[IC] Aftermath

[smarty0114]

John trekked through the forest he called home. He had his bow, which had an arrow notched in it, in his hand. He looked all around him for any signs of life. Deer or squirrels. Even some birds. He hadn't had anything to eat in a few days. The game was a bit scarce here. It seemed like it was time to pack up his few belongings and head somewhere else. His mother and father had told him that the ruins of the previous failed civilization were somewhere around here. Maybe that would be a good place to head.

[xiledx]

"Got it!" Selway exclaimed, as he shot down a bird with his bow and arrows. He had lately made them himself, so he had to try them out. He goes to where the arrows were that he missed with, and then he picked up the bird. He proceeds to the cave, where he throws all the arrows into a corner. He goes down into the woods below to find some firewood. After he gets them, he goes up to the cave to cook it. He proceeded to take off the leg of the bird, and he ate it. He put the rest of the cupboard, which he found about 3 weeks ago. He then goes to take a nap.

[Vortex]

Sale had been called from gathering and been ordered to see the chief his uncle. He approached the tent where his uncle resides and entered. His uncle was not old only 50 or so but he had a condition the ancients call "Cancer".

"Uncle" sale bowed
"Ahh... Sale my boy! Take a seat!"
Sale took a seat "you wanted me uncle?"
"Yes.. Yes my boy, as you know I am dying of this "Cancer curse""
Sale bowed his head.
"So when I die the clan leadership passes to my kin, as your father died and I have no son, that leaves.... You"
Sale gasped, he had never considered being a leader but the thought was inspiring.

[smarty0114]

John trekked down the hill with his hatchet in his hand, and his bow, quiver, and deerskin rucksack on his back. He was looking for some new shelter, preferably the place his parents had mentioned. "What is that?" John asked nobody in particular. There was a small speck, in the distance. As he got closer, he realized it was what once was a small town. It had 8 foot tall wooden walls, and guard towers at the four corners. And it was empty. "This is awesome!" John said, walking in through the gates. The town had long since been abandoned and looted, except for a few books (items were extremely cherished by John) and the occasional arrow. John took one of the bigger houses and set his rucksack down on the floor. "Home sweet home," John said as he sat down on the floor with a old and yellowed book he had discovered long ago.

[Vortex]

"Me a leader!?" Sale exclaimed
"Y-"
"With all respect I am just a trader uncle! Not a leader who lead our people away from terror"
"You are a trader, that is exactly why I chose you not one of your relatives"
"I don't understand"
"Dark days are ahead of us. We need someone who has contact with others. We need not a warrior but a Diplomat, someone who will lead our clan to greatness"
Sale was speechless

[smarty0114]

John set his book down and decided to go explore the town a bit more. And it payed off. He found a map of the area which showed a clan that was about a days journey away. "Hopefully they steer clear of here." John said to himself. It looked like the forest was to the east and most civilizations to the west. A mountain range was to the north and a desert to the south. "Interesting landscape," John said as he pocketed the map.

[crazyman6699]

Alagrath stared at the ceiling of his tent and thought about his brother. He thought about how his parents had been killed years ago by bandits. He thought about how his brother had raised him into what he is today. He thought about the bear that had killed his brother. Most of all though, he thought about how he was hungry. Really, really hungry. Since his brother died a week ago, he hadn't left camp. He's been living off of what little water they had and the jerky in his pack. The jerky ran out a few days ago and he had little to no water left. On top of all that, he's been seeing smoke on the horizon. This smoke is the smoke from bandit camps. They aren't afraid of anything. Bottom line is, if he doesn't move soon, he'll either die of thirst, or be killed by bandits.

[smarty0114]

John was cold. And he was not used to cold. His parents had always had fires going. But John didn't want to risk a fire, in case someone was watching. "Maybe some company would be nice." "Yeah cause I'm sure they'd be uber friendly." John said to himself. He was wrapped up in the few clothes he had and he was still cold as ice. And night was coming. "Tomorrow I'm killing a bear and taking it's fur." John said.

[Gabby2614]

Riley wondered through the mass of trees and sat by the campfire. She was roasting a freshly caught squirrel, luckily she wouldn't go hungry tonight. Once she was done she quickly put out the fire and set off in search for a river. It had been days since she'd come across fresh water and she knew she was going to face the serious consequences for that soon. She hugged her plastic raincoat around her and set off through the leaves. She hated this constant roaming, she wanted to stay in one place and be safe. Well, that's everybody's dream of course but not everybody is friendly and willing to share supplies, she knew that.

