Chapter 42 - *Spoilers, title at the end* (1/2)
Before Aiden could continue rushing, suddenly a black-robed, hooded figure appeared before him and blocked his path. Gently pushing him backwards, a soft, female voice sounded from under the hood that blocked everyone from seeing her face.
”Stay back kid, this is not your fight. Stay with your family, and let me handle this oversized, ugly wolf!” said the slender female figure covered in black clothing. Her face was hidden behind a black faceless mask, while the black hood was covering the rest of his head from the onlookers. Still Aiden knew that this was the very same 'little birdie' that was following them all this time.
”Eh? Another one to the chopping block? Listen here, bi-” the Worgen started its rant, however, it was cut short by a sudden surge of wind hitting its face hard, and sending it flying all the way to the trees, landing with a loud bang, crushing a few trees in the process.
Standing back up from the crash site, it looked at the figure, who still had her backhand up in the air. It couldn't see the figure's face, but in her voice, contempt was clearly visible.
”Silence you mut! Who said you can talk? Didn't your master teach you how a good doggie should behave?”
The words and the tone angered the Worgen to no end. Seething with rage, its eyes turned bloodshot, and with a low growl, it sneered.
”How dare you?! I am the King of the Black Wolves in the forest, not some dog you can order around! This earned you the first place, congratulations! You can be the first, who I will rip to pieces! AAAARGH!”
Without waiting for any remark from the unknown figure, it got on all-fours and charged at her.
The mysterious figure just stood there motionless, her eyes fixed on the charging 'wolf-king'. As the creature got into a few meters distance, it launched itself in the air, with its hands ready to rip its target to shreds on impact.
Just before it could reach the figure and rip her to pieces as it desperately wished for, the air suddenly vibrated and she vanished to thin air, only to appear right behind the Worgen. She launched a heavy kick on its back, sending him down to the ground with a loud crashing sound and setting up a fair amount of dust. Keeping her feet on the lying wolf-kings back, she arrogantly taunted it.
”Now-now, if I don't allow it, you are not to jump around. Be a good doggie and learn to behave or I will have to discipline you. Do. *stomp* You. *stomp* Really. *stomp* Want. *stomp* That? *stomp*” As she said the last words, she kept stomping on the creature's back, eliciting painful cry-like howls from it.
”Why you… I WILL TEAR YOU TO PIECES FOR THIS!” as its rage reached the absolute maximum, its previously bloodshot eyes turned complete dark red, and the black smoke that he kept using previously oozed out from his body once again, this time surrounding it as a sort of formless, protective coat of armor.
Its strength also clearly increased, as while it had troubles getting up previously under the figure's constant pressure, now it managed to jump off the ground, throwing the figure almost off-balance.
Turning 180 in the air, it immediately launched a punch to the figure, who -because of the sudden turn of events-, couldn't successfully block it, and was sent flying several meters in the air, before she managed to regain her control.
Hovering in the air, she levitated back towards the raging Worgen. With a smirk clearly visible in her voice, she mocked it even further.
”Oh my, did the puppy got mad? Aww! You know, that was a semi-decent punch there, too bad I will have to discipline you for it as you seem to already forget my previous words…”
Waving her hand as if backhanding the air, the Worgen was sent flying once again when a gust of air hit him in the face that felt similar to heavy punch, sending him flying backwards, crashing and rolling on the ground a few meters. It coughed and spat out a bit of blood as he stood up.
Its last bits of sanity seemed to have vanished as its rage seemed to reach new limits, new heights it never knew its capable of reaching. Completely overwhelmed with rage, it was unable to speak or think anymore, and simply rushed towards the still hovering figure. Its hands in a posture that would make it easy to rip the flesh of its most hated enemy, it was ready to end this humiliating battle once and for all.
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As the fight continued, Aiden went back to Granny, both of them were silently watching the spectacle in front of them. Aiden was the first to break the silence between the two.
”So did you ask her to help us, or did she do this on her own accord?”
Hearing the question, she expected she sighed as she nodded.
”*Yes, I asked her that she should provide her assistance when the time calls for it. She was very reluctant, as apparently that would blow her cover and she could no longer silently spy on us…”
With a confused look, Aiden looked at Granny.
”But we knew about her since day one… Did you tell her that she was never hidden from us?”