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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4373679" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Cold Visitor: Part 8 – Dog House</strong></p><p></p><p>Kham made his way down the freezing corridor. The wind soughed loudly overhead.</p><p></p><p>He reached the kennel door. There was a savage outpouring of noise from within. With one pistol out, he unlatched the door.</p><p></p><p>Just as he opened the door, a dog’s corpse, as if jettisoned from a cannon, knocked him off his feet. Growls, barks, snarls, and screeching assailed his ears.</p><p></p><p>Jandis jogged up behind Kham.</p><p></p><p>“I don't know what the hell's in there,” said Kham, “but it's weird and pissed off, whatever it is. We need reinforcements. Get the men!”</p><p></p><p>Jandis held both hands over his ears. “What?”</p><p></p><p>“It’s killing the dogs!” shouted Kham. “Get the wizard over here and as many men as you can find!”</p><p></p><p>The fight inside the kennel raged on.</p><p></p><p>“Uh…we should…” Jandis blinked, totally losing his cool.</p><p></p><p>Kham bit his lip. He took out another pistol with his free hand and cocked it. </p><p></p><p>“Kham,” said Jandis, “What the hell are you…”</p><p></p><p>Kham undid the latch and entered the kennel.</p><p></p><p>The torches had been snuffed; it was pitch black. A tindertwig sizzled to life in Kham’s hand. He threw it to the floor. </p><p></p><p>The light found a mass of dogs in a wild melee in the corner. Barking mixed with hissing, gurgling, and screeching. Dogs were being hurled about and then charged back into the fray with a vengeance.</p><p></p><p>The tindertwig illuminated parts of some thing. It was a dog, but not quite. It struggled powerfully. </p><p></p><p>Jandis poked his head into the blackness. “What's going on, damn it?”</p><p></p><p>Kham aimed both pistols. “I'm going to shoot.”</p><p></p><p>“No!” shouted Jandis. “Wait!”</p><p></p><p>From out of nowhere, a forest of yellow tentacles sprang up out of the dog. The dog slowly rose up on its hind legs, becoming more humanoid. It was wrapped in its own yellow tatters, its vaguely humanoid face glaring at him, its tentacles undulating in a wind that wasn’t there. It extended a tendril.</p><p></p><p>The tentacle snaked upwards, but instead of striking at Kham, it doused the tindertwig.</p><p></p><p>“Jandis, you got the wizard?” shouted Kham. “Silas, get your ass in here!”</p><p></p><p>Soldiers charged into the room, crossbows at the ready.</p><p></p><p>“It’s gone.” Kham lowered his pistols. </p><p></p><p>Those of the men that had gathered exhibit a pale and quiet uneasiness.</p><p></p><p>Silas, in silent awe, stood over the badly corpses of two interlocking dogs, that lay before him on the ground. They were connected as if they were one animal. Odd yellow appendages, recoiled and withered, were wrapped grotesquely about both bodies. </p><p></p><p>“All the dogs…they’re dead,” said Jandis faintly.</p><p></p><p>Kham holstered one of his pistols. Then he took off his lenses with one hand and wiped his brow. </p><p></p><p> “I don’t understand.” Jandis shook his head. “Why would it kill the dogs? Why not go after us?”</p><p></p><p>“Maybe it don’t like dogs,” said Kham.</p><p></p><p>“No, it’s something else.” Silas started pacing. “Maybe they can smell it. If that’s true, it just destroyed the only means we have of detecting its presence.”</p><p></p><p>“All right,” said Kham. “This room is off limits. Close it up and bar it. Nobody comes in here anymore. Althares knows the dogs won’t be needing it.” </p><p></p><p>“It’s a good thing we have the other two dogs,” said Silas. “When they come back with them we’ll have to put everyone to the test.”</p><p></p><p>Kham nodded mutely.</p><p></p><p>“Wait,” said Silas. He counted heads. “Someone’s missing. Where are my apprentices?”</p><p></p><p>“Oh gods,” said Sergeant Messer. “Elise!” He ran out of the room. Silas and the men followed behind them.</p><p></p><p>Jandis turned to look at Kham. “You saw something. You saw it, didn’t you? What did it look like?”</p><p></p><p>Kham put his lenses back on. “The King in Yellow.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4373679, member: 3285"] [b]Cold Visitor: Part 8 – Dog House[/b] Kham made his way down the freezing corridor. The wind soughed loudly overhead. He reached the kennel door. There was a savage outpouring of noise from within. With one pistol out, he unlatched the door. Just as he opened the door, a dog’s corpse, as if jettisoned from a cannon, knocked him off his feet. Growls, barks, snarls, and screeching assailed his ears. Jandis jogged up behind Kham. “I don't know what the hell's in there,” said Kham, “but it's weird and pissed off, whatever it is. We need reinforcements. Get the men!” Jandis held both hands over his ears. “What?” “It’s killing the dogs!” shouted Kham. “Get the wizard over here and as many men as you can find!” The fight inside the kennel raged on. “Uh…we should…” Jandis blinked, totally losing his cool. Kham bit his lip. He took out another pistol with his free hand and cocked it. “Kham,” said Jandis, “What the hell are you…” Kham undid the latch and entered the kennel. The torches had been snuffed; it was pitch black. A tindertwig sizzled to life in Kham’s hand. He threw it to the floor. The light found a mass of dogs in a wild melee in the corner. Barking mixed with hissing, gurgling, and screeching. Dogs were being hurled about and then charged back into the fray with a vengeance. The tindertwig illuminated parts of some thing. It was a dog, but not quite. It struggled powerfully. Jandis poked his head into the blackness. “What's going on, damn it?” Kham aimed both pistols. “I'm going to shoot.” “No!” shouted Jandis. “Wait!” From out of nowhere, a forest of yellow tentacles sprang up out of the dog. The dog slowly rose up on its hind legs, becoming more humanoid. It was wrapped in its own yellow tatters, its vaguely humanoid face glaring at him, its tentacles undulating in a wind that wasn’t there. It extended a tendril. The tentacle snaked upwards, but instead of striking at Kham, it doused the tindertwig. “Jandis, you got the wizard?” shouted Kham. “Silas, get your ass in here!” Soldiers charged into the room, crossbows at the ready. “It’s gone.” Kham lowered his pistols. Those of the men that had gathered exhibit a pale and quiet uneasiness. Silas, in silent awe, stood over the badly corpses of two interlocking dogs, that lay before him on the ground. They were connected as if they were one animal. Odd yellow appendages, recoiled and withered, were wrapped grotesquely about both bodies. “All the dogs…they’re dead,” said Jandis faintly. Kham holstered one of his pistols. Then he took off his lenses with one hand and wiped his brow. “I don’t understand.” Jandis shook his head. “Why would it kill the dogs? Why not go after us?” “Maybe it don’t like dogs,” said Kham. “No, it’s something else.” Silas started pacing. “Maybe they can smell it. If that’s true, it just destroyed the only means we have of detecting its presence.” “All right,” said Kham. “This room is off limits. Close it up and bar it. Nobody comes in here anymore. Althares knows the dogs won’t be needing it.” “It’s a good thing we have the other two dogs,” said Silas. “When they come back with them we’ll have to put everyone to the test.” Kham nodded mutely. “Wait,” said Silas. He counted heads. “Someone’s missing. Where are my apprentices?” “Oh gods,” said Sergeant Messer. “Elise!” He ran out of the room. Silas and the men followed behind them. Jandis turned to look at Kham. “You saw something. You saw it, didn’t you? What did it look like?” Kham put his lenses back on. “The King in Yellow.” [/QUOTE]
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