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monster world chapter 7- chameleon
minor note. sarah speaks, striker speaks, ziran speaks, boa speaks, stripes speaks, chameleon speaks
Monster World chapter 7- Chameleon the Persistent Hunter.
It has been only a day since Sarah, striker, boa and ziran left the dojo in search of the spirit sword fragments. They were already looking for one when ziran said; Hey striker. Hmm? Which shard did Koji say is closet? He said the wind fragment was close by, just past the emerald forest which is just ahead of us. Striker said. Did he say what was beyond this forest? Ziran asked. No, just that it was dangerous. Striker said. I know why. Boa said. You do? Tell us! Sarah said. Past this forest is another nation known as the Hunter’s nation. Well what’s so bad about another nation? Ziran asked. Don’t take it likely muscle head it’s home to a violent race of lizard men known as Hunters. If we were to run into one he or she will try to capture us or worse kill us. Boa said All their eyes widened in fear knowing that they were about to walk into a lion’s den and risk everything to get that fragment. All this was making Sarah very uncomfortable. Guys, I don’t know if I go can go through with this. What? They all asked at the same time. Im scared, what if boas right? What if a hunter catches us. It’ll probably be the end of us and I’ll never be able to go home. Sarah said nervously and she was almost ready to breakout in tears. Calm down! I said they could catch us, I didn’t say they can catch us. Boa said assuredly. He’s right, together we’ll get through this Striker said. Really?(sniff) Your sure? Sarah asked. Of course, remember what koji said in training? To handle a sneaky enemy you must. Striker said and Sarah cut him off saying; Keep your eyes and ears open. At a girl, now get up so we can keep moving. Ziran said. Okay. Sarah got up and continued walking alongside her friends
Little did they know, a hunter was moving through the trees and towards the young adventurers. He had come out for a routine hunt by order of his father. So far not a single creature in sight. I should probably go home now. I don’t even smell anything and my scanner isn’t picking up anything. The hunter said when all of a sudden his scanner picked up several strong energy signatures. Huh? No way, my scanner is picking up 4 life forms 60 feet from here. He thought to himself and moved towards the readings and stopped when he was in a thick tree 30 to 40 feet above the ground. I’ve hit the jackpot. 4 creatures in one day. He thought. Then he began scanning them one by one. I’ll scan the wizard first,440 exp good for prey. Now the big fisted one, 460 better but not good enough. Now the elf, 500 very good. He scanned striker, ziran and boa. Now for the last one, Is that a girl? I better zoom in. He said as he zoomed in, he was gazing at Sarah. She looks very pretty. Chameleon said then his scanner showed him her exp. 260, a weak prey, she’ll be easy to capture. He thought, looking at her intently.
Meanwhile, striker and company were taking a break before moving closer into emerald forest. Guys I’ll be right back, I need to do something private. Sarah said crossing her legs. Okay but don’t go too far. Striker said with a good idea what she was talking about. I have a bad feeling that were walking into a trap. Boa said. Why do you say that boa? Ziran asked. This is way too easy, a hunter is bound to find us. I just hope that we don’t run into one. Boa said. Meanwhile Sarah was finished with her private time and she felt like someone was watching her again. Who’s there? Is that you again striker? She called out, only the hunter heard her. How did she notice me? No matter, im going to get her. She has a heavenly voice. He thought. Maybe I was imagining it, though I wish I knew what a hunter looks like. Sarah said as her locket glimmered a bit. Well consider your wish granted. (Gasps) Who said that? Sarah asked. The hunter jumped out of his hiding place and stood up. I did and im a hunter. Sarah looked at him up and down, he had emerald green skin, 2 horns on the back of his head, a long tail and red and orange armor. W-who are you? She asked, fearing what might happen. My name is Chameleon of the iguana family. What is your name? He asked. M-my name is Sarah. She replied. Sarah, that’s a nice name for such a nice catch. What do you mean catch? (Gasp) Your going to capture me. She said. Yes, I don’t usually say this but your going to be the newest addition to my collection and your friends are next. Chameleon said. Don’t you go near my friends, I’ll beat the snot out of you. She said with confidence. Oooh, sounds like a challenge, I’ll show you how tough I am. He said. I’ll toast you. She said. Unbeknownst to them, stripes was watching Sarah and chameleon through his crystal ball. He eh eh eh, a hunter, I haven’t seen one of those since the first great monster war. Even with that helmet on his head I can see his face, he looks a lot like King Charles iguana the first. Once their strength has been weaken enough, I’ll send my minions to capture them all and I will turn them into my newest soldiers of destruction. But for now I’ll enjoy the show. Stripes said as he watched the 2 kids through his crystal ball. Hiyaah. Sarah shouted as she attacked chameleon with a furry of kicks and punches, all were direct hits but they were barely hurting him. Ha ha ha ha, stop it that tickles. Chameleon said, it seemed his words annoyed and insulted her.. She punched and kicked even harder and just when she was about to knock his helmet off he grabbed her fist, he squeezed and twisted her hand in a painful position. She winced in pain. Agh stop it, that hurts. She said. I will if you can put up a better fight. He said and he was about to get one. Sarah remembered what she learned at Koji’s temple. Alright, you want a better fight? You got it. She focused a lot of power into her right arm and she hit him in the stomach and this time it hurt. It hurt so bad, chameleon let go of her left hand. Now that’s more like it. I hope you got more than that. Chameleon said. Oh believe me, I do. She said. She hit him with a few more attacks before knocking his helmet off. Hey, that was my favorite helmet you bratty girl. He said as he looked where his helmet landed and then he looked back at Sarah. She saw his face, he had golden yellow eyes, a medium length chin and no hair on his head. For a walking lizard he was kind of handsome and humanoid, but that didn’t distract Sarah for too long. What’s up with this guy? He’s so tough and resilient. I feel like im fighting a brick wall. She thought. That’s right, keep on fighting. Soon you’ll be too tired to escape my trap. Chameleon thought with a small grin on his face.
