So, I'm back. For those who pay attention, you might have noticed neither of my stories have been updated in a while. I'm not about to tell you I'm permanently slowing the stories or anything. The true reason I temporarily stopped was simply lack of ideas. Now while I know my writing isn't the greatest in the world, I'd like the things I put out to be up to my personal standard and much of the writing I did over that time wasn't. However I'm back on my game and I think I will be set for a while, with all that said, on with the story.

Chapter 2:

Hunter POV

"Ugh…" I groaned as I sat up feeling the grass beneath me. I opened my eyes before my mind finally caught up. I got to my feet as quickly as I could, this wasn't right. The hunt was supposed to be over wasn't it? Then what was I doing back in the forest?

'Wait… this can't be the forest, this place is way too green.' I thought to myself as I began to fully take in the world around me. This was nothing like Yharnam, this place was vibrant and beautiful. The trees were alive. Day never came in Yharnam but here the sun shone brilliantly. Tears began to slide down my face, was it finally over? I picked up the weapons that lay beside me. I didn't see the doll anywhere around so It's only reasonable to assume she has found a different land than I.

'I hope she is okay.' I thought to myself as I lamented her disappearance.

'No matter, I'm sure whatever fate awaits her is more pleasant than her prior life of servitude.' I began to walk, attempting to survey the world I found myself in. After awhile of walking I had reached a river. Finally, something that can help me. If this world does indeed have a civilization than this is how I'd find it. Now if this world doesn't have a society, then I have a whole nother problem. Suddenly I felt a chill run along my spine. While out on the streets of Yharnam it becomes a necessity to hone your instincts to know when an enemy is behind you, whether it is human or not. Hearing can only get you so far in a world drowned by screaming. I sprung into action and not a moment too soon as a large wolf like creature's head was split by my clever. This wasn't like back in Yharnam however, I had never seen a beast even close to this. It had black fur and was covered in an exoskeleton made of thick bone.

'This thing seems like it's built to hunt, I better be careful if there are more of these around.' And just as I suspected multiple roars resonated from the trees around me and four more of the beasts entered my sight.

'They must hunt in packs… interesting.' I stored the information in my brain. If I were to be living in this world it would be good to know about the 'wildlife'. What was happening here? This couldn't have been another part of the hunt, the beast had been put to rest and the sun was brightly shining above. No, did this world have these creatures naturally?

As these thoughts shot through my brain I noticed that the beast I had slain began to dissipate into dust.

'Good to know, their bodies cannot impede me.' With that thought I locked eyes with one of the wolves and narrowed my eyes, the monster returning the favor. After a second we both charged each other. The beast aimed for a fatal strike at the neck and I'll admit it was quite fast, but I was faster. I ducked under the attack and drew my pistol, shooting a bullet up through the beasts head, killing it instantly.

Dusting myself off I sighed.

'It seems no matter where I am I will never be free. But these don't seem like the beasts I'm used to… interesting." Filing the information away I began my search for civilization once again.

Some time had passed before I came across a gate that dwarfed the size of many of Yharnam's own. It was thick and looked almost like a massive wall. There was a large patrol of armed guards standing outside. Most likely to prevent the beasts outside from getting in. If only Yharnam had been equipped with guards maybe some of the tragedy could be prevented.

'I doubt it.' I walked up to the security checkpoint and the entire group stood at attention while two men walked up to me.

"State your business." One said in an authoritative tone. His uniform was much nicer than the rest and it was quite obvious that he was in charge.

'Damn, I have to think of something.' I thought to myself as I began to worry.

"Well ummm, to be honest, I come from a city that's quite aways from here. I left in search of something more and well…" I decided to play the card of a confused traveler. I mean technically it's true. He looked to the weapons I held and asked something that made my eyes widen in surprise.

"Oh, are you a huntsman?" Does this world have Hunter's too? It explains how civilizations can survive with the beasts.

"Why yes I am sir." I said with a bow. He chuckled lightly at this.

"Usually I'd ask for a license but I know outside of the kingdoms they do things much more relaxed." He said as he pulled up some sort of box and spoke into it.

"Open the gate." With a loud scrape the door slowly began to retract. The guards led me through some sort of checkpoint and then I saw something that made me gasp. There in front of me was a city that was many times the size of Yharnam. It was like nothing I'd ever seen. The guard noticed my stunned reaction,

"Pretty impressive isn't it?" he asked me with a smile. I shook the amazement out of my mind.

"Yes, yes it is sir." I responded as I began to think.

'I guess this place isn't so similar after all.'

"So, what are you gonna do now? Got any plans for your new life in Vale?" he asked me. I made a mental note to remember the name and began to think.

'What AM I gonna do? It's not like I have any money.' I sheepishly rubbed the back of my neck.

"Uhhhh, I don't really know sir." I said.

"Well you must have had a plan when you left." He responded as I sighed.

"Plans aren't really my style." I couldn't go divulging the truth, at least not yet. He surprisingly smiled at this, even letting out a small chuckle.

"Well I was hoping you'd say that." I raised an eyebrow at that.

"I've got something just for you…" He began to lead me back into the base and I smiled.

'Maybe this place won't be so bad.'

Now this is a pretty odd ending, and not the greatest I could come up with. However partially through writing this an idea sprung into my head. I think it might be a good way to distinguish my own story from many others. However, despite not being big, I'd like to see what you all think.

Would you rather our Huntsman immediately head to Beacon?
Or do you think it might serve him better to spend some time learning more about the world?

With all that said, I hope you enjoyed.