Baker's Dozen Story #2
Warrior Queen (Adventure Fic-AU)
He was surrounded. His heart beat violently in his chest, sweat pouring from his flushed skin. He'd made the mistake of assuming he was welcome to explore the dense forest his team of archaeologists had found.
He was wrong.
Now, he stood at the center of an enclosing group of four warriors. He was a stranger in their land, an unwelcome trespasser. He earned whatever fate awaited him.
The sudden echo of a sharp series of whacks rang out. The four fell to ground like a group of abandoned marionettes. Slowly rising from a defensive crouch, the most gorgeous woman he'd ever laid eyes on stared back at him intently.
She held a sturdy stick, her brown skin glistening, her dark eyes studying his frozen form. She expertly whipped the weapon around to rest firmly at her side. His lips parted as his eyes dragged up her exposed, alluring form. Her dark hair swayed against her shoulders as she stood proudly.
"H-hello," he stuttered gruffly.
She narrowed her eyes.
He raised his hand out non-threateningly. "I'm-I'm Dr. Richard Grimes. I'm not going to hurt you."
After a moment of tense silence, she replied bluntly, "Leave."
Backing away, she scampered back into the thick foliage leaving the dazed doctor with an aching backside and yearning to learn more about the beautiful warrior who had saved his life.
