Chapter 6
Zasshu was allowed only a split second to look at the large silhouette, before the intimidating bear charged from the lit doorway torwards Zasshu...
Zasshu ran, stowing away the band of money into his pants, and gunning down the street, with the curses of an...no, there were multiple voices and footsteps.
Heavy ones. More than likely other large carnivores.
He didn't dare to look back.
Zasshu was faster than them, yes, but with the fact that 2/3 of his genetic makeup, specifically the Deer and Rabbit thirds, are not meant for stamina.
Zasshu kept running down the dark street, the occasional streetlight bathing him in its glow until he plunged into the darkness once again, for the cycle to continue.
He couldn't lose them like this!
Ducking into an alleyway, Zasshu made his way to the best place he could hide.
The Back Alley Market.
He dove in from a side alleyway, finally looking behind to see the group finally turn a corner.
He could see two Grizzly Bears, a Coyote, and a Savannah cat running after him...
Did Zasshu interrupt a poker night or something?
These thoughts were interrupted by Zasshu tumbling over a cart that he hadn't seen, as he was looking backwards. The cart's owner, an otter, yelled at Zasshu loudly, as small vials of herbivore blood smashed onto the ground, the contents now useless.
Zasshu fell hard onto the shards, though he had no time to wait.
His own life was on the line here!
He used his left hand to push himself up, small splinters of glass now piercing his hand.
Ouch.
He gave the party chasing him a sparing glance, before running off again. Obbiously, running wouldn't work, but what else could Zasshu do?!
An idea hit him, like a flower finally getting sunlight after a long night.
Zasshu ran, yes, but this time in the direction of his apartment building, the group not stopping their chase. Zasshu gave a small longing look at said building as he passed. What he wouldn't give to be sleeping in his bed right now...
Zasshu continued down the street, passing five blocks till he found what he was looking for as he turned a corner.
An abandoned restaurant, the imprint from the rectangular sign still on the bricks.
Zasshu didn't have time to think, the group would soon turn the corner. He barreled into one of the windows, the glass already broken in.
He laid against the floor, pressing his body as flat as he could, as he heard the group go by.
"Where the fuck is he?!" A gruff voice yelled in anger. Possibly a bear?
"He kept running down this way, just keep goin!" a softer voice said, though with the same intent.
The footsteps continued down the street, and Zasshu finally let out the breath he held, panting.
Zasshu had made it out alive! Against the odds, h-
Zasshu felt cold metal against his head, and heard a growling voice mutter,
"Don't you dare fuckin' move, I swear to god I'll split your head so goddamn fast..."
Author's Note: Well, hey again! Sorry for skipping last week, family things. That was actually why I gave you a double chapter the weekend before, so you wouldn't miss out on one.Anyway, thank you all for favorite-ing, following, and thank you to Elemental-Aura for your kind words, and for your analysis! (I really enjoyed the analysis part, I do the same thing with shows I watch)
Once again, thank you all, and I'll add chapters when I can!