Chapter 11: Trek
The obvious darkness made the world seem like a unforgiving place. The sounds of screaming always seemed to happen during the time of the dark. Hunting was a good chore, to chase something made a lot of creatures blood boil. For the blind beast they hunt and continued to do so with reckless abandon.
The sounds of crickets and the calls of frogs were always outdone by the calls of the blind.
Devastate looked at Belle, he had shared the food with her. Even though he brought it for her, she wanted him to share with her. Her heart was to kind and pure.
How could she exist in such a cruel world, she could of died if he had left her there. He was glad that he saved her. The behemoth had seen many suffer and die due to the constant punishments from Baldur.
He couldn't save them all, but sometimes he can't help but watch what they do to them. It was horrible what the clan has become.
Belle laid in the nest, she was sleeping peacefully from what he could tell. She didn't have to worry, and she didn't worry which was why she was sleeping the way that she was.
Devastate was glad that she could sleep, rest was a important part of recovery. He wished for her to recover and get her strength. Once she is strong enough he may have her leave him. He was sure that she had a pack or family somewhere.
Devastate didn't like to do that to her, but if she remained with him there was no telling what would happen to her.
The behemoth closed his eyes before glancing at Belle, he found himself always looking at her. He shifted to his feet as he looked down at her. The moon hugged her body, that white glow made her body glisten.
He didn't like raptors but she was different, she reached out to him and he reacted to her. His view on raptors were simple for they would backstab anyone in their way. They were pests but yet he could never view her in that way.
Devastate couldn't allow himself to be smitten by her, but she was the only one to make him cry. That was something he thought he would never do again. The last time he had wept was when he lost his mate and offspring.
Why did he weep with Belle? Was it because she was purely kind. Did she reopen his heart? The behemoth struggled to find an answer, his eyes closed as he laid down closer to the nest and to her.
He watched her as she slept. His massive body was curled around the nest in order to shield her.
Perhaps, it was to late. He was already smitten.
After the meal they had caught, Ebony had placed the bones onto the three brutes. Gambit was not much for bones but he did accept small bones to be placed on his arms and legs.
Swiftscale's body was covered in more bones, he had a lot of them upon his chest. Bloodmaw wanted that to be placed on him. The behemoth had deemed Swiftscale as the official tutor of his two sons.
Both of his sons were happy about that, while the baryonyx just about died from sheer embarrassment.
Scarface now has bones on each side of his mouth, with new bones forming a necklace around his throat. All three of them were officially in the clan of Bloodmaw.
After the meal, everyone was now resting up for the journey that they would be doing at the first daylight. Bloodmaw stayed up with Grim, both brutes survived together and were practically like two peas in a pod.
Ebony was awake though everyone else was asleep, she looked around being extra vigilant. She blinked when she heard a sound and she stood to her feet.
"Easy.", spoke Grim who looked at her.
"What is it?", she spoke looking at Grim.
Grim looked to where the sound was and he stood up upon his feet. "It could be anything, that is why you should think before you act."
Ebony looked at him before looking at the heavy shrubbery, it was very dark to see anything. "Should we wake up the others?"
Bloodmaw nodded standing up, "It could be anything, so it is best to be prepared."
The sounds that came from deep within the forestry was the sound of something or someone moving fast. Due to the darkness it was hard to see a silhouette, and if they can't see it then they were in a bad spot.
For all they know they were already surrounded, and if that was the case then the night would be a everlasting hell.
Gambit was moved awake, his gaze looked to where the sound was. The sleep literally dissolved from him, and thinking they were in danger did that.
Scarface slowly stood up, his injury was hurting less now which was a well deserved blessing. Before, to long he will be able to hunt again.
Swiftscale right away moved to shield Lesion and Jr, his claws flexed silently.
Movements could still be heard from the brush, they were expecting a large pack to erupt from the darkness.
But what they saw, it was much worse.
In a instant the trees broke down in front of them, a herd of the blind came rushing out.
"STAMPEDE!?!", roared Bloodmaw.
Swiftscale flinched before quickly shielding the youngsters. His body in between them and the on coming herd.
Grim bared his fangs as he charged forward making the herd cower and move. The herd ran around Grim and the others but they didn't expect to encounter the blind carnivores as well.
Ebony looked behind the herd, "We got company!"
Grim looked back at Ebony's words, he took on a fighting stance. "Great."
Bloodmaw glared at the pack of blind carnivores, they were a full pack of allosaurus.
Scarface frowned, he didn't like this at all. Sure, they were like him in appearance but they were not like him mentally.
Gambit looked at everyone before looking at the pack, there were at least eight of them. He also could bet that all that sound would attract more than allosaurus. "Guess we take them on?"
Grim charged at the allosaurus, three of them let out a loud snarl as they moved away from him. The size difference between Grim and them were surprising. "Bunch of teenagers.", scoffed Grim who still kept his guard up.
