"alright, that's everything, just remember to come back in one piece, and bring back a few of the pieces you leave him in!" Leanne had always been Aran and trent's Inventory manager, It was her way of contributing to their little group. Aran and trent, once childhood besties, now the strongest Hunting duo on the island. Did most of the work to keep the roof above their heads, Then there was little Lyn. At an early age, she showed promise as a healer, and she lived up to that promise in every way. she had become the towns Doctor, which helped keep them on good terms with the people in town.
"We'll see you by tomorrow night at the furthest! Good luck with Lyn!" Aran and Trent took off into town, doing what they did best. Screw around during the hour they had before the hunt.
"alright Leanne, you ready to go?" Then there was Lyn, who had asked for help gathering Kelbi horns, yet the problem with that, neither of them were experienced hunters so they had to scavenge for Kelbi Horns that had broken off naturally. which tended to take a lot of time. Lyn was never a fan of that. So here she was as usual, an empty bag and an old metal shield. To put it simply, Lyn was always very 'hands on' with her work.
"of course, I have everything we'll need." After grabbing a few rations to stay up on their strength, Leanne and Lyn left for the woods behind their home, a short walk and they were home free. Lyn took point and set course over to the river nearby, it was common knowledge to the people in town that Monsters tended to stay near their drinking water... the downside though being that Carnivores tended to think the same thing. and just one measly shield wouldn't do much to a Great Jaggi, or anything bigger than that. So they had to be very, very careful.
"Jackpot! ATTACK!" Before Leanne could finish her thought, Lyn had jumped out of the bush that they were hiding in. after standing up herself, leanne could see Lyn chasing after a herd of kelbi that had just stopped to get a drink. swinging around an old shield, giggling like a maniac, She often wondered how such a childish girl could be so serious when it came to the injured. The groans of the patients, the bloodstained clothes, ugh she could smell it now. Leanne lifted her head quickly, she wasn't imagining things, she could smell the metallic scent that she knew all to well. and judging from the scent, it was overpowering, and close. She looked around for a little bit, and just out of the corner of her eye she saw it, A large red line of blood flowing through the river, and just upstream, draped over the rocks was a body.
"LYN!" Leanne ran over to the body and turned it over so she could see it's face. as bloody as it was the body had very soft features and judging by it's chest, definitely a woman. After brushing the bloody blonde hair from the figures face. Leanne nearly hurled, a Massive gash ran across her throat, Leanne pressed her fingers to the woman's neck and gasped
"She's alive... barely" Lyn had appeared at her side and was taking in the sight, not an emotion on her face."we have to get her out of here. now, any carnivore within a mile can smell her."
taking Lyn's directions, Leanne and Lyn carefully carried the bloody body away from the river, leaving the bag of Kelbi Horns behind, Because of their fragile cargo, they had to carry the body out of the woods the long way, to their greatest fortune, no carnivores showed up. after they brought the body into town, they rushed her towards their home, The bloody sight caught many eyes, and many frantic questions could be heard from the crowd that was growing behind them. a few more friendly faces held the mob back to clear a route to their home. After nearly tearing up the house taking the woman to their spare room, Leanne rushed downstairs and grabbed Lyn's medical kit and brought it to her. Knowing not to break her concentration, Leanne decided to go outside and calm down the crowd, which didn't take too long, before heading back home herself.
"and then you guys showed up a few hours later, and here we are!" Leanne finished her story, trent had shown up just as they sat down in the main entryway.
"that's something else, so how is she faring now?" Trent spoke up from his position, Trent never sat down when he was interested in anything.
"I'm not sure, and no, you can't go and see her, Lyn's too far into her zone to let you screw her up." Aran laughed a bit as trent tried to find a way to defend himself.
"seems we miss out on everything don't we!" Aran chuckled to himself from his seat. Leanne was about to respond when there was a loud knocking at their door. before they could even stand it swung open.
"Trent and Aran! I have the great news!" Arnold, one of the more colorful hunters in town, one of the guilds officials, and one of Trent's personal friends had nearly broken down the door. "Very urgent quest! just for you both!"
"Urgent!" Aran and Trent both sprung to Arnolds side almost simultaneously, "Black Diablos... Desert... Rank 5!" Trent had paraphrased the letter out loud. Much to everyone's surprise, the letter was sent specifically to them.
"I'll get packing!" "I'll set out the armor!" and with that, the both of them were gone
"... I think they accept!" Leanne couldn't help but laugh a bit, between Arnold's speech and her brother's, she basically treated Trent like one anyways.
"Now little Leanne, I have a question for you! the town is abuzz like bees with questions! could you please shed a little light for the guild about your how to say? houseguest?"
"I was expecting the guild to ask about this soon enough... and you'll have to take it up with Lyn when she get's a chance."
With that Lyn stormed down the stairs."wheres Aran?"
"He's getting ready for his next urgent quest with Trent, they'll be gone tomorrow morning, and they'll be busy for the rest of the day."
Lyn groaned. "I need the Kelbi Horns we left in the forest in order to close the cut... and I can't just leave her here unattended..."
"Bwahaha! Tiny Lyn! I shall gladly go get bag for you! I be back later tonight!" Arnold turned and left as straightforwardly as he had entered, without any goodbyes.
"Lyn, are you sure you can close the cut? it's just so... ew!"
Lyn shrugged her shoulders and responded "I'll have to try, I've never lost a patient and I never will!"
With those strong words Lyn charged back up the stairs, her energy was contagious, and Leanne couldn't help but smile. But one thing had her worried, and it had been worrying her all day... The cut on Her throat... it was too straight, too clean, too perfect. it couldn't have been just any monster. but what it really was, she didn't have a clue...