Thanks again for the comments. I wrote lots of chapters in a row, this is feeling much more fun to write than any other story so far. The story is going to pick up in the next few chapters.
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Chapter 2: Case
Alon cleared his throat. “These Dark Wings are more aggressive than usual. Their habits have changed dramatically. Now they hunt in packs as well. This calls for more drastic measures. We are recruiting new Hunters and will organise more patrols.”
Ewen sighed, “Longer patrols too?” Alon nodded, “Until we get the right number of Hunters, we’ll have to double the patrols until we can contain the Dark Wings.” Rook liked this discussion less and less, but what choice did they have? Rook raised a hand, “I’ll volunteer for first watch.” Alon chuckled, “Okay, but we have to start at Eight. You should get your things ready before we leave” Rook nodded. The other Hunters were discussing available times. Rook left the room to get ready, a little nervous about the night ahead.
Night patrol was not fun. The only sounds you could hear were the clanging of the metal chains and the eerie noises of the night time animals. A few hours later they heard the noises they were listening out for; the screeches, the sound of talons rubbing against metal, the tell-tale screams of the terrified prisoners. Alon stood up, his harpoon in his right hand. “It is time.”
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