9 Bloodlus (1/2)

Despite the exhilarating first day, the night was pretty uneventful.Rahz woke up pretty early and decided to take a piss near some bushes while thinking about his new abilities.He had leveled up with the energy absorbed from the timber wolves he had slained the previous day and was eager to see what new things he could do.

The first skill Rahz acquired allowed him to inflict20% more damage to an enemy. The skill also projected the warrior's energy into the opponents body hindering his ability to strengthen his skin and muscles reducing his physical defense for a few seconds.The skill was aptly name weakening blow and it was a staple of the warrior path.

The second skill was a passive skill called Boost Recovery.This skill increased the healing rate of the warrior by 5% permanentely.Rahz was able to heal a mid size wound in about 2 hours but with the new boost he could shave off about 6 min.Even though the recovery rate did not look like much at the moment,the potential of the skill was extraordinary considering that Rahz's body was constantly changing.

Rahz was pretty happy with his new skills and could not wait to show his dad all he had learned.

As he finished relieving himself, from the corner of his eye he manage to see some bushes moving.Rahz's turned to see what the movement was and what he saw made him suck in a cold breath.

An 8 ft Artic Bear found his way to Rahz's location due to the smell of blood on his body.The Aura emitted by the bear made Rahz uneasy.It was clear that the bear was at least one or 2 levels above his own.

The bear looked in Rahz's direction and stood up on his back legs.A deafening ROAR!!! was heard, followed by a sound similar to a stampede.Rahz Felt the earth shaking and the momentum generated by the bear coming at him was suffocating.He thought of using his axe to protect himself but his body would not respond, He was petrified.In an act of desperation, Rahz bit his tongue and manage to regain control of his body but it was too late.All Rahz could do at that moment was to activate Strengthen Defense and hold on for dear life.

The Artic Bear Rammed into Rahz and send him flying about 10 feet.Unlike the other beast Rahz fought previously, the bear quickly close the distance not giving Rahz any time to react.

While Rahz tried to recuperated from the initial shock, he breathed in a horrible stench that almost made him puke.He opened his eyes and what he saw was a pair of giant jaws coming towards his face.

Despite everything that was happening Rahz managed to react fairly quickly.He use Strengthen Defense on his right arm and lodge it between the bear jaws.Rahz felt a crushing pain in his arm and he almost passed out.

It would have been Rahz's end at that moment, had it not being for the other excruciating pain coming from his left shoulder and the middle of his chest.As thebear was biting Rahz's right arm, it also used his claw to maul him.

The wound left by the bear's claws was massive, blood was spurting out and the pain was unberable.

ARGH!!! Rahz screamed but the was helpless.

The Bear let go of the arm and proceeded to bite Rahz's leg.

AHH! HUFF! HUFF!

Rahz desperately looked around hoping to see something that could help him.A few feet away a shiny object called his attention.He couldn't tell what it was at first glance but after a couple of seconds he realized that it was his Axe.Through great effort Rahz roll his body and try to grab it while the bear continue to bite his leg and claw his back.

Rahz extended his fingers to his upmost and finally got a hold of his Mr. Choppy.He was cover in his own blood but the endorphins had kicked in and he was starting to feel no pain.

Using all the strength he could mustard, Rahz turn his body and activated devastating blow.He swung Mr Choppy and hit the bears neck with all his might.

Rawr!!! The bear howl due to the pain.Reflexibly, it activated his ability swipe and hit Rahz across the stomach.The impact sent rahz flying 15 ft back.Rahz landed on the ground with 3 big wounds across his abdoment.

The bear did not immidiately follow as it was trying to remove the axe stuck to his neck.

As Rahz laid on the floor, he didn't feel regret about dying . He felt rage.

He was mad that he lacked strength.

He was mad that he couldnt evolve into a berzerker.

He was mad that he was beaten by a stupid beast.

Finally, he was mad that he was dying alone.

With every passing thought Rahz's fury was overtaking his reason.As his rage increased a few changes started to happen.The rune of awakening started heating up and absorbing energy at a fast pace.Rahz heartbeat was so strong that anybody standing close to him could hear it beating.