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Post by ladyaristocracy on Jul 30, 2015 19:42:18 GMT
After an uncomfortable night up in the tree, Roshan and Anna left towards the east. They avoided the area where the carcass was found, give it a wide berth as to avoid running into the feared Wolverine-Hornets and other equally dangerous predators. When they found the village, many villagers were up ad about on their daily chores. As typical in many of the villages that Roshan had encountered, these people would rise early to work and feed the animals. However, these villagers seemed to be in a hurry to finish them.
As the two approached it, a large table of sorts could be seen in the village center that is piled with food. Much of this food were meats of different creatures, some of which the livestock of the village. A few root vegetables and fruits were piled next to the large stack of meat. A village elder paced around and muttered to himself, clearly worried about the preparations.
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Post by sketch444 on Jul 30, 2015 19:54:44 GMT
"What's that for?"Anna asked aloud. "Oh! They have a queen don't they?"Anna asked eagerly, assuming she figured out what the table full of meats was. "Do you need help gathering food for the Queen?"Anna asked trotting up to the elder.
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Post by ladyaristocracy on Jul 30, 2015 20:05:58 GMT
*Roshan*
The elder jumped, started by Anna. He turned to face her, looking even more frightened.
"Foolish girl! There is no time!" he said, shooing her away
"What do you mean?" Roshan asked
"Hide! There is no time! Now go!" the elder replied
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Post by sketch444 on Jul 30, 2015 20:24:15 GMT
"Did you guys make your queen angry?"Anna asked confused. "Maybe if you tried to talk to her she might forgive you guys?"Anna suggested, still convinced about the preparations being made for a queen. The villagers soon began hiding going into their homes and various other buildings.
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Post by ladyaristocracy on Jul 30, 2015 23:12:24 GMT
*Roshan*
"Anna," the woman said "We should hide."
Her hair bristled and her ears alert, quickly becoming agitated and afraid.
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Post by sketch444 on Jul 31, 2015 1:05:58 GMT
"Why?"Anna asked confused. A loud shriek echoed through the air. A child-sized bat-like creature flew over the village, landing on the pile of meat. Anna yelped immediately, darting off into a building. "DUSK SCREAMER!"She whimpered, trembling curled up into a ball in one of the buildings.
A group of people followed after the 'Dusk Screamer'. Most were clearly not natural humans, having very odd skin colors, others had animalistic traits, and the rest of teh group were various animals. Some recognizable, others not. "Got it all gathered up quicker than last time."One of the people said.
She seemed to be the leader of the group. She wore a black leather half-Jacket, a tight shirt underneath, and a pair of regular blue jeans and boots. She had various Chitinous armor plates straped to her, some being connected via pelts. Her hair was black and pulled into a ponytail. "You;re short."Said another member fo the group. This one, a man, was dressed in similar clothing to and armor plating to the woman. He also had several Hyenas following him around.
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Post by ladyaristocracy on Jul 31, 2015 2:30:45 GMT
*Roshan*
She watched these strange people and animals eat from the offering table from behind a stack of woven baskets. Roshan knew it was best to stay out of the way and observe. If this group was as hostile as they looked, then she will fight them as best she could.
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Post by sketch444 on Jul 31, 2015 5:01:42 GMT
"I'm sorry that's all we were able to get."The Elder said. The man snarled, turning to face the Elder. "Well, then we can't promise your stupid town won't get destroyed."The man said, glancing at one of the creatures in the group. It looked fish-like, but also resembled a dinosaur. It had a heavy build and was clearly an ambush predator, but its shiny scales probably wouldn't be useful for that, atleast out in a savanna. Its teeth stuck out of its mouth and interlocked, and it had skull-like nostrils set further up on its head. It hissed, walking over to a near by building followed by an absolutely massive Sloth-like creature. Both attacked the building, with the sloth knocking walls in and the fish tearing posts and wooden boards out.
"Wait! Please! This was all we were able to get!"The Elder pleaded with the man. The man shrugged. "Hey, I can't directly control them."The man said in an indifferent tone. "Though if you got us double what you were supposed to have this time, we might be able to persuade the two to stop."The woman suggested. "Alright fine! Just please don't harm my village!"He begged. The man let out a quick whistle. The sloth and fish had gotten into the building by now and were about to attack the villagers in it, before being called off.
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Post by ladyaristocracy on Jul 31, 2015 5:21:08 GMT
*Roshan*
Pitiful bullies! They can't even hunt if they depend on stealing from these villagers. she thought. The woman restrained the urge to hiss and snarl at the group of beasts. They out numbered her to begin with, and any disrespect would bring more harm on these people.
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Post by sketch444 on Jul 31, 2015 5:27:48 GMT
"Load the food up and let's get out of here."The man said, walking off, followed by his hyenas. A pair of large Alligator-like creatures pushed through the gang of creatures, carting a large cart behind them. Several of the creatures began transporting food to the cart. After several minutes they were done, and the gang left. The villagers reluctantly came out of their hiding spots. Anna staid put, still thinking the Dusk Screamer was still there.
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Post by ladyaristocracy on Jul 31, 2015 5:41:46 GMT
*Roshan*
"Anna?" Roshan called "Anna, they are gone."
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Post by sketch444 on Jul 31, 2015 5:51:11 GMT
"I-It is?"Anna asked, un aware that there was a group. She sat up and walked outside, still trembling.
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Post by ladyaristocracy on Jul 31, 2015 14:34:23 GMT
*Roshan*
"Yes Anna." she replied
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Post by sketch444 on Jul 31, 2015 18:39:58 GMT
Anna looked around the sky, just to be sure. "What do we do now?"Anna asked.
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Post by ladyaristocracy on Jul 31, 2015 18:43:40 GMT
*Roshan*
"We rest." she replied
Roshan walked up to the village elder who was now sitting on offering table.
"Elder," she asked "Who are these people and why do they demand food from you? Can they not hunt for themselves?"
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