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"Thinking"
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Strike Two
The Beginning
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/ The Moon...I would never believe it would become like this. From the days of when I was a boy I looked up at night and saw a moon. A peaceful moon, a peaceful moon to shine bright over our great and prosperous. But the dream to free the lands of war so that the moon can finally shine upon our territories, as peaceful as it. Was not meant to be.
-Viking Faction Leader /
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/ From a distance from the Blackstone Castle was but a campsite with a basic fire, lighting the faces and bodies of three important leaders, these three were The Faction Leaders who held the title of Vanguard.
But titles and names were deemed unimportant at this moment for the Moon is broken, and actions needed to be taken, as well as information needed to be told. /
Raider: You say this is your moon, then how? How is it your moon?! Considering your story your moon should've been the same one we've have seen for our entire lives. How is that?!
Warden: Let's just say I am not from around here...never was.
Kensei: What do you mean?
Warden: A long time I appeared in what would be the land of Knights, that would be my home for years until I would travel to find a different purpose. I was a Warden whose home was beyond the Never-Ending Fog.
Raider: The Never-Ending Fog?! But anyone who tried to pass the Fog always failed! Your telling me you come from there? Impossible!
Warden: But not improbable, but that is less important right now because when I passed the Never-Ending Fog, My moon was as broken as the one we see now, which can only mean one thing, my original lands have perished.
Kensei: Why?
Warden: When I left years ago, the people still alive were at war, a war that has been going on for as long as humanity stood. And I wouldn't be surprised that those...Things would turn their attention here.
Raider: ...What do you know of this moon, Warden?
Warden: You see, The Shattered Moon was said to be as old as our planet, which in extension the land known as Remnant. This Moon, has been shattered, throughout all of history, Remnant's history. No one knows why, but we had more pressing matters then look into the broken moon.
Raider: From the sounds of it those, "Things" you mentioned is probably the cause, is it not?
Warden: It is, and from where I'm from its also common knowledge that the things are relentless, unsatisfied, and will seek for your destruction, one way or another. Even if the people of Remnant are more advance then us, it's never enough.
Kensei: You best tell us now of what monsters you speak of, cause if I'm being honest, you must have your own version of Blackstone's from the sounds of it.
Warden: Yes, in a way you could call them that, The Grimm is what they're called, Beasts as black as the night sky. They came in many different forms, and I'm sure there are some even I don't know about. If the Grimm are here, then I'm sure we will barely stand a chance.
Kensei: What makes you say that? What makes us different from the people of Remnant?
Warden: In Remnant they had Aura, Dust, Semblances', advance weaponry, everything that us..."Harmonians" will never be.
Raider: Semblances' Dust? Advance weaponry? Ok, first, why would..."ground specks" have any sort of relevance?
Kensei: I have to agree as well. That sounds...ridiculous.
Warden: Dust in Remnant is both ground specks, and as well as ground weapons. Dust is a...how do you say, energy maker that can be activated with Aura. But it is much more than that.
Dust is mainly found in four forms. Each of the four can be artificially, or can be naturally mix to make other stronger forms of dust.
Each with their very own..."Properties".
Raider: Properties you say?
Warden: Dust has practically made its way into Remnants technology as well.
The reason "Why?" is because it has the power of the elements themselves.
Raider: The Elements. You mean Remnant's Ground specs are nothing but fuel and summoners of Fire?
Warden: Not just Fire, Raider, It could Also summon Earth Spikes from the ground, it could make an explosion of Ice that covers all and any caught in the blast...are frozen immediately. It can cast mighty lightning strikes upon a person, and as well as summon a small tornado that is just as strong as a regular one.
Kensei: If what you say is true, then these Grimm must be unstoppable, even with dust. Not to mention Remnant as a whole, they must have an army truly strong and fearful.
Warden: Yes, they do don't they...
Raider: What can you tell us about the Grimm, cause I'm sure there's more to it than unstoppable beasts.
Warden: The enemy, The Grimm, is attracted to fear. To negative emotions. Jealousy, hatred, sadness, fear, whatever, if you have negative emotions, they will find you.
