Chapter 4
Jerry felt a throbbing in his head as he woke up. He slowly
opened his eyes and then realized what had happened when he saw the young
man who had freed him. The stranger was sitting on a rock looking very
bored. As Jerry slowly got up he looked the stranger over. He had
short dark blond hair that was sloppy. He had a cut on his forhead and
had green eyes and an unmarked face. The stranger stood up and he was
about 5'10" and looked to be about 18 and Jerry's age despite his serious
demeanor.
"Its about time you woke up I've been waiting here forever" the
stranger said. The stranger looked Jerry over who seemed to be the same
height as him and had short spiky black hair. Both men were very hansome
eventhough they were dressed in dirty clothes
"What happened? And you didn't have to wait here for me." replied
Jerry.
"The slaves were all set free and they joined up with the troops
that I was with and the camp exploded which through us into the rock
knocking us unconcious. And I wasn't about to leave you here." answered
the man.
"Oh, thanks" said Jerry lamely. "I'm Jerry by the way, who are
you?"
"Parker, leiutantant of one of the Earth's resistances. I would
love to stay and chat but I have to catch up with my troops." Parker
started to walk away.
"Wait Parker, why didn't your troops wait for you." Jerry asked.
"They probably thought I was dead and they had to go instead of
wasting time looking for me." replied Parker
"Do you even know where they are?" inquired Jerry.
"No but I just head north until I find or hear something about
them" answered Parker
"But what about the Daemons what if you get captured?"
"I can take care of myself."
"Well since I can't seem to change your mind I'll go with you,
besides you might need me for help and I could join you troops." stated
Jerry. Parker took a look on Jerry's face and knew he wouldn't be able
to get rid of him.
"Fine lets go." gave in Parker. The two then began there long
walk.
Nick heard the crash and looked up quickly. He stuck the crystal
in his pocket and went to the front of the cave. He put out the fire
and walked outside the cave. Nick didn't see anything and he turned
around to go back in. Swarmed in front of the cave were 5 Daemons and
what looked to be a Daemon in charge. Nick turned to run but the Daemons
quickly surrounded him. He thought they must have followed him when he
escaped his house. He looked around trying to find away out but he was
completly blocked in.
"Give us the crystal boy or face your demise" the lead Daemon
stepped forward. Nick quickly realized that they were after the crystal
in his pocket. He also knew that it must be a pretty important and
powerful crystal if the Daemons wanted it and he couldn't give these
evil villans the crystal whatever it was. The only problem was that
he had no idea how to keep the Daemons from killing him and taking the
crystal.
"Now boy" ordered the leader. When Nick made no move to comply
the Daemons swarmed in on him. A Daemon threw a punch and Nick dodged
it and punched the Daemon throwing him back. Another one rushed at him
and Nick used his momentum to throw the Deamon over him and into a tree.
Two came at him from either side and Nick flipped back and the two crashed
into each other. He jumped forward and kick both Daemons in the chest
with each of his feet. As another Daemon rushed at him Nick picked up
a sword of a fallen Daemon. He swung and hit the Deamon twice then he
jumped over him and kicked him forward in the head knocking the Daemon
out. All that was left was the lead Daemon. They charged at each other
and swords clashed. Nick dodged and jumped the slices coming at him
waiting for his opening. When it came Nick sliced his sword threw the
neck of the Daemon making him a pile of ash.
Nick stopped panting for breath and looked around at what he
had done. He didn't even know he could do that and he figured it must
have something to do with the power he felt when he picked up the crystal.
It was then he realized why the Daemons wanted the crystal. Nick looked
around once more and then decided he had to leave before more Daemons
came. He ran through the woods and he decided to go to a sanctuary that
he had read about in books and was a haven for the good. He figured
someone could keep this crystal safe and use it for good. From what
Nick remembered it was a long ways across the desert to get there and
he didn't have a lot of time.
TO BE CONTINUED...
