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"Your next assignment I have for you is a little on the retrieval side. Going west of here is a little town called Rukon, there you'll see a house it's the largest one there so it shouldn't be hard to miss. When night comes you're going to retrieve the owner's grandson and bring him back to me. I have a little surprise for him. Do you understand Anna."
I understand sir she answered. Good now I'll have a couple of my men accompany you on your voyage.
I looked around me and everything was in flames men women and children were fleeing for their lives as the men that had came with me burned everything to the ground,laughing like maniacs. I couldn't bare it anymore I turned and fled, feeling guilty about the massacre that was unfolding right before my eyes. I fled from my responsibilities, from those I once worked with,from her... as I watched those filthy men plunge the sword straight through her chest as she refused to heed their commands. I ran as far as I could never once looking back. After that it was total darkness as the last thing I saw was the amber eyes of the prey who found its next meal.
I awoke with a scream as I frantically looked around me. Just a nightmare I thought. I looked up at the morning sky with with tired eyes as I sat up from my campsite. I looked at the smoldering embers of what once was a roaring fire hoping to find answers to my troubles. When none came I doused it with the snow leaving no trace of it ever being there and stood with a stiff stretch. When I was satisfied with the popping of muscles and the feeling of the numb pain I picked up the twin swords lying against the bark of the tree and strapped them behind me. Once they were safely secured I looked around for my companion. When I saw no trace of her I gave out a low whistle. After waiting for a moment I heard a howl in the distance and whistled again. After the second howl I heard the subtle sounds of feet approaching crunching under the white snow with each step. I looked in the direction of where it came and watched as a snow white wolf approached. It stood majestically from the opening, standing on all fours it's full height reaching my chest. I stood completely still my vibrant green eyes stuck on the amber eyes looking back at me. I crouched low to the ground and I watched as the wolf mimicked my actions. After our staring contest I ran forward straight for the wolf. As I ran the for the wolf it watched me with a knowing look, and at the last second jumped right above me. I stood there dumfounded for the briefest of moments and was brought out it when I was knocked forward by said wolf and was licked mercilessly.
Ok ok nala I give I give you win. I laughed as the overgrown wolf stopped licking me. Its amber eyes looking playful with its head tilted and her tongue sticking out. I sat up trying to wipe off all the slobber from my face before tackling her back in the snow. After rolling in the snow and getting profoundly beaten by a four legged animal we started our journey to our next destination, Arendell.
It was dark out when I saw the silhouette of a building. As we approached it I saw a sign Wandering Oaken's trade post and sauna I read. Huh so this is where he set up shop eh I asked out loud. "What do you say about seeing an old friend huh Nala". I was answered in a series of yips. "I'll take that as a yes then" I smiled as I walked in.
"Welcome to Oaken's Wandering trade post how may I help you" the guy said behind the counter. He was a behemoth of a man, one whose gentle face contradicts to his massive frame but none the less he looked hospitable. I stood in the doorway lowering my hood freeing the twin braids from its confinement and looked at the man.
"So you finally did it huh Oaken, seems like you moved on from the mercenary life."
"Well if it isn't Roaman's own daughter Anna my you've grown". He stood engulfing me in his arms. Despite his overly large arms he was very gentle. "It's good to see you old friend." As we stood reminiscing about forgotten times I realized how late it was truly getting. With a final laugh he offered me the guest room upstair for me and Nala to which I thanked him for. Before I could reach upstairs Oaken had a somber look on his face as he reached under the counter for a paper which he handed to me. As I read it over I clenched my fist tightly as I read over the bounty poster. Dead or Alive for the capture of Anna Ronin will be awarded handsomely.
I looked up to Oaken to see him pulling out a stack of the same paper. "He's looking for you Anna and you know he will stop at nothing to get what he wants I mean think of what he did in Rukon-"
"Don't speak of that. That was just as much as my fault as it is his, those peoples blood are on my hands." I yelled cutting him off. He could see the remorse in my eyes as his calloused hand took mine. "It wasn't your fault Anna you weren't aware of his true intentions." He reassured me. "Even if I were I still ran, I ran from my duty, from the life I had,from...Esmeralda and I watched them kill her and I was unable to do anything about it, how could you say it wasn't my fault then. I asked as tears ran down my face".
"Had you been aware you would've likely died given your rambunctious behavior he teased lightly. I laughed at his attempt to cheer me up and looked at him with kind eyes. "You know you look like Roman with each passing day" he said.
I smiled as I waved goodnight and headed up the stairs Nala trailing behind me. When I opened the door I took off the twin swords from my back and jumped in the bed. It wasn't long until I succumbed to sleep, but if it was one thing I learned it's better to have stayed awake then to relive the nightmares every night.
I don't know how long I slept but it was enough to feel not to feel like road kill. I watched as my slumbering companion whimpered in her sleep. Probably dreaming about chasing rabbits. Its nice to see one of us isn't plagued by nightmares I thought. I woke Nala up and peered outside the window to see the sun just peeking over the horizon which indicated it was very early in the morning. I walked downstairs and saw nobody there. Guess everyone's still sleeping. I pulled a few coins from the small pouch on my side and placed them on the counter before walking out in the freezing cold.
