The Hunter



It walked along the river bank, careful not to step on the water. There were humans all about. Their hot flesh standing out from the rest of the jungle. LV1201. The savage planet. He had been here before on a routine hunt. He had collected many trophies. The spear gun shimmered mesmerisingly in the hot thick air. He took aim and fired. A warning shot. He uncloaked so the marines could see him. It was unfair to hunt if you knew you were going to win wasn't it? He cloaked.

'What the hell was that?'' ''I dunno, but I don't like it.'' '' This could be the thing Rykov was talking about! You know the PREDATOR!'' ''Don't be stupid. Something happened to Rykov out here. He could be making it up, but I'm not so sure. He was out here before the pods had been built. This place was infested with the bugs.'' ''Hey!!'' ''What?'' ''Movement! Straight-ahead! It's coming closer! Oh my God! Its right on top of us!'' ''I don't see anything.''

Then, in a bloody fury, he was decapitated. His body was thrown backwards. Jefferson screamed and ran towards the APC. A ferocious laugh followed him and two bolts of blue lightning were flung at him. They missed as he ran into the vehicle. He picked up his pulse rifle and slung it over his shoulder. He drove. Fast.

The beast moved towards the wall where the Marine's head was impaled. He ripped the spear out of the rock and let out a low growl. He had to find the hive. He had to finish off his enemy. Kill him. Kill Rykov.

''Ahh Dr Eisenberg.''

TO BE CONTINUED.