I spun and ran toward the other man. He saw me coming and tried getting to his feet to run but I reached him before then, decapitating him.

Taking a deep breath, I walked back to where Dead was. He was still passed out and his face was starting to swell. I looked around and saw our bags on the opposite side of the camp fire. I grabbed them and put them over one of my shoulders. Returning to Dead, I lifted him up slowly and put his arm around my other shoulder.

Dead was heavy, but I had to deal with it. We needed to get out of the camp before more Slavers returned. Struggling I semi dragged Dead and myself out of the camp.
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I was incredibly confused. One moment, I was being dragged by Midnight, the next I was lying with Ilsa in the grass outside our hovel. I remembered slipping between the two for a while. Midnight sitting over me, patting my face with a damp cloth. Ilsa and I preparing dinner together. Midnight sitting beside me, a worried look on her face. Ilsa stealing away in the night, never to be seen again. Midnight watching over me, protecting me from harm. Midnight meeting me for the first time, asking for help to find her father.

After what felt like a lifetime of this, I finally came to. It was dark, and I couldn't see much further than the confines of my sleeping bag. I tried to move, but my head throbbed badly, so I gave up on that. I decided speaking would be easier.

"Water," I croaked, only then realising how thirsty I was.
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I was sitting across from Dead. The camp fire I had prepared several days ago burning brightly.

I watched him through the burning flames, worried and scared. He had called out to me, mistaking me for Ilsa a number of times while he was having one of his many nightmares. I had answered his calls by responding to him, but he fell back to sleep when I had. His fever was gone and I was thankful for that, but I was still beating myself over for not having the strength to carry him to a nearby town.

“Water.” I heard him say.

I rushed over to him, he was coming to and I became hopeful. I grabbed my bag beside his sleeping bag and pulled out a bottle of water.

“Here,” I said, handing him the bottle. “Don’t drink too fast, I don’t want you choking.”

I tried to assist him in drinking, but he grabbed the bottle and skulled it down in seconds. He coughed a bit then dropped the bottle on the ground. His face had some colour to it now and the bruising had almost faded.

“How are you feeling?” I asked, dabbing a wet cloth on his forehead.
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I let out a long gasp after the water, feeling more human.

"Better," I said, still too sore to speak for long.

I moved my jaw about, gauging the clicking I could feel. It was acceptable, and I was certain it would be back to normal soon.

"Ilsa," I said, only sort of seeing the person beside me, "Thanks for taking care of me. I thought you'd gone to Archon."
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I was taken aback, he had called me Ilsa. My heart dropped, but I shook the feeling off.

“Ilsa? Dead, it’s me Midnight,” I explained to him in a calm voice, “I pulled you out of the Slavers camp. You were pretty badly beaten.”
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"Midnight?" I asked in counfusion.

The darkness cleared from my eyes and I could finally see her clearly. I could see what seemed to be sadness in her face at my comment.

"Where's Ilsa?" I asked, panic rising in me, "She was here just a minute ago, I saw her."

I tried to get up so I could see better, but my body dragged me back down. I'd definately broken a couple of ribs.

"Please, you need to call her back," I pleaded with Midnight, "I have to stop her!"
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I heard my heart fall to the floor. I didn't know whether I was upset or angry. I had taken care of him for almost a week now and was calling for Ilsa. I had known that he had called out to her in his sleep, but this. This hurt more than him simply dreaming.

“De-Dead,” I responded, my voice slipping, “Ilsa isn’t here, she never was. You were dreaming. I’m sorry. If I could, I would go fetch her. I’m so sorry.” I continued, my voice almost down to a whisper with my final apology.

I had to leave; I needed to find an excuse to leave. I darted my eyes around the camp, then saw the water bottle.

“I’ll go get some more water, there is a creek nearby.” I said getting up quickly and leaving.

I knew it was a bad idea to leave him, but I had to go.
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I realised what she said was true. I must have been delirious, or confused or something. I tried to call her back, to apologise, but she was gone before I could even think of a way to do so. Why was my brain moving so slowly? I continued to lie there. There wasn't much I could do, with my body like this. I just hoped Midnight would come back soon so I could apologise for my confusion. After a few hours, my sleeping bag was very inviting and I fell back into a sleep.

The images were much the same as they were last time. Although this time I was aware that they were just memories. Ilsa is gone, I thought, Midnight has helped me through this, and I am so glad she's been here.

The strangest thing happened after that. Memories played through my mind, but this time they were of Midnight, of the time we'd spent together. I took solace in those dreams and slept peacefully.
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I sat on the ground beside the creeks edge, taking in the cool night air. The water was shining and it calmed me down. I inhaled deeply then held it in before breathing out again, eyes closed.

Thinking of the situation at hand, I realised that I had not checked on my wound for almost a week. I'll have to check it soon. I thought.

I had washed my bloody clothing that were in my bag and changed into them, seeing as my flannel shirt had been torn.

“I can’t go back to camp, not yet,” I said to myself. “I’ll sleep here for the night. It’s not too far away from camp.”

I took Dead’s jacket off, which I had borrowed for the cold nights, and used it as a pillow. Sleep came fast for me and my dreams were of nothing but darkness.
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I awoke to the sound of wind. The sun was high in the sky and I could see that Midnight hadn't gotten back to the camp yet. I hope nothing's happened, I thought, deciding I should try to move again.

I managed to drag myself into a sitting position, giving myself a better view of the camp. Midnight's sleeping bag was unrolled, but it did not appear to be slept in. I realised how stiff I was when I reached over to bring my pack over. My hunger and the length of my beard confirmed my thoughts. I had been unconscious for at least a week, which meant that Midnight had taken care of me for at least that long. I cringed at last night, wishing I could take it back.

I scarfed down a few strips of jerkey and two honey biscuits before having a long drink of water. After feeling more myself, I stood up to take a look around. I scouted only as far as I could still see the camp from. I tried calling for Midnight, but I found that only made my chest hurt. As I was about to give up, I stumbled upon a small creek.

Midnight lay curled up on the ground, fast asleep. I thought better than to wake her, instead bringing her sleeping bag over, unzipping it, and placing it over her like a blanket. I realised Midnight must have taken my shoes off before putting me in my own sleeping bag, as my feet were bare. I sat down on the ground beside her, dipping my feet in the water as I waited for her to wake up.
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I woke up to find that my sleeping bag was on me. Alerted I grabbed my knives and rolled to the side ready to jump only to have the sleeping bag wrap around my legs and fall.

“Ow...” I said nonchalantly.

I unwrapped myself and saw Dead by the water edge looking at me. Oh, well that explains the sleeping bag. I thought. Way to look like an idiot Midnight.

I rolled up the sleeping bag and grabbed Dead’s jacket. Standing beside him I threw his jacket to him and swung my sleeping bag over my shoulder.

“You feeling better?” I asked my tone surprisingly harsh. “Because if you are we should get a move on. Archon won’t wait forever and neither will Ilsa.”

I stretched my back while I waited for a response, thankful that it didn’t hurt. Must be healing nicely. I thought. Next chance I get I should check it out.

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"Wait!" I said, heaving myself up as fast as my body would allow, "I need to tell you something."

She began to move away, but I grabbed her by the arm, halting her progress.

"I was... out of sorts last night," I said apologetically, "I realise you must have taken care of me for some time, and to have that thrown in your face must hurt. I'm sorry."

I seem to be apologising to her a lot recently, I thought as I pulled Midnight into a hug, "Listen, I know Ilsa is gone, I had some strange dreams while I was out. It won't happen again, I promise."
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“Its fine,” I replied pulling away from the hug my tone submissive. “Let’s just get moving. You are well enough I presume.”

I made way back to camp and packed away my things. Looking around I started to cover tracks of anyone making camp here. I checked my knives and started to walk off, Dead following behind me. I normally didn’t lead but I wasn’t keen on following him.

I didn’t understand why I was so upset, the circumstances were understandable. It was if I had a delayed reaction to something, but I didn’t know what.
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I followed behind Midnight as we left. I was glad to not be setting the pace for once, as I wasn't sure I could travel incredibly fast with my injuries. She still seemed upset about the previous night, but that was understandable. At lest she seems to have calmed down a little, I thought.

We continued until we were finally out of the forest and into the ruins properly. This was more my pace, the ground more even, more distinct shelter. We continued for a time, and Midnight seemed lost in her thoughts. As the sun began to get low, I spoke up.

"Hey Midnight, I think we should perhaps find a place to stay tonight? It's getting dark,"
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I nodded in agreement and started to look around for a place to set camp. Not too far from us was a small cavern like area. I gestured to Dead and he followed me over to the small enclosure.

Setting up camp, I made the fire and started to lay out the food on my sleeping bag, which I had unrolled and laid next to the fire. There was one loaf of bread, crackers and some cherry tomatoes which I had found while in the forest.

“If you have anything just lay it out on the sleeping bag,” I said to Dead pointing to the bag. “I have to check on my back."

I grabbed the tinderbox out of my bag and walked into a separate little area just beside the camp, then started to unravel the bandages. Once it was all off I realised that I couldn’t check on it visually.

“Dammit.” I said to myself.

I ignored it and started to run water down my back using a water bottle. This will have to do for cleaning I suppose.

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I emptied the food inside my bag onto Midnight's sleeping bag. Most of the food I'd bought in Barnes was still there, minus a few pieces which I assumed Midnight had eaten. I did notice that the sultanas were still there, and thought it odd. Perhaps I should make something special tonight, I thought, As an apology.

I chopped up a few of the tomatoes, arraying them with some of the dried meat. I cooked the result with a few leeks I found nearby.

"It's not much," I thought, appraising the result, "But it's a damn sight prettier than we usually have."
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After struggling with the bandage, I finally gave up and just put my shirt on.

“It should be fine, can’t even feel it anymore.” I said to myself as I walked back into camp.

I found Dead looking over food that I presume, he had prepared, with pride. I sat down and made myself comfortable. Dead looked at me for short moment then looked back at the food. It took me awhile to stop the feeling of anger, but I could still feel it in the pit of my stomach. I still didn’t know why and I wasn’t even sure if it was anger anymore or grief.

I shook my head and shifted uncomfortably as I felt my shirt graze my back making it itchy.

I sighed. Give me a break already. I thought frustrated.
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"You probably shouldn't scratch that," I said, noticing Midnight's attempts to scratch her back, "It might open the wound again. Speaking of which, we'll need to remove the stitches soon. Want some dinner?"

I started heaping a portion of the food onto a camp plate, "Tomatoes, leeks and mixed meats. I hope you're hungry."

I put a portion on my own plate and ate slowly, careful of my injuries.

"So, did you get your bandages changed okay?"
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I took the plate and started eating. It was the best meal I'd had for a long time so I savoured it.

Trying not to scratch my back I turned to Dead and answered his question.

“I’m not wearing the bandage, I gave up halfway through,” I muttered, grabbing a piece of tomato. “I washed it with water though. Well attempted to. Should be fine”
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"I see," I said, quietly eating the rest of my food, "Still, I think I should check your stitches, you might have popped a few in that fight. After dinner has digested of course, you don't want to feel full if i need to replace them."

We finished our dinner and sat by the fire. I tried to tell Midnight a story about the adventures I had with Ilsa and Crux, explaining his involvement in the Barnes incident. The story fell short, however, as I couldn't remember much about those times. We sat for some time, the silence deafening.

So I started another anecdote, more recent this time, a time we'd gone into a city up north and a fair had been in town. We had brought back a good haul from our last outing, so we played a few carnival games, rode some of the "rides" and ate carnival food. It was the closest we'd ever been to being what the outside world would consider normal, and to us it was great.

Although the country seemed barren, there was always something to find out here, I thought to myself at the end of the anecdote.
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Dead reminding me of the day we spent in the carnival should have gotten me in a good mood. But I was still feeling down and it was killing me not knowing why. I looked into the fire and just gazed at it, I remembered the days me and my brother spent camping.

“Hey Dead. Have I ever told you about my brother?” I asked him.
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This was a big moment, I could tell. Midnight never talked about her family. The first time she ever had was only a little more than a week ago, of course. I hid my surprise and answered as casually as I could.

"I don't believe you have," I said, looking over at Midnight.
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I continued to gaze at the fire, taking in the flames.

"He was the one who gave me my nickname, Midnight. He loved the way my eyes would sparkle during the night and my pale skin reminded him of snow. Obviously I am not longer pale after spending so much time in the sun. But once I had been quite a pale little girl,” I smiled lightly, memories of my childhood filled me. “My brother called me his little Midnight Snow while we were watching the stars. I asked him why and he explained it to me.”

I looked over at Dead and let my hair spill when I undid my pony tail.

“Midnight, in representation of my black hair,” I ran my fingers through it. “And snow, the colour of my skin... Well, not so much anymore. Anyway, he called me Midnight from then on and it stuck.”

I looked back into the fire. Talking about my brother made me so cheerful and yet it was painful. Pushing the memories back, I remembered that I had never actually told Dead my real name. Neither of us had.
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I looked at her hair as it flowed free. I was amazed that her hair was indeed the colour of the night sky above us. I wonder why it took me this long to notice that?

Her skin, while tanned from our journey, was indeed a few shades lighter than an average tan, and I was able to see the young girl she had described. When I looked close enough, I could see her eyes did sparkle, although this Midnight was sadder. I could see that her face was somewhere in the middle of happiness and sorrow.

"What was he like?" I asked, seeing the joy in her eyes when she spoke, "Your brother, I mean."
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I smiled widely from the question.

“Rowe? Well, he was...” I begun, letting my mind go back to my childhood. “He was very kind and he always had a smile on his face. Whenever I was sad he always told me to smile and be happy, that he would not stand to see my face ruined from pouting.”

I took a moment to remember when I had fallen over as a child. Rowe had nursed me for days; even when I had told him I was fine to play he refused to let me go until he was sure that I was fine.

“He made fun of me always falling over. Despite how he thought of my footing, he was the one who taught me how to use a knife. I had asked him and he was unsure at first, but in the end he taught me how to fight. He was quite impressed at how my footing turned out.”

I stretched and the feeling of my shirt over my back had made it itchy again.
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"Your brother sounds like a good man," I said, looking into the fire, "And a pretty good fighter too, if he taught you."

I thought about my own training at this. I'd more or less taught myself from what I'd seen others do at a distance, and of course, what I'd learned from experience. It wasn't a happy time, except for the moments I'd spent with Ilsa. Since then the only time I felt even a little like smiling was when I was around Midnight. I smiled as she continued to tell me about her brother.

A thought occurred to me suddenly. For some reason, I wanted more than ever to know about her. I steeled myself to tell her something I hadn't told anyone except Ilsa.

"My name's Nathan, if you wanted to know," I said, extending my hand awkwardly, "Nice to meet you."
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I snapped from my reverie when Dead proclaimed his name. It was the first time he had told me, he had always referred to himself as Dead. Unsure how to react, I took his hand and shook it.

“Mad-Madeline.” I replied cautiously.

We continued to stare at each other while shaking hands. After an awkward silence I withdrew my hand and looked back at the fire. My back was itching so badly that I had to distract myself from it.

“You do know, Nathan,” I begun. Laughing slightly from saying his voice. “That that was extremely awkward, “I clapped my hands slowly. “Well done.”
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I laughed at Midnight, no Madeline's, response.

"I guess it was," I said, laughing.

