Fallen Angel

Stalking In The Night

Paige leaned on the handles of the bike and the binoculars over her eyes as she watched the ship unloading its cargo. So far no cages, but she trusted her intel. Angel loomed behind her, his shadow always a comforting presence. The three stygimolochs sat beside her, their attention locked on the boat in front of them. Paige bit her lip as she watched cargo container after cargo container got unloaded, her intel couldn't be wrong. Paige lowered the binoculars as she huffed, feeling the hybrid's breath on her neck as his head came into view on her left.

"It's another failed lead." Paige hissed as she tucked the binoculars into her backpack. "Let's get out of here." Paige ordered as the stygimoloch got to their feet. Angel huffed as he stepped back allowing Paige to get off the bike and starting to push back into the woods.

A shrill cry echoed upwards from the ship, causing Paige to halt. Angel gave a low growl as the high pitched cry roared into the air, the raptors voice echoing.

"No way." Paige whispered as she parked the bike against a tree. She moved back to the edge of the hill they were standing on, digging the binoculars back out from their pocket. She scanned the boxes finding the one that was shaking as people tried to control the swinging container. Another growl rolled from Angel as Paige gave the hybrid a small look.

"You have to deal with it." Paige ordered as Angel huffed, his eyes narrowing a bit as she waved her hand and the three stygi moved away from them disappearing into the forest. Returning the binoculars to their space she slung the rifle off her shoulder raising the weapon up towards the lights hanging above the workers.

"On my mark." She waited as she heard Angel shift behind her preparing himself. She watched as the workers moved the container downwards as a truck backed up into the area. The bullet soared as it struck the first of the lights before Paige shifted the gun to another, as another bang filled the air. Angel rushed forward as the lights started to disappear shouts escaped the workers as they stopped the moving of the cargo. Glass shattered downwards coating parts of the ground as the last of the lights broke raining shards. Raising the gun, Paige started moving forward as quietly as she could. The drivers of the truck got out pulling guns from the vehicle as they went.

The first of the stygi moved forward slamming into the driver of the truck, throwing him backwards into the door of the vehicle before it darted back into the darkness. More voices and screams filled the air as another man was tossed into the air before slamming into the ground. Gunshots rang out as Paige fell to her knees reloading the gun as she fired a shot into the bobcat that was holding the container. The man inside screamed as the bullet dug into his shoulder before he scrambled from the seat.

"The hell is happening!" A voice shouted as more gun fire filled the air and screams echoed. Paige moved again getting to the first of the containers as she raised the gun upwards moving closer to the truck.

"Freeze!" A voice yelled from behind her and Paige turned to see a man waving an assault rifle at her. Paige didn't move as the man stepped forward, his gun raised towards her. She could barely see the darkness behind him move. "Who the hell are you?" The man growled as long black claws stretched out around him, just out of his view. White teeth almost glowed in the darkness as red eyes stared down at the gun wielder. Paige smiled, as the man shifted a bit uncomfortable with the appearance of a child.

The claws ripped forward, yanking the man backwards knocking the gun from his hand, he screamed as Angel dug his teeth and claws through flesh. Paige spun raising her gun once more as she fired off another bullet, having it hit its mark in the bobcat's wheel stopping it from moving. A bang came from the far side of the truck as a huff filled the air and another stygimoloch rushed into the darkness. The people were gone, at least those who could move were. Paige slung the gun on her shoulder as she moved towards the skid-steer as she climbed into the seat as the other dinosaur's emerged from the area. She scanned each one as she lowered the container down to the ground another shrill cry escaping the hole riddled metal.

Turning off the machine she tore the keys from the vehicle tossing them into the dirt and mud as she moved towards the container. The three stygimolochs moved forward as they huffed and puffed their feet digging into the dirt, Paige scanned the herbivores over making sure they weren't injured. Satisfied, she returned her attention to the container. A low rumble came from the side as Angel stalked around the metal his call soft and comforting. The crate rumbled as the raptor slammed herself into the side, a roar echoing into the night. "Stop that." Paige hissed as she set to work trying to unlock the container. A flash of blue flickered through the air holes in front of her as a bright yellow eye blinked down at Paige.

"Hello Blue." Paige whispered as she looked up at the velociraptor on the other side of the metal. Another growl came from Angel as he moved to Paige's side, the soft noise still audible as he tried to be friendly but the raptor roared in response. Paige could hear the clicking of the dinosaur's claws as she moved along the metal crate, Blue's hooked toe hitting the ground making the noise reverberate. The spikes on Angel's back rattled a warning as Paige felt the lock click as she pulled it free from its spot. She grabbed the latch undoing it but still held it still as she looked at her four companions. The stygimoloch took a few steps backwards creating a barrier around the crate which wouldn't allow her to leave. Angel planted himself in front of the door, a warning growl rolling from his tongue as Paige gave a small nod to the hybrid. She sprinted aside dragging the door behind her as the raptor tore out of the container running straight into Angel.

Angel spun, his tail striking Blue on the side throwing her to the ground as she snarled back, another roar escaped the smaller dinosaur. As she pushed herself to her feet, the stygimoloch charged knocking the velociraptor to the ground as Angel moved to pin the raptor. Angel roared as he held the female velociraptor and after a few minutes she fell silent. Slowly, Angel pulled himself off Blue as the raptor shook her head casting the dirt and dust away. Paige hummed as she started towards her dirt bike as the stygimoloch pushed against the carnivore to get her moving as Angel took the front spot. Blue snarled as she started after the other carnivore as Paige got on her bike, turning it on as the rest of her pack caught up.

Paige slammed on the gas as the small herd rushed forward as they tore through the forest, Angel not far behind as Blue sprinted past the indoraptor. The velociraptor growled as she swerved heading away as Paige chased after catching up with her easily enough. She caught a small flicker of color before slamming on the breaks falling away from Blue as a stygimoloch crashed into her. Blue cried out as she stumbled back to her feet, a loud snarl coming from her before Angel tackled the raptor to the ground pinning her. A roar escapes Angel before he backs off letting the small carnivore to her feet as she growls back.

"We have to move." Paige snapped as Angel hummed back in response as the others start forward leaving Blue confused. A small call from a stygi convinces the carnivore after as the group trails through the forest leaving the docks behind.

By the time they had gotten back to the mansion, Blue had nearly run off twice before being forced back into the group. A triceratops looked up from where it was grazing as the group thundered into the tunnel. Many of the others looked up at the group as they came to a halt beside the water pool as Blue looked around the area a bit confused by the whole situation as she gave a shrill cry. Angel answered back as the other dinosaurs threw their heads back in calls as the raptor froze. Paige parked her bike, dismounting the machine before pushing it into the storage area. The baryonyx hummed from his spot in the pool, the water rolling over his injuries as the others seemed not to mind his presence. Blue took a few steps forward taking a few gulps of the water before Paige returned carrying a small rabbit as the raptor turned her attention to the human.

"Here, eat." Paige said, tossing the food to the raptor as she easily caught it. "Welcome to the herd."

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Here's the next chapter everyone. I hope you aren't all going insane in quarantine.