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Original Author's Note:
Here is Chapter 8!
I wanted to dish this one out before the end of the month. There's around 100k words that I have written so far and almost all of it has been posted.
Future chapters will need extra time to be written and edited. Remember that this story is being written by 1 person alone.
I'm enjoying the story's route so far and have not found an end point anywhere in sight. Callsign Amarok will continue on for as long as my creativity allows.
Please read to see the actions following up to the erotic bit and enjoy yourselves!
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===Chapter 78 Slave Traders
-Story Narrative-
A man entered a small tent with 2 girls in tow. Once inside he slammed the chain down, forcing them to the ground. Struggling and defiance were heard as a head turned to catch what had happened.
"You know how they are during winter right? Just some bitches in heat. All of us bet that if we can't sell these... you can breed them." The leading male informed his superior.
Another man laughed and walked to one of the bound females. He gripped her hair and tugged a few strands to his nostrils.
"Hehe, I would like that Jack. But I've decided to let you all have a little fun before selling them off. That fresh fox we caught earlier has me excited for what's to come." Wrapping hair around fingers and pulling the girl's head up to get a clear picture of her dirty face.
She shut her eyes, avoiding eye contact with the captain of vagabonds.
The leader hissed and tossed her back against the other female. A growl rumbled from the other prisoner while she tried comforting her friend.
"I want everyone to expect some fun for tonight, we'll have lots of females to fill." Smiling creepishly to those around himself.
The poor girls whimpered in fear after hearing their future torment.
"Take them back to their cages and tell the boys to expect a great night."
Grinning, the other bandit yanked both leads with glee and led the captives back out.
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===Chapter 79 Footprints
-Orion's POV-
Fallen leaves and loose soil crunched underneath my boot. I walked alongside Idril with a wolf beside me and my rifle close.
Nearby, following elves escorting us kept pace carrying boxes and tubes of ammo.
Dan, Pac, Avery and Tim had taken up a classic patrol formation as we traveled down a semi-clear path. The forest was becoming thicker and more difficult to maneuver in, but we were managing.
'Wish we could've gotten a map detailing the route.' Voicing out in my head.
"Orion, is there something bothering you?" Aurora's aunt asked.
I scanned the surrounding area for a moment before responding to Idril.
"Nothing important, is this path to your home dangerous? Should we expect any obstacles along the way?"
She shook her head.
"I have traveled these roads on many occasions, only coming across animals looking for food. So you and your men can relax."
Aurora's wolf nudged my butt and she peeked up at me. I settled my hand on her ears, gifting a few rubs.
The troops behind me had weapons raised and at the ready, but even I knew that maintaining a ready stance would wear them out.
All of them glanced at me and I signaled them to relax, but to keep an eye out. They lowered their guns and continued surveying the forest.
"Why are your men so protective?" Idril asked while adjusting a bow string hugging her front.
War memories came out from the back of my mind and I shook my head. "Conflict conditioning. We've moved through lots of active war zones that I've lost count. This way of traveling and being cautious is second nature to us." Keeping a steady pace with Idril I flicked my watch, it was calibrated a while ago, displaying 1800. (6pm)
"How much longer?" Looking back to the royal elf.
She peered up through the shadowing trees and down the path again, roughing out an estimate to herself.
"Another day of traveling until we arrive at the gates. Are you thinking of constructing a temporary place to rest?" From her guess at what I was thinking, I gave regards to the elves carrying heavy cargo.
'Mmm, we should stop soon.' Pitying the carriers.
"We've still got daylight left. Let's keep moving until sunset." I responded and received an accepting nod.
Minutes went by as we continued onwards and I shot up a gloved fist. The signal stopped my men which halted everyone else in their tracks. Aurora froze beside me and the elves were feeling a bit on edge from the sudden reaction.
I hand gestured for my teammates to do a nearby sweep of the area and they obliged, moving to the edges of visual range.
Idril swung a bow into her hands, nocked an arrow and closed in.
"Is there anything you wish for me to know?" She asked.
Avery came up beside me along with Aurora. "Threat or caution?" My second in command asked.
"Hear that?" The soldier next to me held his rifle up, scouring bushes encircling us.
"Nothing." He knew what I was thinking and the rest of my men caught on.
Birds which chirped minutes earlier vanished, replaced by whispers of wind blowing past forest flakes. Wild animals could sense danger and scurry away from malicious intention or threat. They had the prey instinct to detect future danger.
I took a few steps forward and crouched, bringing my rifle up and pointed the barrel down range. Nothing hung out of the ordinary and I let my weapon back down.
Dan had his monocle on, sweeping his thermal vision through greenery. Tim crouched next to him with a SAW and scanned the treetops while Pac positioned himself next to the convoy of elves, holding an AA12 at the ready.
Everyone was ready for an ambush.
Sunlight struggled to expose our position due to leaves and foliage blocking its line-of-sight. The ground was shady and I grabbed a handheld flashlight to check for something.
