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<blockquote data-quote="Ariod" data-source="post: 1241228" data-attributes="member: 15178"><p><strong>Arriod's Story Part 1</strong></p><p></p><p>Here it is, the first part to Arriod's Story. I'll post the rest of it as soon as I get the time.</p><p></p><p>A young boy creeps through the forest with the sound of wildlife around him. “I hope he doesn’t find me” he exclaims under his breath. He carefully places his feet to avoid snapping a twig underfoot.</p><p></p><p>Bushes nearby rustle excitedly; he holds his breath suppressing his first instinct to flee. A small rabbit bursts through the foliage and darts off into the underbrush. He exhales quietly while scanning his surroundings before he begins moving again.</p><p></p><p>The sounds around him suddenly silence and he realizes he is not alone.</p><p></p><p>A large form explodes from his right, dragging him to the ground and pinning him under its weight while the boy screams in terror. A wolf, fully three times larger than the boy, snarls through its pointed teeth while saliva drips from its fangs holds him down, preparing for the strike to the throat.</p><p></p><p>His screams quickly turn to laughter as the wolf steps off him. “You still make far too much noise with those big feet of yours, Lone Cub” the wolf casually remarks.</p><p></p><p>“What do you mean? I was quiet as a mouse!” Arriod retorts defensively as he sits up to stare the wolf in the eyes. “You know, those big ears of yours don’t make things very easy on me either Grey!”</p><p></p><p>Grey laughs, “Keep trying! Someday I will grow old and lose my hearing. There is hope for you!”</p><p></p><p>Arroid stares at Grey and giggles, “Keep those comments to yourself, thank you!” he states jovially. </p><p></p><p>They walk together deeper into the forest to a small cave. As they approach another wolf, a female, steps out of the cave. “Come to visit us again Lone Cub? Did you not mention how upset your family was when you disappeared only last week?” she exclaims as she approaches.</p><p></p><p>Arriod downcasts his eyes, “Yes, but they don’t know what they are talking about, I’ve never seen anything dangerous around here Swift.”</p><p></p><p>“As you say Lone Cub.” She states as she walks back toward the den. </p><p></p><p>Five wolf cubs pour out of the entrance, eager to play with their friend Arriod and he happily obliges them.</p><p></p><p>***************************</p><p></p><p>Later that evening, escorted by Grey, Arriod exits the forest. “I’ll be back tomorrow if I can sneak away!” Arriod promises as he runs off towards the distant mountains.</p><p></p><p>Well after dark he arrives at the edge of his families farm. He can see the windows are fully lit in the house. Oddly enough the door is also wide open spilling further light into the darkness. Shrugging to himself he decides to first make a stop at the barn to see if his father is still there.</p><p></p><p>He walks in the poorly lit barn and can make out a figure in the back that appears to be breathing heavily. “Dad?” Arriod questions.</p><p></p><p>The figure does not respond so he walks in, preparing himself for the upcoming punishment he is sure to receive.</p><p></p><p>The figure steps into the glow of a lamp, it is a face he does not recognize and appears injured. “Boy! Come here, I need to talk to you.” The figure smiles broadly as he limps in Arriod’s direction.</p><p></p><p>Arriod steps back to keep his distance, “Where is my dad?” he asks, looking around nervously.</p><p></p><p>“Oh, don’t you be worrying about him, he is sleeping right peaceful thanks to my trusty club here!” The strange man leaps at Arriod, barely missing him with his swinging club.</p><p></p><p>Arriod darts toward the house seeking safety in its confines. He runs in the door to a gruesome sight. His mother, lying face-down on the floor in a pool of her own blood, and his sister that was checking the inner confines of the fireplace, while it was lit.</p><p></p><p>Refusing to believe these horrors he runs back out the front door directly into the stranger bowling him over in the process. The man grabs for him but he manages to slip away and runs off into the night followed by the cries of his pursuer fading behind him.</p><p></p><p>Running to his only other place of safety he makes for the forest. In short time he arrives and crashes through the underbrush, ignorant of the scratches and cuts he acquires.</p><p></p><p>“GREY!” he screams into the darkness, just before he trips and lands in a large puddle.</p><p></p><p>Before he can stand back up the dark form of Grey stands beside him. “Lone Cub? What are you doing here?”