Darkness quickly fell upon the clan that was once ruled by Crusher, Baldur now leading them began to walk to another location that would soon be the next new camp. Devastate followed behind of course, he looked around taking notice of individuals who were noticeably fearful of the new leader.
His wounds from the battle he wore like trophies, he wasn't concerned about treating his wounds. Baldur stopped and looked to those who had followed him. "Listen up, there will be changes to how things will be run."
Devastate lifted his massive cranium as he looked at Baldur, the sounds of the night quickly rolling in.
"Those who can't keep up will be replaced.", smirked Baldur. "I don't know what your last leader had planned, but it would be wise to forget it! I am the new leader and I will not tolerate weaklings."
Devastate didn't know what to think, this change was something he wanted so why was he feeling the way that he was. He felt like he made the wrong call.
"Hunting is a must, everyone must hunt! Everyone must fight! Those who refuse to fight will be disposed of!"
The numbers that follow Baldur were some what declining, there was none that ate vegetation for they all fled. It was a good bet that those who are fearful may flee as well or else be killed. From the way Baldur spoke, he wanted his clan to prosper in a different way. No weakness, only those that live off of conflict. Sawtooth much to the surprise of Devastate supported Baldur. Kissing up was another thing since the spinosaurus was definitely buttering up the new leader.
Devastate looked back on occasion as if expecting to see Scarface, he still had the thought that he was dead. Not looking for him, there was a good bet that he was dead. The regret slowly swallowed up the brute, his comrade was left to die and he was to blame. He would have to live with it.
Baldur smirked as he looked at Sawtooth who gave a twisted grin, "Also, females won't be off limits."
Devastate looked bothered by that, he still believed that females were trouble. That or his heart remained for his mate, even if she was dead he still was faithful to her.
"Have any questions?", asked Baldur who smirked.
No one said a word, the stillness in the dark air was thick. Of course, none dared to speak up due to their fear. There was a good guarantee that if any spoke up against Baldur he may just punish them, that or kill them.
"Good. Let's get our camp together and bring forth a new era!", cackled Baldur as he turned and began to walk.
Devastate could only follow, much like the others who were terrified. The new clan had large carnivores, and that was all. Baldur only accepted the strong and the massive, this new direction for the clan was going to be a force unlike any other. But that was it, Baldur was not like Crusher. Baldur was going to shape this clan up to be terrifying. There would be no respect just intimidation and fear.
The night brought movement from deep within the forestry, the sounds of the blind made the night come alive. Scarface looked around with watchful eyes, his wound still slowed him down but he pushed on. Gambit followed close behind with Swiftscale behind him. The three brutes were making their way forward and away from the clan that was once their safe haven.
No one would be safe with that clan, not with that rogue leading. Scarface didn't know where to go but anywhere was better than being close to the clan.
The three of them were on their own, the hope was high that they would survive and live to see another day. By following what Crusher believed, then the future would be bright for all of them. Scarface could not rest, only cause the blind never rested. He was wounded and he had to be on guard. The blind would easily end his life if he wasn't careful.
Gambit looked at Scarface in silence, he looked down as he kept up with him. It was not that difficult to keep up with Scarface, his wound clearly showed how much it was putting on him.
"How did you get that nasty wound?", asked Swiftscale. He noted that he was hurt, so now seeing it he asked.
"That rogue.", snorted Scarface.
Swiftscale frowned, "I see."
"The rex got reeled in by him.", added Gambit looking back at Swiftscale.
"Devastate! Really..?", exclaimed Swiftscale.
Scarface looked down as they talked about Devastate, to think he would do that. He trusted him, and he still did. Maybe, he shouldn't.
Gambit glanced at Scarface and he looked down, "Yeah, Scarface is still beating himself up about it."
"Why? It wasn't his fault?", spoke Swiftscale sincerely.
Scarface sighed, "I think it is, I couldn't stop him."
Gambit gave him a stern frown, "You did what you could! Ugly tattoos was the one not you!"
