64 Hybrid (2/2)
*Rustle Rustle*
Suddenly, something rushed from the bushes. Akig tried to follow the sight with the best of his abilities. He used his nose to sniff out the bloody smell and when he turned around, here was nothing.
*Drip Drip*
The sound attracted Akig and so he looked up. His eyes suddenly became heated as his breathing quickened even more. On top of a tree was a dead rabbit that was soaked in blood. It was very high up and Akig tried to jump for it, however, he was unable to reach it.
Akig stopped for a second before walking right in front of the tree trunk. With his fist raised, he launched an attack straight at the tree.
*BOOM*
His fist penetrated the tree, however, the tree didn't collapse. Akig punched three more times before the tree finally began to fall. Akig watched the rabbit intently and when he saw it fall towards the ground, his body vanished and appeared right next to the rabbit. He quickly grabbed the rabbit and threw it into his mouth.
*Crunch Crunch*
The sounds of bones being chewed resounded in the forest. Akig devoured the rabbit as if his life depended on it. His eating style was more like beasts, rather than humans.
*Ssss*
The sound of sucking was heard from Akig. he sucked the blood from the rabbit and drank it like water.
*Rustle Rustle*
”Grrr!” Akig became to lightly growl at the sound. His eyes were bloodthirsty, however, when he saw a figure come from the bush, he dropped the rabbit.
”Well done Akig.” The figure was none other then Arnin. He looked at Akig with a smile as he slowly approached.
Akig looked at the surroundings and saw a half eaten rabbit on his lap. ”AH!” He quickly jumped away and looked at the scene with some fear. ”Arnin, w-what happened?” There were some tears in his eyes as he looked at Arnin for some answers.
Arnin smiled and walked over to the dead rabbit. He lifted it and inspected its condition. He nodded his head and began to write something in his booklet with bloodied fingers.
”A-Arnin?” Akig looked at Arnin with tears. He couldn't help but call out once again. Arnin looked over and saw that Akig was trembling with fear. He snorted before sitting down onto the grass.
”Let me ask you a question Akig. Do you remember anything that happened after I left?” Arnin looked at Akig with a serious face.
”I don't know. All I remember was hearing a sound and smelling something before everything went dark.” He explained with fright. Akig looked around with caution and even backed away from Arnin a little.
”Well, let me explain what happened. Do you see this tree that collapsed?” Akig nodded his head, however, his body continued to tremble. ”You did this.” Arnin's words were like drums bangning near his ears.
”I-I did this? No way! You saw that my five punches could barely make holes in the tree.” Akig denied the claim right away. He knew his own strenght and felt that it was impossible for him to do such a thing.
”Whether you believe it or not doesn't matter. It was your doing and that is an undeniable fact. You want to know something else?” Arnin looked at Akg, however, the latter stood frozen in his spot. ”You were able to cover five meters in a blink of an eye. Not only that, but you were in the air for a but too. But it all happened in a blink of an eye.” Arnin explained as he slowly got up. He lifted the rabbit and threw it towards Akig, who immediately took a couple steps back in fright.
”This rabbit use to be a whole animal. You damaged it to this extent by trying to eat it.” Arnin's words continued to rampage inside Akig's head.
'How is it possible? I am not this strong or fast. I don't even eat raw animals, and when I do eat something I never make such terrifying marks.' Akig was in his own thoughts as he was despairing.
”Akig, let me tell you why you did all of this and how. Remember when you told me about a rumor that one of your ancestors mated with a tiger beast?” Akig nodded his head, however, his eyes were extremely unfocused. ”Well, that rumor is actually true.”
Akig looked up and stared at Arnin with confusion and shock. ”What do you mean? There is no way that is true. Humans can't mate with beasts.” Mating and talks about such things were very common. Most children would already understand some things about it. Akig also knew some things about mating and also knew that humans could only mate with humans.
”That isn't true. Anybody can mate with one another. Plus, a beast is able to become humanly at a certain cultivation realm.” Arnin slowly explained and Akig began to pay attention more.
”Even if this is the case, what does this have to do with me?” Akig asked with impatience. He was frightened by the things he did, but what frightened him more was that he didn't even remember anything.
”It has everything to do with you. When a human mates with a different race, there is a high chance that the offspring will die or there wouldn't even be an offspring, but that there is another possibility.” Arnin looked at Akig and had a dee smile.
”What? What is the other possibility?” Akig was becoming frantic. Arnin couldn't help but shake his head when Akig wasn't able to figure it out with so many hints.
”The last possibility is a Hybrid being born.” Arnin started with a calm expression.
”Hybrid? What's that?” Akig was somewhat confused since he wasn't able to understand the term Hybrid.
”It's when a child is born that has characteristics of both parents. That child will be half of each of the parent's race, just like you.” When Arnin said this, Akig took a couple steps back before falling onto the ground. His face began to warp as he looked at Arnin with fearful confusion.
”N-now way. I am a human, fully human. I am not a hybrid!” Akig got up and quickly ran from the scene.
”Childish!” Arnin snorted before vanishing from his spot. He reappeared in front of Akig. He held the rabbit that he threw towards Akig in his hand. ”Stop acting like a brat!” Arnin raised his voice before quickly shoving the rabbit into Akig's mouth.
Tears fell from Akig's eyes as Arnin forcefully fed him the rabbit. What made him even more fearful and sorrowful was that he somewhat enjoyed the taste.