Yay BBB's back! glad you still enjoy reading the story:) First I thought that you just stopped reading, cause it was getting boring...:fuzconf: anyway gald to see yer back:D

more story will come later this afternoon...

See Ya!

~DS~

Just as Stranger was about to pull the handle then he heard some voices from outside. He opened the door on ajar and looked through it. There he saw Thunder and another Steef; with larger horns than the Steef guardian and wore a light poncho over his shoulders. The Steef was a bit plump, but still very muscular and he had red-orange coloured eyes, that shined in the early morning dark.
- Stranger! What are you doing, the Grubb asked with a weird look on her face.
- Come and have a look at this, Stranger said as he beckoned for her.
- What is it? Oh, there was a pause, Stranger I think we’re about to say hello to the leader…
- That’s the leader Vivay? I thought he’d be much more evil looking than chubby, oh well can’t have right all time I guess.
- “Right all time?” you DON’T have right all time, nobody’s that perfect!
- Ah c’mon I jus’ played a joke, don’t get upset. But if that’s the leader then whose with him? I can barley see in this darkness... is it Thunder?
- I don’t know… he looks like, oh no…
- What?
- It is Thunder! But what is he doing?
- I’ve no clue, but whatever they’re up to, then we are not supposed to join ‘em. C’mon lets get dressed up and then we’ll see Vivay.

The Grubb Leader agreed and Stranger closed the door carefully, to be aware of that they shouldn’t hear.


Back at the hut…

Stormous had just woke up when he heard someone opened and closed the door.
- Stormous, a familiar voice said.
- Stranger is it you, Stormous asked as he went out from his room.
- Yes it’s my friend, and I said Stranger.
- Oh have you slept well? I was wondering if you ever would get up in time…
- In time for what, the Grubb Leader asked.
- In time to meet the leader and I’m going to show you the way to him.
- Meet the leader? When, Stranger asked with curiosity.
- As fast as we’ve got something to eat and got dressed up, then we might go to see him. But when I’m thinking you guys do have to get some clean clothes, don’t you? Thunder and I don’t have that many clothes, but I know someone who might be able to give you some.
- Thanks a lot Stormous; we really appreciate your hospitality and generosity, the Grubb said with happiness.
- You’re welcome guys, I jus’ want you to feel like home… oh and by the way where are you guys from anyway?

Stranger felt a lump of saliva in his throat and he felt warm, too warm and too unsure to answer. He saw Stormous painful look in his eyes and didn’t know how to began.

- Well, Stormous asked.
- Err… well, um…Stranger tried to speak, but then the Grubb took the lead and said:
- He’s from Alca’s tribe, which he first thought, was the only and the last Steef tribe in the whole world. But the tribe got terrorised and destroyed by some nasty Wolwarks and Stranger was the only one who survived the attack against them.
- Oh really… but that’s impossible!
- What do you mean, the Grubb asked.
- I knew that the tribe got destroyed… I was there when it all had stopped, together with my brother and Quizy.
- But how could you know? I mean why were you there, Stranger asked a bit confused.
- It’s a long story, but I’ll tell you the short version. Before Vivay and his brothers, Noka and Carak went separated ways then Noka and Vivay decided in secret that they still would see each other, by sending their messengers between the villages. And as time went, they decided to see the others as well, but still in secret. So they send their guardians to their brothers’ places and watched over them for a couple of days. Till the day we discovered that Alca’s tribe had been destroyed. We searched all over the village, but we didn’t find any survivors, only dead bodies. Some without their heads.
- Without their heads?
- Yes. The rumour says, that a guy named Sekto had send his men, the Wolwarks to get some of the bodies, but most of the bodies were to heavy for them so they decided to just take the heads, because of the horns sake. Other says that Alca himself became a host for the Oktigi. But who knows, it’s just rumours.
- An Oktigi, Stranger said with amazement.
- Yes an Oktigi…and I’m afraid that he still hunts us.
- Excuse me Stormous, but this Steef here has defeated the Sekto-demon’s forces and Sekto himself, so there’s no need to worry anymore, the Grubb said with comfort.

Stormous eyes went wide and looked at the young Steef with shock. Stranger didn’t say anything or didn’t smile; he just stood there looking at the older Steef, but with pride and relief in his chest. The Steef guardian stuttered:

- Y…You killed Sekto? And his armies? But you are just a young Steef, too young to make through that kind of adventure… how?
- Maybe I’m the only one who tried and succeeded, Stranger answered.
- You’re an odd fellow; you know that, Stormous asked as he grinned.
- Yeah I know and I guess I’ll be it the rest of my life, Stranger said as he smiled.
- Hrrm…well I guess you should be off now, getting new and clean clothes before seeing Vivay.
- Okay, but I don’t know the place yet can you help me find this guy?
- Of course, but don’t make any sounds, the inhabitants might still sleep.
- Sure, the Grubb said as she opened the door and went out.


~DS~

Heeee, love it as always DS! :D Made me laugh quite a bit this part did. Good work. :D

Nice work, DS.......so they believe that Sekto's dead, huh? I see an appearance by him happening sometime...... :p Anyway, that chapter was one of the most interesting ones yet! Keep it up. :)

thanx Guys:D yeah, the do belive that Sekto's dead, but he ain't:p well I'm about to send in another chapter here now, but it's a bit short... anyway it's just what I've been written so far. Here it is enjoy...



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Stormous lead them to a large hut, with a sign on the door, which said “ Clothes for your own need”. Stranger raised an eyebrow while he scratched himself in the neck.

