Racing Journeys From the Edge

Chapter 20: War (Part 4/4)

(Warning! This chapter contains violence, sexual predatory attack/abuse on women, physical harm on women, graphic decapitation, severed body parts, and psychological warfare. This chapter should not be read by those easily disturbed by anything just stated. This chapter should not be read by those easily disturbed by violent and/or mature content. Readers discretion is STRONGLY advised.)
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Oswald stared down at Ryker. Astrid was in disbelief to see the former Chief of The Berserker Tribe to be living in front of her. His black hair was pulled back and tied ,almost resembling Stoick's. His beard was a stubble, it looked like if he had trimmed it down days ago, his peach colored skin and bright green eyes. It's almost if he was a fusion of Dagur and Heather. Powerful, calm minded, dangerous, and brave. Realizing he had no weapons in his hand, Oswald kicked his sword off the ground and up into the air. He caught it and assumed a striking position.

Oswald the Agreeable: ANY LAST WORDS BEFORE YOU DIE, YOU INSOLENT, INTOLERABLE, IRRITABLE, INSANE, IMBECILE?!?!?!

Ryker was still in complete disbelief and shock, Oswald the Agreeable was alive all this time. He looked over at Astrid and calmed himself before revealing a sinister smile. He spoke weakly, his body still trying to regain mobility after the pressure point jabs and losing his last arm.

Ryker: Yes...I do...

Oswald the Agreeable: THEN SPIT IT OUT BEFORE I CUT THEM SHORT!!!!!

Ryker: Astrid...

Astrid's eyes widened, still hurt from all the previous injuries, she powered herself up to a standing position before assuming a weak defensive position.

Astrid: WHAT DO YOU WANT YOU PIG?!?!?!?!

Oswald the Agreeable: Ahem...

Astrid looked over at Oswald, still in awe and amazement, she stared at him as if she was being hypnotized by his presence. Using his eyes, he gestured to her to put on his cloak. Breaking out of her trance and having realized she was still naked, Astrid quickly wrapped her abused, bare body in the hooded cloak thrown to her moments ago. Ryker chuckled and coughed out blood. His skin was turning pale as the loss of his arm had caused him to lose an enormous amount of blood, which began to pool underneath his body.

Oswald the Agreeable: SPEAK, I SAY!!! BEFORE I QUICKEN YOUR BLOOD LOSS!!!

Ryker began to chuckle quietly to himself. His chuckle grew louder with each breath he took. He took one last breath before breaking into a sinister almost demonically and unbearably loud hysterical laughter. His voice cracked in between breaths. The sound of Ryker's voice sent shivers down Astrid's spine. Unknown to the standing duo, Ryker wasn't laughing for nothing, his loud laughter caught the attention of several armed Dragon Hunters who were quickly making their way to Ryker.

Ryker: Oh Astrid, relationships can be so complicated. Am I right? While I've never been in your shoes I can certainly empathize with your situation.

Astrid, completely caught of guard with what Ryker had stated, ran up to him and kicked him directly in the face, busting his lower lip open and knocking out 2 teeth.

Astrid: HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO ME LIKE THAT?!?!?! AFTER ALL I'VE BEEN THROUGH-NO-AFTER ALL YOU'VE PUT ME THROUGH!!!!!! WHAT IN ODIN'S NAME WOULD EVEN MAKE YOU THINK YOU COULD EVEN COME CLOSE TO EMPATHIZING WITH ME?!?!?!

She kicked him again, knocking out 3 more teeth. Her feet were swollen from cuts and bruises. She bit her lower lip and masked her pain and held back tears with a monstrous scowl on her face.