Master Of None

Gil had unintentionally pushed the field rat even closer to them letting Bengal slice through it easily. However unlike the other rats it lost grip on the smaller egg.

The small egg was tumbling through the air, Laurence knew it would be an affront to him as a tamer if he allowed a single crack. His body moved in its own and he dove. Clearing the gap he elegantly face planted into the ground outstretched arms hoping to catch. The smooth warm feel of the egg landing in his palms. Heʼd caught the egg! Damn you field rats I win we win!

His emotions boiled within as he held every egg safely. Walker and Gil showed a whole new level of shock seeing him having caught the egg. Even midnight did a small prancing motion out of triumph.

Walker took the non needed eggs to the nest to hatch naturally while he kept the smaller. Laurence was curious why but he knew that Suʼs team needed to release the cursed crow and then they could all talk.

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Su who was waiting intently saw the system message from walker to release the cursed crow. ” Remey have you freed yourself completely? We can release the crow now.” Waiting for Remey to say she was ready they would move.

Remey had managed to release every shadowy chain but for her left foot. The chain barely hung on and was broken after a few more moments of punching. No one was sure if this was the best method to break them but since it was Remey it worked.

Seeing the last chain recede and feeling she had full control of her movements Remey stretched a bit ” all good here, tell that stupid chicken to fly away fast or Iʼll make fried chicken.” She played at being angry but her glances at Su proved she was actually thankful Su hadnʼt been hurt by the crow.

” alright onyx release the crow, Elise you and I will let it go as soon as onyx is back on my shoulders.” Onyx quickly released its pressure causing the cursed crow to flap its wings trying to pull away. Onyxʼs tail had just pulled back up onto Suʼs shoulder ” release!” The two let go and the crow dove into the shadows wanting freedom.

Seeing the V shaped shadow darting farther and farther away toward the nest they knew it was unhurt from its capture. ” Ok! Letʼs go back to the camp team! Nice job.” Su was ecstatic that they had been successful on their end.

They were heading back but Su grabbed Remeys hand, ” you did great”. She was red faced, she had never had someone protect her like that. Remey herself just looked away indifferently.

” Pfft I was just stuck in the shadows the whole time, I didnʼt do anything.” Su could swear there was a small smile forming on Remeyʼs face but couldnʼt get in front of her to see it.

” come on youʼre all too slow! Stella letʼs go see our new friend!!” Elise yelled for the others before rushing ahead, not wanting to be left behind Su and Remey followed. Riley, who had been starting to fall asleep, realized he should catch up too. Ah how frustrating it was to run but at least he didnʼt have to work hard.

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Finding that walkerʼs group and Laurence were already at their camp trying to bring the fire to life Elise rushed around. ” whereʼs my new friend?! Is it close to hatching? Ahh what do I name it? Shadow? Murder?

Fluffy? Whatʼs the egg look like? Is it giant? Can it swallow an elephant?” Her excitement was pushing her questions to even stranger topics but the group just continued on as if nothing was happening.

”Walker, do you hear something? It would seem something flying around making a stir here.”

” yes Laurence, how strange, I thought the wind was coming from the east. Maybe we are imagining things.”

”Walker, Laurence, itʼs obviously just your minds playing tricks on you all thatʼs here is us.” Gil joined in their game.

” Oh wait you two,” Laurence pulled out a small egg from his beast ring. ” I have this cursed crow egg with me too. That must be it!”