- Here it is… I’ve to warn you about this fellow in here; he’s quite nasty and weird so watch your back, you might never know what’s on his mind, Stormous said with a serious voice.
- Right, Stranger began, but what kind of clothes are we going to wear?
- What does fit for a meeting, asked the Grubb.
- Well the latest fashion is to wear a large poncho with decorations like feathers, beads and different sort of patterns. And to that comes a couple of fingerless light gloves with patterns as well, but that’s just the latest though.
- Kind of advanced fashion, eh, asked Stranger.
- It isn’t that much advanced as it sounds, it’s just much describing… shall we go inside?
- Why not it seems to be pretty quiet and, the Grubb began before she got interrupted of a sound, a Steef scream. She hided herself behind Stranger and shaked with fear.
- W…what was that, Stranger stuttered with frightening.
- That’s him, the guy we’re about to meet, answered Stormous, still calm.
- Who, asked the Grubb.
- The Ultimate Hunter, answered Stormous as he knocked on the great door.
- Who is it, a deep and serious voice asked.
- It’s the Steef Guardian Stormous with some friends, answered Stormous.

The door opened and a tiny, but pretty strong- and dwarf looking Steef came out from the hut. He had very large horns, too large for his head and he had long dreads in both black and light colours, together with his normal hair colour. The eyes of the Steef were yellow; a very rare paint for Steefs and a scar that was running from the left eyebrow to the cheekbone. He was wearing a murky cloak with small beads and large red feathers along the shoulders and the neck. The fur was dark brown except for his fists – they were black as the night itself and so were his hooves and legs as well. He looked at the newcomers with both curiosity and doubt.

- Who are these jokers, huh, the Ultimate hunter asked with a hoarse but still deep voice.
- These are the newcomers whom my brother and I meet yesterday in the forest, Stormous began, and they need some clean clothes do you have anything that would fit them?
- Well certainly… it’s easy to find Steef clothes in here, but I’m afraid that Grubb clothes are very rare. Who knows if there are any, lets have a look, the Ultimate hunter said as he welcomed them in to the hut.


Ta ta!

~DS~

Excuse me but...ROTFL! Midget Steef! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That's hysterical Dancin' Steef, hys-te-rical. :D Anyway, great bit you's got here. Well done. :D

Yeah, Midget Steef.......that reminds me of something that I'd see in Ratchet and Clank 1 (Drek) or Shrek (Lord Farquad)! :p Anyway, nice chapter, DS. It was one of your best ones, in my opinion. :)

:lol: yeah yer right about that Odd Chick;) but the fact is; that Hunter isn't small, well he's small but not that small... he's about 5.10 feet high and it's about my leingth :eeek: if I could think of a leingth for Steefs then I guess around 6-7 feet for males and 5-6 for females. just a thought though;)

Yeah, that's about what I'd think, too, but that's just me. Well, I can't wait to see the next chapter! ;)

...And you don't have to wait longer:happy:

Here it is!



Chapter seven: A strange meeting – part two





Inside the hut the newcomers discovered a lot of dissimilar things. The living room was, unlike the other living rooms they had seen, ovate shaped and in the centre of the room there was standing a huge sofa with a nice red cloth, and some soft pillows laying at it. Right under it there was a large carpet with dark and light green colours. A window formed like a circle allowed the early daylight to light up the place, and down to the left of the window there was a fireplace, which crackled. The Grubb went in to the living room and sat down on the comfortable sofa, followed by Stranger and the Ultimate Hunter. Stormous, who still stood in the door opening said to them:
- I’ll be back about an hour and while you find something to wear then I’ll prepare the Leader for the meeting. The Ultimate Hunter will help you find some clothes, but remember to wear something not too colourful, Vivay doesn’t like when clothes are too “flashy”.
- Right, Stranger paused, but what are we supposed to wear then?
- Just ask the Ultimate Hunter; he knows, Stormous answered as he went out and closed the door behind him.

The Ultimate Hunter turned around and looked at the newcomers with tired and anger gazing eyes. Then he said with a nicely and relaxing voice:
- Please be my guests, sit down on the sofa here and I’ll get some refreshments.
He went out from the room and went in to the kitchen. Stranger sat down on it beside his friend and asked her:
- I wonder what I’m about to say to Vivay… how am I in the name of Odd going to start?
- Eh matie, you have to take it easy or else it wont matter. Just take a deep breath and for once try to relax. We’re soon about to face Vivay and I guess it would be bad if we didn’t take it slow and gently, the Grubb answered while she laid herself on the sofa.

Stranger took a deep breath and let the air escape through his mouth, but slowly. The Ultimate Hunter soon returned with a bulky platter with three cups full of warm tee and left it on a table, which stood right in front of the couch. But as fast as he appeared, he soon disappeared through the living room door. He returned again but this time with some sandwiches on a big plate and laid it on the table as well. The Ultimate Hunter sat down on the sofa with them, and said:
- Well don’t just stare, dig in dig in!

Stranger and the Grubb took a sandwich each and started eating. The Grubb looked pleased and so did also Stranger. Stranger said with pride:
- These Sandwiches are so good, how did you make them?
- Secret family recipe. The whole thing with these are that you could eat yourself fill on just eating one or two, even if they’re small, there was a pause, by the way you can call me Hunter what do the guardians call you? The Greyers? The Unknowns?
- Not exactly. I’m the Grubb Leader of the Grubbs and this is my friend Stranger. What do you mean by the Greyers or the Unknowns, the Grubb asked.
- Nah Just some guys that are known more as the new enemies for us Steefs, but the odd is that I’ve only seen and defeated some of them. Anyway you said you guys looked for some clothes, eh?
- New enemies?
- Yeah, but I guess you knows them as Wolclarks, a relative species to the Wolwarks who eliminated Alca’s tribe. The Wolwarks often has yellow skin while the Wolclarks has grey skin, that why we call them for the Greyers.
- Oh, yeah we’ve heard about them, from the Legendaries, Stranger said with eager.
- You have? Well then I guess you’ve seen them as well, haven’t you?
- No we’ve just heard about them.
- Right, Hunter said as he took his cup of tee and drank it all up with haste before he continued, shall we see if there are any clothes for you then?

