Here we go. It's been to long without an update here, so you get 2. Yup, chapter 6 and 7 in one package. Why? Because from no on, chapter 8 will be chapter 8 and not 9.

Chapter 6:

Froge rushed up the metallic stairs on the outside of the old buildings. The red bricks were losing their colours, because of year's exposure to the elements. The cement between the bricks were crackling and smouldering. The building was a death trap as it was, it would only be a few years before it fell apart on its own. The sun was still climbing up into the sky having barely let go of the horizon. The blue sky was still only obstructed by a few lazy clouds.

But Froge didn't notice the beautiful day. At least, not anymore. He had done so ten minutes ago when he had first gone into the yard. Now, he was running away from it. The conversation he had overheard was playing on repeat in his mind. "Maybe someone should tell him to keep a low profile for the time being." The thought of what could happen was frightening. It all depended on whether or not Link would see the threat.

Froge had made his way through the crowd, pushing both old and young aside. Froge grabbed the handrail and swung himself up on the stairs. As he planted his feet and began running up, the metal quirked; it wasn't used to that kind of strain. But Froge didn't notice, or maybe he didn't care. All he wanted was to make it in time to warn Link. As he reached the top, he quickly ducked behind a wall. Carefully, he moved his head to see around the corner. What he saw awakened his fear. The general was pointing a gun at Link, who was standing with his back turned towards the general.

"So you finally caught me" Link said calmly.

A sinister smile appeared on the generals lips. "So it seems." The voice was identical to the one Froge had heard down on the plaza.

"So what are you going to do? Shoot me where I stand or bring me before your master?" Link asked as calm as before. Froge did not know whether to be impressed by his calmness or be worried sick. Slowly, he made his way to the door.

"I could shoot you and end all our troubles" he started. "And while they are my orders, I'm not sure I'll kill you off just yet. You will suffer for what you did to our soldiers."

Froge stopped. "Not kill you off yet" he thought. "That means I was wrong. He's no general, he's a simple goon. Link should be able to handle him safely." Froge had almost calmed down, when another thought occurred to him. If this was a goon, then where was the rest of the squad and leading general?

Froge began to search the perimeter. He slowly walked towards the edge of the wall and took a peek around. At first, nothing seemed out of place. Then Froge retracted his head, panting. He sank and took another look. He had been right. A few houses away, a soldier had set up a sniper camp. And with his knowledge of their tactics, Froge knew that another sniper was positioned on the opposite side of the house.

So that counted for three of them. The usual number in a squad was five plus a commanding officer, so where were they. Still in cover from the sniper, Froge took a look down into the crowd below. They were easily spotted from above; one on each side the yard. So where was the general? Froge couldn't find him anywhere. Maybe on the backside of the building. But how would he make his way there, without being spotted by the sniper? Froge knew he couldn't do it. He looked up at the sniper. Froge breathed lighter and ran across the small walkway. The sniper had been focussing on the crowd right now.

Froge had made it to the backside of the building. It was in many ways similar to the front side, only there weren't any doors. Windows were scarce, and most of them had no glass. Froge made his way to another set of metal stairs. Froge began to walk downwards. The metal was rusted and whenever he stepped on it, the stairs sighed heavily. Once back on firm ground, Froge began to look for the general. He searched behind crates, barrels, inside small sheds, but he couldn't find him. Froge turned around and was about to walk up the stairs, when he heard a metallic "click." Froge froze and sank. Slowly he turned around, hands in the air.

"I take it you are the general in charge of this squad" Froge said to the young man. The man just nodded.

"I'm sorry, but you'll have to come with me" he said. His green eyes shone with what looked like regret.

Chapter 7:

Link watched as Froge went out the door into the yard below. "I'm sorry" he said again. Link turned his head and stared out the window again. The sun was still climbing over the horizon on the other side of the house, casting a dark shadow over everything within view. Mere moments ago, Froge had told him all about their base and asked him to join them. But he hadn't. Why?

Link stared blankly out over the city. Far, far away he could see the see the mayor's mansion. He knew that the generals' master resided there. Link never been close to it though, nor did he wish it anytime soon. So why hadn't he accepted Froge's offer. He looked around his place. It wasn't like there was much that kept him from leaving. An old bed, a broken dresser, a table and a few chairs. The only things of value were his memories, his gun and a picture of his sister, a picture he always wore in a pocket. Link left the window and grabbed an apple. While eating, he found the picture of his long lost sister.

"Would it be okay with you if I left?" he asked the picture in his thoughts. He sighed and folded the picture, placing it in his pocket. He was still laying down when he heard something. Link froze, honing his senses. There was someone on the catwalk outside. The way the metal sighed, it had to be a grown man. Link readied himself and drew his gun, preparing for the inevitable battle. The noise outside stopped. Slowly, Link made his way to a wall close to the door and peeked outside. There was nothing to see. Link kept the lookout another few seconds, then he shrugged. "Guess no one's here" he thought.

Link turned around and headed for the kitchen. Link took no more than a few steps before he heard a sound from behind him and a voice that uttered: "Don't move." Link cursed himself. How could he have avoided seeing him? Was he getting sloppy? Or was Froge getting to him? "So you finally caught me" Link said calmly.

"So it seems" the voice replied. It was male, Link knew that much. His voice was smooth, yet something told Link that this guy wasn't a general. Getting close, maybe, but not yet.

"So what are you going to do? Shoot me where I stand or bring me before your master?" Link asked as calm as before. He couldn't reveal the tension he felt. After all, he had taken down countless of soldiers 

without a scratch; faced generals without being caught. And now, a simple goon was standing in his house, pointing a gun at him.

"I could shoot you and end all our troubles" he started. "And while they are my orders, I'm not sure I'll kill you off just yet. You will suffer for what you did to our soldiers."

"You're going to regret that" Link said as calmly as always.

"We'll see" the soldier said. "Now turn around." Link did as he was told, hands folded behind his neck. "Well, well, well. So that's what you look like up close. Not what I expected. I hope you didn't wear those gray colours when you killed off the rest."

"What would you care?" Link asked. Sure, his clothes were gray and dusty, but why did it have any importance. "If you must know" Link started, "I used a black outfit. Made it harder for you guys to track me."

"Smart kid" the soldier said. "Real smart. But your luck has run out." Link stared at the soldier, trying to figure out his next move. They were standing only a few meters apart. Then the soldier snarled and rushed towards Link. Before Link had a chance to avoid the blow, he was hit by the soldiers kick. The brute force of the blow knocked him over and Link landed on his back on the flour behind him. Before he had a chance to get up soldier was over him and attacked again. Link rolled away and got up. He reached for his gun, only to find it missing. He looked frantically for it in less than a second and found it on the other side of the goon.

The soldier rushed again, but this time, Link could avoid. He jumped aside in the nick of time, grabbed a chair and flung it in the soldiers back. The chair shattered to pieces and Link ran towards his gun. For a second, Link wondered how they had found him, but pushed it aside – he had no time to think. Link grabbed his gun and pointed towards the soldier, who had gotten up again. As he launched his final attack, Link pulled the trigger.

That's it for now. How did you like the double post? I like how I backtrack in chapter 7 and how I keep choosing between Froge and Link in the beginning, odds are that at chapter 10 at most, Link will be the focus. I won't ask you to drop a line of what you think, I'll leave that decision to you.