As we walked along the familiar path to Arendell I heard a growling from Nala. I stopped in my tracks and listened closely. A few meters north I heard the bow of arrow being drawn and released as commotion followed. As I followed the sounds I could hear metal clashing and the sound of men yelling. Once I reached it I saw a few men lay dead as the archer loaded another arrow.
Nala fetch girl I told her as pointing at the archer and I watched as she bound towards him digging her canines in his throat killing him. I looked down to see 7 more bandits and 4 armored men with their swords drawn. I took the bow from the fallen archer and notched an arrow aiming for the nearest bandit and watched it fly, imbedding itself in the bandit's head. With the death of the comrade they turned facing me with rage in their eyes. I dropped the bow and unsheathed the twin swords on my back and gave a come hither motion. The first unfortunate bandit ran with his sword held high above his head. As he was closing in I ducked the slash aimed for my head and flipped my grip on the right sword, cutting him from the torso up. I watched as two more came to avenge their fallen friend. Nala bound for the one on the right while I took the one on the left meeting his sword. I took the the opening on his right and kicked him a distance before plunging my sword in the man's chest. I barely raised my sword in time as one of the men came from behind me. I glared as he smirked at me. I brought my left sword up and I was surprised as he blocked it. I took a step back assessing the man in front of me.
This guy seems to know how to wield a sword unlike the others I thought. Wait a minute there were two left where's the other. I looked around me and saw the other man plunging his sword in the remaining man. "Noooo" I screamed as I ran towards the man.
"Where do you think you're going Missy" as I felt him cut my back. It was a shallow cut as I felt the blood pour on my back. I turned around to give him a roundhouse kick and was surprised when he caught the approaching foot and threw me back. From my peripheral vision I saw Nala jump above the carriage and dig her canine on the surprised bandit. Surprisingly enough he back handed her off and covered the deep wound on his rib which continued to bleed out. I turned back to the man in front of me and watched as he charged back at me his sword aiming for my throat. I parried his blow with my right sword and took my left sword in a plunge to his chest in which he jumped back. I took that opportunity to dig my sword in the ground and kicked him in the head. He stumbled backwards and I plunged my sword in his chest. As I took a closer look at his facial feature he had a scar over his right eye and a burn mark on his right side from ear to chin.
"Well it must be my lucky day I get to take the bounty of one of the demon brothers so which are you Marcell or Hayden" I asked. In my moment of distraction I felt a sword plunge it self in my stomach making me back away in shock.
"What's it matter to you darling you're just as dead as I am". He spat as blood flowed from his mouth. I looked as my stomach leaked blood for a few moments before stopping and steam rose from the wound. "What... What... What are you he looked on as he watched me approach him. "Me I just look like your average human but unlike you who's called a demon I guess i'm the real deal" I said as I rose my sword and cut his head off. I flicked my wrist cleaning off the blood from my sword. I turned around to see the other twin holding a platinum blonde hair girl at sword point.
"Don't move" he said frantically watching at how his older brother died right before his eyes. I looked at the woman whose eyes looked scared beyond belief. I looked at her garb and noticed her wearing a blue dress with a flowing purple cloak and a crown above her head. Just great it just had to be the queen of all the rotten luck I seem to have this just takes the cake.I thought irritated. I took both my swords and stabbed them in the ground and rose my hands in a surrendering motion. He took a few steps back before I called out to him. "Ok so before you chop her head off can I ask you something. Which one are you cause I can never tell you guys apart. I asked curiously."
"In that case if you're so curious i'm Marcell and the one you just killed was Hayden."
" Alright that's all I needed to hear you might want to close your eyes your majesty" as my hands steamed and with inhuman speed I was atop him and with one swipe his head lolled off his body and tumbled in the snow. I picked up both heads and wrapped them in the cloaks and put them in my satchel and turned around to find the platinum blonde woman look in horror at the carnage around her before falling in the snow. I jogged up to her and checked her neck for a pulse and breathed a sigh of relief as she was seemingly passed out. I let out a whistle and waited as Nala bounded towards us.
"Hey girl I hope he didn't beat you up too bad" as I rubbed under her chin and between her ears which rewarded me to the thumping of her tail.
"As soon as we hit Arendell I'll get you as much meat as you can stuff in your belly how does that sound girl." I was rewarded with a series of licks on my face before she finally settled down. I kneeled as pain raced up both my arms Damn I really shouldn't try transforming only one body part this hurts like hell. As the pain in my arms subsided I picked up the unconscious girl and put her on Nala's back before making our way to Arendell taking the main road to the kingdom. As soon as we reached the checkpoint I was surrounded by Arendelle guards and one look at their beloved queen unconscious on top a wolf sent them into a frenzy. Before any questions were asked I was seized and brought to my knees as guards came and pointed their spears straight at me. I watched as some of them were going for Nala but before they had the chance I yelled at Nala to run. With quick reflexives the wolf turned and ran in the direction we came. A few men gave chase but I knew they'd never find her as my attention was brought to the man in charge who wore a light blue uniform with medals adorning his broad chest he took a spear from a nearby guard and knocked me out before I knew what hit me. This is the last time I ever come near royalty again I thought before the darkness enveloped me.
Ok so this is my first fanfic I was really nervous about uploading it but I thought hey what the hell what's the worst that can happen. Forgive me for any grammar errors on my part I hope you like it leave a review on any errors you find and tell me if you like it.