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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.
Pressing the power and shining at the ground, I angled the light to the side, revealing a large print.
Foot sized shadows presented themselves and multiple shoe marks were exposed ahead. The light had also uncovered more unknown tracks, all man made.
'Interesting.' I peeked over at Dan and he shook his head. There wasn't anything unusual detected via heat signature.
Aurora stayed low to the ground and prowled towards me, setting herself next to my shoulder.
"Growl if you sense anything strange."
She sniffed the ground and then the air. Her ears twitched, searching for signs of anomalies and she twisted her head to look around.
A whine answered my question and I flicked the magnifier on my holographic. My eyes peered down the sight, scanning the forestry nearby.
Nothing hung out of the ordinary which led me second guessing my previous concerns.
"Dan's got nothing, think it's a Phantom coincidence?" Avery wore a dead-pan expression as he pulled up next to the large canine.
Aiming my rifle towards our coming routes for a few seconds, I lowered again.
"Ask Idril if....damn never mind." Just as I canceled the request, an elf came up to me with a nocked bow in hand.
"What is wrong? If there's an unforeseen enemy then we have to move into the forest. Otherwise the lives of my kin, yourselves and your cargo will be endangered." Idril began chanting something and I got up to stop her.
The surprised elf ceased her foreign tongue and shot me a scrutinizing look.
"Whatever you're planning, don't, or not yet at least." Confused and conspicuous eyes studied my own.
"Why? We must strike before they have a chance at attacking us. The lives of those carrying your boxes depend on this. Without knowledge of their whereabouts, we are stuck in turmoil."
Avery snorted, amused by the elf's accusing tone.
"Is your magic detectable? Can other mages or creatures pick up its wave, energy or whatever?" Her eyes widened and she figured out what I was saying.
"Aurora can't smell, hear or see anything. Neither can Dan and the rest." I waved at Tim and he crept over.
"Recon ahead. You are not to engage unless fired upon."
"Rog." Our gunner began taking off most of his equipment, placing it next to Pac. His heavy gear was placed down and he came back to us wearing a boonie hat, his camoed fatigues and a sniper in hand.
The stealthy man gave a quick salute and disappeared into the forest.
"Weapons free if shit hits the fan?" Avery asked as he quietly checked the round in his Tavor's chamber.
I pulled the bolt back on my ACR, glinting a cartridge in the chamber and guided the mechanism forward.
"Of course."
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===Chapter 80 Reporting
-Story Narrative-
Orion crouched behind a prone wolf and flicked his wrist. After checking the time he inspected the group hidden in forest cover.