Stranger and his friend nodded and followed Hunter; to the great Clothes Storage.

I think I can safely say that Hunter is my new fav character, I mean come On, how can you not adore midget Steef?? :D:D:D Great as always Dancin' Steef! :D

:lol: Yeah he's kind of funny, eh?:laugh: anyway I'll see what I can do to the next update, I want to relax a bit on me vaccation for a while now, but I'll come up with something new as fast as possible...:evil:

~DS~

Nice work, DS. ;) That chapter was great, just as your others. Yes, you've gotta admit that midget-steefs are all the rage now. :p Keep up the good work. ;)

what? oh uh intresting *confused*

:lol: I'll see what I can do to the next update... I've been a bit busy lately, even if I've had vaccation:( sorry, but I guess I'll update the Story on monday or tuesday; same time when I send in some new pics...:crying:

Sorry for delaying!
 

Hi guys, sorry for delaying one day with the story I had som much things to do at and after school so I didn't get any time to write on...:crying: well as I promised here's a new chapter of me story!




Meanwhile at Leader Vivay’s hut…



After that Vivay and Thunder had had the chat, which the leader figured out as important information, they continued the talking at the Leader’s hut. Vivay sat down in a dark green armchair while Thunder sat down the sofa, with the same colours. The leader looked at his Guardian and said with pride:

- You’ve done well in you’re quest being a Guardian of the village, but there is something very significant you must know before you’ll get promoted.
- Promoted? Leader Vivay I’m completely grateful… what something do I’ve missed, asked Thunder with a grin.
- You mentioned something ‘bout a Steef who calls himself Stranger and that he has a connection to my brother’s destroyed tribe?
- Yes Vivay. And I tried to explain to my brother that this Stranger isn’t trustworthy, but did he listen to me? No!
- Hrrm… well go find your little brother and bring him to me so we can have talk him, about this misunderstanding, whose a friend and whose a foe, Vivay said to Thunder still full with pride.
- Yes Leader Vivay, I will, Thunder said as he walked out from the hut.

Right after he had went away, Vivay’s son Maki who had heard the conversation, came out from his room a bit confused over what was going on.
- Father? Who was that you were talking to, Maki asked.
- That was just one of my old Guardians, why are you asking?
- I just wondered… I heard the conversation of yours and I…
- Yes, son tell me, Vivay asked.
- Err… I was wondering does that Stranger guy come from Alca’s tribe and did he actually destroy it? I mean after all it was his home… it’s the same thing with someone else, I mean none would actually destroy his or her own home with purpose, wouldn’t they?
- Maki… you’ve always been a good thinker and you always asks very good questions, but this time I might not be right one to answer… this Stranger fellow ain’t gonna last long here in my village until he admit his mistake and until then you have to keep this quiet, till I and Thunder have cleared this out. Is that understood?
- Yes father, Maki answered as he sadly walks to his room.

After a while Thunder returned together to the hut with his brother. Vivay rose up from his sofa and welcomed them.
- Welcome Guardian brothers to my home! Sit down please and make yourselves comfortable!

They all three sat down and then the leader began asking Stormous:
- I’ve heard from your big brother that you’ve brought some Strangers to my village, is that correct?
- Yes leader Vivay that’s correct, Stormous answered straight on the point.
- There are two of them right? Do they carry any sort of weapons? Are they dangerous at all?
- Two yes… and it’s a Steef and a Grubb. The Steef carries a double-barreled crossbow, which he reloads with live ammo; I don’t know if the Grubb has any weapon- I haven’t seen her carrying any. I can’t see them as dangerous; I mean they didn’t do any great harm, did they?
- They didn’t? What about your eye? Why is it swollen… and black, Thunder asked with a deceitful look on his face.
- … My brother and I tried to kidnap the Steef’s friend and then he shot one Thudslug at me jus’ to protect her from us. That’s all…
- A Thudslug? Right…well then, when can I meet this Steef and… his little friend?
- As fast as…they’ve got some fresh clothes. I send them to Hunter and he knows what’ll suit them… I guess, Stormous answered while he scratched himself in the neck.
- Good. Go to Hunter’s place and guide them newcomers here, so the wont get lost…
- Yes Vivay, answered Stormous as he went out from the hut.

Vivay turned once more to Thunder, but this time with an unpleasant look in his eyes.
- Come, in to my room Thunder… we have some unfinished business we need to discuss.

*ominous music* GAH! *points at Thunder* You traitorous scumbag donkey!

Yes...I admit it, I'm hooked. :happy: More please.

Thanx and Sure, here is a new part!:D

Chapter eight: A Hunter’s story



- Well how do guys like these clothes eh, Hunter asked while he looked at Stranger and the Grubb, both dressed in a wide red poncho with neon colored feathers.
- A bit too large I guess, the Grubb began.
- And quite flashy as well, Stranger interfered.
- Right… let’s find something else…err, Hunter said as both of the guests began to change to their old clothes.

Hunter went in to the huge wardrobe and searched it all over for some clothes for them, but couldn’t find any to his disappointment. He just stood there looking around at the great loads of sewed up textiles, and sighed. It took some minutes before Stranger and the Grubb, who still stood out side it began to wonder what Hunter was doing.
- He’d been in there for a while now… I better go inside and see what’s taking him so long, said Stranger.
- I don’t think we shall go in there, I mean Hunter’s quite short for being a Steef and those clothes are hanging right above his head so it may take its time before he finds out a way of taking them down, the Grubb said while she stopped him.
- But he has been there too long; Stranger began before he saw Hunter.

