7 Manhun (2/2)

”Don't want that!” She repeated.

As they left the market, Rick had an uneasy feeling. He couldn't make sense of it either.

”Oi, Maru,” He began. ”Hold my hand.” Maru looked up at him.

”Are you scared?” Rick looked down.

”Huh!?” He cried offended.

”Are you scared of the dark?” Maru repeated innocently.

”No, don't be silly!” Rick huffed. As he was busy ranting about how people his age shouldn't fear something as silly as the dark, a group of men walked over. Rick quickly looked up.

”Found you…” one of the men smirked. A bunch of men suddenly surrounded the two. Cornered, Rick gripped Maru tightly. Maru looked pale, as if the color in her face drained.

”Rick...” she whimpered.

”Oi.” The men, and Rick whipped their heads around. ”You gottem?” A man questioned.

”Yes Mr. Huser, sir.” The man grinned. ”Excellent, lets get this game of manhunt over with then, shall we?”

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