[b][u]Episode 5: Hunting Wolves[/u][/b] Kabr followed his team through the prison cell blocks, looking for Skolas's cell. They had checked a few cells, to no avail. With only an hour to find and kill him, they were on a tight schedule. One cell in particular was particularly interesting, as it contained a Hive wizard, who Toland obviously knew as he slammed the cell door closed as the wizard screamed profanities at them in her foul language. Kabr turned to Toland "A friend of yours?" Toland sheepishly nodded. "you could say that..." he seemed embarrassed. "She was into a little too crazy stuff, so I severed the connection, and what I thought was her head." "shall we continue?" he said, turned quickly, and walked away. Kabr turned to Dredgen, who he could tell was trying not to laugh. Kabr shook his head and followed, just wanting to finish the job. _______________________________________ Dredgen forged ahead, checking each corridor for high level security, anything that could reveal his prey. He stopped, sensing that something was amiss, he heard footsteps that weren't human, heavier, quieter. His eyes snapped open, just in time to parry the blade of a Fallen warrior, which had been aimed towards Toland's throat. Dredgen stepped back, observing his foe. He stood in a fighting stance Dredgen had not seen from any other Fallen, holding his blade with an air of purpose, not typical Fallen arrogance. "Come warrior," it spoke, surprising Dredgen with it's angelic voice, "Let us dance to the song of our blades" "Toland, that cell behind him, that's where Skolas is being held" Dredgen spoke, not looking behind him. "I'll handle this one" "Are you sure?" Toland asked, a hint of unease in his voice. Dredgen turned, baring his teeth. "I love a challenge" he smiled, unsheathed his knife, and lunged. _______________________________________ Toland watched, barely able to see the two combatants, let alone their weapons, each strike hitting at the speed of thought, and each parry just as fast. "Come on" Kabr grunted, and ran past Dredgen into the hall. Toland followed suit, glancing back to study the warrior, he noticed a few things. This Fallen wore the symbols of a Baron, and one of high importance, the only thing that disturbed Toland was the lack of arms. Barons were known for their four arms, the only two armed fallen were Dregs, or traitors. _______________________________________ Kabr and Toland knelt at Skolas' cell door, if they were going to kill him, it had to be by surprise. Kabr turned and signaled Toland; 3, 2, 1... He slammed the door open with his shield, which crumpled like paper. "Knock, Knock" He was answered with a punch that knocked him from his feet. He hadn't been dazed like this in a long time. Toland started to back away as an immense form emerged from the cell. "Who's there?" it roared, throwing the door at Toland, who ducked into an alcove. Toland pulled Kabr to his feet. "He's a lot taller than I thought" he mused. "Let's finish this" _______________________________________ [i]To be continued[/i]... Next Chapter: http://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/108354170/0/0 Table of Contents: http://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/114713352/0/0