Kensei:...No...you don't, you don't think that we called the Grimm because of this war?
/ The Kensei wondered, looking to his Knight counterpart with a revelation that could make one pale. /
Warden: Unlikely, these creatures of Darkness are nothing but beasts as far as I'm aware. They have no leader, no commander, they fight with numbers alone.
Kensei: And it seems Remnant lost. If the Grimm set their sights here...
/ The Kensei let the comment hang, not eating to finish it. /
Raider: Creatures? Bah! Animals are easily killed. Are the people of your land weak?
/ The Raider loudly proclaims, not willing to stand afraid and seem weak. /
Warden: Sad to say that they probably are, without their technology they can be weak. Some relied on their weapons more than their fists. There are a few exceptions at least. But in any case those beasts are not dumb. They can learn. They know when a battle is lost or won, and learn from it, they say the older the Grimm, the deadlier.
Kensei: Hmm, that is all very concerning. So tell me, does this...What does this Moon have to do with any of this?
Warden: That Moon there...it belongs to Remnant. What I said, what I told. All came from Remnant. If I am Right, then we are not where we once were before.
/ The Warden said, having pointed to the moon for emphasis, now looking to the ground. /
Raider: Hm...all this knowledge. Is that all you know?
Warden: It has been 20 Winters since I left. So please forgive me if things do sound wrong.
Raider: 20 Winters huh? That's quite the achievement.
Warden Let's just say 4 winters of training can get one far. The 12 with Apollyon can cha he a man. While the other four...Well, we are living in it now, aren't we?
Kensei: If what you say is true. Then you are...?
Warden: Hm, 37 Winters I suppose.
Kensei: Now that is an achievement in of its self. But please, this world you speak, how have we not found it, how has your world not found us?
Warden: *Thinking pose* Hard to say really, I found this place by chance, when I was in Vale, which was one of the major cities, I was stopped by a seer.
Raider: A Seer?
Warden: Yes, now I remember. The Seer, she spoke in a hushed whisper, she told me of my destiny, which brought me to the Never-Ending Fog. This led me to Ashfeld, and as they say, "the rest is history."
Kensei: This Seer you speak of, do you think she knew that you would free our lands of war? That you would be the one to help unite us against Apollyon?
Warden: Most likely. Even now I'm not sure if my destiny is fulfilled, but that won't stop me from the now, we must get ready, who knows when the first Grimm will appear, let's just hope they show when we're ready.
/ From their small campsite, a soldier of the front line hastily ran to the Faction Leaders, this soldier was that of a knight, wearing chainmail and grey white armor, with his sword and shield on his back. /
???: S-Sirs!
Raider: Oh? A front-liner, well I sure hope it's good news.
Front-line Soldier: I have a message for The Knight Faction Leader Sir!
/ The Knight then saluted the three while looking at the Knight Faction Leader. /
Warden: Yes? What is it? Who is it from?
Front-line Soldier: It's from your second in command Faction Leader!
Warden: "Holden Cross? Then it must be important." Please proceed then, what's the message?
Front-line Soldier: Right!
/ With a couple of coughs, the Soldier told his Lord Warden what Holden Cross the Lawbringer wanted to tell him.
He told the Faction Leader that his second in command will be gathering the remaining knights of the siege and return to the Knight's home territory, Ashfeld.
The Warden was told that he and the army will be waiting at the northwest area of what used to be Apollyon's Castle to begin the trek to Ashfield.
Then it was told that (in Holden Cross' words) that as an acting Leader of The Knight faction and as well as The Vanguard, the Warden should make haste so that they could leave.
The Soldier then said that Holden Cross wanted to discuss possible ways to help with their new situation, especially with the new moon given to them.
"Even if it is a night of celebration we must leave for home as soon as possible, I may not have your intuition, but even I k ow that this isn't a good sign."
- Holden Cross /
F.L. Soldier: That's the end of the message Sir.
Warden: Hm, head back and tell him I will be with him shortly. I have information to distribute with the two other faction leaders.
F.L. Soldier: Sir!
/ Then as quick as he came, the soldier was gone, having the done the duty he needed to do with a response. /
Kensei: Anything else we need to know Warden?
