Awakening

[Sl'askia]

(ooc: Read 'First Impressions...' first)

Spider slowed his pace to a crawl, going back into stealth mode; They were close. He continued along until he saw two of them. Neither of them was Cyrus but Spider knew he would get him eventrally. They were standing there, their guns at the ready, obviously keeping watch. He circled around behind them and crouched behind bush, his tail twitching like a cat ready to pounce. He watched them a while, then attacked.
He grabbed the first one and snapped his neck before they could react. The second turned and went to shoot him but Spider spun around and knocked him off his feet with a sweep of his tail. Spider then knocked his gun out of his hands and tore his throat out with a quick yank of his jaws.
Spider looked down at his work with a smile, but that smile quickly faded as he knew there were a lot more out there, including the one he wanted the most, Cyrus...
He took a deep breath and howled. A howl that meant: I am coming for you Cyrus! Better have your Will ready!....

[Zoolag]

The howl rang out through the forests. Cyrus looked up at the sky and stared. Flocks of birds flew from their coops and disapeared into the clouds. Cyrus turned to look behind him.

Cyrus: "You 2...go and see what made that sound. If its Spider...kill him!"

The 2 soldiers ran in the direction of the sound. Guns totted and ready to use. Cyrus smiled and told the others to follow him. They went to the cliff were they throw there 1st victim off. He told the other soldiers to stay hidden and to fire when he told so. While he went near the cliffs edge. He stood there and waited. The breeze was cool and refreshing and Cyrus looked down below at the waves splashing up against the rocks and then falling over the cliff making the water fall. Two jaggered rocks were just at the water falls peak. The rocks were small but big enough to be grabbed onto if anyone wanted to. Cyrus had to bear that in mind when Spider fell over. A snarl made him turn around. There stood Spider. Sweat dripping from him and blood on his paws.

Cyrus: "Well...hello. You got away from the Scrabs then. Did your little friend?"

Cyrus smiled as he tried to provoke a response from Spider. But Spider was having none of it, he just stepped forward a couple of paces and growled.

Spider: "Yer goin ter pay fer what yer did. I am gonna cut yer up"

Cyrus nodded his head and motioned with his hands for him to "Bring it on".
Spider charged towards him and Spider stood still...Spider was picking up pace and the distance between them was shortening. Suddenly Spider lunged forwards and Spider jumped in the air. He leapt towards Spider putting his foot on Spiders head to achieve more life and then leaping behind him. Making Spider fall flat on his face and him return to the ground upright. Now this time Spider was near the edge of the cliff. Cyrus turned around slowly and observed Spider pulling himself back up. He snarled as he turned around to face Cyrus.

Spider: "Yer'll pay fer that"

Cyrus: "I think not...NOW!"

The soldiers came out from their hiding places and shot at Spider...the bullets tore through his torso and limbs. Makeing blood spatter into the water behind him. Spider growled and screeched in protest but that did not help him. Finally Cyrus shouted "Halt" and the bullets ceased firing. Spider looked up at Cyrus and growled. Cyrus took out his gun and aimed it for Spider's head. He smiled cheekly as he pulled the trigger. Everything went in slow motion that moment for Spider. Smoke came from the barrel of the gun and the bullet rushed out, parting the smoke. Then the bullet sped towards him, parting the air particals and slowly picking up speed.
Then...another bang, this time from a different direction...he saw a second bullet speed through the air but this time aiming for the 1st. The 2nd bullet hit the 1st from the side and they both got knocked off course. The 1st missing Spider by inches.
Cyrus turned his head in concern to see who had done such a diabolical act. The soldiers had wide eyed expressions on their faces and mumbled questions among them selves. Then, out of the shadows came Corrack. The look on his face was more than displeased. He walked with a limp and clutched his side with one hand, while with the other one he clutched the gun. Scratches plagued his face, his clothes had tears and bite marks in them. His long hair was ragged and rough and his eyes...his eyes had pure evil in them.

Corrack: *Cough* "Y-You left me to die...you saw me and you did nothing...you...you BASTARD!"

Cyrus gasped and aimed his gun at Corrack.

Cyrus: "Y-Your supposed to be dead. You were supposed to of killed him"

Cyrus span around and pointed at Spider. Even he was surprised Corrack had with stood the beatingn but did not say anything. Corrack slowly walked towards Cyrus and growled...

Corrack: "You left me for dead...now i will leave you for dead"

The snarl in his voice showed that he meaned it, and Cyrus nodded to the soldiers to shoot. But Corrack span around growling at them.

Corrack: "You dare...you so much as aim your gun at me and i will blow your bollox off!"

As Corrack addressed the soldiers Cyrus smacked him with the butt of his gun. Corrack collapsed on his knees and Cyrus kicked him in the side of the head, laughing with glee.

Cyrus: "How dare you threaten me, Corrack. Yes...i left you to die. But so what...i am going to do it again, but this time i am going to make sure you do!"

Cyrus bent down and grabbed hold of him and heaved him up. But Corrack grabbed hold of a stone and swung at Cyrus. Cracking him on the head with the stone. Cyrus staggered backwards towards Spider. Who was now lying on the ground bleeding. Corrack stood up and snarled...

Corrack: "If i'm going...i'm dragging you down with me asshole!"

He charged at Cyrus as fast as his battered body could take him and lunged for him. Grabbing hold of his neck he attempted to push him over, going over with him. But Cyrus span around and throw Corrack over instead...Corrack growled and fell into the water, getting dragged under by the currents and swept away. But he saw the rocks at the end and made a swift reach for them. Grabbing one and holding onto dear life. Cyrus picked up Corracks gun and took aim. He smiled with shear fulfilment as he took aim. But Spider abruptly swiped at him with his tail. Knocking Cyrus in the water too. Spider then fainted through the pain of doing this petty act. While Cyrus got swept towards Corrack.

