prologue continuation
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Roberto caught my attention with his soft purr. I didn't notice that there was already a rabbit captured in one of the traps we had set earlier. I smiled but I felt that my smile was a bit crooked because Roberto made a face and rolled his eyes. Shameless creature. How dare he roll his eyes at me? Can I cook him instead?
I just ignored him and took the rabbit. Roberto and I immediately returned to our current camp to cook the rabbit we caught. After we ate we rested immediately. We were both very full because I really can't tell that the meat of a rabbit is really very tasty. The place is very peaceful because it's so quiet here in the jungle and the only things you can hear are birds chirping and the wind blowing but the peace I felt didn't last long. My body immediately alerted when I heard many footsteps.
"Roberto, remember what I thought of you last time?"
Roberto looked at me and seemed to be thinking. When he remembered what I was talking about, he purr. I nodded. "Good."
But unfortunately we hadn't planned well yet when I felt their presence surrounding us. I was stunned. Damn it! They are fast to corner us. I don't know if I can fight them head on. Especially when I'm alone. If I'm not mistaken, they are over fifteen. To add on my frustration, it seem like they are the bandits people are talking about.
They didn't waste a chance, they immediately surrounded us as they all grinned devilishly. Oh, I like how I described them. They really look like demons. They were all wearing black cloaks and masks. The only thing that can be seen on their faces are their mustaches and lips. Are they part of a cult? I frowned. I almost smacked myself for taking this situation lightly. There is a high possibility that we will die now or maybe they will sell our hearts. I almost threw up thinking about it. But what I thought was not impossible. According to the news I gathered in the news papers. These bandits are called Black Bandits. And yes, they are that lazy to find a good name for their group.
"Oh, look. A damsel in distress is alone in the forest. Are you lost little girl?" he asked, amused.
I almost raised an eyebrow but I stopped myself. One wrong move, we could be doomed. I brought Roberto closer to my body. If I could just put him in my pocket, I might have done it, but he doesn't fit in my pocket. Even if he is just a worm, his too big to fit in there. Because he's not just an ordinary worm, duh.
I thought for a moment. I really don't know what to do now. They surrounded me. Do they have no mercy? I was alone here then when they were fifteen. I am outnumbered and I had no way of defending myself. I could feel the sweat running down my neck. My heart was pounding and I was certain it could be heard by them. I had no way out. How unfair. Suddenly, a knight in shining armor appeared and rescued me—just kidding, I had to talk my way out of it!
I started crying. "Please. Don't hurt me. My father will never gonna take this lightly if you do. Name your price, I'm sure my father will double it if you want. Just don't hurt me."
They looked at each other for a moment and then started to laugh. "Don't worry, we don't want to hurt you."
But I was not reassured. Their devilish grin is still there so I know it's just a trap. I thank the gods I am not foolish to believe them. Although I know I look like a fool for crying right now. To add to that I look really weak. My arms are small and it's as if the wind will blow me away in any minute.
They stopped laughing and became serious. "Get her." And that's my cue. I took a handful of dirt and sprinkled it on them. I started running while carrying Roberto in my left hand. I'm running fast and I'm catching my breath but who am I kidding? I can't save myself no matter what I do. They have powers, while I, on the other hand, just a worthless creature not blessed with a single power. They were right, I shouldn't have lived. The most important thing you should have here is power because if you don't have power. You're worthless, you're trash. Unfortunately, I am one.
I let go of Roberto when I felt a strong impact that hit my back. I stopped running and caught my breath. It didn't take long for me to feel the blood flowing from my nose. My vision went blurry and I felt very dizzy. Is this really the end for me? I looked at Roberto who looked at me as if he was crying. I managed to smile at him "Save yourself for me please."
But my world almost stopped spinning when an arrow landed on his head. His blood splattered all around and all I can see is red.
They killed him. They killed him.
My Roberto is dead
They killed him.
I feel like hell. I gritted my teeth as I endure the sadness that strike me deeply. My roberto is dead. I don't know what I did but the last thing I remembered before I passed out was the people lying on the ground as they bathed in their own blood.
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