Warden: Raider, Kensei. I want you two to head back to your homelands. In a month's time, we should meet up again in a Faction friendly area, from there we can discuss our long term plans. Also please, be wary of your surroundings. If that moon is from my home. Then I'm afraid it's already too late.
Raider: Sounds like a plan, I shall have messenger birds at the ready to help you to the best of my abilities.
Kensei: As shall I, in fact, I think I know just the place to start. Please do take care of yourselves now, all of you.
/ The group then it ways, each attempting to find their generals and make ways to their respective homes, Valkenheim for the Vikings, and the Myre for the Samurai. /
/ Even if it was night, The Warden still was able to see, years of experience allowed him to, after all, even then he knew the original camp of the Knights and the direction they were ready to leave in. It was part of his plans after all.
Yet as this Warden walked he got lost in thought, unable to tell how long but what he does know is what he was thinking, and did he think. /
Warden: "If that moon is here, then what else? What else is here, and am I responsible for it? I couldn't have. It's been over 20 years...but what if...what if-"
???: Warden!
/ With his thinking broken, The Warden realized he reached where the Knights were, with his second in command Holden Cross noticing him first. /
Warden: General Lawbringer..."Holden Cross"
/ Holden Cross used to be Apollyon's Second in command, being an Ashfield Lawbringer it was inevitable. The Warden and he met when The Faction Leader was but a mercenary protecting a castle from a siege of the Blackstone Legion.
To some it was known that Holden Cross introduced The Warden to the Blackstone Legion, leading him on a journey to free the three nations of war. And if the Warden himself hadn't won the battle that bested The Lawbringer's second in battle during what would later be dubbed a favor duel. Then who knows what would've happened, thank the gods themselves for Holden's second did not survive. /
General Lawbringer: We must go now.
Warden: Right...
/With a final thought before making the trek to Ashfeld on a horse, The Warden thought back to the moon.
"It has been so long since I have seen that moon. How is it here? Why is it here? And what will come of it?" Thinks the Warden, who once was a blond knight, with but a single name that barely anyone knew.
"What then?" /
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/ It has been one full moon cycle ever since we left Apollyon's castle. Surprisingly this moon works the same as a regular moon. Except its broken pieces pull themselves back together again then it breaks apart once more. I don't wonder how, only what it does because as time draws near to meet the Knight and the Viking, we may never understand what it will bring. My comrades, my generals, we may have ended a war. But with this Moon here, what does it hope to bring? War? If so...then we will fight once more.
- The Samurai Faction Leader /
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/One Month Later/
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-The War Tent-
Bang!*
Raider: It's like they're taunting us...the Villages are destroyed in the night, yet our people live to fight another day...
Kensei: We may not know the intentions of the Blackstones, but let it be known that they do this with a purpose...but what?
Raider: Tsk! Many of my Villages across my part of the Land have been destroyed, it also happened to the Knights Land as well. Did it not?
Warden: I made sure that I kept my people's interests and safety in mind. So No, I evacuated their Villages to a safer location. So I'm unsure if the Villages we left are destroyed or not.
Kensei: This is troubling to hear...Homes are burned down and destroyed...the people living in these homes are alive and well...except for those caught in accidents of their own accord...What does it mean!?
/ The Kensei loudly questions while smacking a first on the table he and his fellow Faction members staredown at.
On the table was a detailed map of the newly formed Country of Harmony, with the Faction Leaders homes as it's nations.
Spread across the map were small houses painted black, to signify Villages working with War Items, and White houses as Villages working on the production of food and other miscellaneous items.
During the War of Apollyon, many of these Villages were territorial castles strewn about, making Armor, Weapons, and the occasional Siege Weapon with only a good amount of these places having the means to produce food or clothing.
After the war, the situation switched, with territories now producing more Clothing and Food Products, then that of War items. Let it be known that there are no Black houses and very few White houses across the map. /
Warden: This isn't the usual Blackstone method you know. What purpose does destroying our War items do? We have plenty of them back at our own home bases...wouldn't it make more sense to destroy our crops and all?
