B A R I N

2- New World

2 – New World

I quickly calmed my beating heart. This person somehow found out that I was hiding in the trees, and he didn't waste a second as he quickly started checking each tree. I knew it wouldn't be long until he reached where I was hiding, so as quietly as I could I unzipped the red bag that contained the two large knives, promptly grabbing one and strapping it around my belly. I then removed both bags from my body and tied them together before shoving them into a hole that was located above my head. I didn't want to take the chance of these people being enemy's and everything that I had would be put into jeopardy.

Just as I finished, a deep voice below me spoke

"Come down now"

My grey eyes met his dark ones. I knew that in my current state I wouldn't be able to outrun this person and his friends. So, for a moment all that could be heard was the sound of rustling leaves. I struggled getting down but somehow managed.  When I finally stood on the ground with both feet I watched as this person starred at me with scrunched eyebrows, his body completely tensed. My eyes followed his movements as he reached for the sword at his side. I wasn't worried about him causing me any harm, though he was well built, I doubted that a person who spent their free time cos playing in the middle of who knows where would have any killing intent. That quickly changed as I watched him pull out a real fucken sword. "identify yourself" he spoke as he stood in a guarded position.

"where am I?" I ignored his question, asking my own

His eyes widened before speaking "your tongue, why is it not like I?"

Was he asking about my accent? Things were becoming more and more confusing; this person was acting as if he really has never heard an American speak before. I stared at him with doubting eyes before asking again "where is here? Where am I?" before he had a chance to respond, the sound of rustling leaves and panting drew both our attention towards the upcoming people. His three friends that had disappeared earlier were back and with company. I watched as they dragged two girls by their hair, pushing and shoving them to the ground. "Sir, look who we managed to fin..." his words trailed off as his eyes slowly ranked me. In less then a second, all three removed their swords, having them directed towards me. Though my life was currently being threatened, my attention was on the two girls. They looked similar, perhaps sisters. They looked as if they haven't showered and eaten in months, dirt covering them from head to toe. They stared up at me with dead eyes, as if all hope and willingness to live was gone. I didn't completely understand what was going on but this just screamed something wasn't right.  I redirected my attention to the four men currently holding up swords. 

"Now I don't understand what type of fucked up cult you four are part of, but I highly suggest you let those girls go before things get ugl.." I didn't have a chance to finish before the leader of the group slashed his sword at me.  I barley managed to dodge as I stared at him wide eyed. Holy shit, these people were not playing. I glanced down at my injured thigh, which i knew was going to slow me down a lot but when your life and the life of others is on the line their is no time for hesitation. I reacted quickly as I sprinted towards him, removing the knife from my belly. I ducked down as soon as I saw him ready to swing again, using my uninjured leg I kicked his knees watching as he fell hard. The few seconds he was caught off guard I stomped on his hand that held his sword, he yelped a shout of pain as he released it. Grabbing it it quickly I used the handle of my knife to hit his 3 major pressure points. His buddy's and I watched as he squirmed on the ground before completely passing out. Without wasting a second I aimed the knife in my hand to the closest weirdo, watching as it flew through the air and stabbed him in his collar bone. I made sure to avoid any main artery's, I wasn't a murder alright. He screamed in pain as he fell on his knees, from the corner of my eyes I saw someone running towards me, I held my hands up in defense, hissing as his heavy sword cut through my palm, leaving a deep bloody cut. Instead of pushing away I tightened my hand on his sword, pulling him towards me; once he was close enough I upper cutted him before lifting my knee and kicking him where the sun don't shine. He crumbled to the ground, dropping his sword. I fell on top of him, repeatedly slamming my fists into his quickly swelling face. The bleeding from my hand creating a disturbing scene, his blood mixing with mine leaving to question whats his and whats mine. Three down, one more to go; i stood up looking for my finale opponent. All that was in sight was the two men I knocked out cold and the one withering in pain with a knife sticking out of his chest. I walked over to him looking at his anger filled eyes  "This is going to hurt love" I muttered before swiftly pulling the knife out and then slamming his head against a tree, starring with cold eyes as he also fell into an unconscious state. I didn't have time to react as a body slammed me into a tree, throwing punches at my sides. huh so that's were number four went. I yelped as he grabbed a hold of my hair. 

"Not so tough now ya whore" He yelled out before slamming my head against the tree repeatedly, it wasn't long until my vision started seeing black dots and my ears could only hear a loud ringing. You either sink or swim. I elbowed him before grabbing onto a branch above me, turning around I wrapped my thighs around his neck. With my last remaining strength I tightened my thighs, chocking him out. I only stopped until I could no longer feel him struggle.  

I jumped down, almost collapsing. my wounds are now fully back open; I panted as beads of sweat rolled down my face and body.  My body aching in pain, I slumped against the tree that I was being thrown at moments before.  I quickly checked the pulse to the un-moving body next to me; alive, good. I wasn't a killer and as soon as i figured out  what exactly was happening and where the hell I was at, I would make sure these scum bags rot in jail. I glanced around, looking for the dirtied girls that managed to disappear throughout the whole fight. 

I spotted them huddled together starring at me with wide scarred eyes. They almost blended in with the dirt from how distract and a mess they looked. I forced myself up, limping towards them, once I was just a couple feet away one of them yelled out. 

"P-please don't hurt us, were sorry, w-were so sorry, please"

"I'm not going to hurt you, its okay I'm here to help" I said while holding my hands up 

They looked shocked as they starred me over, I would be too. My left hand is cut so deeply you could somewhat see bone, I could feel hot blood dripping from my forehead, my thigh was oozing out blood like a faucet and my arm made my beige sweater turn a dark red color. 

"Before I can help you, you need to help me first, can you do that for me?" I whispered as I felt my body slowly starting to shut down. "You see that tree over there" I pointed to my left "I need one of you to climb it until you reach the fifth branch, theirs going to be a hole and inside that hole are two bags, throw them down for me" I smiled to both of them  "otherwise I might die."

They starred at me uncertain, "You both look hungry, how about if you get those bags for me I promise you I'll give you food." 

"food? Really" The sisters starred at each other, they haven't eaten anything in such a long time they thought that if they weren't going to die by slaughter they were surely going to die from hunger.  

They slowly got up together before making their way to the tree I was pointing at, It took one of the girls a long while to climb up, at some point I was so out of it my body only reacted to the sound of the bags dropping to the ground.  I was sluggish as I slowly limped my way to the two bags, reaching in I threw each girl a granola bar and a large bottle of water which they could share. They looked at the granola bars completely confused , " Y-you promised food"

"That is food, tear it open." I said as i pulled one out for myself and took a bite 

After following my instructions they both took a bite before opening their eyes in amazement, they quickly gobbled it down. I smiled at their amazement before getting to work on my injuries, almost an hour later and two very curious sisters starring at my every move.  

"We have too move soon, though their knocked out pretty cold, I don't want to risk them waking up. " I said as I handed them each a bag to carry.  I went and picked up all the swords and any weapons the cos players had. I them restrained them with rope they were carrying.  "I don't take it you guys have a phone do you?" They looked at me confused "Phone? What is that?" How long were there girls captive for? 

"What are your names?" 

"I'm Julia and this is my younger sister Jasmine" 

"Nice to meet you" I said with a smile " I'm Barin"