章節 34: Controversy

Time was a valuable thing much like life, both of these things are of the same worth. Some don't realize how good they have it until it was gone. The teen knew that of course, she had a home and friends and it was taken from her.

Laughter. Conversations. Friendship.

It was gone and now she follows this being who was worshipped for its brutality and size. Goliath she remembered his name all to well and knew that he was looking for her still. He knows her by the name of 'Stripes', and though she said it to him it was not her real name.

Cripple was her real name but only those she can trust can know her by her true name. The name fits her well thanks to her speed and delivering quick blows with her horns. She was also able to withstand a lot of things, it sure helped to be durable.

The Evil One was walking in a calm stride before her, it was not like the blind beasts for they walked in a loud yet clumsy fashion. To see the difference between them was quite interesting to witness.

There was definitely something different about the Evil One. Was it really her parent though?

Those who awaken never awaken together, so you never see families together. In rare cases families do awaken together but that was very slim. Cripple was born and she remembered that well cause when she came to be in this world she was already conscious.

When she was alone she knew nothing, she honestly didn't understand a lot of things. She would always ask herself that she was different, only cause she felt fear. These feelings were what separated her from the so called blind.

A elder told her once that he believed that their minds have had enough of being ignorant. That their minds saw a different way of life and they wanted to break free of the senseless cycle.

Was this true?

Cripple looked at her feet, the little rex was still following her with wide bright eyes. She smiled toward them in kindness, it was clear that she grew attached to it.

What would become of the world?

There was a tyrant trying to kill clans for sport, and there was a elder and clan who saw brutality as some kind of religion.

Cripple didn't know what was going on, there was so many different things happening. It was like she was back at square one again, coming into the world and not knowing anything.

Cripple took a deep breath as she looked at the beast she was following. "What are you?"

She watched as the beast looked at her from over its shoulder, that lone eye looked at her with such a sharp detail. Did it understand her?

Cripple stopped abruptly once the beast stopped, she felt a sharp piercing chill go down her spine.

This beast turned around to face her, the posture was so straight like it was conscious.

Before she could say anything did she freeze, she heard a lot of noises. The sounds of footsteps, she looked around in concern. There was only one clan who would try to find her and that was the clan who followed Goliath.

Cripple looked at the little rex who hid close behind her, her eyes went wide as she saw a familiar face. Goliath had no doubt made many of his followers try to find her, and once they did they tell him where.

A pack of giganotosaurus stopped as some moved out of the way, it was Goliath who was walking through them. There was nothing but giganotosaurus that follow Goliath and his command. These giganotosaurus all were painted in eerie markings as their bodies were covered in many bones, claws and teeth all of there faces were also painted to look like skulls.

"Finally I have found you.", Goliath gave a eerie smile to Cripple but blinked seeing the Evil One.

Cripple didn't know what was going to happen, but she knew it was not going to be good. The tension that was in the air was as thick as blood.

"The Evil One, it is a great honor to meet you.", spoke Goliath in great respect.

The Evil One glared sharply at Goliath, and before anyone realized it. The beast attacked.

Goliath blinked in pure shock, blood sprayed on the ground as one of the giganotosaurus jumped in front of Goliath to protect him.

Goliath shook his head as he gave his order, "Grab the girl and let's go!"

Cripple looked stunned as chaos happened before her very eyes. They worshipped the Evil One so much that they refused to touch him!

Those who distracted the Evil One merely allowed themselves to be killed. It was nothing more than a blood bath.

The little rex squealed as it was picked up by a giganotosaurus, Cripple glared as she chased after the giganotosaurus who took the little rex. Before she could do anything was she was knocked out by a strong tail whack to the face.

Everything went black, the sounds of screams and the distant sound of snarling lingered for quite sometime.

A sharp ringing rung in her head, she didn't know what was happening. For all she knew, she was dead.

The clan of Bloodmaw were thriving well, with two new additions it was safe to say that the world was not against them yet. Though nothing was happening, it didn't mean that they were not in danger. Dangers were never to far behind.

Lesion looked at his brother who was as quiet as he has ever been before. It was not like him.

With the sun high up in the sky, it was already noon or a little past noon. Lesion tilted his head before finally deciding to talk with his brother.

"What is wrong? Still wanting to grow up?", asked Lesion with a smile. He would tease his brother a bit, he was so happy to have him back.

Jr looked at him with a sharp frown, but he didn't say anything.

Lesion picking up on the sharpness of the frown flinched, "H-Hey I am kidding okay!"

Jr looked down, "I can't look at Dad the same way anymore."

Lesion looked confused, "What are you talking about? Dad is well Dad!"

Jr growled under his breath, "You don't understand!"

Lesion flinched again, he had never seen his brother so upset before. "Of course I don't! If you tell me then maybe I could understand!"

