Well I guess it will go like this, if I have free time, I write. *note* some spelling errors are intended.
Well then, did some research and well I just hope things don't get confusing, and if they do please just drop a review regarding what chapter the confusion is located and perhaps the sentence or paragraph that do not make sense. With that said below is chapter six ^^.
Some regarded the rapid appearance and disappearance of the warp storm as an omen, a few presumed it was a good one while majority took it as a bad omen, the others was just thankful that it passed without any incident.
The governor however, did not just ignore this event, but reported the incident to the Departmento Munitorum. Some members of the Departmento Munitorum just cast a few glances at the incident and regarded it as one of the strange ways of the warp while those responsible for that sector performed checks on the planet's records for any signs of a possible chaos incursion, which they did not found.
They did found that the planet have not produced any men for the Imperial Guard, although they were self sufficient in their commercial and industrial areas and provided food for the neighbouring world's the Departmento Munitorum found this lacking.
Following this, more checks was performed regarding the planet such as its Planetary Defence Force, which they found insufficient even for a backwater planet, and other information about the planet mainly regarding population.
Several conferences were held and it was decided that Agrirok would produce its own regiment of Imperial Guards to fight for the Imperium of man and the god emperor. In the following days a training center would be constructed, propaganda posters would be put up following by recruitment letters, which will be sent to the citizens of Agrirok to inform them of this, "Glorious event".
In the time being, while the stated series of events was being planned out, Rat and Dino were tasked to follow Marta to help with errands in another, more urbanised city called Orspa, where material trade and industry takes place.
Being an urbanised city, Orspa is split into the Central Business District, Inner City and the suburbs like every other urbanised city. It also attracted a lot of population from neighbouring towns and villages in search of jobs.
Most do find jobs, although it does not pay much, it provided a consistent income. The others though were not as lucky. Several returned to their families but the more desperate ones, whether it is due to them being unable to afford the journey back or having nowhere to return to in the first place, seek shelter in the churches or resulted to crime, most choosing the later option.
Crime was mostly handled by the Arbites that patrol the streets, enforcing order. However, like an arm grabbing a handful of sand, some grains would slip between its fingers and fall to the ground again, unnoticed and not accounted for.
Stopping at a warehouse, which looked like it most likely belong to a transport company due to the number of trucks and cargo haulers driving in and out of it, some loaded and some not, the trio made their last stop for that day.
Rats and Dino waited outside, watching as goods and cargos are loaded and unloaded while Marta did what she had to do, most likely disusing about the trading of their harvest when the time comes.
After a while, she walked out with a smile on her face, 'got a good deal I presume?' asked Rat.
'Yes I we got a bonus too'
'A bonus?' Inquired Dino 'What for?'
'No idea must be our lucky day I guess, but whatever it was for I'm not complaining'
'Well then, can we head home now? As I am wasted.' Said Rat
'Wasted? What does that mean?' asked Herna
'It means very tired in this case.' answered Dino
'Yeah yeah smart guy, anyway Herna is there a faster way home or do we have to go through those damned refinery things again?' asked Rat
'I don't know, this is a farm world isn't it? So wouldn't they be processing plants instead of refineries?'
'Well, the both of you are right, this is a farm world in but we all involving some manufacturing to provide for ourselves and to provide some jobs for the people but…' said Herna
'But?' asked Rat and Dino simultaneously
'Well the jobs are low paying and it makes people desperate so the area is not exactly safe'
'Isn't it like that in almost all cities' said Rat grimly 'anyway its already late considering that we still have to travel back, which of course takes time, besides we don't have much cash, well credits I mean, so what's the worst that can happen.'
'There are a few I can think about, but let's not talk about it shall we?' said Dino with a smile.
Night fell and the street was strangely hushed besides the occasional passing of vehicles and the sound of metal clashing into metal clanging in the distance.
'You see, what did I tell you? There's nothing to worry about.' Said Rat
'well then what about that?' Asked Dino as he pointed to a group of Males hanging around the street, who are apparently drunk judging by the bottles in their hands and by the way they stagger and sway as they walked, which appear to into view after they turned a corner.
'Ahh it'll be fine.' Just as this was said one of the males in the distance pushed another guy for bumping into him, this was retuned with a shove from the guy's friend and this started a fight which also dragged several onlookers into it. 'Maybe?' said Rat not to sure of himself after witnessing what he just saw.
'So now what? Should we tried to walk past them and pray that we somehow stay unhurt? Or should we try to find a way around them through that dark alley way with who knows what lurks in it.' Suggested Dino
'Well, why don't we just wait here and see how it will turn out or maybe try to find a way around them' suggested Herna
'Through the alleyway' added Rat
'Why do you insist on that?' Asked Dino
'Well it's late already and I'm really tired, besides why am I the one carrying the bag, when is it your turn?'
'Ahh well umm'
'Yea, that's right so don't complain anyway lets go already, these darn straps are starting to dig into my shoulders and it hurts'
Letting out a sigh, Dino gave the "ladies first" gesture as Rat walked past him and followed after her now and read after they passed, looking back that the group fighting, he notice that the fighting is now more serious. A couple of people are laying on the ground, presumably passed out, some of them are left alone while the others were getting kicked or assaulted by those still standing. This action left a bad taste in his mouth and he continued after Herna and Rat who were already swallowed by the darkness of the shadows. 'Hey! Wait up!' He called out as he rushed towards them
Seeing the trio going through the alleyway, obviously to avoid the stupid drunks, silhouette drew a mental map of the area in its mind. It predicted that they would find another alleyway to cross through to return to their original path knowing there is another close by with enough distance away from the first for one to be able to safely say that they passed the dunks. Testing this hypothesis, it moves past the drunks like a shadow, with the skill of an artful dodger, determined to reach the alley before the trio.