[Vortex]

After the meeting with sales uncle.

"Chief! chief!" A hunter called
"Mmhm? What is it?"
"There is smoke in the distance sir!"
"Smohke? Are you sure lad?"
"Yes sir!"
"Mhmm... Stay on alert but do not leave the village"
"Should we not investigate sir?"
"No... We don't know what it is yet, wait till morning then go see" he then turned to Sale "Always be cautious Sale you don't know what might happen"
"Yes uncle" despite that Sale was curious

[crazyman6699]

Alagrath rolled off of his cot and picked up his pack. He shoved his clothing and miscellaneous items in it. He packed up his tent and put out his fire. He grabbed his bow and arrows and set out. He had heard that there were groups called clans north of where he was but his parents and brother were never brace enough to go and investigate. Alagrath thought about heading north, to investigate the clans, but he instead decided that getting water and food took precedence.

[smarty0114]

John looked out from the front guard tower for any sign of people. It was clear. Good. Though he couldn't help feeling a little bit disappointed as he climbed town and left the town on his hunt. He would like someone to help. Someone to talk to. He wasn't used to solitude. He had always had his parents. And now he didn't. He shook any depressing thoughts off and headed into the forest, thoughts of warmth tonight enticing him to focus on the hunt.

[Gabby2614]

Riley searched the ground for any tracks that animals would have left and sat for a few minutes. She knew she was pushing it, somebody would have seen the smoke and would be hunting her down. She clenched her pocket knife tightly and could feel it digging in to her hand, luckily it was still blunt. Another thing to do, sharpen the knife. She could hear gushing water from a distance, but where? North maybe? She wasn't sure but she knew it wouldn't be far. She grabbed her backpack and started running, not bothering to cover her tracks. By the time she reached the river, it wouldn't matter

[smarty0114]

John slowly trekked through the forest, two squirrels hooked to his belt. He had given up on the bear and was ready to head home. And then he saw tracks. Human tracks. "Who doesn't cover up their tracks?" John asked no one. And then he realized that someone in danger doesn't cover their tracks. He could hear the sound of rushing water, the river it seemed, and thought maybe the mystery person was heading there. "It could be a trap." John told himself. But he went anyways, slowly following the person's trail.

[Gabby2614]

Riley saw the gushing water and couldn't wipe the smile off her face, it's time like these she was truly thankful that she lived in the forests. She filled up her small bottle and splashed her face. It was fresh and cold, she got lucky. She stood up, packed her things away and started to wade her way through the water. "Bloody hell this is cold" she laughed to herself and hoisted herself up to the rocks. She squeezed out her clothing and was preparing to head off again.

[smarty0114]

John saw the girl. She was on a rock, her back turned to him and preparing to leave. She didn't look dangerous. Though he could only see the back of her. He held his bow in a position that he could use it if needed but it didn't seem to threatening. He shouted across the river, "Hey! Who are you?"

[Gabby2614]

Riley turned around at the sound of someone shouting. Her gaze met with the boy across the river. She was frozen, he had a bow. Much better weapon than hers. If they were to fight she would definitely loose but then again, if she ran then he could shoot her. She gripped her knife and stood up slowly, seems like it was a big mistake not to cover her tracks now.
"Why should it matter to you?!" She shouted back across the river, slowly preparing to make a run for it. "What do you want? Food? I don't have any!"

[Vortex]

It was getting late now but Sale was curious about the fire seen earlier so despite everything he snuck out of camp and ventured into the wood.

[smarty0114]

"No I'm not gonna hurt you," John said, lowering his bow to show the girl he didn't want a fight. But what did he want? To see another person? To get supplies? Maybe to have a conversation with someone for the first time in a week. "I just figured the tracks might lead to someone who needed help I guess. I have food," John said, gesturing to the two animals at his belt.

[xiledx]

Selway, after taking a nap, decided to go to the forest. He only had a bit of water left, so he planned on going to the river where he usually gets his water. After some walking and 1 deer kill later, he makes it to the river. He sees two people shouting at each other, and it sounded like they didn't know each other. He decided to his behind a tree, just in case some bloodshed occurred between them.