* I'm going absolutely nowhere with this (I know) huh? Who said that?! (I did) who? (I'm you stupid!) what did I tell ya! I am going nuts!!!
I slept for I think two hours and I heard the sound of clanging weapons near my building. Annoyed I moved to look out the window to see what was going on.
I gasped the blue creature again! For a spilt second we made eye contact and he followed my glaze even when jumping up. I shook my head and hurriedly grabbed my pack for my gun. Stupid me! I thought bitterly. This creature is gonna have an advantage soon enough.
I scrabbled for it and I heard the grip on claw on wood. I turned slowly to find the blue demon thing crouching on the windowsill. The weapon formed again. I was at a loss as I brought out my gun and pulled the trigger.
Click. No bullets, the cartridge was empty.
"Well, now, all out of defense already?" he mocked as he took aim with his weapon. "My turn." He let out a blast from the light weapon, I didn't have time to duck completely, and it hit my side sending me tumbling to the ground.
I felt compelled to use my throwing ability on him and I threw my best knife.
He caught it by the handle, dropped it down, and walked near me. I felt stupid. Why didn't I do this instead of waste time humiliating myself?
As he came within kicking distance I lashed out with my leg. I kept lashing out and he kept blocking. Then I reared up to land a final blow to his side.
It sent him sprawling to the floor. He cursed and kicked out and I blocked, but not as perfectly as he had done so. He slashed out with his claws and managed to rip a lot of clothes on my shoulder.
Seconds later blood poured out. These wounds stung and as he slashed more I began evading them and then I backed up against a wall. His slashing and my kicking didn't stop, all the while none of us spoke, he broke the silence with a last swipe across the belly, and I couldn't kick out anymore. I leaned against the wall holding my bleeding shoulder and stomach.
"Now, that I have your attention," he began, "I can start asking questions. Remember answer them truthfully and I shall let you live. Do we understand one another?"
I glared at him. "Perhaps."
Another slash across my other shoulder, hard enough to rip the clothing, but not enough to damage the skin. His eyebrow arched as if to say, 'do we agree'.
I glare at him more, but nod clutching my shoulder to keep the t-shirt from falling off and exposing me.
"All right, then," he said crossing his arms and then uncrossing them. "Why are you here in Nosgoth?"
"Nosgoth?" I inquired. "That's what this world is called is it?"
He nodded. "Yes, now would you please answer?"
I sighed. "What happens if I don't?"
He chuckled darkly. "I can always aim lower." His eyes fell on my shorts and thighs.
I didn't find that amusing. "Okay, someone hired me, correction forced me, to go through the portal near some pillars."
"Nine of them am I correct?" he asked.
I nodded.
"Perfect!" he growled and I saw his biceps bulge. I noticed the flesh that was on him were all muscles, no fat, or other type of flesh.
"How is it you are still…err standing and talking if your body is dead?" I asked weakening form the stinging wounds.
"I just do," he mumbled. "You're employer is a mortal?"
I nodded. "A woman with a taste for artifacts to be exact."
His eyebrow arched and then he chuckled.
"What's so funny?" I inquired.
"Nothing, it's just that in your world women seem to be equal to men," he said.
Being a supporter or Female Liberation, I frowned. "Of course, anything a man can do we women can do as well."
He seemed to 'smile' again. "Hmm, you seem to be the only one. I give you credit a normal human would have passed out by now because of such blood loss. You seem to be fine."
"Weaker, but fine." I nodded. "So what are you gonna do to me now?"
"I was thinking about killing you and devouring your soul," he stated without any emotion.
I inched away from him towards the gun. He blocked my view and his eyes narrowed. I smiled meekly.
"You're quite young for this line of work, don't you think?" he asked as he crouched to retrieve my gun. He looked at it carefully.
"Not, really," I said. "I trained for it for nearly five years."
"How old were you when you started it?"
I frowned and hissed, "What business is it of yours, milord? I have places to go now if you'll excuse me."
I completely forgot about how sharp his claws were and grabbed the gun out of his stunned claws.
"Now, if you'll please excuse me, I have to change," I whispered not turning to him.
"You are not familiar with this world, girl. I should help you. I know a lot about Nosgoth."
I glared at him some more. Who was this guy? I wondered.
"All right, bluey," I finally nod. "Although I still would like you to leave for now and come in the morning." He gave me another arched eyebrow so I added, "If you would be so kind."
"It is best if you would come with me now, mortal," he spoke.
I hesitated. "I already paid the guy the money. Plus I do have to change."
"Change now," he spoke. "The human downstairs attacked me so I had to be rid of him."
I actually smiled at that, but quickly covered it with a frown.
"Alright," I said. "But I'm not sure if I can keep pace with you. And wait a while until I get set up." This is good, I thought. A guide to show me to the damned sword and I should return with full payment.
There were loud noises from the outside. The blue creature peered over the window.
"Not good," he mumbled. "Forget the setting up, we have to leave now!"
I nodded. I hurriedly grabbed my stuff and stuffed them in my backpack. Barefoot I opened the door and walked out followed by the blue guy.
"Wrong way!" I hissed as hunters started pouring up the stairs.
"Follow me," he hissed back.
We went back to my room and out the window and he helped me climb up. On the roof we ran and jumped on other roofs. From below we heard them shouting, some followed, and some even got on the roof behind us.
We jumped roofs until we came upon a guard tower. Three hunters stayed facing the other way. We sneaked up behind them and bluey took two of them out while I shot the other through the head.
"Impressive weapon," he commented as we walked out a similar path out of the city. I frowned at him, but hid a proud smile.
I realized my wounds had gotten worse.
"You're bleeding badly," he said as he caught me before I fell on to the ground.
"Yeah," I moaned. "Get me a medic, boss, I don't feel so good…"
I passed out, right before he made a remark, "Boss?"