Hunter didn’t seem to be the joyful Steef he once was, before he had begun to find clothes for them: He looked fairly miserable now and seemed filled of an incurable desire for something. Stranger and the Grubb followed him slowly to the living room and sat down beside him. Hunter who still seemed sad looked at them and said with pain:
- I’m… afraid I can’t find anything suitable for you so… you may have to wear your old clothes…
- What do you mean? Is there something wrong, the Grubb asked.
- You’ve a lot of clothes that are magnificent! And I haven’t seen anything like it before, why do you say you don’t have anything for us, Stranger asked.

Hunter became quiet and turned his head towards the wall. Strangers laid his hand on the miserable Steef’s shoulder and shake it, but he didn’t seemed to care – he just starred at the wall.
- Hey, are you okay? Eh, Hunter, Stranger said while he tried to get his attention.
- Is something wrong, Hunter, the Grubb asked carefully.

But Hunter still didn’t care - he just ignored them. Suddenly a tear ran from his eye down his cheek and soon he began to cry, but quiet. Hunter started cry out words that were frightening for the newcomers.
- Why do I exist? I can’t even think or do something right! Without thinking about you…my sweetest love…my Beautiful May…
- May? Who’s that, Stranger asked with a gentle touch.
- May…is my beloved wife…
- You got a wife?
- Yes, Hunter answered with a lump of cry in his throat.
- Did something bad happen to her? Or why isn’t she here with you?
- It’s a long story…but if you really want to know answered Hunter with a sigh and started to tell them.

- Before the tribe got separated in to four parts, then I was known as one of the eight great Hunters in the village. We were mostly supposed to hunt, but we also guarded the prison and other things as well. Many of the Steefs thought and believed that midget Steefs like me had a special sickness, which made them tiny and they called it “The Dwarf syndrome”. The sickness was unfortunately very rare so the inhabitants didn’t care much about it. Anyway some of the older and wise Steefs decided once that, Steefs who had this disease, couldn’t or weren’t supposed to get married. They wanted to eradicate the sickness so it wouldn’t affect the newborn baby Steefs with the same problems, which we had. The Leader known as Alca’s father didn’t like the “wisely” advice so he put an end to this by firing his them who had come up with this idea. I can still remember what he said in front of the wise Steefs “ Everybody should have the same rights, not because they need medical attention, but because they are normal inhabitants as the rest of us”. I really liked our Leader very much and he’ll have a place in my heart forever.

- But does this have something to do with May, asked the Grubb.
- Well of course it does! Anyhow one day when I was back from a hunt, then one of my pals told me that there was going to be a celebration for some reason, which should be later on the afternoon. It was on the party I met May and it was there I fell in love with her… we talked and she thought that I was funny and brave. Next day, after some thinking I decided to propose to her, but that’s when I got a problem. May was already engaged with someone else – to my disappointment. She was engaged with a guy named Baron and he was, according to me, an arrogant selfish old scumbag who didn’t care ‘bout nobody, but himself. Of course May hadn’t got any idea ‘bout him in that way, so I tried to explain to her, but she didn’t believe me. Two weeks later she came to visit me at my place. To my great joy she told me that she had broke up with Baron and now she came to apologize that she had wrong. I forgave her and we talked a bit more in my hut. Just before she was about to leave I proposed to her and she said yes. The odd was that she was six inches taller then me, so many Steefs called us “The ill matched couple”, but who cared? We were married in eighteen years and two months before the four brothers separated the tribe, we got good news – May was pregnant.

There was a pause. Stranger and the Grubb’s eyes went wide. Hunter continued:

- When the brothers split the tribe in to four pieces then we decided to follow Vivay, but May’s folks didn’t like our choice of choosing so the brought her with them, without asking me if I wanted to follow them. So now here I stand… all alone and I haven’t heard anything of her since then…under those eighteen years together, she and I began to make clothes for the inhabitants personal needs and both of us thought it was fun… but since she left me here I haven’t been able to make or to think of any new ideas…
- Awww, poor Hunter, the Grubb bursted out with compassion.
- I didn’t know that you’ve been through so many things… Sorry, Stranger said as he moved away his hand from Hunter’s shoulder.
- It’s nothing to be sorry for… it’s jus’ that it’s hard to forget someone you really loved so much, Hunter answered as he looked at him.
- I lost my father a while ago and I loved him more than anything else in the whole world… so you’re not alone when it comes to lost members of the family.
- Thanks both of you… Hunter said as he embraced the young Steef and the Grubb.
- Your welcome.
- Now let’s see if I can find anything for you then, you guys coming?
- That sounds great, or what do you think friend?
- Awesome, the Grubb answered.
- Okay, lets go, Hunter said with a smile on his lips again and went back to the huge wardrobe.


Hope your still enjoying it...

~DS~

Awwwww, poor Hunter! It's all so sad. :crying: Make it happier DS, can't Stranger get his fuzzy rear in gear and do something???

I know... *looks evil and points at Carak, Noka n' Vivay* it's all thier fault that it became like this, if they on the other hand hadn't cared about the leadership it wouldn't have happend. But I'll see what I can do to next update... something good I suspect;)

~DS~

Here's a new update, hope you'll enjoy it...




- Aha, here’s something I think you guys would like, Hunter bursted out with joy as he picked out a couple of dark green shirts with light feathers on the shoulders.
- Those are looking real nice, Stranger began, can I try it on?
- Can I try one as well, the Grubb asked.
- Sure, here you go, Hunter answered with a grin.

