Ya. That's what it is. Some weird floating house thing. It was almost black, but red was blended in. I'd better get….. Two of those steel giants came out and landed not far off from were I was standing. One, two,…. fourteen of them. They were all dark blue except for one lone red one that gleamed a perfect crimson, like that of blood. The soldiers jumped from their giants and approached the town leader. I dashed back to the house and started packing. I didn't want to deal with them again.br
"Hey, lady. Where are you going?" I didn't look up from my fast packing.br
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"I have to leave. Those guys that burned down the last village are here." Gurtus frowned.br
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"No one can leave now. This town has been occupied by Zaibac." I finish quickly since I didn't unpack much. My small pack could carry any quantity of things.br
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"They will be looking for me. I don't want to cause your parents any trouble. Hide if they come into this house. They might recognize you." Gurtus nodded and waved a weak good bye as I got ready to jump out the window.br
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"Well see each other again, O.K.? So we won't say good-bye." Gurtus smiled at this reassurance. I hopped from the windowsill to an ally below. From what I heard about Zaibac, they'll try to get me to join them. One way or another. I hope Gurtus will be O.K. I looked around the corner. The city was already occupied. Zaibac solders were guarding the bridges and all of the exits. I had to hurry but I also have to look natural. I slowly walked toward the nearest of the exits. The two solders stopped me.br
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"What's your name girl?" Well I wasn't going to lie.br
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"Raina, sir." I kept my head down so they couldn't get a good look.br
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"Your business?" That's easy.br
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"Going out to trade, sir." A hand touched my face and slowly moved it upward. I found myself staring face to face with that purple haired solder from before.br
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"It appears we've met before." His lips curled into a cruel smile. He squeezed my face harder.br
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"Just to tell you, Raina, trades don't leave for another week." I tried to pull free but he grabbed my arm as well.br
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"Chesta, go tell Dilandu we found that girl." A blond haired solder next to him ran down the streets. I had to do something. With all my power I kicked him right above his knee.br
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"AAAARRRRRRGGGGGGG!!!" I pulled loose from his grip and bolted down the streets. I had to climb over the wood wall surrounding the kingdom. There wasn't any place to hop over it. I know I'll head back to Gurtus house and clime onto the roof…..or something. I dashed around the corner and screech to a halt. Four solders in blue uniforms were talking to that blonde haired guy. That turned at my presents and unsheathed their swords. I had two chooses, one to kill them, or two to run for it. I didn't want blood on the streets. I bolted into the nearest house and ran by a shock family. I heard the sounds of heavy footsteps running after me. I scampered up the stairs and used my claws to climb onto the roof. I clung to the roof, gasping for breath. I was exasperated. I just lay there letting the hot sun beat down upon me. This is so disgraceful to me as a lycanthrope. Why didn't I learn the art of fighting without killing? A soldiers hand reached up and grabbed my foot. They were still at it. If I didn't know better I'd use the elements* on him. I took out my knife which I kept in my boots and lightly scratched his hand. The solder let go but continued to climb onto the brown, wood, roof. I stood catching my balance I started to jump from roof to roof. I could make it over the wall easily now. The solders ran after me. I leaped off the roof. I was able to clear the wall and land safely outside. I got up slowly so I could stand the shock that I had just received from the fall. The solders on the roof pointed towards me and were yelling something. I bolted for the woods and hide behind a tree. I didn't have time to escape. The rest of this place was all plains and orchereds. A sliver-hair young man emerged from the town gates. His hair was defiantly the color of a midnight moon. He stood with a foxy look to him. He wore bright red armor that shone like that steel giant I saw. He seemed to know were I was. The blonde haired solder spoke.br
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"Dilandu-sama, I think we lost her." The man called Dilandu slapped the blond haired boy.br
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"Chesta, Chesta, Chesta. The girl didn't have enough time to run. Where would you hide if you were a lost female lycanthrope?" He whispered something to Chesta that I couldn't hear and that boy….ummm….Chesta disappeared with some other solders. I stayed focused on that man in red he walked casually towards my hiding spot with the rest of his men. He stopped. What the heck was he doing? This day is sooooo unbelievable confusing. AAAaaaaaaaaaaa..........................................br
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*Lycanthropes have hidden wings. I added that.^_^br
*In Cloutland or any world of Cloutland teaches the power of the elements. You'll hear more about that later. O.K. I know I'm off to a stupid start but wait till Raina……..ooooo I can't tell you……..sorry.