/ Even if the question was asked, no answer would be given for not even the Faction Leaders knew what to do. That was until the flaps to the dimly lit tent were flipped open and a Samurai Front-line Soldier made his purpose clear. /
Samurai Soldier: 'Faction Leader! I bring urgent news!'
/ The Soldier may have spoken in Japanese, but to the Knight and Viking, it looked as if the Soldier told them everything that they understood as clear as day.
The Soldier passed a paper document encased in a gold glass scroll and crouched low with his head down. The Faction Leader made his displeasure known when opening the scroll. /
Kensei: 'You couldn't have waited till after the meeting Soldier?! I hope this message is worth the trouble you could be in.'
Samurai Soldier: 'Forgive me Faction Leader! But my Squad-Leader told to get it to you immediately, he said it's from the Scouting Party you sent.'
/ The Samurai Soldier cried out afraid, and the Samurai Faction Leader himself paused, he hastily opened the message as fast as he could and read the contents. /
Warden: Kensei, What's going on?
/ The Warden asked cautiously while The Raider watched with crossed arms and a keen stare. /
Kensei: I have sent a scouting team that consisted of a Shinobi, a Gladiator, A Shaman, and A Peacekeeper when I got word of your Villages being attacked.
/ During the Month of the attacks, the Vanguard traded messages, and a decision was made to help combat these attacks.
Many of the Factions forces were to travel across all of Harmony, making the Samurai and Knights work for the Vikings. The Vikings and Samurai were to work for the Knights, and so on.
Hearing of these attacks The Kensei thought it reasonable to look into these attacks and made what would be known as "The First Mixed Faction Team". /
Warden:...So? What were they able to find?
/ The Kensei could only stare at the document, then to his Soldier still bowing low. /
Kensei: 'You! I thank you for giving me this message, now leave and return to your post, I have matters that are to be discussed privately.'
Soldier: 'Yes Sir!'
/ The Samurai Soldier took his leave. /
Warden: Kensei?
Kensei: The Scouts...have fallen.
Raider: What? How?
Kensei: The only remaining member of the group was The Shinobi. When they found her she was gravely injured. Before she died of extensive wounds, she declared her team dead and that they were caught in an ambush, and her team was killed by the beasts. She was not able to describe what killed her team well.
/ The Warden could only look at the floor with his hand clenching onto his Sword's pommel. /
Raider: A beast? What kind of Beast would...No...
/ The Raider would pause and realized what could kill a group of three and gravely injuring the fourth. /
Kensei: Trust me, if it's what I think it is they're talking about, then it's probably too late.
Warden: So they finally make their move...
Raider: Where was this attack? Where did you send them?
Kensei: I sent them to the Grey Grass Plains less than a month ago, and they were to meet a ship there at a specific time and meet me here in Unity, but they never showed.
Warden: If these Beasts attacked a Village that far out, then...are you sure your men weren't followed?
Kensei:...No...I'm not.
Raider: If they really are Beasts, then they would've killed all four of the scouts instead of three. Why leave one alive to suffer?
/ When the Raider finished his question, The Warden began to think, and came with a gruesome thought. /
Warden: The Grimm are in on the destruction of those Villages. Most of these places either had little to no amount of people. If they injured a man then it's only logical that they will go back to a safe place.
Kensei: Safety? If it was Safety for the injured man...that would be the ship!
Raider: That ship had a man die on it if that doesn't inflict negative emotions then I don't know what will. Which means the Grimm most likely followed them here!
Warden: But that can't be...they aren't smart like that, they would need a Grimm who lived long enough to know these kinds of tactics. We need to Retreat, now!
Raider: Retreat? Retreat?! What nonsense do you speak?! Why run from some Stupid Beasts when we could take the fight to them!
Warden: Look, Raider, if these Beasts should not be trifled with. We must run and plan while we still can, while we still have time!
Raider: What nonsense are you speaking?! Why can't we just Fight!
Warden:...Look, it's complicated, the Grimm are not something to be messed with, many of the people from my homeland were killed because of the Grimm, and they had Aura, a semblance.