We talked for some time about our respective pasts, all trace of our previous greivances seemingly gone. It was great to finally tell someone about myself, and I suspected Madeline was getting some kind of release from it too. After some time sharing, I began to feel my injuries catching up to me.

"Madeline," I said, still weighing the name, "Can I call you Maddie?"
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"Sure thing." I replied, smiling to myself.
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"I think it's time for bed," I said, smiling back, "We've got a long way to go tomorrow, and we don't want to be tired."

I moved to my sleeping bag, climbing in gingerly. I rolled onto my side, far less painful than lying on my back. I got settled in for the night, and could see that Maddie was doing the same.

"Hey Maddie," I said as I drifted off to sleep, "Goodnight."
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It was still early in the morning when I awoke. My back was killing me from being itchy but was thankful that I could finally sleep on it again. I grabbed my bag and took out some bread to munch on while I wanted for Nate to wake.

My hair was still down and I was surprised that it managed to stay neat and tidy. I rubbed my eyes and looked at Nate.

Nathan huh. Funny he doesn’t look like a Nathan. I thought to myself. More like a Matthew if you ask me.
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I was awake faster than normal the next day. I felt surprisingly refreshed, despite my ribs creaking in protest as I sat up. Maddie was staring at me, her face unreadable as she chewed on some bread. I pulled a handful of trail mix from my bag and chewed it as I surveyed the sky.

"Looks like rain," I said, seeing clouds in the distance,"Maybe we should get a move on."

I packed up my things and Maddie packed hers. We headed off down the path through the ruins, cautious of noises.

The next few weeks were relatively uneventful. We would travel by day and talk by night. Eventually we reached the end of the ruins.

"Well, Maddie, only a day's travel to Port Rust from here, do you want to travel overnight, or continue in the way we've been going," I asked, turning so I could see her response.
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"Let’s continue walking, I don't think I can handle another night dealing with this itching back. You would think it would STOP by now." I said irritated, shifting my back.

I was hoping that I could buy something for the itch when we arrived. It had been driving me up the wall. Every time I would try to go to sleep my back would play up again, which led to lack of sleep. The lack of sleep didn’t help my mood either and I often snapped at Nate for no reason.

“We can get a room at an inn when we get there. I heard that they have an actual bathroom in the rooms.”
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"Yeah, a working bathroom would be nice," I said, hoping for a good, hot, shower, "Let's go then."

We travelled through the night, and I shrugged off sleep as best I could. Soon enough, we were looking upon Port Rust. Travelling through what was one of the largest towns on the east coast, it wasn't too hard to find the inn that Maddie was talking about.

After paying the owner, we headed upstairs to the suite. This suite was somewhat fancier than the Weasel had been, having a loft design, a bedroom, living room, and kitchenette combination with a conjoined bathroom separated by a sliding door.

"Well, now's as good a time as any," I turned to Maddie as I dropped my pack by the door, "How about we get those stitches out?"
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"Umm... Why not after I have had a bath," I said, edging my way toward the bathroom door. “Yeah, I’ll return in a short while. Actually why don’t you take one too... Later of course.”

I was having flashbacks of the when I had been stitched up and cringed, I knew that it wouldn’t hurt having the stitches taken out, but the memory of the pain got me all skittish.

I walked into the bathroom and the room almost blinded me as the light reflected off the white tiled walls. Iit was hard to come by places that were well maintained, but this place was surprisingly fancy.

I slipped into the water and took in the warmth.

Running my hands on my back, I could feel the stitches. It felt course and rough and I could not only feel the stitches but I could feel the scarring of the tissue. My face dropped at the thought of a scar. Besides being a traveller seeking revenge, I was still a woman so the thought of a hideous scar on my body upset me greatly.

I got out of the bath and refused to look at the wound in the mirror. I will look when it has fully healed. If I looked now I’ll be too conscious. Besides, it will be a lot more pleasant to see healed. I thought to myself, trying to make myself feel better but failing.

I got dressed with the new clothes Nate and I had bought before renting a room and went back into the bedroom. Dead was waiting on an armchair and he perked his head up when I arrived. He looked tired and I felt guilty for making him wait.

I jumped on the bed, facing the wall with my legs crossed and took off my shirt, dumping it beside me.

“Okay, I’m ready.” I said to Nate, bracing myself.
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"Okay, this shouldn't hurt as much as when they went in," I said, "But it will sting a little."

I walked over to sit down behind her, less awkward than the first time I'd checked the stitches, but still a little nervous. I used a pair of clippers to cut the stitches one by one, pulling the wire our as it was cut. She winced a little at the pulling, but otherwise stayed quiet. Once it was done, I traced the wound, mostly healed by now, only hinting at the scar it would become.

"This doesn't look so bad as I thought it'd be," I said as I looked at it, "Sure it'll scar, but it's what you'd call a character scar."

I climbed from the bed, tossing the wire in the bin. I walked to the bathroom, turning around at the door.

"Perhaps you should get that shirt back on," I said, smiling despite my awkwardness, "I'm having a shower now, I guess that means you get to choose your sleeping spot."
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I put my shirt back on after Nate left. He had said that it would be a character scar, but I couldn't believe it, not until I had saw it myself.

I got off the bed and pulled the covers down on the bed. Before hoping back in I stretched and took a deep breath in.

I laid down and snuggled the pillow, closing my eyes I let sleep take me away.
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I leaned against the wall of the shower, letting the hot water run over my shoulders and neck. I liked showers, they gave me time to relax on my own. Feeling my ribs, I decided that they would heal fine at this late stage. I was feeling comfortable, and my life was feeling so much more in order now. I was close to my closure, I could taste it. I knew it would be bad, I just needed to know how bad.

I started thinking about what would happen next. Perhaps I'd keep travelling? Maybe settle down somewhere? What about Maddie? What would she do? I didn't know the answers to these questions, but they'd have to wait. We have to survive what comes next first.

I stepped out of the shower, glad to be clean. I found a razor in the drawer, probably left by the last person using this room. Cutting off easily a month's worth of beard, I used some of the complimentary aftershave and pulled on my clothes.

I began to ask Maddie a question, but realised she was asleep, so I let her lie. I walked out of the room, leaving a note so she wouldn't panic. I sound a nearby store, where I bought some vegetables and a few pieces of raw beef. Before I returned, I took a quick look at the scenery of Port Rust. While it was rusty, the place was teeming with life. If there was anywhere in the country you could find life comparable to outside, it would be here.

I returned to the room and began preparing a meal. I found some herbs and spices in a drawer, and some cutlery and plates in another area. I started preparing the meal, just knowing that Maddie would wake up to the smell.
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I stretch my arms as I awoke, the smell of food filling my nostrils. I made my way off the bed rubbing my eyes then looked over at Nate.

I woke up at the sight of him. He had shaved. Practically jumping off the bed I ran over to him and grabbed his face, my hands on both cheeks.

"Oh. My. God. You look... you look," I said astonished, my face inches away from his. "So young and... cute. You never said you were cute."

I ran my fingers down his cheeks and pinched them. I found myself repeating this process several times.

"You have cheeks. Jesus..." I trailed off, examining his face further.

He had a small scar on his cheek which was kind of adorable and it complemented his dark blue eyes. They were deep and looking at them was like looking at the ocean at night. I felt myself falling in them.

"You also never said you were boyishly handsome either. You’re so adorable I could eat you all up Nate!" I yelled, almost squealing.
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"H-Hey," I said, laughing at Maddie's reaction, "Careful, I'm cooking here."

I gently freed my face from her hands, while still managing to flip one of the steaks. Her hands went to her sides, but continued to stare at my face as I checked on the vegetables.

"You hungry for steak?" I asked, moving the pan off the hotplate, "I got a good price at the butchers'. Also, I was wondering if you were any good with scissors. I've been meaning to cut my hair for a while now, it's getting to be a bother."
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Excited that he would let me cut his hair I couldn't wait to get dinner out of the way. I had been hungry, but I was far to excited now to even think of food.

"Cutting, your hair. OKAY!" I yelled running to my bag to get my knives only to realise that they were strapped to my thighs. "Hurry up with dinner so we can eat, I want to get started already."
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I was a little nervous with Maddie's gusto, but dinner was prepared and plated up a minute later. I savoured my meal, hoping we'd have a few more like this before we had to face our mission, but Maddie ate very quickly and was waiting excitedly as I ate the last bites. I was glad that I still remembered how to cook on a stovetop, as it had been such a long time since I'd used one, and the steak was very tender.

As I scooped up the last mouthful, Maddie dragged me onto one of the stools by the kitchenette. I just hoped she could stay accurate with this much excitement.
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"Don't worry Nate, I have done this a thousand times," I tried to calm him down, I could see the worry in his eyes. "My brother Rowe made me cut his hair with knives all the time!"

His hair was damp from the shower so I didn't need to fetch some water to wet it.

As I ran my hands through his hair, I thought of where I should begin. His hair was fairly long, almost sitting on his shoulders and covering his eyes.

I parted his hair to the right and carefully started to trim the edges, making sure that it was all lined up to the bottom of his ears. Once I got all the hair even, I could start working on the style. I choose the gentlemens hairstyle thinking it best to suit his face.

I was extra careful when I trimmed around his ears as I could see Nate tense everytime the knife touched him.

"If you make me nervous Nate, I may cut you." I said jokingly.

He tensed even more and I couldn't help but chuckle. I couldn't cut him even if I tried, I was practically a knife expert.

Cutting around his eyes I could see Nate eyeing the blade intently and I tried my best not to get the knife to touch his forehead. I didn't want him flinching on me.

Finishing up by trimming around his neck I brushed away all the hair that was clinging to him then got a comb. I faced him directly and started to comb his hair, making sure to part it to the right hand side. Once I was satisfied I ran my hands through it and ruffled it up a bit.

"Its a lot more attractive if its half messy," I proclaimed still running my hand through his hair. " But other than that its done.
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A breath I didn't even realise I'd been holding escaped from my lips as Maddie said she was done. I stood and thanked her, walking into the bathroom to see what I looked like.

"Very stylish!" I shouted out to Maddie, "I like it. Maybe I should get you to cut my hair more often."

I walked out to help her clean up the bits of hair that had fallen on the floor, scraping them up with a dustpan found in the cupboard. Tossing the hair in the trash, I figured it was time to get some shut-eye.

"I think I'm ready for some sleep," I said as I laid down on the two seater, "I noticed you had a nap earlier. What are you going to do?"
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"I am going to pat your pretty little head until you go to sleep," I joked, giggling slightly. "And don't be silly take the bed. As for what I will be doing, I shall be sitting on that seat your a currently on and do things... Nothing that you need concern yourself with.' I contined.
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I smiled at the comment and walked over to the bed. I slipped off my socks and pants before climbing under the covers. The bed was soft and warm, and eventually I found I was drifting off to sleep with ease.
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I sat down on the couch and waited for Nate to fall asleep. After a few hours I heard him mumbling something so I went up to check on him. He was calling out to Ilsa again and my heart dropped yet again. I thought that I had gotten rid of the feeling, but there it was, sitting in the pit of my stomach. Suffocating me silently.

I closed my eyes and walked back to the seat, taking my bag with me. I opened it and took out a journal. Nate knew nothing of this as I made sure to take it out only when he was asleep.

I opened it and looked at the contents inside, mainly focusing on a single item. It was a photo of my family. My father stood tall above all of us, his hair slicked back and his facial expression hard. My mother amiling her eyes filled with happiness, her long dark hair just stopping below her waist. My brother and I pushing each other as we argued about where to stand. And last and not least my little sister, looking up at me and Rowe.

It wasn't the greatest family photo, but my mum had picked it out from the pile of photos taken that day, believing it was the best shot taken. She never had a clue that in only four years she would be dead, along with my brother and sister.

I closed the book and put it back into my bag. I lay down on the seat and wept quietly till morning, then fell asleep once more.
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I woke up feeling strangely warm. The feeling of the blankets was a strange one, as they were soft, not at all like the thin wool ones used by most inns. I sat up and looked across the room, taking in the place. It felt so much like home it hurt. We'd only been here a day, and yet I felt so comfortable here, that I didn't want to leave.

But all good things must last, right?

The thought soured my mood, the warmth of the blankets became stifling and I had to leave the room. I pulled on my pants and shoes, and headed for the door. Before exiting, I saw the notice, still stuck on the back of the door.

I turned back to the room, seeing Maddie curled up on the couch. I walked over to her, crouching to get a better view of her face. She looked like she had been crying. I brushed a lock of hair from her face. Poor girl, I thought, Whatever her father did, it must be monstrous for her to want to kill him.

I leaned forward and gave her a small peck on the forehead, making her shift in her sleep. Then I walked out the door.
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I was in a nightmare. I knew I was dreaming but I couldn't get out.

I saw my family dead on the ground, a burning fire behind them. My father was laughing wildly, he was covered in blood.

"Your turn now girl. Come give your daddy a hug." He said, his voice demented and unatural.

I ran away from him, ran to Nate.

Nate held me and said everything was going to be fine, that he would be there always. I heard footsteps behind us and I heard him call out Ilsa. He pushed me aside and I fell to the floor and I continued falling. I saw him running towards Ilsa and I tried to call out to him but I kept falling, falling into darkness.

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I awoke panicking. I saw the bed empty and stood up.

"Nate? Nate where are you?" I said, but there was no answer. "Nate! Nate!" I yelled, but again no answer.

I paced around the room then started darting in and out of the bathroom and living area. I couldn't find Nate anywhere. I looked outside from the windows but I couldn't see him anywhere.

I called out to him again but still I got no response. With my heart pounding and tears starting to form, I sat in the corner with my arms around my legs.

He's gone. Gone to Ilsa, she must have come during the night.
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The sun was starting to get low when I returned to the inn. As I walked into the foyer, The Innkeep stopped me.

"Excuse me sir, but there was some screaming coming from your room this morning, is everything alright?"

My face went pale. Somebody's come for Maddie while I was away.

I sprinted up the stairs, ran along the corridor and burst into the room. The first thing I noticed was Maddie curled up in the corner, close to tears. Seeing that she was there, relief flooded my mind.

"Maddie, what happened?" I asked, my worry evident in my voice, "The Innkeep said he heard screaming. Are you okay?"
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I lost track of time. All I knew was that I had been sitting in the corner for what seemed like a life time and that Nate was never coming back.

I thought I heard the door open and Nate asking me what was wrong, but I knew it was just my imagination. I shut my eyes tight and I could feel the tears starting to run down my cheeks.

"NO!" I yelled, my voice almost breaking. "I WILL NOT CRY!" I told myself, but it was too late. The tears were already falling faster and faster.

I could still hear a voice and I opened my eyes, I could see Nate. My mind was playing games with me. I shut my eyes again and rested my head on the wall.

Nate is gone. He's gone and he's not coming back. I thought.
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"Maddie!" I ran over to her, jumping the couch, "Maddie, I'm here, what's wrong?"

She just cried in response. I sat down beside her and held her. She thrashed about at first, trying to escape me. I kept hold and soon she was just crying, crying like I'd never seen her cry before.

"It's okay," I murmured to her, stroking her head, holding her close to me, "I'm here. No one's going to hurt you."

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I opened my eyes and found Nate holding me. At first my brain tried to fight it off, telling me he was just a hallucination. But I cleared my brain and knew it was him.

"Nate!" I screamed and clung onto him tightly. "Your back. I-I was so worried you'd left with Ilsa." I contunued still holding him.

