Creatures Of The Night: Part 17 (1128 hits)
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Submitted by Matt Maiorano (View user info) at 2004-08-26 13:06:18 EDT
Part 1 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/38393
Part 2 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/38508
Part 3 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/38615
Part 4 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/38703
Part 5 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/38751
Part 6 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/38831
Part 7 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/38916
Part 8 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/39047
Part 9 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/39203
Part 10 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/40182
Part 11 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/41473
Part 12 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/41692
Part 13 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/42276
Part 14 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/42419
Part 15 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/42723
Part 16 - http://www.ubersite.com/m/42849
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"Where has Cale gone!?"
The dark-haired assassin was livid. He couldn't go to the council because of the way his previous mission had failed. The elders were keeping an eye on him rather than Cale, the traitor's own brother.
"We aren't sure, sir. Both he and the scout have left."
The dark-haired assassin roared and slammed his fist down on the table.
"Idiots!! Of COURSE they've left!! Do you think I'm blind!?"
"I apologize. We know nothing of where they have gone."
"Fools. How could you let him out of your sights!? In fact, do not answer that. I don't care anymore. Find Liek, and kill him. If Cale was foolish enough to try and save his brother, you'll find him along the way. Do not question him, just cut off his head immediately! I will tell the council what they want to hear. Now go!! Get out of my sight, and report back immediately when the job is done!"
The two assassins turned and left the room.
The dark-haired assassin paced the room. Things couldn't possibly be any worse. The elders turned their eyes away from Cale, and left the mission in jeopardy. And there was no way for him to go back to the council since he was specifically told not to return until the job was done. Those two brothers were entirely too crafty. Consumed with rage, he picked up a table and hurled it into a wall.
"DAMN YOU BOTH!!" He screamed.
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"How have you been, Liek? You look much stronger since the last time I saw you!"
Cale could hardly believe how much his younger brother had grown in such a short amount of time.
"I'm quite well, brother. I must ask you to forgive me for being blunt, but why are you here?"
"I've come to take you away from this place. Everything is happening because of me, and I can't sit back anymore and let you die."
Liek stared back at his brother.
"What are you trying to tell me?"
"You must get out of here! You can't stay with these humans forever, Liek. The assassins will find you, and you will be killed!" Cale pleaded desperately.
Liek turned his head and looked back at the house. He knew that Isaac was watching him. Isaac was watching because he cared about him. And he cared about Isaac as well. And most of all, he was falling in love with Hannah. He had grown to love this place, and he had grown to love living as a human. He had already made up his mind. He looked into the eyes of his brother.
"No, Cale. I cannot do that."
Cale stepped forward angrily.
"WHAT!? You're choosing to die here, amongst the humans!?"
"That's EXACTLY what I'm doing!!" Liek shouted back.
Cale could only be shocked by his little brother's sudden outburst. Liek continued.
"I refuse to be a part of a race that ends the lives of those that don't deserve death. You've watched me kill a human before, but he was much different than the children that I've watched you kill. I'm not strong enough to be a werewolf, Cale. I'm afraid that the blood in my veins is not cold like you want it to be."
"But.... it was the humans who-"
"Humans may have killed our mother and father, but Isaac and Hannah haven't. Humans may be violent and horrible creatures. We've both experienced that. But the difference between you and I is that I have also witnessed something in the humans that the rest of us so brazenly lack."
Cale could feel himself balling up his fists.
"And what is that, little brother?" He asked darkly.
"Compassion." Liek answered.
The next thing he knew, Liek found himself on the ground. He was unsure of what had happened, but he was sure that his brother had just hit him. Something was loose in his mouth.
"I come here risking my own skin, in the name of compassion, all so my own little brother can pretend that he is now enlightened!? Tell me, oh wise one, how long do you expect to live on in this place with your notions of peace and love!?" Cale mocked.
Ajin was holding him back.
"Your brother has made his decision, sir! Let us head back. There is nothing left for us here."
Liek slowly rose to his feet, anger welling up inside of him. Had he heard the assassin correctly?
"Sir? SIR!? So the rumor was true, then!?" Liek felt himself losing control.
"What rumor?"
"I was told by one of the assassins that it was you who was in charge of leading the assassins to me! And here you are, telling me to leave the place I've grown to love, and now I have to listen to another werewolf call you SIR!?"
