The Forest Guardians Chapter 7
Rachel and Cassie were sleeping quietly in their beds when they felt something gently touch them and wake them up. They opened their eyes and saw a large creature with yellow piercing eyes and four arms.
"Now remain calm, you two…," he whispered. But the minute the two were able to see clearly, they screamed in terror!
"RACHEL, IT'S A MONSTER!"
"RUN!"
"Wait, calm down! Don't run!" He said as he grabbed the girls and tried to hold on to them. "Now hold still!"
"LET GO!" Rachel commanded as they began to wrestle with the large giant. Soon Rachel threw a blanket over him.
"HEY! WAIT! Come back, you two! I'm your new guardian!" He said as he wrestled to get out of the blanket! Cassie tried to get up and run out too, but it wasn't happening! He grabbed her ankle and began to pull her back to him!
"Rachel! He's got me!" She screamed.
"HOLD ON!" Rachel yelled, running back. She ran and pounced on him trying to keep him down. Key word; tried. He began to squirm and bounce now feeling the young woman on his back.
"So this is a game of ride the bull, huh? Alright, hang tight!" He chuckled deviously. He then began to bounce Rachel a bit harder. She held on to him for dear life, feeling like she would go flying in a minute!
"Rachel, be careful!" Cassie bellowed. Cassie then jammed her hand under the creatures arm and he yelped! She did it again and he yelped again!
"He's ticklish?" She said to herself and then she immediately began to tickle him again!
"Hey! WHOA! NO TICKLING!" He chuckled. That caused him to loosen his grip and both girls then scrambled off the bed and took off running!
"Come back here!" He bellowed. But both girls ran towards the back door and outside into the grassy field in the backyard. The grass was up to their waists and they soon felt the Earth under them shake, sensing the new creature was coming!
"Keep running!" Rachel panted.
"I am running!" Cassie panted in return. But soon both were struck down to the ground by the creature, albeit gently. He covered their mouths to keep them from screaming and picked them up with the other two of his arms!
"MET ME MO!" Rachel said as she hit his arms.
"MET MO!" Cassie grunted!
"Hush, you two, calm down. I'm not gonna hurt you two." He said as he sat down on the soft bed and held them on his lap. The girls slowly calmed down and felt the Tetramand hold them.
"Easy there…now, you two, you must trust me. I'm here to protect you; I'm another guardian. Vilgax is on the loose, but he's not the only problem. He has a partner. They call him The One."
"That's impossible! We thought Vilgax was The One!"
"No it's not. His partner is The One and he's almost just as deadly as Vilgax. His real name is Kusto. He too is a To'kustar. Only he's deadly and likes to play and challenge his opponents. Unlike the gentle giants of his race, he's sinister and uses his size and strength to his advantage."
"Another To'kustar?!" Rachel gasped.
"Yes, but he's a very evil one! But don't fear…I am going to take you two tonight to another house deeper in the forest. It has been abandoned for a while and it will be safer there."
"But what about my job? I don't know if I can just disappear!" Rachel pleaded.
"We will take care of it. But we need you both safe."
"Why does he want us?!" Cassie said.
"Vilgax wants you because you are friends with Ben Tennyson's descendant. He is still holding a grudge and he wants you to lead him to Ben so that he can destroy him. Kusto wants you all so that he can simply toy around with you and so that you will cause Toku to come and save you. They have been enemies for years." Four Arms replied. Both girls shivered.
"Now easy; I won't let him get you. Now you both need to relax. I am going to take you both to the new house in a few hours. We will protect you." Four Arms whispered, now gently nuzzling them. Suddenly, the stone on his head began to glow. He looked out the window and heard a roar in the distance.
"Four Arms…Kusto is heading your way…move them out now!" Toku said telepathically.
"On it." Four Arms responded. "Rachel, Cassie. I'm sorry but we must leave earlier than expected. We have to leave now."
"B-But…," Cassie started.
"It's alright, hon." Rachel cooed to her softly. She then turned to Four Arms. "We're ready, Four Arms."
"Alright, hold on to me!" He instructed gently. He then grabbed them gently around the waist and began to jump into the distance. As he was jumping, he heard a roar in the distance. They then heard eerie laughing.
"Rachel…Cassie…your new guardian is coming…."A deep voice laughed from far away. The voice was so deep and strong that they could still hear him even though he was miles away.
"W-WHO IS THAT?!" Cassie gasped.
"Kusto." Four Arms growled. "Girls, keep your voices down. Don't speak at all and remain close to me. I am going to get one of the other guardians to help us. We need to cover your scent."
"Huh?!" Rachel wondered.
"Yes. Even though they are civilized, To'kustars can smell very well. He is following your scent right now." Four Arms replied.
"Swampfire, come and help me. I need your help to cover these girls' scents."
"I'm already at the new location. Come quickly and I will take care of them."
"Alright, I'm close by."
"Ooooooooooooooooooooooh, Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaachel," a voice sing-songed over the trees.
"He's coming!" Rachel squeaked quietly.
"It's alright; I've got you," Four Arms whispered in her ear.
"Four Arms, hurry! Kusto is gaining fast. I can hear him from here!" Swampfire said telepathically.
"I'm almost there. Be ready to take them!" Four Arms replied. Within a few moments, the girls were staring at a big swamp like monster. They were used to the guardians by now so they didn't scream. He motioned them to come closer and he pulled them into a swamp-like marsh puddle! Both girls gasped and almost hurled at the smell of the water!
"I know it smells bad, girls, but this is to cover your scent." Swampfire whispered, now helping to coat them with it.
"Watch over them!" Four Arms said.
"Where are you going?!" Cassie asked. He leaned down and quickly kissed her on the forehead.
"To deal with Kusto." He said, somewhat darkly. He then turned and ran off into the distance.
"He could be killed!" Cassie said in worry.
"Easy; he knows what he's doing. Now let's get you out of here." Swampfire whispered, now helping them out of the swamp puddle and into the direction of the new house.
guestsurprise's words: Definitely an unexpected twist, guys!
To guestsurprise: Whoa, an evil To'kustar? This is getting good! Can't wait to see what happens next! :)
To everyone else: Please leave a review, but no flames!
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