Jr glared at Lesion, "How can I tell you!?! You wouldn't understand no matter if I tell you or not!"

Lesion blinked for he was lost, he didn't know what to say. Did his brother hate him? What did he do to make him hate him so? "D-Do you hate me?" He may as well say it, though he felt like he shouldn't of said it now.

He didn't want to know the answer.

Jr was silent as he looked away, Lesion took that as a hint and he looked down. He closed his eyes and he glared yelling, "Fine!?! Hate me then!?!"

Jr glared at him as he yelled back, he quickly pounced on Lesion out of anger. "I didn't say anything!?! You dumb rock for brains!?!"

Swiftscale rushed over hearing the youngsters fighting each other. "What is going on!?!"

The baryoynx quickly came over and pulled Jr off of Lesion with wide eyes. "He doesn't understand!?!", yelled Jr loudly.

Lesion had a bite on his nose as he moved to sit up, he looked down with tears in his eyes. Jr clearly bit his nose hard for it to bleed like it did.

Swiftscale glared at Jr, "That doesn't mean you can bite him!?!"

Ebony came running over very confused, she stopped seeing Swiftscale holding Jr. While Lesion sniffled as he sat on the floor. She softly approached Lesion, "Hey, it is okay."

Jr looked down not making eye contact with Swiftscale, the baryoynx closed his eyes as he put him down on the floor. "I can't believe you would attack your brother."

Jr didn't say anything as he looked away.

Ebony looked at Swiftscale for a second before looking at Lesion worried.

Bloodmaw having heard his sons fighting came over, he blinked seeing Lesion's bleeding nose. "Why is your nose bleeding?"

Swiftscale looked at him, "Jr and Lesion were fighting."

Bloodmaw looked surprised before looking at Jr with a stern look.

Swiftscale looked at Bloodmaw, "I am sorry... I..."

Bloodmaw shook his head, "It is okay Swiftscale, I will talk with the both of them."

Swiftscale nodded as he walked away, Ebony slowly followed after Swiftscale while looking back at Bloodmaw concerned.

Bloodmaw looked at his two sons and before he could say something did Jr speak up. "I know already!"

"You don't know why I am doing this.", replied Bloodmaw.

Lesion looked up at Bloodmaw confused, "What..?"

Bloodmaw looked at Lesion as he sighed, "I made a agreement to another clan leader. One of you will marry his daughter."

Lesion looked puzzled, "HUH!?!"

Jr glared at Lesion before glaring at Bloodmaw, "No! You don't want us anymore and that is why you are doing it!?!"

Bloodmaw glared, "I love you both and I want what is best for you both!"

Jr growled at him, "If you really loved us you would never agree to sending one of us away!?!"

Lesion looked at his brother and then his father, "I don't want to leave. I want us all to stay together."

Bloodmaw closed his eyes before looking at Lesion, "We will be together no matter what, even if you are not with me. You both will always be my pride and joy."

Lesion looked down fighting back tears.

"Besides, we still have years before any of this happens.", spoke Bloodmaw looking at them both. "I told your mother that I would do whatever it takes for you both to live fully. I won't rest until I keep that promise to her."

Jr looked away with a upset expression.

"It may seem like I don't want you but I want the both of you to be happy. You may not fully understand why I am doing this but you will find out one day when you are older.", Bloodmaw said this looking at them with a small smile.

Lesion looked at Bloodmaw as he shakily said, "Why does it have to be this way? I don't want to live in a different place with others I don't know!"

Bloodmaw frowned looking at him, "This is not easy for me. But I am doing it so that one of you can reach your fullest potential."

Jr glared at him, "At least tell me who you are picking!?!"

Bloodmaw looked down at Jr when he said that, he shifted his head to look at Jr and then Lesion. "I can't say as of now. Please, understand this. I can tell you soon but not right now."

Lesion looked down, he looked at Jr who was upset. "I..."

Bloodmaw looked at Lesion. "What is it?"

Lesion looked up at him as he gave his brightest smile though tears were in his eyes. "I wanna volunteer myself! I want to make you proud dad! I will do it!"

Jr looked at Lesion bewildered. "!?!"

Bloodmaw looked shocked, "Lesion I just said..."

Lesion nodded, "I know but I wanna do this! I want to make you happy!"

Bloodmaw looked down, "You sure this is what you want?"

Lesion nodded, "Yeah." He give a big grin despite the tears. "I will work my hardest to make the daughter happy, and I will work hard to be someone who you will be proud of!"

Bloodmaw gave a grin, his expression seemed to be struggling to hide his emotions. He was probably close to crying. "A-Alright. But I am already proud of you. Both of you..."

Jr closed his eyes as he shook his head, he looked up at his father and then at Lesion as small tears fell. "Y-You really are as dumb as rocks...!"