The two guests put on their new clothes. They felt more nicely and comfortable than the other ones they tried before.
- Whoa, this fits me perfect and it has a soft cloth, what is it, asked the Grubb with curiosity.
- These clothes are made of the most rare cloth in the whole world, Thymesis is it called if I remember right, Hunter answered.
- What about the feathers? Are they rare to, Stranger asked.
Hunter chuckled and said:
- No they aren’t. After my pals and I have hunted, in this case birds, then we pluck them. At first we didn’t know what to with the feathers, but then my wife and I decided we could use them to design and decorate our clothes.
- That’s a good thought, Stranger filled in.

Hunter nodded and smiled at them. Suddenly, it knocked on the door and a hoarse but still deep voice spoke to them:
- Hunter? Are you in there?
- Yes I’m here, Hunter began, is it Stormous I’m talking to?
- Yes it’s me; can ya open the door, please? I’ve something important to tell you.

Hunter walked away and opened the door for him. Stormous went in to the hut and in to the living room together with Hunter, and got suprised of what he saw. He grinned and said pleased:

- Well, oh my! You guys really found some clothes, eh? Hehe those are real nice if you ask me… great job Hunter!
- Thank you Stormous, Hunter said with pride.
- When can we see Vivay, asked the Grubb.
- Now if you’d like, well I spoke with the leader a few minutes ago and he would be glad to meet you, now when he knows a little more about you, Stormous cleared his throat, are you guys ready?
- Sure, the Grubb answered and turned her head to Stranger.
- Let’s go, Stranger answered looking pleased, but still a bit nervous.




Chapter nine: Stranger VS Maki – part one



It was noon and the small Steef gang went away to see the leader, Vivay. Stranger thought about how to began the speech, but as before no good results were in sight, not yet. They reached the hut where the Steef leader was, not aware of that Thunder was in there as well, except for Stormous and went in. When Vivay saw them, he welcomed them as he had done before to the Guardian brothers, but this time Maki joined him. The two newcomers raised an eyebrow while greeting on them.
- Welcome, to my village strangers! You might have heard of me already, haven’t you? Well then let me introduce Maki, my son.
- Welcome, I hope you’ll enjoy your time here, Maki joined in while shaking hand with Stranger and the Grubb.
- Thank you, they both answered at the same time.
- Be my guests, Vivay began, please sit down!

They all sat down and Vivay continued:
- I’ve heard from certain sources that you have traveled from far distances to see me, correct me if I’m wrong, but are you, young Steef a lost member of Alca’s tribe?
- Yes I am, how could you’ve known, Stranger asked a bit confused.
- Everything that my Guardians can find out… back to the subject, why are you guys here anyway?

Then both Stranger and Grubb began to tell their story. Afterwards, Stranger said:
- So that’s why we’re here.
- I see…in that case if you Stranger really want to take my place as the General leader, then you have to do a little test, to make sure that I can trust you otherwise I won’t, Vivay said as he turned his head to Maki, my son has for a long time be trained to become my personal guard if not, then the next leader of my tribe. Maki has for almost seven years of his life being training hard to reach his goal. If you think you can beat my son in a duel, then you’ll be the next who’s responsible for my tribe.
- But Father, Maki bursted out in supricement.
- Silence son, Vivay reprimanded.
- Yes Father, Maki answered ashamed.
- Well then, I expect you at the great meeting place about a couple of hours.
- Of course leader Vivay, Stranger answered as he and his friend bowed in front of him and went out from the hut together with Stormous and Hunter.


~DS~

Ooooooo, scrap... Must go get my popcorn and 'Go Stranger' hat fer that. :D

Great chapter Steef mate. :D

Good story, Dancin' Steef! I've only read up to where Stranger meets Lia in the jail, but I've reading it when I've got the time ;) I'll keep readin' and let you know what I think of the rest of it later =^__^=

I like the Legendaries; they sound kewl (I like warriors in stories and stuff). There's a few questions I wanted to ask about the story plot and stuff, but I'll wait 'till I've read the rest ('cause my answers will probably be answered in the story).

Thanx Lobo n' Steefie:happy:

Glad ya liked the Legendaries and sure ask me questions if ya want to, but do via PM's, please:)

I'll be updating the story this afternoon so ya wont get too bored reading the old chapters over n' all over again;)
See ya then!

~DS~

Chapter nine: Stranger VS Maki – part two




They all four sat down in Hunter’s hut and was talking about how to find Maki’s weak points. Stranger asked Stormous:
- Vivay said that Maki had been learning for seven years ‘bout how to fight, but who did actually train him? I mean he can’t have been learning by himself.
- Well, err…Stormous began.
- Well what?
- Actually… I trained him, funny you’d ask. But I only taught him the basics of fighting and then my big bro handled the rest.
- You, asked the Grubb with confusion.

Stormous nodded and felt a bit ashamed. Hunter continued:
- So Stranger it seems obviously that you have greater plans in your life, Stranger looked at Hunter confused, I mean jus’ look at the story you told us about – only that one proves that you’ve followed your heart.
- What do you mean with that? Are you saying that I actually got a future, Stranger asked.
- What I meant was; that you searched for your species and found them and now you want to reunite them all tribes, which I can see as magnificent solution of our great problem.
- Wait a sec, I didn’t really say that I was going to reunite them, Stranger bursted out.
- You sure did, the Grubb said while she crossed her arms, looking quite annoyed.
- I didn’t! The Wolclark Oracle jus’ told me that I had a destiny and that was to become a general leader of them Steef tribes – I didn’t mentioned that I wanted to become one, but the Oracle did – so why care?
- … Because it’s your family we’re talking about now – your parents may have died under the attack against Alca’s tribe - but remember you still got Steefs around you so you’re not left behind. And if you actually got a destiny and a future, then why not take the opportunity, Stormous asked while he laid one of his huge hands on the Stranger’s shoulder.

