Gundam Steel
Chapter 3
As the 5 G-pilots traveled south they were met by unexpected resistance. Duo had identified their attackers as goblins and wolf-riders. The goblins were tiny, tan colored creatures that basically looked like mini-orcs. The wolf-riders were goblins riding big ferocious wolfs. Duo cut a wolf rider down with his scythe as the 5 tried to find shelter. Thankfully it was just a small scouting party that they had to deal with right now. Normally a few wouldn't be a problem, but there was a whole battalion of orcs, goblins, and wolf-riders coming south.
An unfortunate goblin met his destiny at the end of Wufei's sword and another at the hands of Trowa's ax. Overall 4 goblins and 2 wolf-riders lay dead on the ground, while two wolf-riders managed to get away. There was no time to spare, the 5 ran as fast as they were able and were successful in opening some distance between themselves and the giant army behind them. After all, an army of that size couldn't cover as much ground as 5 individuals could.
Back at the enemy army, the two wolf-riders, that had escaped the Gundam pilots, come up to an a cloaked figure. The unknown figure was on top of an undead zombie horse that was practically falling apart. The figure was also dressed in a black cloak that was riddled with decay and carried a foul stench with it. The two wolf-riders approached the cloaked figure with caution, the fear was evident in their eyes. They proceeded to talk to the figure in a language that sounded like a lot of grumbling, snorting, and tongue clicking sounds.
The figure simply nodded and with a bony finger, pointed at the two wolf- riders. Both of them were enveloped in a black cloud, their screams rang clearly. When the black smoke cleared there was just a pile of goblin and wolf bones. With an inhuman chant from the black figure, the pile of bones became animated and reconstructed themselves. The sockets, where their eyes had been, now shown with a fiery red light.
Meanwhile, the 5 boys had made considerable distance, but the city was still another day away. There wasn't another forest for a considerable distance, so they had to camp out in the open. But there was a lot of tall grass around that would easily hide them. They didn't dare light a fire, for the smoke would give their position away and all the surrounding grass could catch ablaze. But how to chose who got the first nights' watch. Duo suggested the very American way of deciding things, whoever got the shortest stick. It turned out to be Duo himself.
"This must be my unlucky day." Duo moaned as the others slept. After about an hour of boredom and complaining, Duo lay back on the ground and looked up at the stars, their unfamiliar patterns seemed to mock him. "Hmm," he thought, "I wonder what Hildé is doin'."
"I'm sure she's ok." Quatra spoke from next to Duo.
"You're still awake." Duo said as he sat back up, glad for the company.
"Just woke up."
"What's on your mind?" Duo asked.
"Been thinking of my father, sometimes I think it was my fault that he got killed."
"Hey, don't blame yourself. It was OZ's fault that the colony turned on him in the first place."
"Your right Duo, but still…"
"Shh, did you hear that?" Duo said, already he was on full alert. There came a slight rustling from some nearby grass. Heero, being the expert soldier that he was, was already awake and alert. Wufei and Trowa had to be shaken a little for them to awaken, just a little. The unknown assailant was coming straight for the group, but they were all masters of stealth. So whoever was coming sure wasn't aware of the 5 pilots. Duo held his scythe ready, but he didn't activate it yet, and the others had their weapons ready.
The sound was getting closer, as Duo put his black cap on, and turned the brim down to shield his eyes. The others knew what he was going to try and they put their hands up to cover their eyes. Suddenly a shadow came amongst the group, then Duo, used his scythe to cast a major bright light in the general area, blinding the assailant, who was soon tackled and restrained by the other 4 Gundam pilots. The unknown figure let out an ear- piercing scream, but it didn't affect any of the pilots. The captive struggled to break free but was unsuccessful, due to the combined strength of 4 boys. After a few minutes the captive stopped fighting and lay still. Even in the moonlight blue eyes, filled with fear, could be seen from the captured individual.
Duo then turned on the scythe's normal blade and used the green light to see whom they had caught. Duo still had his hat down to cover his face. What he saw shocked him.
"It's a girl," he said "and an elf at that."
