Leafs rustled and twigs cracked as I sprinted through the forest. I could hear shouts behind me. A spear whistled by my left ear. A moment later something wet and familiar started trickling down my ear. Just another scar to add, hoping I get away alive that is. Get away alive... I have to think. I dodged left and missed another spear. The Sun was setting on my left, so I pivoted left and start running into it. I was instantly blinded by the sun, ran into a branch at waist height, and was knocked to the ground. I got up just as two soldiers caught up to me. They had their swords drawn, having already thrown their spears. The first one lunged at me, but I side stepped, grabbed his right wrist, and twisted it behind his back. The second one had started his attack and I shoved the first into him, taking the sword out of his loose grip. They toppled over just as five more arrived, including the general. There seemed to be no more behind them and I hadn't noticed anything above me, which meant three had gone after Alden and Tarka.
Judging from the skills of the first two, I would be able to take on a group of five, but I didn't know how much of a swordsmen the general was. Run or fight, run or fight. I hesitated too long and the choice was made. The five started to circle me as one from the ground swiped at my legs. The choice was to run. I wouldn't be able to take them now that they were ready for me. I ran northeast this time. I wasn't sure how far north I was but, if I remember right, we were close to the tricorner, the only place where all three kingdoms met. Both the Palkins and Viridi would have palaces nearby, thus explaining the royal Viridi zoo which got me in this mess.
Two spears just to my left, another grazed my head. Two spears left. I might make it. The fourth missed as well. One left. Up ahead the forest started to clear. I would soon be reaching the corner and open land. I could outrun them on the plains. I chanced a glance back and saw the soldiers slowing. The general was hefting a spear. Even better, I thought, they won't enter the plains! The spear nailed my right shoulder. I tumbled to the ground. I could hear the Viridi coming now, all senses enhanced by the fear of death. Unfortunately that also meant my eyesight for at that moment, a bright flash erupted. I saw a man standing over me, sword drawn and staff illuminated.
I then proceeded to pass out
Judging from the skills of the first two, I would be able to take on a group of five, but I didn't know how much of a swordsmen the general was. Run or fight, run or fight. I hesitated too long and the choice was made. The five started to circle me as one from the ground swiped at my legs. The choice was to run. I wouldn't be able to take them now that they were ready for me. I ran northeast this time. I wasn't sure how far north I was but, if I remember right, we were close to the tricorner, the only place where all three kingdoms met. Both the Palkins and Viridi would have palaces nearby, thus explaining the royal Viridi zoo which got me in this mess.
Two spears just to my left, another grazed my head. Two spears left. I might make it. The fourth missed as well. One left. Up ahead the forest started to clear. I would soon be reaching the corner and open land. I could outrun them on the plains. I chanced a glance back and saw the soldiers slowing. The general was hefting a spear. Even better, I thought, they won't enter the plains! The spear nailed my right shoulder. I tumbled to the ground. I could hear the Viridi coming now, all senses enhanced by the fear of death. Unfortunately that also meant my eyesight for at that moment, a bright flash erupted. I saw a man standing over me, sword drawn and staff illuminated.
I then proceeded to pass out
Gandalf!!!??? What are you doing here?
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