Predator: The Ultimate Hunt

Chapter Eleven - The Hound's Last Stand

As Hidan stayed behind, Pyrrha and the rest of the group continued running for the camp. As they did, a loud explosion was heard. Before anyone could react, the force of the explosion knocked them down. When they got up, they looked to see the mushroom cloud looming in the distance. 

The Hound: Seven fucking hells....

The Hound then had memories of the Battle of the Blackwater as well as the burning of King's Landing. Though the scale of the explosion seemed to dwarf both events. 

Pyrrha: That's where Hidan was!

Cad Bane: We better keep moving. An explosion like that is gonna attract more attention. 

Dark Ace: The bounty hunter's right. It won't be long before the hunters come for us. We need to get to the camp if we're going to get to that ship.

Dark Ace then led the group forward. While not knowing whether Hidan was dead or not, Pyrrha had mixed feelings. She would not exactly mourn him because of his psychopathic tendencies, Pyrrha held no hatred towards him for the most part. Soon enough, they began moving through a stretch of grasslands. 

Pyrrha: How much farther until we get to the camp?

Cad Bane: We're nearly there. 

Suddenly, clicking was heard nearby. the Hound then stopped and readied his sword. Upon seeing this, Pyrrha stopped. 

Pyrrha: What are you doing, Sandor? We have to keep moving!

The Hound: Then you better get going. You're not gonna want to stick around for what's about to happen. 

Upon hearing this, Pyrrha tried to change the Hound's mind. She was one of the few people in this group that she considered to be a friend. 

Pyrrha: You're not throwing your life away! What about your home?!

The Hound took a moment to reflect on his life back in Westeros. As he did, he turned to Pyrrha. 

The Hound: There's nothing for me to go back to. The world I left behind was a shithole and it'll most likely be a shithole when I come back. 

Pyrrha: Then come with me to Remnant! Start a new life! Find someone who loves you! Just please....don't do this! You don't need to die!

The Hound: I'm tired, Little Bird. Your world doesn't need a killer like me. Your world needs you. Don't throw your life away just for me. You stay with me, you'll die with me. I won't allow that.  Now go, Little Bird. Find that ship and get the fuck out of this hellhole. 

Dark Ace: We need to move, girl!

The Hound: Go, Little Bird. I've made my choice. Go. 

Pyrrha didn't want to leave the Hound behind, but she realized that there was no changing his mind. With tears in her eyes, she began following Dark Ace and Cad Bane. As she did, she took one final look at the Hound. 

Pyrrha: Goodbye.....Sandor Clegane......

 The Hound took a deep breath as a Falconer Predator decloaked. 

The Hound: So you're the one stalking us? 

The Falconer Predator scanned the Hound with his mask. The Predator prepares it's single elongated Wristblade and got into a combat stance. 

The Hound: So that's how it is? You want a fight? All right then, come at me you ugly fucker!

The Falconer Predator then roars as the Hound as the two engage in a sword fight. As the Hound goes for a slash, the Falconer Predator blocks it and follows up with a kick that sends the Hound to the ground. The Hound quickly gets up as the Predator snarls at him.

The Hound: Is that all you got?! Huh?! 

The Falconer Predator then clashes blades with the Hound. During the clash, the Predator lands a slash on the Hound's back. The Hound screams in pain as he slashes the Predator's slide. The two warriors then circled one another. 

The Hound: You brought me here to hunt me like a fucking boar. Well here I am, you ugly fucker! If I die, I'm taking you with me! 

The Hound and the Falconer Predator then clash one more. The two landed devastating slashes on one another. Despite the pain, the two kept going. Eventually, the Predator stabs the Hound in the chest. The Hound howls in pain as he reaches for his dagger and stabs the Predator in the throat. Enraged, the Predator runs the Wristblade deeper in his chest. Coughing up blood, the Hound looks to the wound Predator. 

The Hound: Why won't you fucking die?!

The Falconer Predator snarls at the Hound as the two fall to their knees. Seeing an opportunity, the Hound reaches for his sword and runs it through the Predator's head, killing the Predator. As the Predator falls to the ground, the Hound pulls the Wristblade out of his chest. The Hound slowly gets up and begins walking the grasslands, but the pain was too great and he collapsed onto the floor. As he began to bleed out, the Hound's thoughts fell on the few people in his life that he cafe for. He thought of the Stark sisters and wondered if they survived the war. His thoughts soon fell on Pyrrha. As he bled on the grass besides the dead Predator, the Hound smirks to himself. 

The Hound: Live.....Little Bird. Spread your fragile wings.....and fly....Little Bird......

The Hound looks to the sky as he bleeds out on the ground. He closed his eyes as he succumbed to his wounds and died on the Predator Game Preserve. The Hound made his last stand and could finally rest.