Rise of a Monster Hunter



Three part sequel to Journey of a Monster Hunter. This follows William, 8 years on from the events of Journey of a Monster Hunter. Rated M, for Mature.

Characters: John de la Tour, William, Achilles, Rachel, Amber, Kidd, Guild Leader; Christan, The Executioner, Desmond, Shao Jun (mentioned), Big Dave.

Sum of the Truth
Will stood there. Alone. Over the newly dug grave. It read: Rachel, died a young, but happy woman. Will looked at it. A tear rolled down his face. He had the amulet she gave him about a week ago in hand.

"Rachel, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean- I failed. I dragged you into this. Into my quest for revenge. I was stupid. I thought- I thought that by killing it, we would be safe. Everyone would be safe. I went to battle. Not knowing what was at stake, or how hard it would be. I believed it would be a walk in the woods, a breeze. But no. John and Kidd are safe. Kidd's back in Moga, and John is probably spinning a take of an epic journey, of how he triumphed over this forsaken beast." He paused.

Will looked around, to the debris of the homestead, and back to the grave. The grave that overlooked a cliff. And the river that had saved his life.

"Rachael. I love you. I'll never forget you. I'm sorry."

He took one last look at the amulet and the grave, then he dropped it. The amulet drifted slowly down, and rested. Rested there on the grave he dug, for the woman he'd never forget.

The Unfortunate Death
"I stand here today, to comemorate, the unforunate loss of our good, good friend; William. He undertook a task, too great for him self. The guild officials were too late. The beast, was slain however. I delivered the final blow." Lied John as he stood there on a plinth, facing a crowd of people. "I have uplifted a great threat. And I am proud to annunce, that the Guild had given me the title of, High King of New Tamriel. Now I know, that most of you, know the lay of the land by it's villages... However, as High King I name the land." By now the crowd look at the 'High King' in awe. He could barely sound profesional.

Todd broke through the crowd. He had returned from Pokke. "John!" He shouted. "Where is Rachael? Is she safe?"

John looked at him. "No, old friend. She is dead."

In bitter rage Todd broke out, screaming at John and asking why he didn't save her. Todd threw punches and kicks, but was soon pulled off by officials.

"Where was I? Oh yes. Guild leader Christan, will be my right hand man here. I hope you enjoy your new lives, in Tamriel, that is all." John then turned away, and walked down the steps, and towards the court prison.

"John..." Todd spat.

"Hello. Friend. You really shouldn't have left like that... Rachel's death could have been avoided..." John said mockingly.

"Don't even dare say her name." Todd replied.

"I'm High King. There's no one here to save you now. I'm sending my personal Assassin's to remove Kidd. Then, there will be no one left. The League of Shadows need not deal with William... He's too broken." John added.

"Will, he's alive?! You lied to them!" Todd realised.

"Why yes! Yes I did. Enjoy your stay in Tamriel prison. You're the first. But certainly not the last."

Achilles
Will limped down the corridor of the newly built manor. Glancing at the bare walls which used to hold ornaments and weapons which now were wither damaged, or destroyed. He looked down at his arm and extended the wrist blade Achilles gave him. The blade slowly slid out as it extended, but however when Sill tried to retract it, the spring shot out and the blade flew backwards and out on to the floor with other little fragments of the mechanism that worked it.

"I see that the blade needs repairs..." Achilles said as he turned corner to face the now startled Will.

"Yes. It took some damage. The blade got caught-" Will replied before he was cut off.

"Yes yes. I am sure we'll find some way to fix it..." Said Achilles before patting Will's shoulder after slowly walking to him.

"I- Rachael... Lucy..." Will stammered. "That's two women lost on account of me!" Will said as he raised his voice.

Achilles walked round to the table, setting aside two chairs and packing up a game of half finished chess, which seemed to be winning in favour of black. Everything was silent. Outside no birds chirped, no monsters roamed, no insects flew. Will limped over managing to bend one leg, but forcing the other straight in the wooden hand made cast.

"Come, sit. I have much to tell you. I short, I'm sorry..."

"What is it?" Asked Will.

"Sit, sit. I have a story to tell. About me. My life. My youth."

The Monster Hunter

Rise to a Nightmare
Eight Years Later

"Ahhh!" Will panted as he was jolted awake. "Oh shit...." Wispered he as he got out of bed and walked towards the bathroom. "Fuck." Cursed William as he leant his head against the bathroom wall. He was dripping with sweat. Hedd been up five times that night. This was the sixth.

"More nightmares?" Achilles inquired rhetorically.

"No." Will lied, and fiollowed with an deep sigh.

"Right, well if youcouldd make less noise... An old manneedss his sleep." Grunted Achilles as he limped back out the room andupp the stairs back to his room. "You had better not stay like that forever!" Achilles shouted down. "You'll end up a sour old git."

"Like you?!" William shouted back.

"Yes..." Achilles wisperedd to himself after a long pause and then a sigh.

The following morning Will went back out to the clif edge where Rachael lay six feet under. He sat and gazed at the clif face opposit whilst tossing small rocks into the river that ran between.