</p><p></p><p>“They’re dead! I got home and a strange man was there! He killed them! Why?” He falls to his knees and begins wailing uncontrollably.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ariod, post: 1241228, member: 15178"] [b]Arriod's Story Part 1[/b] Here it is, the first part to Arriod's Story. I'll post the rest of it as soon as I get the time. A young boy creeps through the forest with the sound of wildlife around him. “I hope he doesn’t find me” he exclaims under his breath. He carefully places his feet to avoid snapping a twig underfoot. Bushes nearby rustle excitedly; he holds his breath suppressing his first instinct to flee. A small rabbit bursts through the foliage and darts off into the underbrush. He exhales quietly while scanning his surroundings before he begins moving again. The sounds around him suddenly silence and he realizes he is not alone. A large form explodes from his right, dragging him to the ground and pinning him under its weight while the boy screams in terror. A wolf, fully three times larger than the boy, snarls through its pointed teeth while saliva drips from its fangs holds him down, preparing for the strike to the throat. His screams quickly turn to laughter as the wolf steps off him. “You still make far too much noise with those big feet of yours, Lone Cub” the wolf casually remarks. “What do you mean? I was quiet as a mouse!” Arriod retorts defensively as he sits up to stare the wolf in the eyes. “You know, those big ears of yours don’t make things very easy on me either Grey!” Grey laughs, “Keep trying! Someday I will grow old and lose my hearing. There is hope for you!” Arroid stares at Grey and giggles, “Keep those comments to yourself, thank you!” he states jovially. They walk together deeper into the forest to a small cave. As they approach another wolf, a female, steps out of the cave. “Come to visit us again Lone Cub? Did you not mention how upset your family was when you disappeared only last week?” she exclaims as she approaches. Arriod downcasts his eyes, “Yes, but they don’t know what they are talking about, I’ve never seen anything dangerous around here Swift.” “As you say Lone Cub.” She states as she walks back toward the den. Five wolf cubs pour out of the entrance, eager to play with their friend Arriod and he happily obliges them. *************************** Later that evening, escorted by Grey, Arriod exits the forest. “I’ll be back tomorrow if I can sneak away!” Arriod promises as he runs off towards the distant mountains. Well after dark he arrives at the edge of his families farm. He can see the windows are fully lit in the house. Oddly enough the door is also wide open spilling further light into the darkness. Shrugging to himself he decides to first make a stop at the barn to see if his father is still there. He walks in the poorly lit barn and can make out a figure in the back that appears to be breathing heavily. “Dad?” Arriod questions. The figure does not respond so he walks in, preparing himself for the upcoming punishment he is sure to receive. The figure steps into the glow of a lamp, it is a face he does not recognize and appears injured. “Boy! Come here, I need to talk to you.” The figure smiles broadly as he limps in Arriod’s direction. Arriod steps back to keep his distance, “Where is my dad?” he asks, looking around nervously. “Oh, don’t you be worrying about him, he is sleeping right peaceful thanks to my trusty club here!” The strange man leaps at Arriod, barely missing him with his swinging club. Arriod darts toward the house seeking safety in its confines. He runs in the door to a gruesome sight. His mother, lying face-down on the floor in a pool of her own blood, and his sister that was checking the inner confines of the fireplace, while it was lit. Refusing to believe these horrors he runs back out the front door directly into the stranger bowling him over in the process. The man grabs for him but he manages to slip away and runs off into the night followed by the cries of his pursuer fading behind him. Running to his only other place of safety he makes for the forest. In short time he arrives and crashes through the underbrush, ignorant of the scratches and cuts he acquires. “GREY!” he screams into the darkness, just before he trips and lands in a large puddle. Before he can stand back up the dark form of Grey stands beside him. “Lone Cub? What are you doing here?” “They’re dead! I got home and a strange man was there! He killed them! Why?” He falls to his knees and begins wailing uncontrollably. [/QUOTE]
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