Ookami nakama chpt.4: The history of the beast
Kaboos: hey guys, sorry for the delay my computer started acting weird and needed to get fixed and I busted my leg but well. I'll try and update about 2 times a week , and now who will do the disclaimer?(Looks around)
nobody?... well then I'll say it myself (scrapes throat) I guess I'll own One Piece if I suddenly have a pet dragon called George (looks around hopefully) nope still not !
On to the story
The mugiwara crew looked at Falwks who placed his hands on the desk "you want to know more about the beast?" the pirates nodded "why?" he inquired, Zoro gave him a suspicious look "Isn't it obvious? If you want to hunt something down you need to know more about the target" Flawks sighed " it all started 10 years ago…"
Ironoak island: forest outskirts 10 years ago
Winter had finally arrived at Ironoak island as the first snow covered the island in a white fluffy blanket. The winter truly came late this year as the townspeople began to fear that the annual hunting festival would without snow. A large crowd was gathered as the hunters were about to set out.
At the crowd a middle aged man stepped forward ,he had short black hear, a small black beard and was wearing a black fur lined coat and sturdy winter boots, "remember" he said "we hunt in two-man teams , everyone watch your partners back and we'll all come back to party" the crowd cheered: "as expected f the master of the hunter guild!", "great hunt Erstin!"
Erstin walked towards his student "Flawks" he called, the boy ran towards him he smiled "Master are we setting out?" Erstin smiled at the eagerness of the boy "take your rifle , were setting out in five" Flawks cheered " finally my first real hunting trip" he looked at his master "are we going to slay a wolf?, can we? Please?" Erstin looked at his student "remember Flawks , we can only slay what we track so if you want to slay a wolf you'll have to track one down" Flawks nodded and ran off to get his rifle. Erstin looked at his students disappearing form and shook his head "that boy"
Ironoak island : great oak forest
Everything was silent in the forest, not even the bird where making a sound as two hunters silently made their way through the forest. Flawks suddenly dropped to his knees as his hands carefully examined a paw track lightly imbedded in the dirt. Erstin watched his student track the wolf they followed for two hours now , he had left his pupil in charge since it was his first trip. Flawks stood back up and gestured his master to follow the trail. The trail kept leading them deeper into the forest, until they arrived at a grand clearing, in the center of the off the clearing stood a grand oak tree with silvery leafs. Flawks quickly scanned the clearing for the tracks "Master" he called Erstin walked to his student "I lost the track, It just disappeared" Erstin looked at the track , the prints seemed to have faded away.
Suddenly a soft ruffling noise was heard behind them , Flawks quickly turned around his rifle pointed at the possible threat ,Erstin turned around and pushed Flawk's rifle down "wait" he said
Standing before them stood two wolfs, a pup with snow white fur and piercing brown eyes and a lager adult golden brown wolf. The brown wolf watched them angrily before demanding "Begone, this is no place for human scum"
Erstin and Flawks backed away from the wolf, Erstin was the first to regain his composure he stepped in front of his pupil and asked "please we don't want to fight we…" he was however interrupted by the brown wolf " silence human and begone before I lose my temper"
Flawks stepped behind his master "We don't fear you wolf!" he said far more courageously as he felt " my Master is the head of the hunters guild! He isn't intimidated by your hollow threats!"
De wolf both growled, bearing their teeth, their fur standing upright. The wolf pup stepped forward
"How dare you speak to the alpha ,and in such tone!" the wolf pup bent his hind legs preparing to pounce the boy. Erstin brought his rifle up "I wouldn't do that" he said to the pup. The brown wolf suddenly leaped in the air, bashing his head in Erstin's stomach "don't order us, you human!"
Erstin fell on his back, the brown wolf standing on his chest a wicked glint in his eyes. He slowly opened his mouth salvia dripping from his teeth " now you die, human" he lunged his head at his throat. A large bang echoed through the clearing, Erstin looked at the wolf, a small bullet wound was in his chest. The alpha staggered backward, releasing his prey. The white pup ran to his alpha "Tenshou!" he yelled. Erstin shoved his captor off, and looked at his student . The barrel of his gun was still smoking and he looked a bit shaken but he had a determined expression on his face.
Flawks looked at his master relieved to see him alright. Flawks started reloading his rifle as the pup looked at the hunters "you WILL PAY!" he pounced at Erstin and tore his throat.
Flawks froze staring at the creature that had killed his master, the wolf slowly turned towards the pupil, blood dripping of his muzzle. The pup lunged at Flawks who purely on instinct lifted his left arm in order to defend himself. Flawks roared out in pain as the pup's jaw locked around arm. In his mind one thought kept was repeating himself "I must survive!" Flawk's right hand found the handle of his hunting knife, he pulled it out and trusted the knife in the pup's side.
The pup howled in pain and let go of Flawk's arm. The pupil quickly stood up and bolted away leaving the clearing . He kept running until he collapsed on the ground heavily panting. Flawks forced his breathing under control and strained his ears for any sign of pursuit, he heard nothing but the lonely and mournful howl of a wolf .
Ironoak island : root village festival ground
The festival was in full swing as the boy found his way back to the town. The townspeople and hunters were al partying unaware of the tragedy that took place at the clearing. Flawks made his way to a fellow hunter ,who gasped at the sight of his wounded arm. "Flawks!" he yelled concern evident in his voice " what happened? Where's Erstin?" he shook the boy at the shoulders "Flawks! what happened!"
Flawks slowly lifted his head looking at the hunter "he's dead" he said and he passed out
Ironoak island root village mayor's office present time
There was a silence in the office as Flawks had finished his story. Nami held a hand in front of her in horror , Zoro was frowning and Luffy hid his face in his hats shadows.
Flawks sighed "now you know" Luffy didn't say a word he just stood up and left the office Zoro and Nami followed his swiftly. They had just closed the door as a deep chuckle came out of the corner of the room Flawks looked at the man standing in the corner. It was a young man with a light brown trench coat ending mere inches above his feet, black hair and he had a crossbow strapped to his back.
"you should have gone acting, you almost had me fooled as well"
Flawks laughed , a schary and cold laugh "but you know better don't you Traise"
Traise Laughed "Indeed"
Kaboos: Et voila! Chapter 4 delivered on a platter. I hope you like it, It's my first 'action' scene ever.
Till next time
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