Swiftscale looked down, "I think we should decide what to do now, we are alone. No clan."
Gambit looked back at him before looking at Scarface, "..."
Scarface looked down before glancing back at him, he some what agreed with him but there was no other clans around. As far as he knew there wasn't.
Also Swiftscale changed the topic quite fast, and Scarface was some what glad about that. Though, he couldn't help but think and feel the way that he did. Devastate was so focused on talking about change that it became a endless battle. The behemoth hated the rules, now look at what happened. This change he wanted so badly had changed the clan and now it was heading in a dark direction.
This went to show that everyone had a different view on things, this different view really changed things and fast.
"Do you think there is another clan out here?", spoke Gambit.
Swiftscale frowned, "I don't."
"All we can do is keep moving.", was all that came out of Scarface's mouth.
The night seemed endless for it hugged the tiniest of corners, but the darkness slowly lifted as the faint appearance of light came.
A ethereal light broke through the darkness, the forest seemed glad at the approaching dawn. All night the three brutes walked, but it ceased suddenly.
Scarface collapsed and panted, his eyes were closed.
"Damn it! I told him to take it easy!", growled Gambit as he checked his wound.
Swiftscale looked around before looking at Gambit, "What now?"
Gambit looked grim as he looked at him, "I fear that he maybe close to having a fever, if he does then it is cause his wound is infected. We need to clean it."
Swiftscale looked at the wound, it obviously looked inflamed. "Clean it in water where there is danger?"
Gambit looked down, "Damn it."
Scarface was in and out of consciousness, his body was extremely hot. The pain from the wound had engulfed him fully, he couldn't make out the words spoken.
Swiftscale frowned watching Scarface, he could clearly see that he was suffering and it was due to the wound. No doubt he pushed himself to hard, this in turn made his wound worse. "What should we do?", he asked.
Gambit looked up at him and he frowned snarling, "We try and treat him!"
Swiftscale looked surprised by this, "We are no where close to water!"
Gambit stood up, "I will run back and get some water, I'll also get some herbs. I will not let another one die!"
Swiftscale was about to say something when a loud sound captured his attention. "..!"
Gambit flinched looking back, there was movement behind them as the trees moved.
Out of the trees walked a rex, his body was black with blood red coloring. His massive body was layered with different bones, and upon his cranium was a torosaurus skull. His head shifted to look at the three, his right eye was missing for a nasty looking scar made its home where his eye use to be.
Behind the rex walked out a ceratosaurus, whose body was also layered by bones.
Swiftscale blinked a few times before looking back at Gambit who looked at the two. This was clearly a serious situation for anything could happen. The rex clearly led a clan, the crown upon his head gave indication to that.
"Who are you.", spoke the rex walking toward them. His voice was deep but his tone sharp.
"We are castaways.", responded Gambit who lowered his head. "We mean no harm to you."
Swiftscale lowered his head as well, "Yes."
The rex looked at them before looking to where Scarface lay, he looked back at the ceratosaurus. "What do you think?"
The ceratosaurus gave a smile, her colors were a perfect blend of dark brown and light brown. "I don't think they could do anything. Besides, they would of attacked by now hm?"
The rex smirked as he approached Scarface, "Right."
Swiftscale looked stunned as the rex picked up Scarface and placed him upon his back.
Gambit blinked and he gave a grateful smile, "Thank you."
The ceratosaurus gave a laugh as she looked at the rex, "Don't thank me yet. Besides, you all seem smart enough."
"He is hurt and I think we need to see to his wound.", spoke Gambit following after the rex.
Swiftscale followed carefully as he looked at the ceratosaurus, "I am Swiftscale."
"Ooh, a swimmer huh?", spoke the ceratosaurus with a smile.
The rex looked at Gambit by glancing at him, "Let us see what we can do."
"That is Bloodmaw.", spoke the ceratosaurus looking at the rex with a bit of a smile.
Swiftscale looked at Bloodmaw in silence, he nodded now knowing what to call him.