Cyrus: "Nooooooo-Choke-You will pay for-Cough-this!!"

In mid sentence the water flooded over his head and dragged him down as if not wanting to hear what he had to say. And eventually flung him towards the edge. Cyrus turned his head to see Corrack laughing and letting go himself. The both fell, one willingly and one not so willingly. And then came to a sudden stop. Cyrus was the one who crashed into the water but Corrack hit 3 rocks that pierced the water fall. Making that water part. Corrack hit the first one with his shoulder, making him go into a frantic spin before his head smashing on the next. Blood and bits of brain lie astrewen on the 2nd rock he hit before finally his entire body his the larger 3rd. His body lie there...not moving. Not a twitch, nothing. Not even the evil look he had in his eyes were there anymore. But at least people knew what had happened to Corrack. Because there was no trace of Cyrus to be seen anywhere. The water had engulfed him and not given any sign to anyone that might show he is still alive. Instead it just proudly displayed Corracks body. On the rock that came to be known as "Deaths Killer".

(OOC: You can decide what happens with the oter group members and what happens with Corracks body. Cyrus is still in the story but away for a while. So please dont have it that any one see's him. You can say anything about him. But dont say like "Spider saw Cyrus' corpse" cos that would ruin future plans. You can kill all the other pack members off if you like. Cheers...we'll be back, MUAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA) [img]null[/img]

[Sl'askia]

Spider was barely conscious. He could hear the remaining solders discussing what they should do now...
"What now?" he heard one say.
"I don't know..go home?" another said.
"If Spider is still alive I'd say we finish him off! And avenge Cyrus!"
There was a chorus of agreement and Spider suddenly felt himself being dragged. He weakly opened his eyes and saw the solder's surround him.
Frag...I'm too weak ter prevent this. he thought.
//Search thy heart and soul and thee will find the strength thou needs\\ he heard the voice say.
Not having any other option, Spider closed his eyes and concentrated. It hit him almost immediately and he opened his eyes again in shock.
//Do thou feel it?\\
"Yes..." Spider muttered.
//Then harness and use it. It is time for thy awakening! Show these scum what real power is Spider. Release the dragon within!\\
Spider felt a surge of strength and he stood up. The solders stepped back in shock; they didn’t think he still had the strength even prop up on one arm. He could still feel the pain of his injuries but he was able to ignore it. He snarled at the solders, bearing his teeth, then closed his eyes again and he felt something new. It was like a mild electric shock and it was building in intensity. He knew what it was and he encouraged it to continue building….

“Lets pump him full of lead!” one of the soldiers cried and they all cocked their guns and aimed.
Suddenly Spider opened his eyes again, and the soldiers were surprised to see that Spider’s eyes were no longer yellow…but silver. The watched in shocked amazement as Spider reared up, somehow balancing on just his tail. He stayed like that for a few seconds become slamming his hands back onto the ground with a howl. As soon as his hands hit the ground, a ring of lightning shot out from them, and rapidly expanded outward. The soldiers were all instantly electrocuted and fell to the ground, dead.

Spider groaned and his eyes reverted back to their normal color. He weakly walked over to the cliff and looked down. He saw Corrack’s body, but not Cyrus’.
“I hope yer drowned yer bastard…” Spider grumbled as he turned away from the cliff. He walked a little ways but then collapsed, the pain over taking him again. He tried to get up again but couldn’t.
Frag…I’m too weak…how am I goin’ ter get back ter the village… he thought grimly.
//Thee will walk there of course.\\ he heard the voice say.
“How? I can even stand anymore…”
It was then that she appeared, for the first time, before him. Her body was silver, long and snake-like, impossible to tell the length due the bodies constant motion. Only two arms protruded from her body, each ending with a four-fingered hand tipped with ivory talons. The head was draconic with two cat fish-like whiskers protruding from the tip of the snout. A mane of white hair adored her head and the hair continued down her back to the tip of the tail, which ended in a tuff. Her eyes were also white and her expression was one of kindness and her body just floated just above the ground.
“Wh…who are yer….” Spider asked mouth open in shock.
//I am one of the dragon gods Spider. I am known as the Goddess of the Thundering Moon.\\
“Why would a god help me? I never believed in them before…”
//As one of the creators of the dragons, I see thee as one of my kin, one of my children. Even though thou are not of full blood. As dragons take care of their own. That and thee needed guidance to discover thy’s true potential and purpose.\\
Spider lowered his head, now humbled by the Goddess’ presence; he did not know what to say. He then felt a warm feeling envelope him and his body lift off the ground. He let out a short startled whine, then closed his eyes and relaxed. He felt at peace like this and he felt no pain. After a moment he felt himself being returned to the ground. He opened his eyes and was shocked to find out that he was now completely healed. He noticed something else too; on his chest was a silver tattoo of a dragon in flight, shooting a bolt of lightning.
“What’s this fer?” Spider asked, pointing to the tattoo.
//That is so that all that know of me will know that thee are one of my kin, and to treat thee with the respect thy deserve.\\
“Thank yer…I don’ know what ter say…”
//Thee are welcome. I must leave thee now. Thou will be on thy own from now on. Just so thee know…there is a friend of one of thy kin in the village. Thou may want to seek him out.\\
“I will. Thank yer again Goddess fer yer help.”
//Take care my kin, and always remember what thee hath learned. Fare thee well.\\
The Goddess then disappeared in a brilliant flash of silver-blue light, leaving Spider alone.
Spider then went to reclaim his pants and headed back to the village….

[ August 08, 2001: Message edited by: Dragadon ]