Chapter 21
I could smell them coming. They were coming for me.
Four small dinosaurs about the size of a human were being led by the man from before (who was on a fast human vehicle), with about 40 soldiers following him in larger vehicles. I could even sense the two brothers I had attempted to kill, along with that female. Soon, they would find me.
The small dinosaurs they were following were of a species called velociraptor. I had never encountered one before, but I could sense that they were smart (not as smart as me, but smart enough). They were pack hunters, and the humans were using them to locate me. They were a threat.
The humans possessed deadly weapons, and I knew that there was no way I could dispose of them on my own. I had to think up of a plan to kill them all without actually getting myself hurt in the process.
Through the tree's, I saw the four raptors running in the horizon.
They know I'm here. If I run I would only alert the humans. Could this be the end...?
They suddenly stopped, and I knew that they were too afraid to find me. They stood in front of the tree's, huddling together, incapable of anticipating what was to happen next.
I saw the humans behind them crouch down besides some foliage, and point their weapons at me.
If you stand here, they will shoot sooner or later. You must do something, right now.
I snorted, preparing myself for what might happen next. What I was about to do could either work perfectly and allow me to live longer, or it could end up cutting my otherwise long life short.
I walked out of the tree's, and looked down at the four reptiles in front of me. They backed away slowly, knowing that I could kill all of them with a single smack from my claws if I wanted to.
They were all females. One was green with darker stripes running down her body. She seemed to be the lowest ranking of the pack, and posed the least threat to me. Her name was Charlie
Then there was one with a brownish plumage, and she had a scar running down her face (probably caused by one of her pack-mates in a viscious fight. She was known as Echo.
Another one was forest green, and her pupil was different to the other raptors. Instead of being shaped like a simple line, hers was more circular. She was called Delta.
Blue was the beta. She had a dark blue stripe trailing from her eye to her tail. She was ferocious, cunning and deadly, and the fact that she wasn't the alpha surprised me.
None of the raptors were the alpha, and I knew the exact reason why.
The man was their leader. He must have been with them since birth, and trained them to trust and respect him.
I quickly snuck a peak at him. His gun was pointed at me, with a red laser streaking from it to my torso. He was analyzing my every move, waiting to give the signal to the other humans so they could attack.
I know why you are all here, I snarled, looking Blue in the eye.
Yes. Our alpha has told us that we were to hunt you down, Blue replied, a hint of fear in her growl.
Hmph. You trust him? You trust that human? I snorted, pretending to be amused.
Yes. We only obey him because we have known him from birth and he respects us.
I narrowed my eyes, as I felt a small, malevolent idea appear.
You are very stupid raptors, every single one of you.
Blue raised her lips, revealing her pink gums and ivory coloured teeth. The others did the same, and released a low grumble from their throats.
How DARE you say such a thing! Stay quiet, or else I will rip you apart!
I smiled, bemused by her unpredictable, aggressive reaction.
I think you should stay quiet. I'll rip off your jaw if I hear another threat from you. Now, I am surprised. You are a raptor. You should be smart, shouldn't you? Smart enough to realize that your human is simply using you.
Of course, I was lying. I could practically smell the mans love and respect for his raptors.
What do you mean!? Echo blurted out, surprised.
Can't you sense it? He is manipulating you. He doesn't actually respect you, it's just an act so he has your trust, therefore has power.
...No... you're lying! It can't be true! Charlie growled.
I'm afraid it is the truth.
But... where's the logic. Why would he do this to us? Blue whimpered.
As I said, it's all about power. Now, I take it that you feel furious, do you not?
The raptor squad snarled in agreement. I could hear the humans talking in the distance, but didn't bother to listen in to their conversation. The four raptors all turned around and stared hatefully at their human, who seemed puzzled by what was going on.
Then... I leaned in, to give them orders. I was practically their new alpha now.
Kill the humans. Until there isn't a single one left.
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