Stranger became quiet. He didn’t know what he was going to say, what Stormous and Hunter had have said made him feel bad and on the verge of tears. Stormous continued:
- What I know is that Maki is very stubborn as many of the Steef Guardians are, but I remembered that his most weak point is to fight. He doesn’t like to fight and he have never done that, so if you could compromise, then it’ll be fair not only for him but for you as well.
- Maki doesn’t like fighting, but he’s about to become a Guardian… why can’t I jus’ defeat him and then become the one who’s in charge over the tribe?
- As I said before it wouldn’t get fair. And here in the village there are rules that are against injustice, so to follow the rules you better make your decision.
- Right… I’ll talk to him, Stranger said as he rose up from his position and went out to see Maki.


* * * * *


Maki, who was sitting in his room in front of his desk studying, didn’t notice that he had a visitor. A shadow suddenly appeared and stopped the light from coming in to the room, which came from the window. Maki said with anger:
- Go away from the light you stupid oaf; I’m trying to read here.

Nothing happened. Maki turned angrier and replied the same phrase, but this time with the touch of ‘I’m-going-kill-you-‘ style. When he turned around and was about to fly on the ‘intruder’ Stranger grabbed his throat and said both gently and determined.
- Remember me, Maki?
The Steefs eyes went wide and he tried to pull away the big hand of his throat, but it didn’t work. Stranger continued:
- I want to compromise with you so listen up. You don’t like to fight neither do I, so lets make a deal.
- If it is only the pride and the crown you want then forget it, Maki replied with a hoarse voice.
- I’m neither after the pride nor the crown! I want me family back and I want it to become reunited… here’s my point; if we choose not to fight against each other, then we’re not jus’ following the rules, we’re not risking to become fools or known as ‘The nerds of the east’ so what do you say, Stranger asked while he put Maki down back to his chair with ease and removed his giant hand from the throat.
- … You… you’re crazy and who persuaded you to come here anyway to persuade me of not fighting you?
- I have my special authorities…Stranger said looking a bit bossy.
- Then what do you think we should do instead, Maki answered cocky.
- I know what we may do, come lets go to Stormous hut and I’ll tell you, Stranger answered as he laid one hand on Maki’s shoulder and grinned.




~DS~

Wehey! Go Stranger baby! :D And awwww, he was gonna cry fer a second there... Great bit DS! Lookin' forward to more buddy! :D

Yeah he sure was, they reminded him 'bout his past and if it's bad then it'll hurt. I've been through kind of things like that myself, but not exactly the same as our furry 'lil' friend Stranger here - poor Steef:( Anyway I'll put up more story here next week.

See Ya then!


~DS~

I'm so sorry...
 

Sorry guys for not updating - I've been very very ill for almost two weeks now so I haven't been able to write anything. But as fast as I get better then I'll send in some more of me story:)


~DS~

Hello everyone and sorry for delaying with me story:( here are a few chapters I wrote - one yesterday and one today:D enjoy...


Chapter ten: The battle



It was nearly afternoon when the inhabitants gathered around the great meeting place, where a fight between the Stranger and the son of a leader should take place. Vivay went out from his hut and walked to the centre of the “circle” and exclaimed:

- Friends we’ve here today to see a scene full of justice, doubt and a taste of defeat. As a few of you know, a couple of unknown creatures came to the village and as the rules say “Those who are strangers shall not fear anything, except death itself”.

While Vivay was sharing his wisdom with his people, Maki and Stranger prepared themselves for battle.
- Are you sure this will work, Maki asked nervous.
- Eh, stop worry Maki – they won’t suspect a thing, Stranger said as he grinned evilly.
- Best for you, Maki mumbled.
- Who’s going to stop me? C’mon lets go out and see the audience.

The two young Steef males went out from Stormous hut and walked to the meeting place. Well there they saw Vivay and the great crowd, and for the first moment after a long time in Strangers life, he felt nervous, not because he was about to fight another Steef but because of the number of Steefs around them. Those were shouting phrases like “Beat the Stranger, kill him, kill him!” Stranger felt an unwelcome presence, which made him feel bad.

- Ah! At least you’re here! Are you ready to rumble now, Vivay asked them while he looked at his son with pride.
- Yes father we are, answered Maki with a lump of regret in his throat.
- Good. Well then take your positions and wait for my signal.

The two nodded and took their positions. Vivay let out a roar and the fight was on. The two youngsters went around in the circle of death and waited for the right moment of defeating each other. Vivay sat down on a chair and watched them closely. Suddenly the young Steef boys bent their heads against and started running towards each other. The leader got surprised of what he saw and shouted:

- Stop!

Stranger and Maki stopped in the nick of time and looked at the confused father who came running to them – he didn’t look any pleased.
- Father what’s wrong, Maki asked and “played” a bit confused.
- What’s wrong? I’ll tell you: you can’t fight against this Steef here – you and Stranger ain’t got any horns and for that matter I’ll see this as a draw.
- But didn’t you propose that we should fight, or have you changed your mind, Stranger asked sounded disappointed.
- I said you should fight, yes I did, but not bare headed! You could have smashed your heads in to little bits and I don’t want to loose my only son. Maki you ought to know better, Vivay said as he looked at his son with frustration. He continued his conversation with the crowd:
- Maki’s too young, still ain’t got any horns he isn’t up for a fight! Sorry friends but the show’s over!