I refused to let him go even after he had told me it was all okay. I closed my eyes and I could feel that feeling in the pit of my stomach. The feeling I got whenever I heard Ilsa mentioned.

"What is that feeling? Why is it there?" I muttered to myself. "I want it to go away."
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Maddie was clinging me so tighly, I was afraid for her.

"I'm not going anywhere, I promise," I said, holding her tighter to punctuate my point, "What do you mean? What feeling? I can't help if you don't explain."
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"This feeling. I want it gone Nate. I dont like it, I want it to go away." I tried to explain, though I found it hard to explain fully. "Ilsa. Its hard to breathe. I think about her and... I don't like it. I hate it. I don't understand."
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I was confused for a minute, and then it hit me.

"Maddie, are you jealous of Ilsa?" I asked gently, lifting her chin to see her face better, "Don't be. Ilsa was a big part of my life, that is true. But I have no illusions as to her fate. I know she's either dead, or will be standing in our way."

I held her tigher, as much for my own comfort as hers. My own eyes were threatening to spill now, and it took all of my will to contain them.

"I just want to know what happened to her," I choked out, "That's all, I promise you."
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I rubbed my eyes dazed.

"Jealous? I couldn't possibly be... I mean, it can't be what I'm feeling."I exclaimed, confusion hitting me hard."I... I... No, it can't..." I trailed off as I looked at Nate,

His eyes were gentle and I was taken into them once again.

"I..." I tried to talk. But I still could not believe it.

No, its not possible. Nate is... Nate is... well Nate. I thought, confusion giving me a slight headache.
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I felt her pain subside a little, but it was replaced by confusion. I continued to hold her, looking into her eyes again.

"Maddie, just speak," I said to her, "It doesn't even need to make sense to you. You just need to say what you feel. I've known people who avoid this kind of thing, and all of them are dead. You need to tell me exactly what you feel."
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"What I'm feeling?" I thought for a short moment.

What I'm feeling? What I'm feeling... What am I feeling. I don't even... Confusion. I... I
Itrailed off in my thoughts. Thinking wasn't giving me any answers, just more confusion.

I looked up at Nate and his gaze was steady.

"What are you feeling?" I asked innocently. Because at that point, that was all I was. A confused, innocent and broken down girl.
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"Me?" I was a little taken aback by the sudden reversal, "Well I guess right now I'm feeling a little scared. I wasn't sure what was going on here, but I think I understand a little but now."

"There's more, to it, though," I continued, feeling apprehensive about my wording, "I'm also a little confused as to what is going on here, those feelings are being dictated by another. I think... Well I think it's love. I'm not sure, but that's what it feels like. I was scared when I saw you were scared. The first thing I wanted to do was protect you, so that's that's what I did. I care for you deeply Maddie, and you are the closest person to me."
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"Oh..." I said, blushing slightly. "I... Love? Wow that's."

I pulled away slightly. Giving myself room to think. I saw Nate's face drop a little and it made my stomach turn.

"I don't want you to get upset. Its just, I've never had someone say that to me before. Its just so overwhelming. Nate," I put my hand on his face. "I... love you too."

After a short moment of silence I panicked thinking I had done something wrong becuase he didn't react.

"Is that how I'm suppose to do it? Did I say it right? Was I suppose to cup your face with both my hands? Talk to me Nate."
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had to laugh, partially from relief, partially from her helplessness. I laughed for a while, until, wiping a tear from my eye, I said, "No, you did well."

After that I hugged her tightly, but this time it was a hug of joy, not of desperation. I didn't try to kiss her, because I knew if she was stunned by my confession, she wouldn't know how to be if I did that. After I had calmed down a little, I told her my news.

"I've learned the location of Archon Industries," I said, "Or what's left of them. They're holed up in a warehouse downtown. My contact gave me an address."
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I pushed off Nate and stood up. The news was good and I was excited to get under way.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Let's go," I said, trying to pull him off the ground." You can't just sit around all day. Lets gooooo."

Nate simply sat there and I continued my efforts to try and pull him up to a standing position.

"This worked so much better when you were knocked out cold," I stopped pulling him up and took a deep breath before starting up again. "Get up. You know where the address is. Why are you being so difficult?"
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I stood up quickly, sending Maddie stumbling. I chuckled as she righted herself.

"Okay, just get whatever you'll need," I said, retrieving Closure, which I'd had repaired while buying dinner, my hunting knife and all of the bullets I had left.

Maddie collected her things and we were headed towards our destination. The building looked run down, but that didn't fool me. I could see the gangs sitting in shadowed alleys nearby and was even wary of nearby dock workers, casually milling around while others worked.

"Okay, the way I see it, we've got two options," I said, looking over at Maddie, "We can go in all guns blazing, or we can try and sneak in. Your call."
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Dear Nate, you can sneak all you want but at the end of the day," I said, retrieving my knives from my thighs. "You are going to be seen."

With a wink and a smile I ran to the door, knowing Nate would follow.

Kicking the door down, I made two goons faceplant the floor, which was fine for me cause they were easier to finish off. I stabbed them in the back before they could stand up and I continued my way down the hallway. Nate hot on my trail.

As I ran down the hallway three goons came out of a side door. I pushed the door closed and managed to wedge one and trap the other. While keeping pressure on the door I slit the throat of the goon outside, making quick work of him. The two goons who where stuck managed to push the door open which made me stumble backwards.

The first goon that came out was carrying a machete and he bought it down to my head. I blocked just in time and stabbed him in the stomach then cut upward then across, letting his guts spill out onto the floor. Nate took care of the other one by shooting him through the door, his corpse falling down as the door flung open.

"Okay, now were getting started," I said, a sadistic smile spread across my lips. "I want more."
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"Maddie, stay focused," I shouted as I ran after her, "Remember, we're not here to kill everyone."

There really wasn't much for me to do except follow Maddie as she carved her way through the enemies. I would occaisionally need to dispatch an enemy that was sneaking up on her, but Maddie had brought her A-Game. Most of the time I'd have endangered her by taking a shot. We made excellent progress through the building, finally arriving at our door.

"Well, I guess this is it," I said, looking at the door, "We should-"

I was cut off as something hard smashed against the back of my head. I managed to keep my feet, turning my rifle to bear on a new target. The rifle was knocked aside as the assailant came charging in. They bore me to the ground as I pulled my knife. In the moment where we grappled I knew exactly who was on top of me. Ilsa.

"Maddie, get in there!" I shouted as I maintained my grip on the knife, "Finish what you came here for!"

I was vaguely aware of Maddie running through the door as Ilsa began to speak.

"Is that the girl?" Ilsa asked in a smooth voice, "She's a poor substitute."

"What would you know?" I spat, "You abandoned me."

"I did what needed to be done!" She shouted, "If I hadn't I'd still be living a shitty life in a shitty hovel somewhere!"

I was hurt by her trivialisation of our life together.

"It was so much more than that, don't you see?" I yelled, "We had each other. I loved you Ilsa!"

"Sometimes love isn't enough," She said quietly.

We continued to grapple for superiority, neither of us giving ground. Finally, a muscle spasm caused me to drop pressure on the knife, rolling it to one side. I staggered to my feet, her doing the same. I made sure I was between her and the door.

"You really think you can protect her from me?" Ilsa laughed, "You can barely even protect yourself."

"I will stop you until she's done in there," I said fiercely, "And you can't stop me."

She laughed again. It was that same, clear laugh that I loved, yet somehow twisted into a mockery of itself, tempered by hatred.

"Well good luck with that," She said as she indicated a side door, "It looks like my back up has arrived."

Two heavily armed thugs walked out of the door, surrounding me. I couldn't see a way out, that was certain.

I felt more than saw the man's head explode. His partner spun around to see what had caused the damage.

"You!" Ilsa fumed, "I thought you were dead!"

"Nice to see you too, Ilsa," Crux said casually as he stepped from another side door, "I'm just here to collect my things, wrap up a few loose ends, and what have you."

He turned and shot the other man with a compact pistol. Looking over, he seemed to notice me for the first time, "Undead! We meet again! or should I call you Nate."

"Undead's fine, really," I said, wiping some blood away from the back of my neck, "You sure picked a hell of a time to show up, Crux. Any later and you'd have to find someone else to pay back my favours."

"Oh I plan on collecting those favours very soon," Crux said, smiling wolfishly, "But not right now. You can chalk this up as another 'I owe you one'."

He turned to Ilsa, "Now, I think you should consider your options here. You're outnumbered, and most certainly outgunned. I think your wisest options are to either surrender, or to get out of here as fast as you can."

Ilsa stopped for a moment, considering us, "You know, I never once stopped thinking about you, Dead. We were a great couple, we could be just as great now."

"Keep trying," I growled, "You're not getting anywhere."

"Very well then," she said, a ghost of a smile on her face, "But this isn't over. You can live happily with your little bitch for now, but expect me."

As she moved to leave, she muttered, "One more thing."

She spun around quickly, faster than I'd ever seen a person move. Crux moved out of the way easily, but I was a little too slow. Two throwing knives caught me in the gut. When I tried to retaliate, I saw that Ilsa was gone. I was falling to the floor, and Crux was catching me.

"It's okay, I can fix this," Crux said as he called for back up, his usual smirk gone, "I know some people who can patch you up, good as new."

"No, Crux," I gasped, "No time. Do it yourself, and then get out of here. I'm going to hold this door."

Crux stitched me up, and I could hardly feel it. He propped me up against the wall, putting Closure in my hands. "Are you sure about this?" He asked, "I can help, trust me."

"No, I'm good," I smiled at him, "I'll be fine, just I can't stand to owe you another one."

He chuckled, his smirk returning, "Okay then, I guess I'll see you soon."

"Get out of here, you magnificent bastard," I grinned back, "Before I shoot you myself."

He waved before he walked through another side door and was gone.

Now I guess I just wait here for it all to be over.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

After leaving Nate with Ilsa I started to worry if he would truly be okay by himself. I had decided to turn around and go back to help him but stopped myself. Nate would not want me to stop for him, just like I would not want him to stop for me.

I walked into an office room cautiously. The room was very spacious with shelves filled with books and trophies. In the back of the room there was a giant window that overlooked the town. A wooden desk was placed in front of the window and there, behind the desk, was my father.

Like always he had his black hair slicked back and he wore his complimentary suit. He had grown himself a gentlemen’s moustache which made him look older. His emerald eyes looked me over and he smiled.

“Madeline. You have grown,” He said nonchalantly. “You look so much like your mother.”

“Don’t speak of her so freely, you do not have the right too.” I retorted angrily.

I gripped my knives tighter. He has no right, not after what he did.

“Madeline, I have every right. She was my wife,” He replied, a smile playing on his lips. “Why do you hate me so Madeline?”

“You know why.” I replied coldy as I clenched my jaw.

“Oh yes. Of course,” He stroked his moustache and walked around the desk. “That story of selling you all to the slavers.”

“It’s not a story!” I screamed.” I was there with mother when it happened. I watched it all!”

Memories of the night the slavers had come to our home filled my head.

“I watched them as they raped mother and then killed her. I watched as they shot down Lucia as she cradled her bear, and I watched as Rowe screamed for me to run while he fought them. I saw it all and heard it all.” I explained to him, tears slowly running down my cheeks.

My father clenched his jaw and looked at me with a hard expression.

“You’re brother spared you.” He replied through gritted teeth.

“What are yo-“

He is the one who is at fault here Madeline! Not I!” He yelled, his voice booming. “I did everything I could to break a deal with the slavers. Everything. Rowe was not perfect as you claim him to be. He is a sick boy Madeline.”

“Don’t speak lies to me father. You are the one that is sick!” I yelled.

He shook his head and took a step towards me.

“He was sick Madeline and he had an abnormal fascination towards you,” He said calmly. His eyes focused and unwavering. "I had noticed it, seen it in his eyes Madeline. He wanted you."

I stepped back in shock from his words. What he was implying was something sickening.

“Look at me Madeline. Look at your father!” He grabbed me by the shoulders and shook me. “Look into my eyes. Your brother spared you because he loved you, and not in a way a brother should have. I was there. The slavers wanted to take you, and he would have none of it. He sold your mother and sister to the slavers to repay debts. You were never in the agreement but the slavers would not have it.”

Liar, I thought. He’s lying. Rowe wouldn’t do that. Rowe was the world. He wouldn’t.

“LIAR!” I yelled and I pushed him to the ground.

Filled with fury I stabbed him with my knives, lodging them into his chest. He let out a scream of pain and coughed up blood.

Shaking I let go of my knives and looked at him with shock. He was gurgling blood and I could see his eyes fading away. I rubbed the tears from my eyes and I could feel myself smear a wet substance on my face. Blood, my father’s blood.

“You-You’re” My father tried to say, reaching his hand out to me.

I lowered myself, placing my head on his shoulder.

“You’re brother.” He coughed and I could feel blood run down my cheek.. “He is... alive.”

He pushed me away and looked up at me.

“Go... my... beautiful daughter.” He said between coughs.

He smiled at me and I saw the life fade from his eyes as his head fell to the side. I sat there for a moment trying to gather my thoughts, but thought better of it when I started to hear gunshots outside.

This is not the time and place. I thought. I have to return to Nate and get out of here.

Leaving my knives behind I left the room not looking back.
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"That's fifteen," I muttered as I dispatched another worker.

There were several corpses lying on the floor around me as I reloaded Closure. Another two men appeared at the far end of the hallway. I dispatched one, but the other managed to hit me in the shoulder. "Sixteen." I shot the other through the head as he was reloading his pistol. "Seventeen."

Pehaps I should have let Crux hang around, I thought as I reloaded my second last round.

I'd taken a few hits since he'd left, none hitting a vital area, but it didn't matter because I couldn't feel them. Another man stepped into the room, and I dispatched him too. "Ugh... what came next?" I said, finding it hard to focus.

I was lucky Maddie stepped out when she did, I was wondering what I'd do with myself once the last round was spent. She came over and lifted me from the ground, slinging me over her back in a way she must have figured out while I was unconscious. I directed her hazily out of the building, giving her the directions Crux had given me. We encountered no resistance, and sure enough, we were out of the building quickly.

As we got to a distance, Maddie laid me down on the footpath, and the building exploded. I noticed a blond haired man walking away from the scene.

"Chalk another favour up for Crux," I said to Maddie, smiling.
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"Crux?" I replied confused.

Nate was in a bad way, I had lost count at how many injuries he had on his body. All I could see was blood. I needed to get him some medical help and fast. I looked around, ignoring the blown up building, for some kind of clinic. There was no clinic to be seen so I turned my atttention back to Nate.

Looking at him closely I could see stitches from a gap in his shirt. He wasn't stitched up before.I though, examining them.

"Nate! Listen to me. When did you get those," I said, pointing at the wound. "Who did them? Are they nearby? You have to tell me or I can't help you."
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I grinned at Maddie, and I wasn't sure why. Perhaps I was going crazy from blood loss, I thought vaguely.

I looked in the direction that Crux had gone. Wherever he went, he was gone now. I looked back at Maddie, trying to focus. All I wanted to do at that moment was sleep, but I knew Maddie was asking me a serious question.

"Go to the west bar. Tell them that they need to patch up a friend of Crux," I said, peering at her curiously, "Did you get a tan?"
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I rolled my eyes at Nate.

Great, he is delirious.
I thought lifting him up onto my shoulder.