If we were to battle an...lets say an Ursa Major, I'm sure at least one of us will die...I almost did...
Kensei: The Warden is right, right now we don't have the manpower, neither can we spare men for such an attack. After the Siege on Apollyon's Castle, our forces dropped. Things do not help with the possibility of Apollyon's forces coming back.
Raider: I don't believe this...a fearless man, who fought many. Who killed many. Cowering before a group of simple Beasts. I'm leaving. Come back to me when the Real Warden comes back.
Warden: Raider! Listen to me!
/ The Raider did not heed the Wardens Call, and The Viking Faction Leader left the War Tent. /
Warden: Raider...
Kensei: Warden...we have more pressing matters to attend to and if I know that Raider well enough, he will be staging a counteroffensive.
Warden: Yes, you may be right in that...yet...if he is going to stay behind, then so should we. Where he will be our sword, it's only right to be his shield...No?
Kensei:...You know...my master, when alive, probably would've run at a surprise attack with enemies he doesn't know in fear of his Soldier's lives. Let's not run knowing our Viking Friend will be in trouble.
Warden: Right, and if everything goes how I think they go...then I know exactly what to do for our situation.
Kensei: Oh? A plan already?
Warden: You know it...so listen closely.
/ During that moment, The Knight Faction Leader, famous for his tactician prowess, told his Samurai comrade what it would consist, and would consult the Raider when he can. /
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-Unity Camp-
???: Look! it's him! The Viking Faction Leader.
???: The Viking huh?
???: What do you think they were discussing in there?
???: Hmph, nothing good I bet.
/ Whispers that one could hear when passing by patrolling Faction Soldiers, it was annoying to the Viking. /
???: A man wanting peace? Ridiculous! There will be no peace.
???: Yeah you're right, soon enough they will be at each other's neck soon enough.
/ The Viking tried to ignore the foolish Warriors not his own. He knew that hatred between each faction was as fresh as a newly made scar. Yet it didn't mean he would like it. /
???: Does he really seek peace? Or complete rule over us?
???: A general, a warrior, a leader, a lier.
???: Praise King Raider, Ha! Yeah right.
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
...
/ The whispers had stopped, and The Viking doesn't know where he is. In hindsight, The Raider should've paid more attention to where he was walking, but now, he needed to find his part of the large camp, and inform his Generals of the next battle they should partake. /
Raider:...What am I doing? Foolishly walking out in the forests like this...It's obvious The Grimm draw near and will soon arrive. Maybe I hope to fight one? Maybe...
/ As the Viking Faction Leader looked into is surroundings he realized, he walked quite deep into the woods that neighbors the Camp of Unity. /
Raider: "Hm, interesting."
/ As the Raider walked he traveled to a destination unknown to even himself, but that did not stop him from Walking. /
Raider: "War, it's always War, why must it always be War. I made sure to help unite the three divided Factions. I should be seen as a man of peace, A hero. Not some tyrant looking to take over Harmony."
/ The Viking Sighed with resignation. /
Raider: "well, nobody said it was easy."
/ As the Raider overlooks the Camp of Unity on a ledge, he thinks to himself. /
Raider: "Can I really battle against The Grimm like this? I have lead people before, but that was during the war against Apollyon. This was before I only had the Vikings to lead.
/ Unsure of what to do, he looks to the Camp of Unity for answers. The Camp of Unity is a place that is directly connected between the three nations location-wise.
From what he could see, in the middle of all the tents and warriors of all factions, was the War Tent he was in hours ago.
All around that big war tent were Vikings and stationed around them were Knights, right after were the Samurai. The Raider may never understand Japanese, but what he does understand, is an advance way that can alert allies of an incoming attack. "Fireworks" as the Kensei called them. /
Raider: "...Beautiful"
/ As night falls the Raider overlooks the small but great camp of Unity, this camp was the first to be built in the name of peace and harmony.
With the strength of the three faction they were able to build this place within half a day of nonstop working. With Champions guarding the place and as well as many living around in Tents and the such.