Cale felt his face burning up. He took a step towards his brother.
"Liek, please. I had to-"
"GET AWAY FROM ME!!"
Liek pushed Cale away.
"I did not intend for this to happen, Liek! I swear it!"
"Your word means nothing to me now!!"
"Please, brother! Just-"
Liek whipped his arm across Cale's face. It felt strange, really. He was so used to being hit by his brother, but he had never dared to fight back. Cale tried to steady himself on his pierced foot, but the pain was too great. He felt himself collapse to the ground. Confusion took hold of him. He didn't even see it coming.
"Just leave, Cale. You cannot choose to be my enemy, and still call me your brother."
Ajin grabbed Cale by the arms and hoisted him to his feet.
"We must leave, sir. As far as we are concerned, he is an adult."
Cale wiped his mouth. He could taste his own blood. He wanted to plead. He wanted to shout. He wanted to snarl one last insult. But no words could come to him. He was defeated. He silently turned away, and slowly began his journey back home. Ajin watched Cale for a few moments, and turned to Liek for one final word.
"We will not interfere in your business again, Liek. You may live your life as you choose."
After Liek spit out a tooth, he could swear that a great burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
to be continued....
User Reviews
Submitted by Sambuca310 (user info) at 2004-08-31 23:13:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
nice scene
Submitted by cnympho247 (user info) at 2004-08-31 09:50:55 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by creep_firebombing (user info) at 2004-08-30 18:46:41 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I'm such a little bitch when it comes to losing teeth. I was blessed with perfect teeth and at 24 years old have never had braces or a cavity. I feel bad when I read about someone losing a tooth. It's not exactly like you can get it back. At least not without seeing a dentist and having them drill a new fake one in for you.
I am Jack's sense of mournful loss.
Submitted by RideJohnnyRide (user info) at 2004-08-29 20:51:38 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
God this series is amazing.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2004-08-27 17:24:10 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Sorry about damaging the perfect 2 with a link. I did'nt realise that a 0 would affect it. And I linked because I'm writing a series too and thought people might enjoy it
Submitted by calbearspolo (user info) at 2004-08-27 17:14:13 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
ahh.
Submitted by NerfHerder (user info) at 2004-08-27 16:25:39 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
mmmm. I'm having roast beef tonight.
Submitted by cwl989 (user info) at 2004-08-27 00:28:12 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Wooo! Maiorano rocks the house!
Submitted by Malificent (user info) at 2004-08-26 16:05:34 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Beautiful.
Submitted by nathan_s (user info) at 2004-08-26 15:34:15 EDT (#)
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I just read your story from front to end right now..... I love it.
Actually I love this site... there are so many continueing stories that I read.
Thank you.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2004-08-26 13:58:33 EDT (#)
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link whore http://www.ubersite.com/m/42996
Submitted by AshK (user info) at 2004-08-26 13:51:36 EDT (#)
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Getting better and better all the time.
Submitted by GodLovesALittleLovin (user info) at 2004-08-26 13:46:45 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I have a proposition for you Maryanno. From now on I will command your league of rogues in this series. We will fight a squid, chase poachers around a tree, and then save the world from the care bears. You sleep on it. I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
You still owe 56 dollars to the city of Crosstown for a parking ticket. You cannot run from the law.
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2004-08-26 13:25:36 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I love how this was longer than the others. I'm glad you did not cut the scene
any sooner.
Have you ever read the vampire chronicles by Anne Rice? I don't just mean the
one or two that everyone'a heard of. Blackwood Farm, Queen of the Damned, Blood and Gold.
The Body Theif.There are a lot of them. You should check them out.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2004-08-26 13:13:50 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I want your babies
Submitted by WillZone (user info) at 2004-08-26 13:11:27 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
The +2 exchange has rolled into the station!
Submitted by maiorano84 (user info) at 2004-08-26 13:10:27 EDT (#)
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Any artists, click here: http://www.ubersite.com/m/42890
It's a COTN art contest. So far, it hasn't gone over very well. I'm wondering if I should even bother. Prizes include liquor, possibly cash, a box of blank cds, or anything else you can help me think of.
Review the art post with what you think.