Meanwhile, striker, ziran and boa were becoming worried and impatient, especially striker. I cant take it anymore. I’ll go see what’s taking her so long. Striker said. We’re coming with you. Ziran said. Yeah, your not the only one who’s worried. Boa said. They all raced to find their friend Sarah who was indeed in danger. Sarah was handling things well but chameleon had something up his sleeves and he was bout to show it. Chameleon pressed a hidden button inside his right gauntlet and released a net that easily brought her down. Looks like I managed to catch you my pretty new pet. Just so you know, I could’ve done that at anytime. Chameleon said. Then why didn’t you use it sooner? Sarah asked. I was having too much fun. Chameleon said. Sarah was trying to break free but she was too tangled up, her only chance now was to call out loudly screaming; Help me guys! Striker and the gang heard her call and raced towards her direction.
There she is. Striker said, seeing her in the net. He was so furious, he ran towards chameleon with blinding speed and punched him straight in the face. Gah, grr. Chameleon growled as he slammed his tail against striker’s back with bone crushing force. Ah. Striker yelled. Striker no, (growl). I’ll rip that tail off your hide. Ziran said with anger as he ran at the hunter to deliver a furry of punches at him. Chameleon blocked ziran’s punches but they were bruising his palms. This is too much, I have to end this right now. Chameleon thought when suddenly boa zapped him with a lightning spell but it wasn’t enough to kill him. Now, striker free Sarah! Boa yelled. You got it, don’t move Sarah. Striker said after getting up and trying to cut open the net. He succeeded. Thank you striker. Sarah said. Then she got up and walked towards ziran and boa who had chameleon down on the ground. What? Did you come here to finish me off? Or simply gloat for your victory? Chameleon said like a pessimist. No, I just wanted to ask you something. Sarah said. Oh really? Well, what do you want? Do you know anything about a sword fragment? It looks just like the one my friend striker is holding. Chameleon looked at strikers piece and was surprised by it. No way, that looks like my families royal heirloom. He said. So you do know about it. Sarah replied. Yes, maybe. But it’s not like im going to tell you, yet. He said. Why not? She asked. Because my radar tells me that your about to be ambushed. Chameleon said.
What do you mean? I don’t see anyone else here but-woah. Ziran said as he looked around and saw a group of masked shadow monsters coming at them from the trees. How did they find us? Boa asked. I don’t know maybe they work for stripes. Lets beat them up, Sarah keep an eye on that hunter! Striker said as he, ziran and boa fought off the masked monsters. Chameleon wasn’t ready to give up, he seized the opportunity to get back up and nab Sarah as soon as she looked back at him. Ahh, put me down right now! Sarah screamed. You wanted to see the fragment? I’ll take you right to it my lovely pet. Chameleon said, then he leaped away with Sarah in the embrace of his right arm. Sarah tried her best to break free but he wasn’t letting her go. Please let me go, my friends need me. Sarah said, pleading to chameleon.
Meanwhile, striker and the others were still fighting the monsters when striker notice Sarah was kidnaped. Sarah no, I have to save her. Time to end this, Fireball barrage. Striker once again eliminated the horrible masked fiends. Come on guys, that hunter took Sarah, we have to stop him no matter what. Striker said. I here you striker let’s go. Boa said. Yeah I hope she’s okay. I’d hate to see anything bad happen to her. Ziran said. Me too pal, me too striker said. They all raced off in the direction chameleon went, unaware of what might happen.
To be continued.
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