I looked around scanning the area for a trustful person. I didn’t have enough time to take Nate to the hotel and go fetch this Crux guy. Nate was losing too much blood for that. I had to do two things at once, which meant that I had to rely on a total stranger to go fetch Crux.

I saw a boy just staring at me from across cross the path.

“Hey you, come here!” I yelled. He was hesitant and I saw that he was deciding to run away.

Don’t run, please don’t run. I thought frantically.

After what felt like a lifetime, the boy slowly made his way towards me.

“Y-yes?” He asked, his voice was soft and high.

“I need you to go to the west bar, you know where that is?” I asked and he nodded in response. “Tell them that a friend of Crux needs his help urgently and that Maddie will be waiting at the Inn. You got all that?”

“Friend of Crux needs help urgently, meet Maddie at the Inn.” He repeated.

“Good. Now go, run.” I said and I saw him run around the corner.

I slowly started to drag Nate through the streets, people eyeing us as I walked.
Nate was talking gibberish about sunflowers and moonlights, telling me what it would be like to kiss the midnight snow.

I simply rolled my eyes and continued to drag him off.

*****

Arriving at our room I put Nate on the bed and took off his shirt to check the damage. I couldn’t see much from all the blood, but I gathered some rags to try and stop the bleeding.

After a few minutes a man with blonde hair came into the room with a bag.

“Maddie. You haven’t met me, but I’ve met you. We have time to converse afterwards; right now I should focus on Nate.” He said, yes tone happy.

He didn’t seem worried about the situation at all which shocked me.

He worked on Nate and after about an hour he packed his things and looked over towards me.

“He should be fine, nothing vital hit him.” He said, as he pat me on the shoulder.
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The next few hours were a haze. I remembered Maddie dragging me into the room, the bed, very soft. I remembered a vague itchy feeling as I watched Crux stitch my skin up. I watched as he stood beside Maddie, smiling his customary smile as I felt the urge to sleep come back stronger than ever. I laid back in the bed and managed a good night before falling to sleep.
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I talked to Crux as Nate lay in bed sleeping. I was greatful to the boy who was able to fetch Crux and I had asked Crux to thank him for me if he saw him again.

"So you were the one who had patched me up. Well thank you very much," I said. "Umm, how long have you known Nate exactly?"

"Oh a long time, spanning long before the times he had with Ilsa. Never seems to stop surprising me though." He replied laughing.

"I see. I'm surprised I never met you before this day."

"Ah yes, well. Everytime we met you were out cold so that kind of killed conversation," He said jokingly. He was a fairly funny guy and he never seemed to stop smiling. "If you don't mind me saying, has Nate here made a move on you yet?" He winked.

"Err." I blushed and looked away from him.

"Haha, I see. You poor innocent little girl." He replied, stroking his hair chuckling.

"I am not a little girl. I'm nineteen." I retorted. I hated being called a little girl.

"Okay, okay. Your not a little girl. But you haven't been kissed, that much I can tell." He mused and I could feel my cheeks heat up from embarrassment.

We spent a while longer talking like that before he left. I looked over at Nate and he was fast asleep.

You've never been kissed. I heard Crux's words play in my mind and I looked away from Nate flushed.

"Ridiculas... I've been kissed before. Stupid Crux." I muttered, lying to myself.

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I few weeks past and Nate had started to feel better. I had bought him his food and fed him, but refused to get too close because all I could hear was Crux.

It was Monday morning when I awoke on the seat to the sound of the birds chirping. Slowly getting up, I went for a shower and then decided to go see what we had to eat.
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I blinked my eyes at the brightness of the sunlight flooding the room. Taking a moment to adjust to the brightness, I thought about what had happened over the last few weeks. I had been becoming more and more lucid over time, and I was certain that Crux had been here. I felt completely alert as I sat up, surveying the room. The first thing I felt was the coolness of a gentle breeze against my chest, although I didn't remember taking my shirt off.

I looked around a little more, recognising the room as the one we'd hired. I cringed as I realised Crux had obviously paid for the room, because Maddie and I had one bullet left between us.

"Maddie," I said, noticing her in the kitchenette, "I didn't say anything... wierd while I was giddy, did I?"
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I looked over at Nate. He looked a lot better the colour had definitely returned to his face. The sheets were wrapped around his waist, exposing his chest.

You’ve never been kissed. I heard Crux’s voice again as I turned my attention back at breakfast.

Damn him! I shall be plagued with that line forever.
I thought to myself as I cut a loaf of bread.

“Oh you said plenty of weird things,” I replied to Nate. Trying not to think of Crux and his words of wisdom. “Sunflowers and moonlights. What it would be like to kiss midnight snow. Honestly, kissing snow. It never snows here, so I don’t even understand where that one came from. I mean, I can understand the logic behind sunflowers and moonlights, but snow?” I shook my head, trying not to think about it.
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"Midnight snow?" I asked, confused for a moment as I tried to think about what had happened.

It hit me like a bucket of cold water. I HAD said that, but I hadn't meant a thing, I'd meant a person. I was glad Maddie was facing away from me, because my face went bright red as I tried to cover my revelation. I laughed for a moment before straightening myself out. It was evident from her tone that Maddie hadn't made the connection.

"Midnight snow," I laughed, standing up, "I must have been a little pale. Now excuse me, I'm going to have a shower. My throat is feeling a little hairy."

I continued to chuckle as I stepped into the bathroom. I smelt like dried blood and obviously as if I hadn't washed for some time. Stripping down, I stepped into the shower, cautious of the stitches.
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I looked at Nate in confusion as he made his way to the bathroom laughing. I didn't get the joke. What was so funny about midnight snow? I shrugged it off and continued to make breakfast as Nate had a shower.

Admittedly I was feeling quite lazy so I just made bread with eggs. I served it up on some plates then placed it on the counter.

"Nate breakfast is done." I half yelled so Nate could hear me.

I sat down on the counter stools and started to eat.

The sun streamed through the windows behind me brightly and was happy that my hair was getting some sun, if not only because it was drying my hair.
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Hearing Maddie's call, I stepped out of the shower. I towelled off quickly and pulled on my pants. I walked out, drying my hair.

As I stepped out, I tossed the towel on the couch. Maddie was still sitting at the bench, eating eggs and toast. I noticed she'd left a plate aside for me. I sat down beside Maddie and thanked her for breakfast. It was really quite good, despite being just eggs and toast, so I took my time to eat it.

I finished my plate before Maddie. Cleaning it off in the sink, I left it on the rack to dry.

I picked up the black tshirt Maddie had bought me, cringing at the quality of it. I tossed in in the pile with the towel, hoping no questions whould be asked about it.

I pulled out my old shirt, which looked clean in comparison. The blood had dried onto it and looked more like a design against the white fabric. Slipping it on, I turned to Maddie.

"I'm going to do some laundry, do you need anything washed?" I asked, picking up my dirty clothes, "Afterwards, I've got to talk to Crux about paying him back. I think I'm falling behind."
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"No I don't need any washing done. I bought some new clothes seeing as my other pair got... torn," I replied, trying not to recall the event with the slavers. "If your going to talk to Crux, I'll see you later tonight, I'll be going out later to check some things out."
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Okay, I'll do these now," I said, stepping outside, "I'll see you later tonight."

I walked down the hallway, taking the clothes to the single working washing machine in the building. A large woman guarded it warily as I approached.

"Easy, I'm just here to do some washing, " I said, handing her the clothes, "For room 304 please."

I handed her the last bullet, and she nodded, placing the clothes in the machine.

"I'll drop 'em off when they're dry," she said, "Anyone going to be there?"

"A girl named Maddie might be there, but she has stuff to do, so I wouldn't hold my breath."

"I'll ask the owner for a key then," she said, returning her attention to the machine.

I walked out of the building, stretching my arms. The sun felt good against my skin, and I walked down the street leisurely. West Bar wasn't hard to find. It was located on the main road running through Port Rust, and it was very profitable. It was also the little known hideout of Crux. He ran most of his businesses from here, both legal and otherwise, and spent most of his time here as well.

I stepped into the bar, expecting a colourful open room. Instead, the building was dingy and smelled like socks. I walked over to the back room, the bouncer allowing me in once I let him know Crux was expecting me. It was only half a lie. Crux had an odd way of knowing exactly where to show up and when others would be there.

As I expected, Crux was waiting for me, "Undead, nice to see you. Here to pay off that debt, I assume?"

"Yeah, I figured if I didn't you'd be knocking on my door with a couple of thugs," I said nonchalantly, "Is there anything you need done?"

"Hmm yes I think there is something," He said, standing, "Follow me, we can chat somewhere more private."

He led me further into the complex, past several guards, each pair armed more lethally than the next. Eventually we arrived in a simple room with a table and two chairs.

"Okay so here's what I'd like you to do," He said, smiling in that way he did, "I've been doing some research on your little friend. She's clean."

"Clean? Obviously, it's not like she's a psycho or anything," I said, face carefully neutral.

"But that's just the thing. She's too clean," He continued, his smile slipping a little, "No medical records, no family history. It's as if she doesn't exist."

"Are you trying to tell me that Ma-Midnight's a secret agent," I chuckled.

"No, I'm trying to say that I think someone erased my files. All I have is what I know first hand," He said, all trace of a smile gone, "Be careful Dead. Someone wants her invisible. And that someone will probably come after anyone who threatens that."

"I'll keep that in mind," I said, a little unnerved at Crux' seriousness, "What was this job you wanted done?"

"Well, I was just getting to that," Crux said, his smile returning, "I'm doing everything I can from the inside, but that's not much. I want you to stay close to Midnight. Find out who this mole is, if you can. I will continue my efforts, and feed you information, if I can. If you do this I'll consider your debt nonexistant."

I thought for a moment, "Will this endanger Midnight in any way?"

"You have my word that it will not," Crux said, brushing his hair back.

"Okay I'll do it," I sighed, feeling a little bit better, "Where do I start?"

"Well I'd get some new clothes first," He said, looking disdainfully at my blood spattered T-shirt, "I'll supply you with all the bullets you'll need. I take care of my agents."

Agent. I didn't like the word, it chilled me. I stood to leave and Crux stopped me.

"Remember, stay close," He said, "If anything strange happens, let me know. I'll be in contact."

"You can collect your bullets from the bartender," He said, shooting a smile over his shoulder as he left me to exit the complex alone.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I left the Inn an hour after Nate had left, talking my bag with me.

Outside people were walking around busily and only a few stopped and stared at me, recognizing me as the girl who was dragging a bloody man across town. I didn’t take notice of them and kept walking towards the destroyed building that I was in only a couple weeks ago. Despite having so much time on my hands after the confrontation, I had been too busy with Nate to go out and check the building my father was holed up in.

Crux had supplied me with cash and said that I needed not repay him. I thought it was a kind gesture but I didn’t want to rely on someone else to keep me and Nate alive.

I hadn’t gotten the chance to tell Nate, but Crux had actually helped me scavenge some papers that my father had. Unfortunately Crux was too busy to give me the papers so I had to go out and collect them.

He had sent me a note three days ago saying that he had hidden the papers in a chest at the back of the debris, under a giant rock. Now that Nate was feeling well enough to walk around, I thought it was best to finally collect those papers. I had waited long enough and I was curious as to what my father had been up to.

I tried not to think too much of Rowe. Recalling my father’s last words made me sick in the stomach and as long as I was aware, Rowe hadn’t come for me for over ten years, so whatever sick attachment he had towards me must be irrelevant now.

Arriving at the building I made my way at the back and indeed found a giant rock. I walked over to it and started digging around the base of it. It didn’t take me long to find a small metal box, a lock pad used to seal it.

I took Crux’s letter out of my back pocket and read the code he had written down. 5283 it read. I put in the code in and the lock clicked open. Throwing the lock aside I opened the box slowly.

Inside was two pieces of paper, a tape and a tape recorder.

The tape recorder had a note attached to it that had Crux signed on the bottom.

I thought you may need this, my girl. Can’t listen to a tape without one. The note read.

I smiled at Crux’s letter before looking over my father’s letters.

I sat down and put the box on my lap, then grabbed one of my father’s letters.

    17th June, 2081

    Today is Madeline’s birthday. She turns sixteen today, boy she must look like her mother now. I remember the resemblance that we shared, but I could see it despite what everyone had said, she was going to have her mother’s face.

    Mera, my dear Mera. Her brown curls had driven me crazy, even the thought of them now sends chills down my spine. Her brown eyes were filled with mystery.

    Madeline may have gotten her black hair and green eyes from me, but she had her mother’s attitude. The way she would pout always made me laugh. It was the exact replica of Mera when she pouted at me.

    I hope she has found someone to care for her and hope that they can handle her temperament. I know my daughter and I know what she can be like. Despite everything, she is the only one I have left and I must find her.


I put the letter away and grabbed the next one. I tried my hardest not to get emotion, I didn’t want to break down right there and then. It was not the time.

    Madeline,

    I know that you shall never read this, but I need to do something for you. Even if I cannot truly give you anything. It is your nineteenth birthday, ten years since that fateful day. I know it is childish, but I have recorded a tape for you. It contains me reading your favourite story. You are nineteen now, a woman. I hope you will enjoy it regardless of it being a children’s story.

    Remember that I always love you.


I put the letter away. Swallowing back tears, I took out the tape and played it with the recorder Crux had supplied. I smiled when I heard my father's voice.

After awhile I packed everything away back into the box and put it in my bag.

Looking up at the sky I could see the sun starting to set so I decided to return back to the Inn. Dead would be wondering where I had gotten off too.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was dark when I got home. I walked inside, placing my new clothes on the couch along with the clean ones. Maddie wasn't home yet, I noticed, so I stripped out of the old clothes and put on the new ones. I shaved my stubble off again, making sure my face was smooth. I heard Maddie come in the front door.

"Hey Maddie, I got some cash today," I called out, finishing off with the aftershave, "I'm making nachos tonight. I feel like celebrating."

When I came to the bathroom door, I noticed someone trying to steal out the door.

"Hey! Who're you!" I shouted as I ran after them.

The person, whoever it was, definitely wasn't Maddie. For a start, his hair was closely cropped. I could tell it was a he, because he had a masculine frame, gait, and he was taller than any woman I'd ever seen. Unfortunately, he was gone before I could even get out the door.

I went back inside to see if he'd taken anything. Maddie's things were neatly arranged, but mine were strewn about the floor. After a quick search I fixed my things. Nothing was taken, this was ment to send me a message. Stay away.

Whoever it was that had been in here, they had obviously known I'd gone to Crux. This person has their roots deep in Crux' gang, and so I couldn't trust his contacts. Troubling, but it's just a warning. no use worrying Maddie about this.

I cooked the meat for nachos in silence, thinking about what I should do.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I walked into the room and found Nate in the kitchen cooking some meat.

"Hey Nate, I'm back," I said, dumping my bag on the floor and then made my way over to him. "How have things been?"

I looked him over and realised that he had shave again. Grabbing his face I ran my fingers across his cheeks. Seeing him clean shaven was still alien to me and it felt so nice on the finger tips.

"I am going to do this everytime you shave now," I claimed, a smile starting to creep up. "Your just so adorable."

Once I was done with his face, I noticed his damp hair. He looked so different with short hair and I couldn't help but run my fingers through it.

