The Great Game Prologue
Author's Note: I would like to thank Supernova2015 for his ideas in this Prologue and this episode
One weeks ago...
After my visit with Bark, I couldn't be able to find a place I could rest, despite wanting to stay at Bark's, but I was near Watership Down. I arrived at the bridge between Efrafa and the way back to Watership Down. Two rabbits who were guarding the bridge spotted me and came towards me. I didn't have much of a choice, but to comply rather than resisting.
"State your business." an Efrafa Owsla rabbit spoke.
"I'm looking for a place to stay for a bit." I said.
"Wait a minute! You're that Tyler Damien, why should you return back?!" another Efrafa Owsla rabbit questioned.
"Because I'm worthy to face you two in battle, if you don't believe General Woundwart saying that I'm a worthy opponent." I recalled from what Woundwart complimented me on my last training.
The rabbits looked at each other smirked. "Very well. You won't last long, come along."
The guards escorted me to Efrafa, where I was taken to the main hall where I once was very few days ago. I spotted Vervain, as he exchange his words of cold-hardheartedness as always. I intend to ignore him, as my heart is already grieving from what Hawkbit had spoken. Woundwart came out and recognized me right away.
"So, you returned." he first spoke.
"Yes, I didn't have any where else to go." I said.
"What about Hazel and his warren?" he asked grimly with a smirk.
"I'm no longer part of them. I felt like I wasn't wanted anymore." I sadly stated.
"Maybe perhaps you're too good of a Owsla you are and from your past human life."
"If it pleases the general and win back your respect, I would combat with two of the Owsla guards, whom they were guarding the bridge." I offered to win back his respect in combat.
Woundwart knew about my fighting skills and he would wanted to see them if they have changed since I left. "Proceed."
The rabbits got in their offensive positions, as I put on my headphones, as I cued up my combat playlist on my Zune HD and the song played Rock You Like A Hurricane by The Scorpions. The rabbits encircled around me, as my tunes started it's first lyrics.
It's early morning, the sun comes out
Last night was shaking and pretty loud
My cat is purring, it scratches my skin
So what is wrong with another sin?
The bitch is hungry, she needs to tell
So give her inches and feed her well
More days to come, new places to go
I've got to leave, it's time for a show
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane
The first rabbit made it's leap, but I managed to tackle him down quickly, as I used all my anger out of Hawkbit onto the rabbits, whom I was combating.
My body is burning, it starts to shout
Desire is coming, it breaks out loud
Lust is in cages till storm breaks loose
Just have to make it with someone I choose
The night is calling, I have to go
The wolf is hungry, he runs the show
He's licking his lips, he's ready to win
On the hunt tonight for love at first sting
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane (Are you ready, baby?)
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane (Come on, come on, baby)
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane
Rock you like a hurricane
A second rabbit did took advantage, as he pounced on me and held me. I than heard the rabbit boast to General Woundwart that he has won the match.
It's early morning, the sun comes out
Last night was shaking and pretty loud
My cat is purring, it scratches my skin
So what is wrong with another sin?
The night is calling, I have to go
The wolf is hungry, he runs the show
He's licking his lips, he's ready to win
On the hunt tonight for love at first sting
My anger boiled, as sweep kicked him off of me and off his feet to held him down to the ground.
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane (Are you ready, baby?)
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane (Come on, come on, come on, come on)
Here I am
Rock you like a hurricane
The two rabbits were underestimated that they backed away from me, after my training victory battle.
"Very impressive. You used your anger! I was still correct from what I said about you as a worthy opponent." General Woundwart commended.
I than saw Campion coming back from his post I guessed, as he's about to retire. He was surprised to see me at one piece and of course back in Efrafa.
"Campion." Woundwart wanted his attention.
"Yes General."
"Make sure Tyler Damien is shown to his quarters and to see he's properly well feed." Woundwart spoke.
"But sir, he's lying. He's only doing this to spy on you, supposing I see Campion doing it as well." Vervain rejects the idea and had suspension thoughts about Campion, as usual when he goes on his own patrols.
"Do not question me and I assure you Campion is also my loyalist Owsla Captain." Woundwart denies the allegation.
Vervain went off to his post, as he goes he looks back at Tyler and Campion. "To ensure you Tyler, if you set one foot or tail off this warren, you're mine. As well if Campion tries to save you to aid the enemy."
As I watched him leave, Campion kindly took me to a new quarter where I was to sleep and I didn't bother to speak with him at this time, because of long days I been having of traveling that made me exhausted.
"If you need anything, lad. Just ask and I'll make sure you're taken care of." Campion spoke warmly, before he left to his quarters to retire.
