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Chapter 7 is done. Enjoy and please leave a review!


[ Hernes' POV ]

" Damn.. That old bastard is getting harder to lose, one of these days I might not make it out of the castle.." Leaning against a bloody wall, I grip my shoulder gritting my teeth through the sharp pain. I had left the Queen's chambers after being told to seek out Mithgail. She was developing an.. unhealthy.. obsession for him. At first I assumed she was in love with the guy, but as the days went by she became much more agitated whenever I mentioned him. It took me a few days but I managed figure out why she wanted him.

" It's the dregs. She wants more people to bring her blood.. It's not like they're going to do anything for her.. Besides, the only reason she wants him is his potential as a hunter.. Right now he's weak. If he continues on like he is, he'll die. " I push my self up off the wall and begin a slow limp towards the carriage at the begin of the bridge. The ride from Cainhurst to Central Yharnam was usually only a four hour ride, but with the condition of the paths and being in the middle of a hunt it would be more around a day. However, lately I've been struggling just to get past the Queens chamber. Logarius.. The old guy seems to have some sort of grudge against me.

I think it has something to do with my allegiance to the Queen, but I wasn't about to walk up to him and ask. I was not going to let him separate my head from my shoulders.

Climbing into the drivers position of the carriage, I began to think of a way to get back into the Queens Chamber while I turned the freezing horse around and spurred it on down the icy bridge. My ride began with a slow canter before gradually growing into a full-on gallop. The loud sounds of wooden wheels crashing against frozen cobblestone filled the dead night. My breath left my body in a cold cloud before dissipating into the icy air. " It's colder today than usual.. something isn't right.. " As if mirroring my words, the black horse that had been pulling me and the carriage let out a loud cry. It wasn't the sound of a horse that had been spooked by a snake or small animal. It was more like a horse fearing for it's life.

Before I could calm the animal, I saw a giant piece of frozen earth hurtling towards the carriage out of the corner of my eye. With the horse still barreling down the pathway, I stood on the wooden bench that had been my seat grabbed the side of the carriage and swung myself into the carriage crashing through the thick wooden door. Groaning in pain as I collide with the velvet lined floor, I looked up to the trees growing smaller. I had swung myself inside just in time if the deep imprints and multiple splinters were any indication.

The horse continued to cry out from the front of the carriage. Doing my best to push the sound to the back of my mind I watch as the wooden carriage falls off the edge of the cliff side. Crawling to the side of the carriage I push myself to my feet and struggle to find my balance. Not wasting any time I grab onto the side of the door and pull myself towards it. Before my head could leave the interior of the falling carriage, it collided with what I assumed to be the side of the cliff. Feeling myself being thrown to the back wall, I let out another pained groan. The now sideways carriage collided once more with the cliff side sending it spiraling.

The carriage continuously crashed against the cliff. Pieces of splintered wood shot around the interior, raising my arms in front of my face I felt multiple pieces of wood pierce my legs and arms.

" Ugh.. This.. was careless of me. I shouldn't have let myself get so distracted.. " The horse fell silent a little while ago. More than certainly killed by the constant collision with the rocky terrain. I said a silent prayer for the poor creature before painfully bracing myself by the seat and wall, preparing for the inevitable stop at the end of this fall. That stop came shortly after. The distinct sound of a heavy object landing in water filled my ears, then the water rushed into the interior of my carriage.

Taking a deep breath, I shut my eyes as the water hits me with the force of a hurricane. My head snaps back and slams against the side of the carriage. Stinging pain fills my head before my vision goes blurry, soon enough I fall unconscious.


[ Unknown Location ]

" Ugh.. my head is killing me. " Whispering to myself, I open my heavy eyes and look around slowly. My vision is still blurry, and I drift in and out of unconsciousness. My body is stiff, I definitely have a few broken bones, or at least really bad sprains. " Well.. I am righteously screwed.. I wonder how I will.. " Cutting myself off, I look to my side and see a pair of legs make their way towards me. However it was is walking slow, it's definitely a man. The way his feet are positioned with each step gave that away. The only question that had me on edge ? Was he a Friend ? or a Foe ?

If he was going to kill me, then I couldn't stop him. I could barely move, let alone fight somebody. The unknown man set my mind to ease when he draped my good arm over his shoulder, helped me to my feet and began to carry me towards wherever he came from. I couldn't make out anything due to my blurry vision, the fact it was nighttime only made things even worse for me. I may as well be blind.