"I will also do this everytime you go for a shower," I said, messing his hair up. "Its so smooth and it gets all spikey." I continued giggling.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

When Maddie came in, I pushed aside my brooding and smiled. When she began to play with my hair, I turned and pulled her a little closer, saying "Oh really?"

I continued to tend the meat as I began to play with her hair. I gently ran my fingers along its length, marvelling at its texture.

"Nachos for dinner tonight," I said, letting go to set up the bases for our meals, "Just got quite the sum of money, so I felt like celebrating. What did you get up to today?"
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was taken back when Nate grabbed me and pulled me close, and a little more taken back when he had started playing with my hair. I felt my cheeks heat up and froze, hearing Crux's words in my head.

You've never been kissed before. Crux's voice said mockingly.

Oh good, now its sounding like he's mocking me and not joking with me. WAY TO GO BRAIN. I thought, trying to distract myself.

He let me go and I moved to go sit on the stools, trying to keep my pace as natural as possible.

"I didn't get up to much, I just went and picked something up that Crux had gotten for me. Just a few papers and some other stuff," I explained, glacing at my open bag. "Sorry I took so long."
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"So how many layers do you want?" I asked, following her eyes, "I actually made a bit too much, so we can have a couple."

After Maddie responded I doled out our portions, leaving some in the pan in case we were still hungry afterwards. I ate slowly, as always, critiquing my own work. Once we were finished, I lounged on the couch allowing my food to digest.

"So what happened in the warehouse anyway?" I asked, looking over at Maddie, "All I remember is waiting there forever, and then you carrying me, and then we were back here."
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I made my way over to the living area and sat down on the couch beside Nate. I felt the blood leave my face the second Nate asked me about what had happened in the warehouse. Recalling my fathers words and me killing him from rage, I still had not completely processed it.

"I went into my father's office and we discussed what had happened to my mother and sister," I began, my voice not of my own. "He told me that Rowe was in debt to slavers, that he was the one at fault for my mother and sisters death. I didn't believe him and I..."

I trailed off remembering my own actions. I had not meant to stab him, I didn't want to kill him. He had just kept talking about Rowe and I couldn't bring myself to believe it. But I knew, after reading those letters. He was right.

"I killed him. I was angry and I killed him," I started to explain again. My voice was distant and I was in a dream like state, not aware of what I was saying. "I killed him and he... smiled. He smiled Nate... Why would he smile like that? I don't understand why he would-would smile as he did."
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I realised that I had said the wrong thing, brought up a bad memory, the moment I saw her face. She regretted what she'd done. It reminded me of my own father. He had been a miner, selling ore out of his own private mine. He'd been killed because another man, a rich man, had wanted to buy up our mine for a mass operation.

I wasn't sure I wanted to think about my father, and so I shut him out, for now.

"No matter what he did, he was still your father, Maddie," I said, looking over at her, "He was probably glad it was you who killed him, and not one of his associates. I can tell you, they'd have been a lot more brutal and a lot less remorseful about it."
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"I suppose you're right." I said blankly.

I closed my eyes and lent back on the sofa, I could sense that Nate was watching me and tried to ignore it.

You've never been-
Crux's voice began to say again.

"Kissed! I know already!" I yelled, not aware that I had said it aloud. "Honestly Crux, you are going to drive me insane. You just have the best timing don't you, trying to sleep and you have to pop into my head." I continued.

Just leave me be Crux.

I sighed and focused on sleep.

Tomorrow I would have to go into the markets and obtain new weapons, which I knew would take time. Decent weapons were hard to come by, and decent weapons at a good price was harder even harder to find.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was confused by Maddie's outburst. Kissed? What was that supposed to mean? Before I had a chance to ask, she'd fallen asleep. I wanted to sleep, but I was certain that man would return. If he did, I wanted to be aware of it, and I certainly didn't want Maddie to be aware of it.

I sat there beside Maddie for a while, relaxing as she slept. She was a very deep sleeper, I noticed. Poking her in the nose only made her groan and roll over. I glanced over at Maddie's bag. What had she found? Whatever it was, it might have something to do with my mission.

I stood up carefully, making sure I didn't wake Maddie. I walked across the room and looked into her bag. Pulling out the lock box, I opened it carefully. Looking through the contents, I found the notes. The first one made me smile. It was obviously a journal entry of some description, penned by Maddie's father. I read the second note, and saw the tape. I didn't play it, because that would wake Maddie.

The whole thing was obviously Crux's work. I remembered the brand of lockbox as one of his cover companies. I brushed my fingers over the corners of the box, finding what I was looking for. The hidden compartment opened with a faint hiss. Maddie moaned something about kissing again, but didn't wake. I looked at the note that had appeared.

Dear Associates,

You have served me well. My Midnight is nearly invisible now. It will be a small matter to take her back. Only one matter remains, eliminating the dead one. I will richly reward the person who brings me my Midnight and the dead ones head. Do this as soon as you can.

R.


I slipped the note in my pocket and closed the compartment. Replacing the box in Maddie's bag, I walked back and sat down beside her. Who is this R, and what did he mean by 'My Midnight'? I thought as Maddie cuddled up to me in her sleep.

Crux is warning me, I realised, He's actually trapped. He knows who it is, but he can't tell me. I must assume that all of his informants are leading me astray.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I slept peacefully that night, even thought at first I was plagued with Crux and his talk of kissing.

My dreams were filled with memories of my mother; her curls flowing swiftly as the breeze washed over her, her dark brown eyes filled with untold stories. She was always one for storytelling and she told me many tales of a young girl and her travels, only to settle down once she had met a handsome man, so charming and confident that she believed him when he promised her the world.

The story always ended, of course, with the girl marrying the man and them living a happy life with their three beautiful children.

I sensed myself smiling in my sleep and cuddled up to something soft and warm.

Opening my eyes I realised that the soft and warm object was actually Nate. He was staring at me and I looked at him with a confused look.

“H-hi?” I said, more a question than a statement.
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"Well there's not much else I can do," I said, a grin forming on my lips, "You've kind of trapped me."

I laughed as she struggled to get into a seated position. The laugh turned into a yawn and I realised I'd been up all night. I stood up and moved towards the bathroom, hoping the shower would wake me up.

"Hey, are you okay with me taking first shower?"
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"No, you go on ahead." I replied stretching.

Nate went into the bathroom while I got up and looked out the window. Looking around I found the smithy not to far away from the Inn. It looked fairly empty with only a couple of people surrounding the place.

I'll have to stop by later and get some new blades. I thought, running a head through my hair. I'll get a dagger and a longer blade this time... Maybe a machete. That should cover me well enough.

After awhile Nate came out of the shower and I went into the bathroom. I decided not to have a bath this time as I was in a hurry to get my eqiupment. I felt naked without any type of weapon.

"Wait. I don't need to buy myself a dagger, I'll just get the smithy to repair the one Nate found. Then all I need to buy is that machete" I said to myself, remembering about the blade.

I got out of the shower and got dressed quickly, then grabbed a brush and brushed my hair.

Making my way out I saw Nate eating breakfast. He pointed to a plate beside him and I went over and started eat.

"So where to now? Crux had told me Ilsa got away. Are we going to track her down?" I asked. "Cause if we are, I'll need to go arm up first."
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"Hmm, perhaps," I thought, remembering Ilsa's last words to me, "Maybe not. I have a feeling she'll be coming for me eventually. In any case, I think we should both arm up. My knife is looking like it's seen better days."

I grabbed the knife, attaching the sheath to my belt. I grabbed Closure as an afterthought. "I'd like to make this look a little more professional too."

I ensured I locked the room door before we left. I didn't want that guy coming back in here while we were gone. We walked down to the Blacksmith and I placed an order for my knife to be repaired, and to get Closure engraved.

I waited for Maddie to make her order.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

“What can I help you with?” The smithy asked me.

He had quite a light voice, not one you would have expected from a smithy, especially from one as muscular and tall as this one. He had light auburn hair with a thick handlebar moustache. He had black smudges on his face, which made the wrinkles around his eyes stand out.

“I’d like you to repair this blade as best you can,” I replied, handing him the dagger Nate had found. “Could you also add some circular finger holes to the handle?” I finished.

“Of course. Tell me if you would like anything else.” He replied, taking the blade to the back to work on it.

I looked around the racks for a larger blade and another dagger. I did plan on only buying one more blade but I changed my mind and decided to buy another dagger.

I’ll buy a sheath for the larger blade and place it on my back, this way if I lose my daggers I have some backup. I thought to myself.

I could see Nate watching me as I looked around at the different blades. It didn’t take me long until I found a pair that caught my eye.

The dagger had a fairly long handle, longer than you would find on a normal dagger. The blade itself arched upward, like a Persian blade, and there was a crescent engraved near the hilt. The other blade, the machete, had a strong wooden handle and a well made blade.

“I’d also like these two blades,” I yelled over to the blacksmith, pointing at the dagger and machete.

“Ah, you have a kin eye. For both that will be 15 bullets,” He began, stroking his chin. “But, I’ll give it to you for 8 bullets plus the sheaths. You remind me of my daughter.” He continued, chuckling quietly.

“Thank you so much!” I replied happily.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought about my hunting knife as Maddie chose her weapons. It had been given to me as a child, though I couldn't tell you who'd given it to me. I kept it sharp most of the time, but recently it'd been losing its edge. It had originally been a bowie knife, but years of use and sharpening had brought the blade down to about 3/4 of it's original length and 2/3 its width. I thought it wasn't a matter of if, but when it broke. Still, it hadn't let me down yet, and I had a strange feeling it never would.

After several hours, the repairs and engravings were done. I ran my fingers across the engraving. The word 'Closure' was written in a swirling font on the receiver, roughly where I'd carved it previously.

"This is spectacular work," I said, handing the smith a few more bullets than I owed him, "With quality work like this, you could open a shop on the high street."

"Hah, thanks for your kindness," he said as he shook his head, "But no thanks. I do this because it's my passion. With fewer customers, I can spend more time on each work, time which can be spent making an otherwise serviceable blade into a masterpiece."

"Well, if I'm ever in Port Rust again, I'll know where to get my blade fixed," I said, smiling.

We walked out of the Smith's and I looked around.

"Okay, now that we are ready, we should head off," I said, stifling a yawn, "We've stayed here too long already. I think Ilsa will be after us if we keep moving. If I know her, she'll try and get us between towns."
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

“Moving is easier said than done,” I replied to Nate as I sheathed my machete. ”I mean, I don’t have anything else to do. My father is dead.”

I cringed at the thought of my father. Now that I had killed him, there was nothing driving me. I could seek Rowe, but I didn’t feel the need to seek him out. If he was alive, it had been ten years since I last saw him.

I didn’t want revenge... I just wanted peace.

I looked Nate in the eyes. I could see that he was confused with my statement so I tried to explain.

“What I mean is, I am finished. I have nothing else to do but wait out the rest of my life, “I looked away for a brief moment. “You still have unfinished business so you still have something to do. There’s no reason for us to continue travelling together...”
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I stopped dead. I knew this moment would come, but I thought it would be some time down the track. I remembered what Crux had said, Stay close to Midnight. And most of all, I remembered what I had said.

I care for you deeply Maddie, and you are the closest person to me.

"Maddie," I said, "I can't leave you."
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I looked at Nate stunned with what he had said.

“Look Nate, I can look after myself. I know you worry about me being all reckless and everything. You don’t need to baby sit me anymore, “I tried to explain. “But be honest with yourself. There’s nothing that’s keeping you here.”

I looked at the ground and thought back to our adventures together. We had fun. I thought. I’ll miss him.
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Maddie's response stung as if she'd slapped me. How could she forget? I knew I hadn't.

"Don't you remember?" I asked, my voice belying my feelings, "That night when you were... Confused?"
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I was baffled at Nate’s words.

“The night when I was...” I began to say, but I stopped when I suddenly realised what he meant.

I care for you deeply Maddie, and you are the closest person to me. He had said. I think its love.

I felt my cheeks heat up at the thought of Nate saying those words. I looked around to distract myself, looked at anything but Nate. Of course! How could you forget that? I thought. You had even said I love you in return.

“Oh! I... I...” I stuttered. I started fidgeting with my fingers to distract myself from the situation. “I’m sorry. I didn’t think that you... Well, suffice to say I didn’t think.” I finally said and continued to start walking but stopped mid step and turned around.

“What does that even mean for us?” I asked him. My cheeks started burning when I realised what I had just asked. “Umm, actually. Don’t worry, let’s just go.”
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I felt a little bad about using my feelings to make her come with me, but Maddie was in need of protection, and I couldn't let her know about it. Luckily, she seemed more flustered than annoyed.

Maddie had tried to ask me a question: What does that even mean for us? I wasn't even sure myself, but whatever it meant, I was sure I didn't want Ilsa to be a factor. We went back to the room, packing our things into our bags. I was reluctant to leave; this place had become like a home to me. I still packed all the same, making sure I collected the razor and soap from the bathroom.

"Okay then, I think we should proceed north," I said, hoisting my bag onto my back, "It doesn't really matter which way we go, Ilsa will come for me anyway. There's just something I want to see that way."
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"Okay, north it is. What is it that you want to see?" I replied, making sure that I had packed all my belongings.

I was still a bit flustered about the events that transpired, but I knew that I had to brush it off. Nate and I were going to be traveling together, just like we have been for the past year, there was nothing for me to be flustered about. I thought as I walked over to the door, bag over my shoulder.
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"We're heading up to Red-Hand's Pass," I said, checking the straps on my pack, "My father used to own a mine up there. I lived there until... Well I'd just like to see if it's still there."

We headed out the door, and down the stairs. I tossed a bullet to the Innkeep as we left, giving him a nod. Maddie and I continued back up the way we'd first entered town through. As we reached a high hill just outside the city limits, I took one last look at Port Rust, its buildings glowing orange and red in the dying light.

"It's something isn't it?" I asked Maddie, a small smile spreading across my face, "We were only here for a little while, but it already feels like home."
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I looked over at Port Rust, the sun made it look peaceful and beautiful. But I only recieved a pain in my stomach and a sting in my eyes as I looked upon it.

"Yeah... home." I replied, my voice barely a whisper.

Goodbye, father. I thought before turning and leaving.
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We travelled along the same road we had travelled a month ago to get to Port Rust. It was odd, because so much had happened since then, and a lot had changed.

We took the northern fork at a crossroads we had originally taken in the opposite direction. As I began to recognise regions of the low grasses and spindly thickets of wood, I felt the fear creeping in. I was terrified at what I would find at my father's mine, but I was driven by morbid curiosity. It was only a day's walk before we were in sight of the path that would lead us up to the villiage, and the mouth of the mine.

"Can we stop here?" I stammered, my fear overcoming my curiosity.

Despite it still being late afternoon, I could not go another step. Whatever was up there would have to wait for daylight before I could face it.
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Nate was shaken, but I couldn't understand by what. His hands were trembling and he would occasionally wipe away sweat from his forehead.

"Sure..." I replied walking towards him. "Are you feeling okay? You seem... tense."
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I was beginning to feel on edge, the fear of what happened here, and what it caused filled my mind.

"I'm fine," I snapped, a little harsher than I intended, "Sorry, it's this place. A lot of memories, not many good ones either."

I set to preparing a fire, trying to keep myself calm. The fear was still there, and I was certain it would get worse later on, but for now it was relatively in check. The manual labour helped.