Gambit looked a little relieved that they were going to help them, but he looked at the ceratosaurus as he said, "We will leave once our friend is in good enough shape. We already caused you to waste your time on us."
The ceratosaurus laughed before saying, "It is no trouble! Besides we are looking for some to help us out!"
Swiftscale blinked as she said this, "Really?"
"Yep!", exclaimed the ceratosaurus
Swiftscale looked at Gambit before looking up once Bloodmaw spoke, "Ebony, you are to outgoing."
Gambit looked a little unsure about this, they were not going to kill them which was good. He didn't know if he can fully trust them though.
Ebony looked at Bloodmaw as she followed him, "We need to be outgoing, after all there is not enough of us you know?"
Swiftscale looked at Gambit in silence, while Gambit looked at him. It was hard to determine if things were looking up, but at least they were able to get help for Scarface.
The area they came to was greatly unfamiliar, but there were a few others who waited for Bloodmaw to return. Gambit was surprised for there were two youngsters running around and playing. It had been a long time since he saw offspring.
Swiftscale watched as the two played, he then looked around to see that there were not many others who were there. Bloodmaw watched his two children play with a little smile, he then moved so he could get Scarface off of his back.
"We lost a few, our old home was taken over by the blind. We lost a few on the way, we don't know where they are or if they are even alive.", spoke Ebony deciding to share what had happened.
Gambit nodded as he walked over to check on Scarface, "Kind of sounds like us."
Swiftscale watched Gambit before looking at Ebony, "Well thank you for helping us, really."
Ebony gave a smile as she walked away. "I will see if I can find anything to help."
Bloodmaw decided to watch his children but looked at another brute who was with him, both behemoths talked to one another away from curious ears.
Gambit frowned as he looked at Swiftscale, it was hard to tell what they should do once Scarface was able to move. All they could do was stay where they are and hope for the best.
Being alone in a unforgivable world was and has always been a death sentence. Life had a way of being unfair to those who have always been fair. Some come to terms with it, while others are afraid of it. There was always a guarantee that your luck will run out.
You push anything to far, and right away it will lash out at you with all of its force. Do something to another and karma always reared its ugly head.
Gambit sighed in relief once they got Scarface stable enough, Ebony had returned with some herbs as well as some water. It was great to have help, but even sometimes help came with a price.
"Thank you.", sighed Gambit looking at Ebony.
Ebony smiled before asking, "How did he get such a wound?"
Gambit looked at the wound as if remembering, "We were attacked by a rogue brute."
Ebony frowned, "Rogues are just as nasty as the blind."
Gambit nodded totally agreeing with her.
Swiftscale was laying down close by, he looked honestly relaxed but his tail flicked when a young rex ran into him. It was a sudden little surprise, but he didn't seem to mind it.
Ebony looked over and she smiled, "Active aren't they?"
Swiftscale looked at her flushed, "Y-yeah..!"
Ebony grinned, "Two boys are always trouble!"
Gambit looked at the youngsters, they both had their fathers colors but one of them was missing his right arm.
"What are their names?", asked Gambit as he looked at Ebony.
Ebony looked at Gambit as she cheekily spoke up so Bloodmaw could hear, "Wanna tell them your sons names?"
Bloodmaw looked over as his tail flicked, "Ones named Jr, while the other is named Lesion. I'll let you figure out which is who."
Ebony snickered smiling, "Dad of The Year~"
Gambit looked at Swiftscale with a faint smile, Swiftscale on the other hand looked after the two as if trying to determine which is who.
Ebony looked to where Bloodmaw was and she flicked her head at the other brute rex standing beside him. "That is Grim, he is our best friend as well as warrior.
Gambit glanced over at Grim, the rex was solid black and wore bones heavily around his head and chest. It was clear why he was named that, his eyes were like amber with flecks of red.
Swiftscale was quite impressed with the respect they all had with one another. It actually made him feel like he was back with the old clan with Crusher still leading.
"Was your clan big before the blind raided it?", asked Gambit curiously.
