Fade to White

 I moved cautiously and positioned myself in the shadows a meter or so behind two of the slavers and drew my bow. Mayli went to the other side and awaited my move. I aimed at the guard by the shore who was directing the entry on the Ferry. He seemed important so he was first to go and I shot him dead. In that same swift movement I flicked my bow around and thrashed it across the face of the slaver in front of me collapsing him to the ground in pain and I followed through with a knife to the others gut. He gasped and grabbed me but then slid off smothering the other in the mud. Chaos erupted and the travelers scattered.  In the distance there was lights and haze followed by screams. I can only figure Mayli was enjoying putting her skills to use after keeping them restricted to practice for so long.  A Union guard ran to the ferry and began to untie it from the dock. Drawing another arrow I prepared the shot and took him down but not before he released it down the river. A few rebels joined in on the fight happy to get revenge on the Union and the slaves rattled their chains in anticipation of being freed. A loud yelp ran out as a boy was struck down after harassing a guard. I ran from out of the shadows to the bastard which started him, causing him to fall back on his ass. He lifted his sword up in defense but I countered it by twirling my bow around the blade and tossed it out of the way leaving me free to kick his jaw deep into his skull. A grouping of guards were fighting other rebels. I vaulted over some cargo and as I landed behind them a bright glow erupted. I could feel my body tense up causing immense pain and I toppled to the ground. A weight fell on top of me and I could vaguely see the other guards fall around and on top of me.  My ears rang and my vision faded white...

Posted on May 16, 2014 .