"I'm not sure why I wanted to come here," I said to Maddie as I unrolled my sleeping back, "It called to me. Closure again, I guess."
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"Here, let me start the fire. You should sit down and rest," I replied, taking the firewood off.

I was curious as to what memories he meant, but knew that I would have to be subtle about the situation. Nate seemed tramutized enough by just hanging around this place, I couldn't just go out and ask him what was wrong.

"So... umm... when were you here last? You seem to know the area well."
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I jumped at her touch as she took the firewood, but accepted he suggestion, sitting down on my sleeping bag.

At her questions, a few memories passed across my vision. A knife. Screaming. A man cradling his hand. I shook the images off, trying to avoid the panic they would cause.

"Not for about seventeen years," I said as evenly as possible, "I was only a toddler when they killed... When they took the mine away."

I wasn't sure why, but I felt like I could tell Maddie about this, although it might take some time.
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Killed? I thought while starting the fire.

I looked over at Nate and as hard as he tried to keep a calm persona, I could see the panic in his eyes.

Screw subtlety. Better to get to the point.

"Nate, who got killed?" I asked, keeping my gaze strong upon his.
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I was stunned. She asked me so forwardly that my fear was briefly forgotten. It came back a little as I remembered the story.

"Everyone, Maddie," I gave her a pained look, "Well apart from me and my dad, but perhaps I should start from the beginning."

I took a deep breath and tried to distance myself from the events.

"Remember how I told you some people took the mine from my father? Well there's more to it than that. They sent men to chase out the villagers, but we stayed put. I punched one of them and they tied me to a post. Made me and my father watch as they flayed the whole villiage alive," I shuddered at the memory, "They killed everyone I ever knew. And then they took my father, cut the skin from his right hand."

I could hear his screams echo through my head. I shook my head to clear it.

"My dad lived, and we took to the hills. He learned to fight with his left hand, and taught me a lot about hunting. We started a small bandit group. This area is named 'Red Hand's Pass' because of my father. We eventually got caught by the same guys who got us the first time, but this time they weren't so forgiving. They killed our group and crucified my father. Literally. Made me watch that too. Then they threw me out into the dust, starved. That's when I met Ilsa."

I stared into the fire, dumbfounded. This was the most I'd told anyone about my past. Even Ilsa didn't know about my life before her. I looked up at Maddie and smiled a ghost of a smile.

"Thanks for listening. I think I might have lost heart if you'd interrupted."
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I was shocked at Nate's story, I felt bad for being so aggressive and wished that i had never bought it up. Some things should never be remembered, I knew that more than anyone.

"I'm so sorry... I shouldn't of asked you anything." I whispered in reply.

We sat there in silence for awhile, looking over the fire. I decided to lighten the mood. After all, I was the one who had bought the situation up.

"So? When do you think we'll come across your crazy lover?" I joked.
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I was glad for the change of subject.

"Well now that we are away from a major town, she should be here soon," I said, checking the sky, "She'll have tailed us until she thinks we're vulnerable. Like right now."

I glanced around the campsite, checking over the numerous hiding spots where someone could be.

"But if you're asking about whether to kill her or not, I'll do it, if it coems to that," I scratched at the stitches that were still in me, "But in the mean time, could you help me with these?"
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"Ah yes the stitches. I suppose this is a good a time as any to take them out." I replied as I got up and made my way towards him.

Sitting down besides him, I took out the scissors from his backpack then looked him over.

"Okay so, because of your recklessness, it feels so good to be the one saying this by the way, you have stitches all over your upper body. Well done Nate," I chuckled, spinning the scissors with my finger. "Now take off your shirt and we can begin."
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I slipped the shirt off over my head, my skin gooseprickling from the cool highland breeze.

I surveyed the stitches, noticing I had a line on my left bicep, two on my shoulder, and the one line across my stomach.

"Okay I'm ready," I said, breathing in a little, "Get started."
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"Okay. Now don't start whinning about pain. No mercy is shown here today." I joked.

Getting a proper look at him my cheekiness vanished and I could feel my cheeks heat up. He was well toned and I couldn't stop my eyes wonder around the outlining of his chest.

Not now Maddie. Get a grip on yourself. I thought, forcing myself to concentrate.

I traced over the stitches with my finger and made small cuts to loosen them. Slowly I began to pull away at the wire, making sure to be gentle. Occasionally my eyes would wonder, but I snapped myself out of it and continued to work.

After all the stitches where taken out I placed the scissors in the bowl and slowly traced over the faded scars.
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I felt a thrill run through me at the points of Maddie's fingertips, her fingers cool against my chest. I felt her hand move across the smoothness of my scars to the centre of my chest, and sighed at the sensation. In that moment, all I could percieve was myself and Maddie, much like that night back at the hotel, but this was different. Less frantic, more laid back. My vision narrowed, and all I could see were her lips. Those lips filled my mind, and I began to lean closer to them, to her.
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I jumped backwards from Nates sudden movement towards me. Losing balance I fell onto my back and I stared up at Nate with shock. I tried to move but I lay frozen, my mind trying to process what had happened.

"Umm..." I began to say. My face was so hot I could see the red on my cheeks. "Uh... Your stitches... are done."
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I jolted into awareness as Maddie moved. Her face was bright red, and I could feel that my face was burning as well. I grabbed my shirt and slipped on hastily.

"Th-thanks," I managed, before awkwardly helping her back up.

I was at a loss for what to say, and I was certain Maddie felt the same way, so I opted to lay down.

"I'm going to get some rest," I stammered, my face still burning, "Ilsa could some at any moment. You okay to take first watch?"

I rolled over to hide my embarassment, "Wake me if she comes, okay?"
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"Y-Yeah... Uh... sure," I replied, looking away from Nate. "I'll take the first watch over by those bushes... G-Get a broader field of v-vision."

I grabbed my bag and half ran to where I had told Nate I would keep watch. My face was on fire and I tried to cool myself down by pouring water over my face.

"Calm down Maddie. Its probably not what you think." I muttered to myself.
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I lay in my sleeping bag, acutely aware of Maddie across the camp. The sounds she made as she sat watch. What just happened? I asked myself, going back through the last few minutes. The feel of her fingers across my skin, the speculation as to how her lips felt, tasted against my own.

I grunted in frustration, trying to drive the thoughts out of my head, but they wouldn't leave. Eventually I fell into a restless sleep.
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It wasn’t long until Nate was fast asleep, I could always tell when he was. I wasn’t aware that I had noticed so many of the little things Nate would do, until today. I brushed thoughts of what transpired away, I had to be aware of the area, I needed to concentrate. After all, we were not alone.

“Ilsa, you can come out of that bush now.” I said neutrally.

A moment later Ilsa immerged from the bushes, standing just in sight of my peripheral vision. She was well armed, equipping two pistols and a shotgun.

“You knew I was here?” She asked, her voice was cold, she was not happy about the situation.

“Of course, why else would I set up here?” I replied emotionless.

“Well, from that little display before. I gather to move away from Nate.” She replied mockingly. “Honestly, you are such a tease. Just give in to what he wants.”

I could feel myself blush from the comment, but I pushed it away. She was an enemy and I had to keep watch.

“If you are here to cause trouble, just do so. I tire of games.” I replied coldly.

She laughed and walked closer towards me. I gripped my daggers just in case anything was to transpire.

“Relax. I am not up to it tonight. I’m just scouting. I have things to do; I just wanted to see what I was up against. Clearly nothing too difficult.” She said, walking closer to face me. “I’ll be gone after tonight, so you two can get a little bit more acquainted. He is quite the lover dear. So do have fun.”

I watched her walk away, stopping myself from cutting her down right there and then. She turned and smiled at me for a brief moment and I could see the message in her eyes. Next time we meet, there would be blood.
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I awoke surprisingly calm. The sunlight filtered through my eyes as I realised I'd slept all night.

Climbing out of my sleeping bag, I noticed Maddie fast asleep, propped up against a stand of bushes, hands clutching her daggers. I moved closer, careful not to wake her, and watched her as she sat there, her breathing slow and soft. Her face was smoothed of all the emotions I saw last night, replaced by a small smile. Whatever she was dreaming about, she must have been enjoying it.

Leaving Maddie to sleep, I decided to go up to the villiage. It was exactly the way it had been the last time I saw it, but the bodies had been dragged away. The only hint of what had happened was to occaisional charred rooftop. I did notice that the mine was in operation, miners trudged uphill from the villiage to begin their long day. The place appeared normal, and while I still felt a pain at what had happened, the place held no horror for me anymore. I supposed that sharing with Maddie had been enough for me. I traded with one of the miner's wives, a few bullets for a roast chicken and some smoked bacon.

I took the cuts back down the road to our campsite. I stoked the fire back to a blazing heat and prepared the meat for the fire.
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I woke up realising that I had slept sitting up all night, clutching my daggers. I groaned as a stretched, my upper body sore from my bad sleeping position.

Looking over the campsite I saw Nate over by the fire preparing a meal. I picked up my bag and slung it over my shoulder as I walked back towards camp, curious to see what Nate was cooking up.

"That smells pretty good," I said, arriving at the fire. "Chicken and bacon. Very nice."

I dropped my bag besides a log and sat down, watching Nate prepare the meal.

The events of the night ran through my head and I ignored what had happened between me and Nate. Instead, I forced myself to think of Ilsa.

She had said she had business to do and that she would not be around anytime soon. As much as this was comforting to me, it worried me greatly. There was no saying what she had planned and I was curious as to what business she had. Whatever it was I didn't feel an immediate urgency to tell Nate about it. He had enough to think about, with the mines and all.

“Listen Nate. I know how you feel about the mines; if you want we can go a different way. You don’t need to remember anything else.”
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I looked over at Maddie and smiled.

"It's okay, I just wanted to have a look," I said as I pulled the meat away from the fire, "This place holds no fear for me now, just pain. I was planning on going to the Wind Farm, a place just north of here. The reason I came this way is because the villiage occupys a fork in the road which leads to the most direct route over the mountains."

I cut the meat into smaller pieces and sat down, offering a plate to Maddie. I pulled two packets of sultanas out and put one on her plate.

"Anything interesting happen last night?" I blushed a little as I realised what I had asked, "I mean, after I went to sleep of course."
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"Interesting?" I replied, blushing slightly not only from what had transpired last night with Nate, but from what Ilsa had also said. "N-Not that I think of. It was fairly quiet."

I began to munch on the sultanas, avoiding eye contact with Nate. The fire was burning strongly and I could feel the heat on my skin. The temperature was cool and the sensation I got from the warmth was relaxing.

"So, why north? What is our goal?" I asked as I ate the chicken.
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"I hadn't really thought about it," I said as I chewed the bacon, "I figure that the further away from a big city, the less likely Ilsa is to attack. I'm not even sure we'll need to go as far as Windfarm anyway. She's likely to attack us in the pass."

I finished my meal with a stretch and stood to pack my things. Looking over at Maddie, I said, "Hey, the pass isn't an easy walk. I'd enjoy that while you can."
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I looked down at the plate contemplating whether to tell Nate about Ilsa or not. I still thought that it wasn't an urgent matter, but I felt bad at the same time for not telling Nate about Ilsa.

"Nate... What if Ilsa, is busy? With say... business she may have." I asked, wary not to reveal anything.
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I knew Maddie wasn't telling me something the minute I saw her reaction.

"Maddie. What aren't you telling me?" I asked, eyes narrowing in suspicion, "Ilsa was here last night, wasn't she?"
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"No! I... " I yelled, jumping off the log.

I wasn't trying to be defensive about the situation, but I didn't exactly know why I had lied. There was more to Ilsa than she appeared to be, I was curious to find out what it was. I knew that if I had told Nate he would tell me that Ilsa deserves to die and that I shouldn't worry. But I could sense that she had information that I needed to know.

"She wasn't here. Just... Just forget what I said."
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"No I won't forget!" I knew now that she was definately lying, "If she didn't show up, then why are you so flustered? What did she tell you Maddie?"

I realised I was holding her by the shoulders now, and let her go. Slightly ashamed at my reaction, I turned away and stuffed my sleeping bag into my pack.

"Sorry, I just need to know," I said apologetically, "If she told you anything important, I need to know. She may have said something inconsequential that'll tip her hand for us, and being with her for as long as I was, I may be able to spot it."
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I was shocked over his little outburst and I didn't blame him. Grabbing my backpack I slung it over my shoulder and walked over to Nate.

"Nate, that outburst just now, it is not how someone who wants another dead would have reacted," I said, my voice calm. " You still love her."

I sqeezed his shoulder just before I started to walk towards the mines. My stomach was turning, but there were more important things that needed attention. I needed to build a friendly relationship with Ilsa, or as friendly as it was going to get. She had something I wanted, I just knew it.

"Let's go, I don't know the mines off by heart." I yelled back at Nate.
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I attempted to disprove Maddie's statement, but I had no way to do so. Now that my anger at her had subsided a little, I realised I did still love Ilsa, but the pain of her hate was still a raw wound. This was all complicated by what had happened with Maddie. I was certain that I had strong feelings for her, and her for me. I wasn't sure what would happen when Ilsa finally showed up, but I knew if anyone was going to kill her, it would have to be me. I had let her go that night, and it had changed her into a monster.

I followed meekly after Maddie, heading up the hill to the villiage. I gave a short wave to the woman I got the meat from, and then led Maddie through the villiage to the mine. The entrance was larger than the last time I had seen it, and I was certain it would be much deeper too. I turned aside and followed a path which led off up the mountainside.

"Maddie, watch your feet up here," I said as I secured a line between us, "The road isn't very stable, and it'll be icy up further."
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I nodded at Nates warning and proceeded up the mountain side, taking special care to watch my footing.

It didn't take long for me to slip, but I had caught myself just in time. Nate hadn't noticed, being too preoccupied with climbing. Gathering myself I noticed a small hole where my foot had slipped and I decided to dig the hole open a bit more.

Digging the dirt away my hand hit something hard, cutting my finger.

"Ouch!" I yelled, rubbing my hand. It was only a small cut so I ignored it, taking more interesting in the item I had found.
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I stopped climbing and slid down to the ledge Maddie was on. I was actually surprised that I didn't fall further, as I hadn't done this in ages. She was crouched over a small hole, and it looked like she'd been digging at it.

"What is it?" asked, hoping she hadn't broken her ankle, or we would be on this mountain a long time, "Are you hurt?"
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"No, I'm fine," I replied, carefully taking out the small chest from the hole. "I found something. Umm, we need to get to a flat area, I can't open this here."

I carefully slipped my backpack off my shoulder and set it inside the hole, making it easier for me to place the small chest inside it. Before I closed my bag, I notced something engraved on the chest's lid.

I'll see what that is later.
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I looked further up our path. The next station was about a hundred metres up, and then the pass opened into a three foot pathway, which went around the edge of the mountain and disappeared.

"Okay, we'll take a rest when we get to the next station, and you can get that thing opened," I said as I climbed up the pegs I had already placed in the side of the mountain.

We continued up the mountain carefully, moving a little slower due to the additional weight of the chest. After about half an hour of climbing, we reached the station. It was deserted, but some firewood was stacked just outside the communal tent, so I took a few logs and stoked a fire. The snow was just beginning to fall, and I realised it must be coming to the end of autumn. After spending so long in the south, I'd almost forgotten how cold it could get in the mountains.

Rubbing my hands, I moved away from the crackling fire to help Maddie with the chest.