Ebony looked up as she thought, "Yeah, we were pretty stable too. But things just happen."
Swiftscale looked at her with understanding, he could imagine how that must of felt.
Scarface looked better than what he did, he was sleeping soundly as they talked. Gambit checking the wound one more time sat down on the ground. "So, where are you guys going?", asked Gambit as he made himself comfortable against Scarface who he used as a pillow.
Ebony couldn't help but laugh as she replied, "We are probably going to go somewhere else. We are merely waiting just in case survivors were to show up."
Bloodmaw watched as Grim stalked away, his massive cranium looked back to make sure everyone was well. The behemoth then walked into the forestry as he spoke, "I'm doing a check, don't want to be ambushed."
"Got it boss!", chimed Ebony as she watched him go.
From the looks of things, it was secure. Gambit could see that just by how they do things. They know what to do, and they do it well. However, he still didn't know if he could trust them fully. It couldn't be helped, anything could happen at anytime.
What also captured his attention was why did their clan get raided by the blind? Obviously something or someone turned on them. If the clan was prospering why see the need to destroy it? Knowing him, he was thinking into it to much. It just baffled him that Ebony and her clan knew what they were doing only then to lose it seemed odd.
Who knows maybe the blind did raid it completely on their own, after all they were relentless.
Swiftscale jumped upward which made Gambit jump, hearing the movement really shook him. Gambit looked over and blinked. Swiftscale had noticed one of the youngsters fall down and was helping him up.
"Thank you!", squeaked the rex.
The one that had fallen was the one missing his right arm. Swiftscale smiled before thinking, "Jr?"
"No!", laughed the little rex who was obviously Lesion. Swiftscale looked down a bit slightly embarrassed having guessed the wrong name. "S-sorry..."
Ebony laughed with her eyes closed, she found that so funny while Gambit looked confused. Perhaps, his humor was broken?
Lesion gave a big grin showing off his teeth, he really looked proud. His brother Jr pouted at Swiftscale as he made a sound which sounded like a whine,"I'm Jr!"
The laughter from Ebony made Scarface twitch but he didn't wake up. Gambit looked at Ebony and he gave a bit of a laugh as he eased down making Scarface his pillow again.
It was good to not have to worry about a thing, in situations such as these you tend to forget that danger lurked in the darkness.
A black blur came barreling out of the brush, Swiftscale blinked and reacted fast as a nanotyrannus charged toward Lesion and Jr. It was a sudden ambush but Swiftscale moved in before it got to close.
Gambit jumped up to see Swiftscale grab a hold of the snarling beast by the throat. This blind carnivore was trying desperately to get out of his hold and go after the youngsters. Ebony was surprised by Swiftscale's speed, and she smiled.
Lesion looked back at Jr trying to make sure he was okay, the sound of the nanotyrannus was loud and furious as it kicked and screamed.
Swiftscale glared as he put it on the ground and placed his foot on the side of its face. A distinct sound of something being squished could be heard. A strange yet loud strangled call came from the blind carnivore as heavy pressure was being placed on its cranium.
The blind beast struggled helplessly as Swiftscale lifted his foot and stomped his foot down quickly on the head of the nanotyrannus. A loud crunching sound then a snap occurred afterwards, the blind beast ceased all of its movements quickly after such a blow.
Lesion squealed loudly, "COOL!?!"
Jr jumped up and down excitedly, "Teach me how to do that!"
Swiftscale taken back by this flushed hard in embarrassment, "...!"
Gambit laughed at Swiftscale's face while Ebony gave a grin, "Looks like the little troublemakers have a idol that isn't their dad!"
All the excitement made Bloodmaw appear, "What the hell is going on?" The behemoth blinked as his two sons ran toward him squealing and squeaking.
"Dad! You should of seen it!"
"I like him!?! He squished that monsters head!?!"
Gambit looked at Scarface who slowly woke up and looked around confused, "What on earth? Why so loud?"