Bloodmaw smirked lightly, he charged at them as well and they roared and moved away. His crown and size definitely made them cower.
Ebony looked at them as the pack continued to cower and move away from Bloodmaw and Grim, she smiled at Gambit. "I don't think we need too."
The stampede had moved on, the pack of rowdy teenagers soon ran away having been intimidated by both behemoths.
Scarface couldn't help but sigh, Swiftscale checked the youngsters before laughing. "Talk about a alarm!"
Ebony gave a tough smile, "It was just a bunch of rowdy teens! They obviously don't know how to hunt!"
Bloodmaw looked at everyone before speaking, "I think we should move out, case something more than teens decide to pop up."
Grim nodded as he glanced at Ebony, "You shouldn't be talking. I caught us food."
Ebony blinked and she frowned in a furious pout, "Excuse you!?! I chased them into your lazy mouth!"
Gambit blinked startled by Ebony's anger.
Scarface looked at the side, apparently there was some beef between Ebony and Grim.
Swiftscale moved the youngsters in front of him, he silently moved to Bloodmaw.
Bloodmaw smirked as he walked, "Let's go."
Ebony stormed after Bloodmaw her expression was very agitated. Grim snorted loudly after her before walking.
It was not wise to travel in the dark, the possibility of being ambushed was much higher than it was during the day. However, all those sounds most likely attracted more carnivores to show up.
They had to take this chance besides they would be facing something anyhow. By moving together they would appear more threatening to most.
The youngsters ran around while remaining close to everyone else, they had gotten a lot of sleep for them to be active.
Bloodmaw looked after his sons while he walked, the smirk of a proud father was clearly evident. "Be careful you two."
Swiftscale was watching them as well, his eyes would sometimes glance to Ebony.
Was there something between Ebony and Grim? After all she never seemed so angry before. She was so outgoing so it definitely was shocking to see her show anger.
Gambit remained by Scarface as they walked, while Ebony was behind everyone else with her face still twisted in annoyance.
For quite a while they walked and no one said anything to one another. The only sound was the laughter between Lesion and Jr as they ran.
Slowly the darkness began to fade, the sky took on a beautiful color of the approaching dawn. The travel was very long for they had walked all night. The ground they covered was great, there was so much space that divided them from the other clan.
Bloodmaw took notice of a valley in the distance, there was plenty of land and water from what he could see. The behemoth liked the looks of it, but he was certain that they would be meeting more dangers as they got closer to it.
Grim took notice of the valley and he looked at Bloodmaw, "Well."
"I like it but that doesn't mean that there is no danger there.", replied Bloodmaw.
Ebony still remained behind everyone else, her eyes were looking down but she looked up when she felt eyes on her. As she looked up did she notice Swiftscale quickly look away.
"Let's keep moving.", spoke Bloodmaw as he walked.
Grim nodded following his lead.
Swiftscale looked at the youngsters that he hadn't noticed that someone was closing in on him. Gambit nudged Scarface's leg, he had a smile on his face.
Scarface looked at him curiously before looking to where he was. He blinked in bewilderment when he saw Ebony walking towards Swiftscale.
"Hey?", softly spoke Ebony to Swiftscale.
The baryonyx jumped fast and looked at her in pure shock, "O-oh hello..!"
Ebony looked at him surprised by his reaction before laughing outright. "Calm down I just said hi!"
Swiftscale looked around very much embarrassed, "..."
Ebony stopped her laughter as she said, "I felt like walking beside you, is that okay?"
Swiftscale looked at her with wide eyes before replying, "Go ahead I don't mind."
Ebony smiled as she exclaimed, "Okay!"
While the two talked, Grim looked back with a cold gaze. The youngsters on the other hand continued to run around and play like most offspring do.
The dawn quickly became bright with life, the air rather cold with the early morning. Hours had passed rather quickly from night into morning.
The valley that was a distance away was now before them, it was a vast valley in between large hills. The center of the valley was flat with many trees and a vast amount of space. This place held water which came from a waterfall.
Bloodmaw smirked looking at the land before him, "I say we stay here and see how it goes."
Scarface was stunned by this place, what was even better was that the open space was vast which meant they could see the blind rather easy.
Gambit smiled looking around, he let out a impressed whistle.
The youngsters ran around full force, the land before them doing little to stop them. Swiftscale walked toward the waterfall, his eyes looked at the stream that was attached to it.
Fish was what he was looking for and that is what he saw, he smiled before glancing back at Ebony. She looked at the waterfall with a smile, "It's perfect."
Swiftscale blinked looking toward the youngsters, he moved to walk toward them but didn't expect Grim to be walking toward Ebony. His eyes were drawn as he walked in the direction of Lesion and Jr.
Why did Grim approach her, his curiosity was fully pulled.
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