Forge rolled backwards in the snow, stood to his feet, and launched himself at Regan plowing him over.
"Now what are you going to do?"He said as he sat on his opponent. Regan swung his fist at him trying to get him off, but Forge caught it and began pulling upwards ripping the arm out of its socket. Regan let out a howl of pain but was silenced by Forge's armored gauntlet slamming into his face splattering blood everywhere on the white snow. He Brought his hand up for another blow but found that his opponent had been incapacitated or knocked out. However he had forgotten about the maimed wolf man that was at that moment about to sink its dyeing teeth into his neck, but from out of the woods flew a white and gray body that collided with the wolf man killing it instantly. Forge looked up to see his snow cat or "Paws" as he affectionately called the creature. He stood up and brushed the cats furry back, it gave out a low pppppuuuuuurrrrrrr as he continued to stroke it.
"Good girl" he said, the rush of adrenaline wearing was finally wearing off. He picked up Regan and slung him over his shoulder, garbing his sword for safe keeping. He looked down at the big cat, who was starring at him inquisitively.
"What do you want me to do with him then? leave him out in the cold so he can freeze to death? Im not just going to leave this man to the mercy of the elements." He stated, the cat looked back at him then at the limp body hanging over his shoulder and licked her chops as if asking, 'well then can i just eat him and be done with it?'.
"No, you cannot eat him, and if i catch you nibbling on him, you will get no food for a week." he growled to emphasize his point, the cat look down and flattened her ears obviously hurt by the harsh tone. The remainder of the journey was pretty quiet, when they reached home, or what they called home, a large cave carved out by a dragon on the east side of the mountain with little furnishings over here and other there, but the thing that took up the most space was a large forge sitting on the left side of the cave as well as several tools and weapons that had been made there. Forge laid Regan across a sturdy wood table, that he had carved for himself, brushing whatever was on the table off he began doing first aid to the cuts and bruises he had sustained during the fight.
"Paws, do you know were i put...", the big cat handed him a role of bandages in its mouth.
"Thanks old friend, now lets see if we can't tidy things up for are guest, oh oh oh, and bring me some chains, we don't need him going anywhere"He said with a chuckle, he then proceeded to remove Regan's armor, once that was off he found a nice large chain, it had taken him a few weeks to make it and never quite knew when he would ever use it, but he was glad he made it all the same.
"You know Paws this reminds me of when i met your mother", the cat looked at him again with a 'how is that relevant right now?' look in its intelligent eyes.
"Well maybe our guest would like to hear some history, but first i have to make a call", he walk over to another table where a pencil and a piece of parchment lay and began writing a letter to the Knights Council Vanix, a major city that was the center of learning and development, it was also on the other side of the kingdom, the letter said:
'Knights of the Council, I have some disturbing new. I have evidence that our greatest enemy has once again found recruits, i have just fought one as well as some of his vile creatures. I would suggest further exploration into the unknown areas outside are kingdoms borders to discover the cause of these beasts. I shall remain ever vigilant and continue to guard the northern gates and i again request a transfer of station. Send a transport, food and drink, I cannot keep my guest for to long before he figures out where he is.
Until we meet again, Forge the Defender of the Northern Gates, and Guardian of the Star salutes you'
He took the parchment, rolled it up and put it into a little messengers tube, grabs some string and went to the back of the cave to where a large cage sat. He looked inside it a huge blue grey dragon lay sleeping on the cold stone floor, its nostrils flared as it caught his sent, opening one eye it asked
"Are we going on another journey?" It asked in a deep raspy voice, turning its head so it faced its body it blew out a stream of fire that splashed of its body and warmed the cave.
"Yes, well no, we are going on another mail run and back again, we will probably grab some supplies while were down there.". The dragon looked at him then caught the smell of blood in the air and looked over towards the table wear Regan lay breathing more steadily now.
"Mmm, is that my dinner, i haven't had man in many years, I've almost forgotten what it tastes like". It eyed the body hungrily.
"I already told Paws that there will be no eating are guest, or did you forget why i was send up here in the first place." He starred down the beast, the beast starred back.
"No i haven't forgotten that day", it said as its mind wondered back to that fateful day.
"Don't eat me please, I'm not good for digestion". The little human said terrified as it hung upside down in the grip of the mighty dragon.
"Aww the pleases for mercy, always the sweetest right before the crunch", It said as he lowered the man into his mouth, another successful raid on the human settlements and a few gold coins to add to his collection. He was just about to close his mouth when the smell of horse and rider came to his nose, suddenly a flash of light blinded him for second but what followed was much worse. A spear impacted against his scaly hide and imbedded itself in his ribs, he let out a huge roar that shook the cavern, dropping his prey. He looked over to wear the spear had come, a white knight, apon a mighty stallion stood at the entrance of the cave with his sword drawn.
"A lunch that fights back is no lunch at all, but the victory is better than seconds", he said more to himself than to the knight. He spread his wing and stood on his haunches and breathed out a storm of fire. The knight jumped of his horse, slapped the beast to go and ducked behind his shield, fire rained all around him, yet none touched him. The dragon charged the knight...
"WindShear, you-who, hello in there!", WindShear broke out of his trance and looked down at the human who was touching his nose gently and looked at him with caring eyes.
"When do we leave master?", he asked.