Chapter 3
As the 5 G-pilots traveled south they were met by unexpected resistance. Duo had identified their attackers as goblins and wolf-riders. The goblins were tiny, tan colored creatures that basically looked like mini-orcs. The wolf-riders were goblins riding big ferocious wolfs. Duo cut a wolf rider down with his scythe as the 5 tried to find shelter. Thankfully it was just a small scouting party that they had to deal with right now. Normally a few wouldn't be a problem, but there was a whole battalion of orcs, goblins, and wolf-riders coming south.
An unfortunate goblin met his destiny at the end of Wufei's sword and another at the hands of Trowa's ax. Overall 4 goblins and 2 wolf-riders lay dead on the ground, while two wolf-riders managed to get away. There was no time to spare, the 5 ran as fast as they were able and were successful in opening some distance between themselves and the giant army behind them. After all, an army of that size couldn't cover as much ground as 5 individuals could.
Back at the enemy army, the two wolf-riders, that had escaped the Gundam pilots, come up to an a cloaked figure. The unknown figure was on top of an undead zombie horse that was practically falling apart. The figure was also dressed in a black cloak that was riddled with decay and carried a foul stench with it. The two wolf-riders approached the cloaked figure with caution, the fear was evident in their eyes. They proceeded to talk to the figure in a language that sounded like a lot of grumbling, snorting, and tongue clicking sounds.
The figure simply nodded and with a bony finger, pointed at the two wolf- riders. Both of them were enveloped in a black cloud, their screams rang clearly. When the black smoke cleared there was just a pile of goblin and wolf bones. With an inhuman chant from the black figure, the pile of bones became animated and reconstructed themselves. The sockets, where their eyes had been, now shown with a fiery red light.
Meanwhile, the 5 boys had made considerable distance, but the city was still another day away. There wasn't another forest for a considerable distance, so they had to camp out in the open. But there was a lot of tall grass around that would easily hide them. They didn't dare light a fire, for the smoke would give their position away and all the surrounding grass could catch ablaze. But how to chose who got the first nights' watch. Duo suggested the very American way of deciding things, whoever got the shortest stick. It turned out to be Duo himself.
"This must be my unlucky day." Duo moaned as the others slept. After about an hour of boredom and complaining, Duo lay back on the ground and looked up at the stars, their unfamiliar patterns seemed to mock him. "Hmm," he thought, "I wonder what Hildé is doin'."
"I'm sure she's ok." Quatra spoke from next to Duo.
"You're still awake." Duo said as he sat back up, glad for the company.
"Just woke up."
"What's on your mind?" Duo asked.
"Been thinking of my father, sometimes I think it was my fault that he got killed."
"Hey, don't blame yourself. It was OZ's fault that the colony turned on him in the first place."
"Your right Duo, but still…"
"Shh, did you hear that?" Duo said, already he was on full alert. There came a slight rustling from some nearby grass. Heero, being the expert soldier that he was, was already awake and alert. Wufei and Trowa had to be shaken a little for them to awaken, just a little. The unknown assailant was coming straight for the group, but they were all masters of stealth. So whoever was coming sure wasn't aware of the 5 pilots. Duo held his scythe ready, but he didn't activate it yet, and the others had their weapons ready.
The sound was getting closer, as Duo put his black cap on, and turned the brim down to shield his eyes. The others knew what he was going to try and they put their hands up to cover their eyes. Suddenly a shadow came amongst the group, then Duo, used his scythe to cast a major bright light in the general area, blinding the assailant, who was soon tackled and restrained by the other 4 Gundam pilots. The unknown figure let out an ear- piercing scream, but it didn't affect any of the pilots. The captive struggled to break free but was unsuccessful, due to the combined strength of 4 boys. After a few minutes the captive stopped fighting and lay still. Even in the moonlight blue eyes, filled with fear, could be seen from the captured individual.
Duo then turned on the scythe's normal blade and used the green light to see whom they had caught. Duo still had his hat down to cover his face. What he saw shocked him.
"It's a girl," he said "and an elf at that."