Unity was to become a home to all, Viking, Samurai, and Knights. With scuffles happening here and there between the three it does not bring Joy for a camp built on peace. /
Raider: Why must I be a Faction Leader? Why was I labeled a "Vanguard General"? ...I was made to fight...not to lead...RAGH! Why is this so frustrating!
/ The Raider yelled to the now night sky, weapon in hand, and drops to the ground while kneeling on his weapon.
Unsure if the warriors of Unity heard, even he wouldn't care...that was until someone already heard him and surprised him.../
Grrrr!!*
/ And when he turned around he realized it wasn't really a person, but a black Monster with red eyes. /
Raider: ??!
Awoo!!!*
RAAGGH!
/ The Raider, with his Dane Axe out, and because of years of experience and honed instincts, it was already being swung.
After he knew he hit flesh and dodged out of the way of the large jumping beast, he readied his stance and attempted to find what tried to take his life.
He looked and looked around his the dark forest and only saw trees, The Raider spun and turned and still had no luck trying to find what was about to attack him.
The Raider hears a haughty chuckle and footsteps behind him, and is astounded by what he sees. /
???: So it is true on what they say. You really are a Warrior befitting the title "Vanguard Leader".
/ The Mysterious Person says. /
Raider: Who are you?!
Watts: Ah! English! You know I thought that yelling was you earlier, but I wasn't quite sure considering you're...uneducated.
Raider: Who...Are you?
/ The Raider asked with malicious intent, still in a fighting stance. /
Watts: Well...I guess you can have my name, you may call me Arthur Watts. And isn't it a pleasure, meeting you here...Raider.
/ Arthur Watts, although not as tall as the Raider himself, he was a middle aged man with a slim build and slightly tanned skin.
As the Raider looked closely at this man, he had short black and gray hair as well as a thick mustache and eyebrows, with a trait rare among the people of Harmony. Green eyes.
There was no armor on this man's chest, only a gray overcoat with yellow linings, a yellow dress shirt and a black necktie. No leg braces either, only pants that are the same color as his overcoat. /
Raider: To bad I can't say the same, so what do you want? Say it quick before I kill you where you stand!
Watts: Ah! Good heavens, forgive me, it seems I forgot why I was here in the first place, now lets just say that my...Queen has an offer for you, and your so called..."Vanguard".
Raider: Ha! What makes you think you have something to offer?
Watts: Of course I have something to offer, in fact, all you have to do is join my Queen and her cause, and anything you ask for, will be given to you.
Raider: Even if something as enticing as that it's almost always bait, so what makes up the hook?
Watts: Of course, the only catch is you have to follow The Queen's every order, no, matter what.
Raider: ...Hmph, I decli-
Watts: I'm afraid I'll have to stop you right...there.
Raider: Wha-?
Watts: You see, our "Queen" really and I mean Really, doesn't take no for an answer. So I'll tell you this, if you refuse, then your entire campsite will be destroyed, just like the rest of your villages.
Raider: The Rest? You mean...No...You, It was you who destroyed our villages!
Watts: Well, It wasn't me per say but...
/ Two Large Werewolf Like monsters with bone like masks and red eyes walked right by the man know as Watts. /
Watts: The cause of those destroyed villages would fall to these guys here, in fact they were the ones who did most of the work.
Raider: Are those...Grimm?!
Watts: Ah! So you know what these are huh? Not many know what these...things are exactly, especially around these parts. So excuse me if it's a surprise that you know it's general name.
Raider: ...Yes, I've heard of them, but even then I'm sure I can kill both of them just as easily as I can kill you!
Watts: Hmm, interesting, if you can do what you say, then I guess those people who died by these things weren't that special, in fact, I can see those types of men right in the small camp of yours...Am I correct?
/ The Raider didn't take kindly to that threat hidden between his words, and he didn't plan on backing down either. /
Raider: ...What. Do you want?
Watts: Well, I would say but, it would be a redundant, join us and follow our Queen, or you, and your people perish.
/ The Raider was silent and looked down on the ground, Arthur smiled thinking he had the Raider convinced, that was until he heard chuckling from the Viking. /
Raider: ...He he...Ha Ha Ha...
Watts: Hm?
