Chapter 2: The Trap Is Set

Chapter 2: The Trap Is Set

Elizabeth stood in the clearing, frozen in fear. She could run no further as the bandits had outflanked her. They closed in from every direction chuckling under their breath.

Elizabeth's hand slid down to her waist where a long thin dagger was resting against her soft skin. Waiting to be released on one of the five bandits surrounding her. She knew who needed to die in order for her to survive. She had to kill the leader.

But all the bandits looked the same. Big, harry, and stupid. All but one of the bandits had a rusted broadsword in their right hand. The fifth bandit bore a long handled battleaxe.

“Well now,” said the man with the axe in a rough voice. “You've had your fun, but we really must be going.”

Elizabeth laughed desperately. “You would only kill me, why should I listen to you?”

“Well the way I see it you have three options,” the man spoke. His voice had shifted slightly into a sinister overtone. “You can run, and die. We can leave you with the shifter and he'll kill you...”

“Or I can come with you and die!” Elizabeth screamed.

“You would rather be destroyed by a monster?” the man questioned. “You heard the explosion you know what is on it's way, thanks to your cries for help. The damned have a thirst for blood that is never ending, and I hear they enjoy nothing more than a slow and painful death.”

Elizabeth looked around her wildly, her eyes finally meeting the blue sky. Would it be the last time she saw the sky? Would this mean the end.

As she continued to stare a black figure suddenly became apparent, a deep blue light centered at it's head.

She smiled softly at her brothers. “He's here,” she said nervously. “Be ready my friends...”

Author's Note

Short chapter, however I saw this as an important angle to set up. What do you think?

Reviews

[Ama May Cooper]

*hairy

Okay first things first, this must be a terrifing ordeal for Elizabeth but i dont feel it. I dont feel her panic and her desperation , i have no idea what she's thinking or feeling... and that is a very important part of this piece i feel. Because its the chase its the main focus of the chapter.

Another very interesting twist in this story, im hooked very tightly although still very confused but i do beleive you will clear all that up because the plot is thickening and progressing quite beautifully.

[ewest1220]

She isn't scared :) that's why at the end she say's "Be ready my brothers." Just a little hint for ya it really packs a punch later in the book. But either way I'm really glad you're still enjoying my book thank you so much for reading!

[Ama May Cooper]

Elizabeth stood in the clearing, frozen in fear. She could run no further as the bandits had outflanked her. They closed in from every direction chuckling under their breath.
But you say she is scared in the first sentance

[ewest1220]

Two shay lol I'll have to take a look at it and see what I can do. Thanks for the heads up!

[∠( ᐛ 」..]

Loved this suspension chapter!
You are amazing at this stuff!
100/100

[ewest1220]

Thanks! It's always a pleasure to hear from you roxast!

[Rhea752]

aggggg, you and your suspense!!!!! great job once more i loved the set up and the suspense. yes, it was a bit short but you made up for it with your amazing imagery. i can't wait to read the next chapter!!!! keep writing!!!

[ewest1220]

Sweet! I'll warn you the next chapter has some gore in it. All does not end well. But either way I'm really glad you enjoyed my work thank you so much for reading!

[Timeless-Chan]

"The fifth bandit bore a long handled battleaxe." Is 'handled' supposed to be 'handed'?
"...man questioned?" You don't need the question mark here
those are the only two errors I can find tho^_^
I'm so releaved the guy isn't a bad guy! he went to save the girl from the bandits! yay! anyways it was a good chapter and I'm looking forward to reading more!

[ewest1220]

Whoops! lol thank you so much for the review. Getting the other half up should just be a few minutes ^_^ however the next chapter is brutal just to let you know.

[Timeless-Chan]

I think i'll be able to handle it^_^

[ewest1220]

Woo! :D