Ebony shifted her head to Swiftscale as she looked at Bloodmaw smiling, "He saved your kids."
Swiftscale looked away still flustered, "I just reacted is all..."
Bloodmaw smirked walking out of the brush, he looked at his two sons who were excited before looking at Swiftscale. "Reacted or not my thanks still remains."
Ebony smiled, "See they aren't all bad?"
Bloodmaw scoffed before smirking, "I'll accept you and your comrades into our ranks. We will put our proper bones on you all as well."
Gambit looked surprised, Scarface looked puzzled. "Wait what...?"
Swiftscale looked at Bloodmaw as if he had seen a ghost, "Oh I..."
Bloodmaw turned away, "No buts. Next hunt we do, those bones will be placed on your person."
There was silence between the three brutes, Ebony laughed purely enjoying their puzzled expressions. "Welcome to the family!"
Lesion and Jr ran around Swiftscale in pure delight.
Things were definitely looking up but for others it was hard to say.
The sounds of thick laughter rang out through the dense forest, there was bones littered everywhere in a unsorted manner. Baldur laughed at a raptor they had caught, this raptor tried to escape but failed.
The camp that Baldur set up was near the side of a waterfall, this place was once over run by the blind were now under the control of Baldur's clan.
Baldur had recruited a vast amount of rogues during a short time, the poor raptor couldn't move anymore due to the punishments of Baldur.
"You try to run, now you pay the price!", cackled Baldur as he waved his right hand.
In that instant a large foot came down crushing the raptors tail. The raptor shivered as she cried out, her body littered in bruises. She whimpered loudly which was music to Baldur's ears.
"Leave her, she ain't going anywhere.", chuckled Sawtooth.
Baldur smirked as he nodded, "Yeah, hopefully she learned her lesson!"
Devastate frowned looking at her, she was one of those who were fearful. She tried to flee, but was spotted. He watched as Baldur walked away with the others who follow his rule.
How did it come to this? He didn't want this to happen. Everyone who watched that fight now knows him as a traitor and a home wrecker. Devastate lowered his gaze, as the raptor sobbed. He walked over to her, when he did she flinched as she tried her best to curl up into a ball.
She was different from the other raptors, she was a luminous white color. He was silently staring at her, thick black bruises could easily be seen on her white colored feathers. Her tail was swollen probably broken after that cruel stomp.
Devastate slowly lowered himself down beside her, when he did this did she look at him cautiously. He would probably be punished for doing this but he felt bad for her. Everything that was happening was his fault.
Devastate looked at her and caught sight of her sapphire colored eyes. "I'm so sorry I couldn't do anything ...", he quietly spoke.
The raptor looked at him before she sobbed, she couldn't move. Devastate would guess that her tail was not the only thing broken.
The rushing sound of the waterfall was suppose to be a soothing sound, so why did it sound like crying. The crying wasn't only from the raptor or was it?
Devastate looked really troubled, there was so much on his shoulders. How could this have gotten so bad?
Devastate blinked back into reality as the raptor struggled to move but failed, she looked down with such a fire in her eyes. But he could clearly see that her body lacked that fire.
"I hate this...", quietly sobbed the raptor as tears appeared in her eyes.
Devastate felt a burning in the back of his throat, he looked down before moving to stand up. The brute flinched when he heard her voice. "Don't leave me...!"
Devastate looked back at her, his eyes locked onto blue hues of desperation and pain.
Devastate felt his heart squeeze, the pain she was feeling was because of him. He lowered his gaze, his spirit shook to the core.
"Please don't leave me...", sobbed the raptor as she reached out for him weakly.
Devastate closed his eyes as he turned around and he laid next to her. His massive body laid next to her smaller one. He looked to her as she looked up at him. Her hand weakly moved to reach out and touch him, "Thank you...", she spoke softly as she tried her best to smile.
The behemoths vision became cloudy as tears slowly fell from his eyes. Devastate closed his eyes as he spoke, "You're Welcome..."
He remained by her side, he would protect her from now on to make amends to someone.
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