Raider: HAHAHAHAHAAA!
/ The Raider was now laughing as loud as he could, and raised his axe to the dark and starry sky with a statement and a challenge of his own. /
Raider: You think you can stop me and my men!? Ha! Please, many have tried before and failed, what makes you so special?
Watts: Hm, how disappointing, I guess I have no choice then to rely on the Blackstones then. Oh well.
Raider: Wha- Blackstones?! You work for the-?!
Watts: Destroy the Village, leave nothing behind.
/ With a final word, Watts walked backwards into the night. While the two Wolves jumped towards The Raider.
With a roll the he was able to get behind the Wolves as they jumped over him. /
Raider: To Hel with these things, why are they so quick?!
/ As the Raider thinks of a way to stop these Wolf like monsters, at t he corner of his eye he could see even more Grimm of different shapes and sizes run past him into the trees, and he immediately k ew where they were heading to. /
Raider: The Camp! Damn, I have to make this quick!
/ After a quick study of his surroundings, one of the Wolves ran to attack with a slash. The Raider, used to attacks like this was able to parry the Wolf's paw, but instead of knocking it away, the paw stayed strong, trapping the Raider into a power struggle.
The second Wolf saw its chance and charged into the Viking, knocking him to the ground away from the two monsters. The Wolf quickly made its next move and pounced on the Raider.
Refusing to get hit, The Raider rolled away on his side, dodging the pounce and grabbing his weapon in the process.
Standing up he sees that he's outnumbered, but didn't dare back down. /
Raider: You really are tough for a beast, and that's what makes this fight enjoyable!
/ The Raider says happily, but it was short lived as his opponents both charged at him on all fours.
The Raider was running as well, and decided to gamble on a move that could kill one of the beasts The Raider promptly yelled. /
Raider: Ég ríf ykkur í bita!
(I'll tear you to pieces!)
/ While grabbing the end of his weapon with both of his hands, he would launch what would be called an unstoppable attack, which would strike the large wolf to his right in the head, causing it to stop with a "Yip!".
It would be useless sadly, as the Wolf on the left would strike the Raider on his side and run behind him, even if it didn't stop the Viking, it dealt a lot of damage.
Not letting the Wolf he struck have a break he charged with a jump and hit the unsuspecting Monster in the head with the end of his axe, with the "Stunning Tap" move.
He then ended the life of the Wolf with a final overhead heavy attack between the wolves eyes, splitting it in two. When pulling his weapon out, there would be no remains of the Wolf to begin with.
The Viking was surprised by the sudden disappearance but was able to get back into the fight when the Wolf still alive tried to strike the Raider from behind.
What the Grimm didn't know was that even if a warrior of "Harmony" couldn't see you, they will know where you intend to strike them.
With a quick parry he stopped the initial attack but it turned him around, The Wolf Grimm went for a bite at the Raider, and it would be it's downfall for the Raider still held his weapon and as he fell to the ground he sliced the Grimm's throat with all of his strength.
And as quick as it died, it disappeared into the night sky leaving nothing but traces of black flakes, quickly disappearing. Slowly getting up, weapon in hand, he realized that the fight was more grueling then it seemed./
Pheeeeew!
Pheeeew!
Pheeeeeew!*
Crack! Crackle~ Crack!*
Raider: Fireworks? This late?! Those Idiots!
/ The Raider saw the Samurai's contraption in the distance, and knew exactly what it meant. /
Raider: No! T-the Camp! Those...Those Beasts! Ragh!!
/ The Raider would roar in rage and start to run in the direction of the camp, foregoing his injuries which, began to slowly heal.
As the Raider ran he only had one thought in mind after killing the Grimm, if two gave him a gruesome challenge, gods know what a whole army would give a camp not ready for the challenge. /
Raider: "When I get there, I am going to cut each of those Monsters, piece by piece, then, I'm going to take the fight to them! Regardless of what my comrades said! No one attacks my men, nor my soldiers without repercussions!"
Raider: For Valhalla!
/ Thus the Raider heads for the location of Unity, not only to battle for a great fight, but for peace, and for Unity, in an unspoken phrase. /
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