A Big Thanks to my temporary new Editor: Kerberos And his fast work.

Chapter 3

Stupid wolfs.... stupid forest.... stupid world.

... stupid shoes.

Why I had this thoughts, I have to go back a bit:

A few days prior:

I walked through the forest to look after the traps I had set to catch some of the little critters. I couldn't live off of berries and fruits alone. I was in luck and found in 2 of the 5 caught a rabbit. I put them in my backpack and made my way back to the cave. I stopped by the little river to refill my water supplies and to wash my feet.

I took my shoes off and walked into the river after I placed my backpack under a tree. I walked a bit in the river as I heard a rustle in the bushes. I looked around to locate from where the sound came. I saw one of these damned wolves that were made out of wood standing in the tree line.

I looked him in the eyes... he looked me in the eyes. I know, if I ran, he would get me. I stood my ground and reached slowly with to my knives around my leg. He saw my movements and began to snarl at me. I didn't stop and pulled one of my knives out and held it in my hands.

The wolf began to sniff in the air and looked around. I wonder what he could have smelled. His eyes locked on... oh no.

He looked at my shoes and socks! I began to snarl myself in hope to intimidate and scare him away.

Well... let’s just say, I have a big respect for these wild humans for living in the woods for so long. I made my barefoot way back to my cave.

I never saw my shoes again...

R.I.P old friends.

What? After almost a month in this woods with only my shoes how protected me from the forest ground I got attached to them. And no... I DON'T call them "Wilson". Even if the movie was awesome.

Ok, back to the present:

I was on my way to the edge of the forest to see if it was possible to get into this town tonight. I was never a thief before, but I never had to be before. However, I need some supplies.

It’s now a few days since I captured something in the traps and the trees are running low on fruits. I just hoped that they will have something for me to eat there and not only some "bird seed".

I came to the edge of the forest and saw the edge of the town. The sun was just setting. I looked in the sky to make sure it was safe to go. I took a deep breath and made my way over the open field and in the direction of the small town. I was now maybe 5 meters away from the wall of the first house. It was a two story house and the walls looked as if they were made of yellow clay.

I laid behind a small hill and made sure no one could see me, as I thought, how I best could go in without getting noticed? I put the hood from my camouflage jacket over my head. I felt the sweat on my forehead and wiped it away. As I put my hand back on the ground, I felt the dirt stick on my hand. I inspected my hand and could see, it was covered in black mud. I thought for a few moments before I put both hands in the dirt and began to cover my face with it.

"Why didn’t I not think of this sooner?"

As I was sure, my face was complete covered, I made my way to the first house. I pressed myself against the wall and looked careful around the corner. I saw a griffin walking through the dirt street, lighting up the lanterns along the street with a long stick and a little flame at the end.

I looked around and could see a few houses on the other side. As the griffin walked around the corner, I make my way along the wall and ducked under a dark window. As I was by the next corner, I saw the griffin a few meters away. I waited for a good chance and made my way to the other side of the street and behind the next house.

"FUCK! What am I DOING here?" where my thoughts as I sneaked between the dark houses.

"I'm no Secret Agent! When they catch me, I AM DEAD! They will kill and fucking EAT ME!" But I really had no choice now. I was in the village and I need some stuff to survive. If I don't find something to eat, I will die.

I was just around the corner of the House as one of the windows above me get lighten up. I froze in my movements as the window was opened. I heard a voice from inside.

"I open the window for a few hours. It's really hot inside." spoke a masculine voice. I could hear the metal work as the hinges moved. I stopped breathing as I heard the griffin take a few breathes through the window. I still didn't look up.

"Darling? It smells like human here." says the male griffin in the house. I think my heart stopped at this point. I increased my grip around the handle of my knife and awaited the attack that would kill me. My hand started to hurt with each second the griffin awaited an answer.

"We had goulash this evening. Of course it will smell like human." said a female voice.

"Ah! Right. I think I’m getting too old." Says the male griffin and I heard his claws as he stepped back in the house.

As I heard a door close, I allowed myself to breathe again and I felt my heart restart. The first breath of air I took felt more beautiful than anything I ever tasted. I waited a few minutes as the house get dark again and made my way to another house. I had been lucky so far so I shouldn't overdo it.

I looked around and saw that I was in some garden. There was a line with, what I guessed, washed clothes strung up to dry. I walked over to them and took a white sheet for myself. I put it in my backpack and looked around for something else I could use.

I only moved along the edge of the town and found a bit later a little plantation with strange fruits. I took as much as I could get and made myself ready to move back to the cave. As I started to walk back, I accidently knocked over a trashcan. The lights in several houses lit up and I a ran out of the town. Behind me, I heard some voices calling out.

"What happened?"

"HOLD THE THIEF!"

"Someone stole my bed sheet!"

"What's going on?"

I could see the end of the town. Then, a griffin with a spear and a metal helmet and breastplate came around the corner. As he saw me running he pointed his spear at me and yelled.

"STOP! You are under arrest... human?” he asked the last part. I think he wasn't expecting that, but I didn't stop. I went even faster. The griffin was now even more dumbfounded and held his spear facing down.

I was just a few feet away from him as I jumped, stepping on his helmed head and used him like a springboard. I looked over my shoulder while running. I saw him looking stunned and with open mouth at my athletic display.

"Heh, what a month in the forest with training and a strict diet can do to your body." I thought.

Author's Note

Alright. I got a new Editor and I had my first visit in the town and was nealy catched by the Griffin Town Guard. I know the Chapter could be Longer, but I'm just not so good in writing so much details without getting boring.

Please comment what you think of this chapter and what you like/dont like.

And tell me please what you think of the work of my new Editor. Maybe I will keep him...