"This looks kind of familiar," I said, peering at it through the twilight, "We had a few of those in the villiage. Give it a good whack on the lid and it should pop open with no problem."
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"Just a second." I replied, removing dirt off the chest.

It was a simple thing, made of wood with metal straps along the edges. It looked old and I was surprised that the wood had not collpased from the wet soil over it. As I took a closer look at the chest I noticed one of the metal straps and broken off, creating a sharp point on the corner.

That explains how I cut myself. I thought. But thats not what I'm looking for.

I picked up the chest, taking a close look at the lid and found what I was looking for. There was a small circular shape engraved on the edge of the lid. I rubbed the excess dirt off it with my fingers and passed it over to Nate.

"Whats that? A symbol or some sort of key thing?" I asked.
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I didn't need to see the symbol to know it was the seal of Cannonbeal Company, the company that now ran the mines, the same company that had sent those mercenaries. They had given out these as a gift to the villiage to try and get the mine without shedding blood. It was also the weak point of the box, the reason that the latch would open if you hit the box in the seal. The mechanism was placed in such a way that it would open if you pushed the seal, an easy way to make a non-chained lockbox.

"It's the seal of the rats who destroyed us," I said blandly.

I gave the symbol a thump and handed the box back to Maddie as it opened.

"Since you found it, whatever is in there is yours," I said, grinning, "Treasure Hunter's rules."
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I took the box from Nate and opened it. Inside was a a stick of gum, letters held together by a rubber band and a Revolver.

I took the letters out and quickly skimmed over the content. From what I could see, they were orders given to whoever owned this chest and a few trading notes. I placed the papers down and looked at the Revolver. The handle had the word 'Amor' engraved on the handle.

Taking the Revolver out of the chest I looked over at Nate and I said, "The contains inside may be mine, but it seems to be more suited for you."
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I took gun in hand, seeing the engraving. It looked familiar. I reached into my own pack, pulling out the ruined revolver holding them side by side. Despite the rust, they looked identical, right down to the engraving. This was my mother's handgun, a perfect match to my father's. He'd given it to her to use in case something happen, but she had despised violence. She must have stowed it with our finance papers up here.

"I have to bury this," I said simply, "I'll take these and put them back."

I placed both pistols back in the box gently, and moved to take it from Maddie.
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"Nate. You should keep them," I said as he took the chest from me. "They would have wanted you to."
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I stared at the two guns as they sat there. Something occurred to me and I pulled out the papers. Unrolling them, I noticed a letter in my mother's swirling font.

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I know you are very young right now, but hard times are coming on us. If the worst has happened and you should find this box, please take my weapon. It is very dangerous out there, and I would feel better if you had some protection.

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I noticed that the bottom of the sheet had a few dark spots. I touched them and realised it was still wet. I touched a finger to my eyes and found that I was crying.

I put the letter back in the roll, then removed the contents from the box. I curled the two guns in the oilcloth lining that had served to protect the inside of the box, and slid the letters into a pouch. I tossed the stick of gum to Maddie, smiling.

"Mum says hi," I said as I tossed the box down the mountain, realising the sun had completely set, "Now, what are we going to do about sleep tonight?"
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I took the stick of gum and put it in pocket. Now that my mind was at ease, I started to notice the cold air. I rubbed my arms in attempt to warm myself but failed completely.

Unstrapping my sleeping bag from my backpack, I unrolled it and slipped inside, clutching it to my chest.

"I think I shall stay like this until sleep takes me. Help yourself to some food, I'm not hungry tonight." I said to Nate.
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I set out my own sleeping bag beside Maddie's, not particularly hungry myself. Slipping into it, I shimmied closer to her until we touched. I could feel the warmth through the sleeping bags and felt at ease.

"So have you ever gone this far north before?" I asked, gently as my face was quite close to her ear.
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I moved away from Nate a bit and looked towards the campfire.

"Never, I spent most of my life down south in the orphange," I replied quietly. "When I turned 16 I left and started travelling around, but never in the Northern areas, there was never any initiative for me to go there."
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"Well, there's something you should know about the north," I said, shuffling closer again, "We might not freeze tonight, but as we get further into the range it's going to get colder. We'll have to stay close together to conserve our body heat."
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"I... see" I replied, moving further away from Nate again.

Ilsa's words were playing in my head so I tried to avoid eye contact with Nate. My cheeks heat was more than enough to keep me warm tonight, I could feel it circulating around as I dug my face deeper into my sleeping bag.

"We should be thankful it is not that cold yet." I said.
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I realised why Maddie was moving away when I remembered last night. I felt my face heat up and I rolled over and pushed my back against hers.

"This is a nice compromise," I managed to say, "We won't be as warm but, well, you know. See you in the morning."

I drifted off to sleep quite quickly, being used to the cooler climate.
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After several minutes had passed I still couldn't get to sleep. I could feel Nate move each time he took a breath in. Everytime he nudged closer to me the more I heard Crux and Ilsa in my mind.

"Yes... fantasic compromise." I muttered to myself frustrated.

I decided to roll away from Nate after a while longer, knowing that I would not get any sleep if I were to stay. I rolled off to the side until I hit a rock.

"Much better." I whispered, before I closed my eyes to sleep.
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The first thing I noticed was the cold. I looked out of the tent to see that it had snowed more during the night. I climbed out of the sleeping bag when I realised Maddie was not at my back. For a moment I thought she had gone outside, but when I turned I saw that she was lying in an uncomfortable position with the interior tent peg under her. Sighing, I rolled her off the peg.

"Come on, time to wake up," I said, nudging her with a foot, "It's time to go."
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"No. Later. I didn't get to sleep because of you." I mumbled half asleep.

I felt something on my back and rolled away from it. Getting comfortable again, sleep slowly started to take me once more.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"I didn't want to do this, but you've left me with no choice," I said, grabbing ahold of the foot of her bag.

I wrenched the bag upwards, emptying her suddenly from it.

Laughing at her confusion, I moved to help her up from the ground.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"You don't know how to treat a woman do you Nate?" I said, more a statement than a question. " This explains so much now."

I snatched my sleeping bag off Nate, rolled it up then strapped it onto my backpack.

"So much..." I mumbled.
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I laughed a little harder, following after her. She continued to walk out of the camp, along the path. I rushed tocatch up with her, my humour wearing out when I saw her lack of caution.

"Hey Maddie, wait up, I've got to tether you!" I called as I followed, "I told you these paths are very dangerous. It's not like the lowlands up here. Besides, you have no idea where we are!"
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"Hurry up then. We don't have all day. I'm up now so lets go." I yelled back to Nate, slowing down.

I stopped walking and waited for Nate, it began to snow again and I rubbed my arms as a shiver ran up my body.

"Hurry up!" I yelled, noticing Nate was still a fair distance away from me.
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I moved carefully to where Maddie stood, acutely aware of the rocks beneath me. The path wasn't really what you'd call a path, it was actually just a thin flat section cut from the mountain, more of a shelf than a path. When I caught Maddie, I immediately tied the rope around her waist.

"Please be more careful next time," I said, hoping my voice sounded serious enough, "I'd hate for you to hit a loose section of the path and fall down there."

I indicated the chasm, yawning to my right. from here I could see the rest of the range stretching out north and east to the ocean. I could also see where the path took a steep dip a short distance away, probably still icy from the look of it. Lucky I caught her here then, I thought to myself.

I led the way down the icy slope, and we made decent progress through the mountains. By sundown we were about halfway through the mountains, and it was already cold. This area was barren with no trees in sight, but there was a cave a short distance away. If we could get in there, we could avoid sleeping outside, I thought as I turned to Maddie.

"Hey Maddie, head for the cave!" I shouted over the wind, "It'll be cold, but better than sleeping out here!"
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I looked over to where Nate was pointing. "Sure no problem." I replied, gripping the edge of the mountain.

I almost slipped off the edge while climbing several times, but I caught myself before anything serious happened. Climbing was not my strong suit, my clumsiness kicking in too often for my own comfort. I couldn't wait to get out of the mountains, I missed the solid earth beneath my feet.
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I pulled out Closure as we entered the cave, thumbing a bullet into the gun. I wanted to make sure the place was safe before we came in here. After looking through the cave, I was comfortable to see that the cave was empty and the Walls looked sturdy enough.

I pulled out a bundle of sticks I'd brought from the station, I set to making a fire. It was dreary work, with the wind howling at the entrance to the cave, and the snow melting in my hair, but soon enough there was a small fire crackling in the cave.

I sat down by the fire, warming my hands. I gauged the temperature as being much colder than it was at station, and the temperature would definately go lower as the sun disappeared.

"Maddie," I called, as I basked in the warmth, "You should probably get comfortable with me being close to you. It's only going to get colder. Unless you'd rather sleep in the fire?"
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

" I'm fine with sleeping next to you, what makes you think I wouldn't be?" I said while I took some food out of my backpack.

I didn't have much with me, but it was enough for the night. I took out some bread and jerky and placed it on a plate. I moved closer to the fire, taking in the warmth and passed one of the plates to Nate.

I was using my sleeping bag as a blanket so I had to make sure not to get to close to the fire. The snow outside the cavern was falling heavier and a few strays made inside, only to melt instantly once they drifted towards the flames of the fire.
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I sighed, remembering the previous night, but decided to let it go. Accepting the plate of food, I ate slowly, hoping it could fill me until we got out of the mountains.

When we finished, I huddled closer to Maddie, wrapping my sleeping bag around me as she had done. I could feel a slight dampness where our hair was soaked from melted snow, and I was a little worried about it. We sat in silence, studying the fire as it crackled away. Eventually, I stood and freed my bag. I climbed inside and pulled it tight around myself.

I laid down so that my head was closest to the fire and relaxed a little.

"Goodnight Maddie," I said as I got comfortable on the cold stone, "Make sure you stay close tonight, I'm warning you. I don't want you to die out here. I mean that."

I looked up at her one last time before falling asleep.
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I looked over at Nate as he lay beside me, watching his hair dry slowly from the heat of the fire. Thats not a bad idea. I thought as an idea poped into my head.

I repositioned myself as I let my hair out, letting it fall down to my shoulders. Carefully I brushed the strands with my fingertips, letting the heat from the fire dry them. Gently, I carressed my hair over the fire, humming a soft lullaby. It was such a simple act yet it gave me peace and I felt myself relax.

Satisfied that my hair was dry, I climbed into my sleeping bag and rolled next to Nate.

"Just do it. Don't be a baby." I muttered to myself as I went closer to Nate, my head resting on his back.

I closed my eyes and waited for sleep, thinking of Nate as a blanket, rather than a man who may have tried to kiss me.
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I woke up a little at the warmth on my back. I rolled over in my bag and pulled myself closer to the warmth. Whatever it was, it was very warm, and I was too tired to see what it was.

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I tried to push Nate back, but he was too heavy and my efforts were deemed useless.

"Naaaaate..." I groaned frustratedly, still trying to push him away. "Moooooove..."

After awhile I gave up and just closed my eyes, hoping sleep would come and take me away.
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The cool sunlight streamed into the cave as I woke up the next morning. I rolled away from the warm thing and stretched. The fire had burned itself out during the night, and I was glad that I'd had some warmth to stop myself from freezing. It must have been a near thing though, because I brushed some frost from my hair as I sat up. I looked about the cave to see if Maddie had found warmth. I began to get worried for her, as I began searching at the opposite end of the cave, until my eyes fell on the warm thing.

Maddie was tucked into her sleeping back, looking like she was still asleep. The frost in her hair made it glitter in the half light from the cave mouth. I gently brushed it away as I checked her pulse. She looked paler than she had since we'd last met, and I was afraid that the warmth I'd felt was just residual. I relaxed as I felt a steady pulse, and Maddie squirmed a little to move away from my fingers.

I stood and walked to the mouth of the cave. It was light outside, but the mountains obscured any direct light from the early morning sun. I stretched, glorying in the chill wind whistling through the mountains. I'd never looked back once when I left the highlands, but now that I was back, I felt more myself. I could see an eagle circling high above, illuminated in gold where it caught the light. I watched it for a time, before turning and reentering the cave.
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I could feel myself moving as I slept, I didn't know how, I just did. The wamrth that I had been hanging on to left me, and I felt myself curl to block out the sudden cold that washed over me.

I felt a light ping of cold touch my neck and I jolted away from it, and once again the cold breeze took me.

Stretching, I grabbed something and clung it to my side. As soft and warm as it was it did not make the cold dissapear and I shifted uncomfortably, trying to find heat.

"C-Cold." I heard myself whisper, as I clung to my sleeping bag.
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As I returned to the cave, I realised that Maddie had captured my sleeping bag, and was curled into a tight ball. I guess she's not quite used to the cold yet, I thought as I walked back over to her. Pulling my bag to my side, I quickly pulled out the bag of trail mix. I grabbed a handfull and shoved it into my mouth. I sat down beside Maddie and chewed thoughtfully as I contemplated the ceiling.
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I reached out to the soft and warm thing again and wrapped my arms around it. It was only after that I had clung to it that I realised that it was no longer soft, warm yes, but soft not.

I opened my eyes slowly and took notice of Nate looking down at me chewing on something.

"M-Morning," I stuttered in shock, still clasping onto him. "What are you eating?"
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"Good morning," I said with a small chuckle as Maddie realised what she was doing, "Awake so soon? You looked very comfortable just now."

My chuckle turned into a laugh as Maddie tried to disentangle herself, her face growing redder with embarassment. Eventually, she managed to get free and sit awkwardly beside me. I continued laughing for a bit, and then calmed myself a little.

"It's okay, I understand the body's need for warmth," I said slyly as I offered her the bag, "It's trail mix. Oats, nuts, berries, whatever is storage friendly, all mixed into one nutritious package. Want some?"
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" Umm, no thank you. I'm not that hungry," I replied, looking over the bag. "I am, however, eager to leave this place. I am not too fond of the cold."

I shivered slightly so I grabbed my sleeping bag to wrap around me. Putting my hair up I thought better of it and left it down, deciding to put it up when we leave.

It will keep my neck warm at least
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"So? When do we leave?" I asked Nate.
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"Right now," I said, standing and tossing my sleeping bag in my pack, "I was just waiting for you to be awake."

We both packed quickly and tied ourselves together. When we ventured outside, the sun was only just clearing the high peaks of the mountains to out east. I was thankful for the minimal warmth it provided, and we continued on our way. The rest of the day was relatively uneventful, and we made good time through the mountains. As the sun began to get low, I pointed out an overhang that we could take refuge under.

I surveyed the area as Maddie removed her pack. The path was a lot smoother here, a little icier, but mostly flat. We were past the centre of the range, and on our way out.

"I think we can expect to be out of the mountains by sunset tomorrow," I said as I returned to the overhang, "At least as long as nothing happens. The night after we should be in Windfarm."

I began starting a fire, but abandoned the work as I realised the wind was too strong here for a decent flame to start. Instead, I scraped all of the snow I could find into a makeshift wall, blocking some of the wind coming down from the pass. Unrolling my sleeping bag, I pulled it over myself to further block out the wind.
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I set out the food next to the would-be-fireplace and jumped into my sleeping bag. I wasn't hungry and the cold was slowly getting to me. Finding my way to a corner I lay down looking over the plate of food as Nate walked towards it.

"Its not much, but it shall have to do. You can help yourself, I'm not hungry." I replied, coiling.
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"You haven't eaten since last night," I frowned disapproval, "How do you expect to do a full day's trek on an empty stomach?"