* * * * *


At the same time as Vivay made sure that everyone went back to their chores and work then Maki and Stranger went to Stormous hut, laughing at the face expression the leader had shown.
- Hehe your father became real angry eh, Stranger said as he sat down at a chair beside a table.
- Yeah he sure did, but I wonder what he’ll say to me now, Maki said as he stared at Stranger.
- He’ll punish you or what?
- I don’t know. Perhaps he let you take his place instead of me jus’ to chastise me.
- Nonsense! He’ll not give up his place that simple, you’ll see. But that face expression of his was priceless, Stranger laughed again.
Maki smiled, but still aware of the wrath his father should share with him. Unexpectedly Stormous came in to them together with Hunter followed by Thunder.
- What were you guys doing out there, Stormous asked with eager.
- You could have killed yourselves! Why didn’t you tell us about your plan, Hunter joined in.
- None of us wanted to fight, Stranger began, so we or… I decided that we could make a fake fighting scene to get away.
- He’s right, Maki joined in.
- A fake fighting scene, Thunder asked, why?
- We jus’ told you, Stranger explained at the same time as he recognize a wound on one of Thunder’s hind legs.
- What’s happened to you leg, he asked.
- Nothing you ought not to care about, Thunder said as he went out.
- What’s up with him?
- Maybe he didn’t like the way of being treated by a leader, Stormous said as he grinned.




Chapter eleven: A new Friend



Thunder didn’t like the way it was right now, when Stranger had given his proof of trustworthiness to Vivay. He wanted that little pound head to disappear and to not come back. But that could become a problem…Vivay had called on the youngsters to his hut to talk to them about something important. Thunder himself or the rest of the friends didn’t know what the two Steef males were up to.

- I can’t see why you two did fight against each other without realizing you didn’t have horns! Why this sort of madness, Vivay asked them.
- Father you knew for a long time that I hate to fight and I can do anything else just doesn’t make me do what I hate to, Maki answered.
- It’s the same here, Stranger began, and it was first of all my idea. I didn’t want to battle either so… I made this whole fight up.
- I see… well then I don’t think that there is anything I can do to stop you, but there is however one thing I’d like to talk about with Maki about. If you don’t mind?
- Sure I’ll jus’ wait outside, Stranger said as he went out from the hut.

Vivay cleared his throat and said to his son:
- My son you’ve finally reached the age to take over the tribe, but there is something you have to do before.
- I’m able to take over the tribe? But shouldn’t Stranger do it, Maki asked a bit surprised over his father’s choice.
- No. I got another mission for Stranger. Now to become the next leader you need someone to take care of you, all you need is a wife.
- What! I’m getting married? But I’m too young, I don’t know if there is anyone who wants to marry me though…
- Of course there is! Don’t you worry; I was just like you when I was ‘bout to choose a bride, hehe… Stranger you can return now.

Stranger went back to them and Vivay continued his chat with him.
- Stranger I got a mission for you.
- A mission? What kind of mission then, Stranger asked curios.
- You’re about to lead my son Maki here to Noka’s village. I found you trustworthy enough – you didn’t want to hurt my son when I wanted you two to challenge each other. So do you accept the task?
- Sounds interesting, but what for?
- He’ll tell you; at least it’s his business.
- Alright why not, Stranger began, but do you believe in my story? And that I’m about to become a general leader for all the Steefs?
- Yes, I do believe you. Noka and I have always wanted the tribes to become reunited for a long time. Go a head, but I have to warn you though about my brother’s temper – he’s quite nasty and can be pretty evil sometimes.
- Err, thanks for the tip.

The night came and Stranger told his friend, the Grubb about their new task. At first she didn’t accept it as true, but after a while she understood. Her friend had just won another friend for the trip and found trust in the heart of a leader.

~DS~

Yay Stranger! :cheer: Great scene DS, had a funny mental image though, when Vivay was yellin' about no horns. Heh heh, Stranger and Maki smackin' heads and then wobblin' around all cross-eyed. :lol:

Anyway, twas fantastic an' I'm lookin' forward to more! Oh, and can't wait to see them piccies. :D

Thanx Lobo:D I finally come up with something - I had a writing cramp before I send it in:fuzemb: I didn't know how to start, but next chapter will be longer, more exciting and last more interessting than before;) Oh and I read yer fic two days ago - it was fabulous:D Can't wait to the next bit either:happy:

~DS~

this is jus' the first part of the continuation, but I'll update the story again tomorrow when I get time, but for now here's the twelvth chapter of me story, enjoy...


Chapter twelve: Moving on



Next morning the Grubb woke up early to pack her stuff before Stranger, he was only in the way even if he jus’ was a young Steef and smaller than the other ones she have met, he took almost up the whole place in the room. She packed down all her things in her rucksack and sat down on her bed a bit tired. It didn’t take long before Stranger woke up as well, out rested and ready to leave the village to face new adventures.

- …You slept well, he asked through a wide yawn.
- Yeah I did and I woke up earlier this time to fix our package, the Grubb answered as she climbed down from the bed.
- That’s great, Stranger said as he rose up from bed and stretched, have you eaten any breakfast yet?
- Nope, I wanted to wait for you so we could eat together like we did as old times…

Stranger smiled at his friend. He hadn’t have eaten breakfast with her for a long time – not alone with her - he’d been busy doing other things with Hunter during the last days after “the fake fight” against Maki. All of a sudden it knocked on the door and a voice spoke:
- Stranger? Grubb? Are you in there?

They both recognized the voice and the Grubb opened the door. There he stood dressed and ready to set out for his new destination, Maki who’d never left the village before was a bit anxious, though it wasn’t only the trip he was worrying ‘bout, but how to choose a wife. Now that was a hard thing to face, a really hard thing to face.

- Maki? What are you doing here, the Grubb asked.
- Err, I jus’ wondered if you guys wanted to eat together with me… uhm and talk, Maki said quite embarrassed.
- Sure, three’s better than two, the Grubb said as she turned to Stranger, right Stranger?
- Of course you can eat with us – it’s no problem at all, Stranger said as he smiled some more.

