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Chapter 9 of the Tainted
A chapter in the book The Tainted
Battle
by Erika Whittle
The author has placed a warning on this post for violence.
The author has placed a warning on this post for language.
| Background postapocalyptic medieval setting. In the fictional land of Arrs an unknown black mist has taken over the bodies of humans. They become known as the tainted. |
Dave and Derek quickly sprung into action with Jer and Brandy following behind. Dave jumped and swung his sword down on the mutant but a shield of mist blocked the attack. Undeterred, Dave alternated between swinging his sword with one hand and punching with his brass knuckles. The mist remained strong but he succeeded in pushing the mutant back. Pissed, the mutant once again tried to remove his sword...but Dave ended up flying in the air with it. For a moment it stood still in confusion. Derek took that moment to slash a sword across the back of it's neck. He almost succeeded too. The mutant sensed the movement behind him at the last moment so unfortunately the only victim was his hair. The first plan failed.
Brandy sprung into action next and began dousing the mutant in oil. It didn't know what to do with the sudden baptism and the mist disappeared. Derek had switched to the morning star and unleashed powerful swings at the mutant. The crunch of bones could be heard. Angry, it picked up Derek with the mist and threw him into Brandy. They both fell to the side with a thud. That's when Jer threw the first flare. It's clothes caught fire. Jer threw two more for good measure as Derek and Brandy scrambled to their feet. I saw Dave running towards us in the distance. The creature was howling. Demi moved forward, ready to put the thing out of its misery.
Right at the cusp of success, a demonic scream shook the ground beneath us. Powerful mist burst forth and set everyone flying back. Everyone except me. We're fucked. In a flash the mutant was in front of me. I reflexively grabbed my dagger and slashed it's eyes. That's when it happened. My body was soaring through the air, towards a broken metal pole. I'm 18 and about to become a human skewer. Life is so unfair. Then something slammed into me from the side. It was Demi.
Shaking and breathing heavily I looked at the man who was cradling me in his arms. I stopped breathing. The momentum had forced his ever-present hood back. For the first time I clearly saw his face. This man was either an angel or a devil. Black curly hair, bright blue eyes, and a chiseled jawline. Oh my God. The moment was broken when he sat me down and yelled at me to stay put. He rushed towards the mutant. And then, like magic, Demi's sword erupted into blue flames.
Brandy sprung into action next and began dousing the mutant in oil. It didn't know what to do with the sudden baptism and the mist disappeared. Derek had switched to the morning star and unleashed powerful swings at the mutant. The crunch of bones could be heard. Angry, it picked up Derek with the mist and threw him into Brandy. They both fell to the side with a thud. That's when Jer threw the first flare. It's clothes caught fire. Jer threw two more for good measure as Derek and Brandy scrambled to their feet. I saw Dave running towards us in the distance. The creature was howling. Demi moved forward, ready to put the thing out of its misery.
Right at the cusp of success, a demonic scream shook the ground beneath us. Powerful mist burst forth and set everyone flying back. Everyone except me. We're fucked. In a flash the mutant was in front of me. I reflexively grabbed my dagger and slashed it's eyes. That's when it happened. My body was soaring through the air, towards a broken metal pole. I'm 18 and about to become a human skewer. Life is so unfair. Then something slammed into me from the side. It was Demi.
Shaking and breathing heavily I looked at the man who was cradling me in his arms. I stopped breathing. The momentum had forced his ever-present hood back. For the first time I clearly saw his face. This man was either an angel or a devil. Black curly hair, bright blue eyes, and a chiseled jawline. Oh my God. The moment was broken when he sat me down and yelled at me to stay put. He rushed towards the mutant. And then, like magic, Demi's sword erupted into blue flames.
Hunter Character List
Taya: Female lead, orphan, searching for her older sister, Demi's hunting partner
Demi: Male lead, mysterious swordsman of unknow identity, Taya's hunting partner
Brandy: Originally a merchant who dealt with pirates, sword skills, communication skills, hunting partner of Jer
Jeremy: Nickname Jer, 2nd young master, book worm, sword skills, hunting partner of Brandy
Derek: mercenary, skilled with various weapons and guerilla tactics, hunting partner of Dave
Dave: mercenary, obsessed with his sword, if someone touches his sword he goes berserk, cannot speak, hunting partner of Derek
Previously: After resting and gather supplies, the group re-enter the village to hunt the mutant
Pays
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and 2 member cents. Taya: Female lead, orphan, searching for her older sister, Demi's hunting partner
Demi: Male lead, mysterious swordsman of unknow identity, Taya's hunting partner
Brandy: Originally a merchant who dealt with pirates, sword skills, communication skills, hunting partner of Jer
Jeremy: Nickname Jer, 2nd young master, book worm, sword skills, hunting partner of Brandy
Derek: mercenary, skilled with various weapons and guerilla tactics, hunting partner of Dave
Dave: mercenary, obsessed with his sword, if someone touches his sword he goes berserk, cannot speak, hunting partner of Derek
Previously: After resting and gather supplies, the group re-enter the village to hunt the mutant
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