I grabbed the two strips of jerkey laying on the plate. I walked over to Maddie, putting one in her hands. I took a bite out of the other one.

"Eat," I said sternly as I sat down beside her, "I'm not letting you sleep until you do."
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"Fine," I replied defeated. " I'll eat the jerky."

I took the jerky from my hand and ate it. Because I wasn't hungry it was a little hard to swallow down, but I eventually did it.

Looking over at Nate I opened my mouth and said, "Ahh. See all gone."

Certain he was satisfied I returned to coiling into my sleeping bag, shutting the cold out.
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I climbed into my bag, noticing how cold it was. I lay down beside Maddie, sliding closer for warmth. The wind picked up and I felt a chill at my face. I grabbed the oilcloth holding the two guns and wrapped it around my mouth and nose, so as to break the cold.

"Hey Maddie," I said as I began to drift off to sleep, "What did you think when Ilsa showed up the other night?"
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I went stiff from the sudden question. I had hoped that Nate had forgotten about the Ilsa incident, but he clearly hadn't.

"Umm... Ilsa? I told you, I-I didn't see her," I lied, turning my head away from Nates. "It was quiet, nothing came around, thats why I... I didn't wake you f-for the change over."
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I knew Maddie had seen Ilsa. She was being way too evasive to not have.

"Maddie," I said gently, "I know she was at the camp. Face it, you're a terrible liar. You don't have to tell me what she said. What ever it was, it must have been something personal if you don't want to talk about it. I just wanted to know what you were thinking when she showed up."
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I turned my body away from Nate and stared at the wall. There was no point in lying about it anymore. Nate was right, I was a terrible liar.

"S-She is very beautiful," I replied, my voice barely a whisper. "I can see how yo- I don't really have any other opinion than that. She won't be appearing for sometime... thats all."
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I was shocked by Maddie's reaction. She seemed a bit hurt, but I wasn't sure how to respond to her. I pulled myself to her side, close enough that I could feel her back pressing against my chest through the sleeping bags.

"I don't know what's going on right now, Maddie," I said apologetically, "But I'll sort it out. I'm not sure about Ilsa, she came back into my life so suddenly, and she's left me more than a little confused. I'm not going to deny that I'm attracted to her, but she left me, and she's going to have to accept that I'm trying to move on. I think these last few days in the mountains have helped me realise that. I know what I have to do when she shows up now."

I felt the tiredness hit me in a wave, and gave a small yawn.

"I'm going to sleep now. If you want to talk, just wake me."

I gave her a reassuring squeeze before drifting off to sleep.
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I turned to face Nate. His eyes were closed but I didn't know if he was asleep or awake. I wanted to grab him and hug him, but instead my hands hovered just above his shoulder, jolting back and forth.

I rubbed my eyes and tried the motion again, but just like before my hand would stop just above his shoulder. Defeated, I dropped my hands on my sleeping bag and sighed.

Might as well go to sleep. I thought, closing my eyes, waiting for sleep to take me.
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I dozed, unable to fully fall asleep. Perhaps it was the words I'd just said. Perhaps it was the cold, or even that I was lying on a stone. I shifted a little, but it wasn't a stone. I moved my arms to my sides, but my body was quite warm inside the bag, with both the heat trapped, and Maddie lying beside me. She seemed restless, although her proximity was quite soothing. At this distance, I could feel her breath playing on my neck, hear it as it whispered past my ear, slightly different to the wind swirling around us. I was keenly aware of a thumping noise in my head, the sound of blood making its way through my body. How the thumping increased whenever I felt the brush of a hand, or slowed when I heard the sighing whisper of a breath.

I smiled as her timed, rhythmic breathing soothed me into true sleep.
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I woke a number of times during the night. Some due to nightmares and others due to the feezing cold. The sun was rising now, or from what I guessed, as light slowly sneaked its way through the snow door Nate had made. I had been awake for several hours now, thinking of the events that had transpired. When Ilsa came again, I knew that I had to try to get to know her, get her talking. She was working for someone I could sense it, I just needed to know who.
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The sunlight was streaming into the outcrop when I awoke. I clenched my eyes against it and hugged Maddie tighter. The ever present wind was chilling me, and I felt too warm to move from the position we were in. I sleepily enjoyed the rise and fall as she breathed from my position on her shoulder.

I eventually decided that I should get up, and so I rolled away from Maddie. I stretched and yawned a good morning to her as I sat up. Rubbing my eyes, I leaned back again and looked sleepily over at Maddie. She appeared deep in thought, so I left her to her thoughts and the outcrop.

I stretched again, revelling in the cool air. This was fast becoming a morning ritual. Waking and standing in the cold, marvelling at the mountains and their beauty. Returning to the camp to leave.

I breathed in the air and sat down, brushing the frost from my hair as I had done yesterday. I sat just opposite to our outcropping, looking over the precipice into a valley below. We will be down there tonight, I thought as I looked further north, seeing a hundred or more windmills on the horizon, and there's Windfarm. I wish Maddie could see this.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I looked over at Nate who was staring out over the mountians. I got up and rolled up my sleeping bag ignoring the brush of cold wind on the nape of my neck. Strapping my sleeping bag onto my backpack, I grabbed two pieces of bread and shoved one into my mouth. I slung my backpack over my shoulder and made my way over to Nate who was still looking out over the mountains.

"Here, eat this," I said, handing the other loaf to Nate. "We'll have to get more food when we arrive, unless you have some hidden food somewhere I don't think we can stay up on these mountains another night."
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"That's true," I said as I bit into the bread, "I have some trail mix, but that's running low too."

We packed up our bags and left the snow wall intact. I figured that it could be of some use to other travellers who would come this way. I carved a mark into the wall of the outcrop, something I'd remembered from my days with my father. The mark was a crude drawing of an eagle crossing the sun. I wasn't sure why I'd done it, but it felt like the right thing to do.

We continued along the path, the road taking a steady turn downwards. We would be out of the mountains soon enough. I was so taken by the sights that I didn't notice the growling coming from a nearby cave. The wolf tackled me suddenly, making me stagger. I threw it off me, stumbling backwards. As the wolf growled and circled us, I felt my stomach drop as my foot landed on open air. I clawed at the edge as I slid backwards down the slope. I realised that with Maddie tethered to me, she'd be slipping towards the edge herself, and doubled my efforts to remain stationary.

It was all in vain, however, as I could feel myself sliding downwards anyway.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I slipped a little as Nate fought back the wolf that was on him, but I was able to regain my footing as he did also. As I turned my head to the right I saw two wolves lunge at me. I quickly withdrew my daggers and stabbed one on the side of the head. As it slumped to the ground I dodged the second and grabbed its head, slitting its throat. Sheathing my weapons I went to look over at Nate but the rope around my waist pulled me down.

“Nate!” I yelled, but I soon realised that he was off the edge, quickly dragging me down with him. “Shit!”

I grabbed one of my daggers and stabbed it onto the icy mountain edge. I was jerked to a stop, my arm almost giving way to the sudden jolt. Looking down I saw Nate hanging below me holding onto the rope. He started to climb upwards and with each movement he made the ice above me crack.

“Nate! No, don-“I tried to yell. But it was too late, the ice around the blade broke and it sent me and Nate down.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

When I came to, the smell of pine trees filled my nose. I looked around groggily, trying to make sure I hadn't broken anything. It seemed like the only thing I'd broken was a tree branch on my way down, because it was wedged into the snowbank below me. I tried to move, and felt a weight on top of me. I soon recognised the dark hair as Maddie.

"Maddie?" I groaned, "Are you okay?"

She didn't respond, so I slipped out from underneath her and assessed the damage. Despite being unconscious, she seemed okay, perhaps a little bruised, but otherwise uninjured. After reorganising our packs, I carefully slung her over my back. She was relatively light in comparison to the bags, so I used the tether to strap her to my back, interlocking the bags around her.

Fortunately, it seemed like I had been unconsious only a little while, so I pushed on through the pine forest, hoping for a cabin or a hut.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I awoke feeling the pain all over my body, and let out a small moan. Opening my eyes wider I realised that I was moving, or rather, my surroundings were moving. Taking in the situation I saw that I was strapped onto Nates back.

"Nate... Why am I strapped to your back?" I asked my voice coarse.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I started a little at Maddie's voice in my ear.

"Well I needed to move you and both bags somehow," I said, not breaking my stride, "I was just taking some initiative."
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"You’re not going to un-strap me are you?" I replied, noticing his fast pace.

Looking around I came to realise that we were in a forest area. There were bits of snow in some places but the further Nate walked the less snow I saw.

I decided to shift a little, a means to assess the damage my body had taken from the fall. My ribs ached, but not to the extent of them being broken and my shoulders were a little stiff, but all in all I seemed to be in one piece.

Shifting my head back to Nate, I asked him my question again.

"Well? Are you or aren't you? Cause I could get used to this."
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I looked briefly over my shoulder at Maddie, all the while resuming my pace. I noticed that the sun was starting to get low in the sky.

"No I don't think so," I said gruffly, moving an elbow slightly out of the way,"If I stop to let you down, I won't be able to continue. I think we should continue like this until at least nightfall. Until then, try not to move too much. Besides, it took so long to get you tied up like this."
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“Okay, I won’t move much. But you’ll have to untie me when we do stop because I have no idea what you did here.” I replied, looking at the straps.

I had guessed that Nate wanted to find a village before nightfall, but we had no idea how far a village would be from our fall. At this point we just had to hope that something or someone was nearby.

Nate walked for what seemed like hours, I could see he was starting to get a little out of breath and I was surprised that he was just beginning to get tired now. Such stamina. I thought as I looked around for a place to stop for the night.

“Nate! Stop!” I yelled, flailing in attempt to get his attention. “I saw a hut over there.”
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It took me a moment to realise that Maddie was talking to me. I stumbled to a stop and looked around, suddenly aware of my surroundings. Almost as soon as my legs had stopped moving, they filled with fire, forcing me to the ground. A gasp of pain escaped my throat as I quickly untied Maddie.

"Go check if anyone is home," I said, rubbing my spasming calves, "I'll just... stay here a while."
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I looked at Nate with a worried look and went to check to see if he was okay, but he pushed me away and told me to check the hut again.

Taking his instruction I went to where I had seen the hut. Arriving near the hut I noticed that it looked old and abandoned, as if no one had lived there for years. Nevertheless I didn't take it to stride and looked around cautiously.

Crouching behind a shrub I looked the area over, looking for some human signs like bags or fire pits, but couldn't find anything. Satisfied that the outside was clear, I slowly made my way closer to the hut.

Cautiously looking through the small gap of the door, I tried to see if I there was anyone inside but saw no one. Swinging the door open, I noticed a small fire pit in the middle of the area. Taking further assessment I found that the fire pit had not been used for a long time, the stone around it was strewn everywhere and the sticks and hay were wet and dead.

I took a breath in and decided that the hut had been long deserted. I returned to Nate and slung the backpacks over my shoulder.

“The hut is clear. If anyone was living there, they left months, if not years ago.” I told him as I helped him to his feet.
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"Okay, I suppose we should stay there tonight," I said as I attempted putting weight on my legs, "It is getting dark."

I found I could hobble along unassisted, but I couldn't take my pack, so I thanked Maddie for carrying it as we walked into the hut. I couldn't help but feel like this place was familiar. It wasn't until I'd massaged my muscles into relative calm that it hit me.

"Maddie, I don't think I can stay here," I said tentatively, recognising the faded portrait on the wall.

Five people. Two were long dead, buried away in the south. A man built like a barrel and a woman lanky as a post. The third was a blonde man with a mischievous smile on his face. The last two were obviously a couple. Both seemed so happy, the man's hand wrapped around the woman's waist. The woman had sandy blonde hair, while the man's was dark-brown.
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"Whats the matter Nate?" I asked seeing the distress on his face.

He didn't respond so I walked over to him and grabbed his shoulders. Turning him to face me, my gripped tightened as I saw his expression. He looked as if he had seen a ghost, his face pale and filled with horror.

"Nate? Whats wrong?" I asked again concerned.
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"I don't think I want to stay here, Maddie," I said as I stood up, ignoring the protest of my legs, "I'm sleeping outside."

I slung my pack over my shoulder, which was too much. I cried out in pain, my legs giving out beneath me. I crawled carefully towards the door, ignoring the new injuries I'd just given myself. As I finally got to the door, all strength left me. I rolled onto my back, forcing tears back as I looked at Maddie.

"Please, can you help me?"
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I ignored asking Nate what the matter was as I knew that he was not going to answer in his current state. Instead, I walked over to him and lifted him up onto my shoulder. I knew he didn’t want to stay here, but he couldn’t sleep outside. I led him back towards the fire pit and placed him beside it.

“Nate, I know you don’t want to be here. But you can’t go outside. We’ll leave first thing tomorrow, I promise.” I assured him, stroking his hair.

I grabbed his backpack and took out his remaining trail mix and handed it over to him. “Here, eat this while I get a fire started."

I rearranged the stones that were strewn around the pit then went outside to collect some fresh sticks and logs for the fire. After a short while I returned to the hut and started to make the fire, taking a look over at Nate now and again to make sure he was okay.
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I wasn't sure I could handle Maddie's response, but I was certain I couldn't stand on my legs with the way they felt. I laid back in the dirt, ignoring the trail mix. I knew that if I wanted to escape this place, I'd have to stay far away in my mind. I closed my eyes and drifted to my times without Ilsa. The times when I felt a semblance of happiness after her departure. I began to hum softly to myself, a nonsense tune I'd picked up from somewhere along the way.

I continued to hum the tune as I heard Maddie return. I avoided talking to her, as I knew that any conversation could drag me back to that place, back to my sorrow. So my humming turned into singing. Soft, a little out of tune, but a song formed on my lips. I hadn't sung for years, not since Ilsa had left me. Sure, I'd shouted along to drinking songs when Maddie and I went to a bar, but that couldn't be considered singing. The tune morphed to an old lullaby, one my mother had sung to me when I was being difficult.

The song was carthartic to me, and I continued to sing softly, well into the night.
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I heard Nate singing as I lay our sleeping bags on the ground. Unlike the mountains the weather here was warm so we didn't need to go inside them. I didn't want to interrupt Nate, but the best thing for him was to get to sleep and I didn't want him wondering off when his legs felt better.

"Nate, come over here. You have to get some sleep. You can use me as a pillow." I said softly.
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Initially I tried to ignore Maddie, but she seemed insistant. I felt my way over to her, intent on avoiding the memories that would come back to me of this hovel. I laid down beside her, singing the song a little softer. Despite my efforts, my thoughts turned to the last thing that had happened in the dwelling. Hot tears spilled onto my cheeks as I hugged Maddie tightly. My voice came in sobs as I tried to continue the song, but it was lost. I lapsed into silence, the occaisional sob wracking my body as I held her close.
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I continued to stroke Nate's hair as he clung tighter and tighter onto me. Despite the situation, I could feel my face heat up. Ignoring my feelings I bought my attention to Nate and the tears he shed. I wanted to make them stop but I didn't know how and I didn't know what was wrong with him either.

After a short while the lullaby that I had hummed the night before came to me. As I stroked his hair I started to sing the lullaby, hoping that it would help him. It was only a small thing, but Nates sobbing began to stop and I felt him relax.
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