Being dragged through what seemed like a forest wasn't exactly a fun thing.. I knew that it wouldn't be great, but still. It felt like I was carried for hours on end, but I knew that it had barely been half an hour. That's why I was surprised when I heard the sound of an old wooden door being opened. Not long after a sound resembling creaking wood filled the air as the man walked into the.. wooden ?.. building. I soon felt myself being lowered onto a soft surface, most likely a bed before I fell unconscious once again.


A enticing scent was what roused me, it smelled like a high-end tea. Opening my weary eyes, I looked around my new surroundings. I was covered in bandages, my tattered bloody clothes lay on a old wooden chair beside me. Sitting up with great effort, I propped myself up on my elbows. Letting a pained groan out, I got to my feet slowly walking towards the far door. Taking a deep breath, I open the door and step out into the hallway. The scent of tea grows stronger, leading me out into a plain kitchenette. Spotting the small kettle, I make my way over and begin to look for a cup to pour some in. My throat was uncomfortably dry, guest or not, I needed something to drink.

Finding a small wooden cup, I poured the steaming tea into the cup and downed it. Coughing slightly as it burned my mouth, I wiped my lips and dropped the cup onto the wooden counter. A soft voice startles me, forcing me to spin around and reach for my weapon. Feeling nothing but air, I feel my shoulders drop and I look to the ground. I feel completely naked without my Cainhurst colors or my weapons.

" Relax. I'm not going to hurt you, just calm down and take a seat" A man said standing just across from me. He was tall and built, if he turned out to be hostile I doubt I would stand much of a chance. Deciding to listen to him, I walked away from the tea and sat in a wooden chair never taking my eyes from him.

" So.. who are you..?" My voice sounded quiet, almost foreign. It had been so long since I interacted with a normal human, at least one that wasn't a hunter or someone who wanted to kill me. I guess that I was nervous ?

" Who am I..? I am not really anybody important, but if you must know I am the owner and sole resident of this cabin, William Moreau , at your service" He sounds genuine, maybe I can relax..

" Herne. It's a pleasure to meet you William. " I stood up and held my hand out. William grabbed my hand and shook it, his grip felt like an iron clamp around my hand.

" Likewise, now tell me. How did you end up in the river ? Beat up like you were..?" He sounded cautious.. He has all the right to be, We are rather close to Cainhurst. The people around the castle.. at least the ones who aren't completely insane.. are rather paranoid. " I don't mean to pry but those injuries were mostly from a fall.. which means that you were more than likely on the road to Cainhurst castle. "

Forcing down a smile, I stand up and look him in the eye " The road from actually. I was on an errand before my carriage was hit by a.. boulder.. and it was sent off the side of the cliff. My horse died, the carriage was destroyed and I will probably be punished when I return to the castle.. " I sigh finally realizing my situation, whether I return to the queen now, or later, she will most likely torture me.

" The.. castle..? You really are from Cainhurst then. " William grew quiet looking at me before letting a exhausted sigh escape his mouth " Looking to cause more trouble..? " His once welcoming tone gave way to a serious accusing tone.

" Trouble ? No.. I do not seek to cause anymore trouble. In fact, I seek to help end this hunt once and for all.. There is a hunter that is trapped within Yharnam. He wants to survive past the end of this hunt, unlike all the others before him. " Williams face was unreadable, I wasn't sure if he believed me.

" How can I believe you..? I don't know you, you're from Cainhurst and we didn't exactly meet on the best terms. " I felt nervous, not because I was afraid but because I had no way to make him believe me.

Lowering my head, I dropped to a knee and extended my arm " If my words alone aren't enough.. then take my respect. My word as a hunter and as a living person. I speak nothing but the truth. " William was silent, more than likely stunned. I heard him take a step forward and sigh

" Fine. I'll take your word.. you can rest up and leave when you're better.. I'll fix up your clothes then you can leave.." I lifted my head and stood up. Opening my mouth to speak, William cuts me off. ".. On one condition.." I never take my eyes off him as he speaks, nodding for him to continue " My daughter will accompany you. She knows how to fight. Personally, I'd say her skill with a blade rivals that of any hunter out there.. including yourself. If you show any signs of lying during your little 'journey', she will kill you "

I struggle with that for a few moments before nodding reluctantly " Okay. I accept your terms. " William smiled and helped me back to my room before taking my old uniform and leaving me to my own thoughts.

"That's wonderful.. I will have a child following after me while I search for Mithgail. Once I find him.. I may have to kill her. While I didn't lie to William, I wasn't wholly truthful with him either.." Shaking my head in annoyance, I move towards my bed and lay in it, the clutches of sleep dragging me into my own mind.


Hope you enjoyed chapter 7. The next chapter should be up next Saturday ( On time this time )