Later on when they all three had eaten their breakfast, Maki start telling them about his “Dilemma”.
- I don’t know why my father wants me to get married; I’m too young and feel I’m not ready…yet.
- Then why don’t you jus’ tell your father you don’t want to? I mean he can’t make you do it, at least you got your own life and you need to take care of yourself, the Grubb explained.
- Back at the old times, when his father and his fathers were leaders, they all had something in common and that was to get married before becoming leaders. This rule or invention was made by my great, great, great grandfather. He had father that didn’t care about him that much – till his last day came. The son known as Yocka didn’t know what he was about to do until one of the Elders, the Steefs personal guides came to him and said ‘if you really don’t know what to do, do at least what your father did’. At first he didn’t know what the Elder meant, but after some thinking he figured it out.
- Did he found a partner then?
- He certainly did, but it did take a long time. Anyway so… when a father tells his son to get married then it’s a good advice he shares and I don’t want to miss the chance when I ever get it, but now’s not the right time.
- My father once told me to get married, but I didn’t want to. I didn’t care about to get married but then I was too lazy and was like you – not interested at all. But know I do regret my choice, Stranger sighed, I don’t know if I can get married now – I lost my tribe and one rule I know is that a member of a tribe shall marry one from the same and only tribe. Everything else is or was forbidden.

Maki’s eyes went wide and he began to feel ashamed.
- I’m sorry for that…but, he began, maybe there is anyone for you out there as well. I mean at least you deserve a second chance after all you’ve been through.
- You think so, Stranger asked.
- Of course, everyone has to get a second chance – even if they had thrown their first in to the dustbin.
- Thanks, Friend. I’ll remember those words; Stranger said with a smile on his lips and laid his hand on Maki’s shoulder.


* * * * *


~DS~

Yeh, Stranger definitely needs someone to look after him...even if it's just to remind him to Brush His Teeth...:D:D:D :lol:

Great start Dancin' Steefy mate :D looking forward to the next bit tomorrow. :D

Thanx Lobo:D and I promise you that this trip will become fun and... unexpected things will show up;), but I'll not say anything more; ya got to have a lil patience:evil:

.....Meany....

Nah, jist kiddin'. :D I can wait. Just...

Yeah I'm mean:evil: anyway here's the next bit as I promised:D enjoy...


Stranger, the Grubb and Maki decided to start their journey as fast as they could before it was getting too dark and windy, though the autumn was here and it wouldn’t last long till the winter would share its cold. They had to get moving, reach Noka’s village before anything else – if they were out in the wild while the cold was upon them, then they’d probably wouldn’t make it in time. Worst of all – the Grubb couldn’t survive in the chilly weather for too long and that in turn would make Stranger very lonely and depressed if she’d die.

They all three went to Maki’s place to get the valuable things for the trip; A map, a compass and last the most important of all, provisions and warm clothes.

- We already got a map Maki. Why do we need another one, the Grubb asked while she packed down the last provisions for the trip.
- You have? Well it doesn’t hurt to bring a spare one, in case we should loose the first one, he answered.
- Okay do what you want, the Grubb began, all we need now is warm clothes hrrm… Stranger can you go over to Hunter and get some warm clothes?
- Sure, Stranger said and went out.
- You two are really good friends, aren’t you, Maki asked.
- We sure are, the Grubb answered and sighed.
- What’s the matter?
- I miss my tribe though, I haven’t seen them in a while now and the inhabitants are probably worried about me.
- You got a tribe of your own? And you jus’ leave them? I wouldn’t have done that if I was in your clothes.
- No wait just a minute here! I didn’t want to leave my inhabitants, but my friend needed me to guide him to the Grubb Oracle and well… now he needs me more than ever. I can’t immediately leave him without saying anything, now can I? What are friends for?
- You’re right about that though…ah well.
- What do you mean by that?
- Mean by what?
- Nothing. I better check our hut if we’ve left something, the Grubb said and left Maki behind.


Chapter thirteen: The trip to Noka – part one.




- Here I come with the clothes, Stranger shouted as he went in to the hut, which Maki still was in.
- Great, Maki mumbled.
- What’s wrong with you? And where’s the Grubb?
- Err; the Grubb went back to your hut to see if she had forgot anything…me I don’t know…
- What do you mean with “don’t know”?
- Stranger can you keep a secret?
- Sure, what’s on your heart buddy?
- I haven’t been able to tell my father yet, but…I’m afraid to travel to a place where the dangers everywhere and, Maki paused, where I’m not welcomed.
- Maki are you actually telling me that you’re scared of travelling and that you ain’t welcomed to your uncle’s place?

Maki nodded, terrified of getting teased by some Steef that almost was in the same age as he was. But he didn’t. Stranger continued:
- I too have been scared. And I’m not the only one who has. I remember my first trip, he, I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep the night before and I got myself a bad stomach ache. By the way, do you get enough time having fun with your dad?
- Why do you ask that, Maki asked as he gazed at Stranger with his big red brown eyes.
- I mean since I got here I haven’t seen you together with him. And it does seem that Vivay’s way too busy taking care of you, am I right.
- That’s not true! My father does have spent a lot of his time with me, especially when I was younger. Now when I’m getting older and can take care of myself, then he doesn’t have to watch over me like a hawk all the time. So don’t call my father a lazy donkey, or I’ll give you a punch in the face, Maki said, annoyed ‘bout what Stranger told him.
- Okay, sorry ‘bout that. But you should however say good bye to your father, ‘cause we’re leaving soon, Stranger said as he went out to see his Grubb.


~DS~

Awwwwwwww. A lil heart to heart 'tween Stranger and Maki. Daw, I love those guys. :D Great bit Dancin' Steef! :D:D:D

kewl story :)

Thanx Lobo n' Snoozer:D sorry for not sending in a part last week - I had much things to catch up, after these weeks of illness:fuzemb: anyway I'll update it as fast as I can:)


~DS~