The alley was straight and dimly lit by the moonlight, and there were several trash bins but litter were still present on the floor. Rat and Dino's eyes quickly adjusted to the darkness allowing them to be able to see where they are going, whereas Herna had to be led by Dino in order not to run into anything.
'Well… I was kinda expecting something to jump out, but see, nothing wrong with alleyways' said Rat as they reached the other and of the alley.
'Hey now, don't tempt fate' said Herna
'Alright alright, anyway look here, this one got a lamp in it' said Rat as they reached the other alleyway
This alley was more or less similar besides the bins scattered at different points and a lamp that was set to beam the light produced straight down, this messed up their night vision and the shadows seemed darker than before, but due to there being light present, they were less cautious.
It watched as its prey walk into the ambush point, as it waited for them to enter the ring of light, it drew a las pistol it obtained from the corpse of some ganger that pushed his luck by trying to pick a fight with it at the back of some bar. Seeing two of them already stepping into the ring, it launched the ambush. Where's the third it thought to its self, must have gone his separate way I guess.
Rat stopped in his track, silent, as someone who was careful to hide their body in the darkness of the shadows while only exposing an arm holding some kind of weapon. Another arm came into view after a few seconds pointing towards Rat. Me? What did I do? Thought Rat, slightly panicking. Ohh right! The bag. Shit what should I do. He slowly took off the backpack and just as he took it off his shoulders, the free arm of the robber made an under arm throw and pointed at the bad again. Rat hesitated for a second and the robber snapped its fingers, showing its impatience. Rat threw the bag just short of the arm causing the robber to have to reach over and get it.
Smart guy it thought as it reached over picking up the bag but keeping the pistol in the other arm trained at its prey in case they tried something funny. Just as it grabbed the bag, a loud "clang" came from behind it. Turning around quickly to check if someone was there, the darkness which had provided it cover now worked against it as it also provided cover for whoever who had made the sound. This was quickly followed by the sound of running footsteps and it realised what was happening and tried to turn towards its prey but all it saw was a blur of a figure before being tackled to the ground.
Fighting blind, Dino attempted to grabbed the hair of the robber but ended up grabbing its throat. At least it still tells me where the face is thought Dino as he made a hook, trying to hit the robber's chin, making an attempt to knock the guy out. His fist made contact and he felt the struggling beneath him stop. He then quickly felt for the weapon the robber carried and dragged his body into the light where Rat and Herna was. 'Its ok, I got the bastard' said Dino, as dragged the now limp body into the light.
'So I guess we should turn him into…' Dino's voice trailed off as he looked at the robber's face only to find that it belonged to a girl who looked about in her twenties. A rush of guilt came over him as realised he just striked a female. Seeing him slump his shoulders Rat moved from comforting Herna from the shock to Dino. 'Its ok, she was trying to rob us, besides you did now know' just as Rat said this, the girl started to regain her consciousness and Rat quickly sling the bag over his right shoulder and dragged Herna and Dino as quickly as possible out of the alley.
'Whoa that was close' he said 'wouldn't know what to do if she woke up and see us there. Anyway where's that gun, I wanna take a closer look at it.'
'I uhh, left it on her'
'YOU WHAT!' shouted Rat 'lets get out of here, she might remember us or maybe even be coming after us right now, What were you thinking'
'I don't know alright just give me a break'
Rat was taken back by how weak Dino looked and said 'Ahh look sorry to shout at you'
'It's alright, let's just get home quickly'
'Now that, I'm sure that's something we all agree on so come on'
'And next time, don't temp faith' reminded Herna with that they power walk and met no other delay to the transit point and got home safely with a story of their enounter to share.
'DAMMIT' she shouted as she punched the wall but no matter how hard she hits, the sting in her arm could not distract her from the humiliation she received. Not only have they left her weapon on her, they even left some credits. Pity was one of the things that she hated most, especially when it is directed towards her.
'Hey boss, look what we have here.' Said a short tubby man who spotted the girl while walking past the alley entrance, who now sat on the floor with her back leaning on the wall.
'Hey lady, wanna have a little fun with us, come on, we'll show you a good time' said another man who was much taller and packed some muscles. She looked up at them and stood up. The taller man then smiled revealing his unclean teeth with some missing in a few places.
'Heh heh that's right, be a good girl and we won't harm yo…' his speech was interrupted as his arms rushed to his neck, where now blood squirted out. The other man watched in horror as the girl turned towards him. 'no please…wait, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were the shadow' after he said this, he turned and ran, as he ran, he looked back and saw his "boss" still chocking on his own blood but was slowly turning lifeless, then it struck him, the girl was no where to be seen. He bumped into something and turned to see her standing in his path. 'No wait…please' he whispered 'Please let me go'
'Sure, I'll let you go… to hell' hissed girl who was also known as "The Shadow"
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