By Bolgerjc
Samantha rolled towards the net slashing through it before leaping into the air at her opponent. Her short sword slid through the chest of her attacker causing him to fall backwards in pain, but the whip of her other attacker yanked Samantha away from her fallen opponent. She fell on the ground choking as she was dragged along by the slaver.
“Master, No!” Albert screamed as he witnessed his witnessed his master being dragged by the enemy across the ground.
As blackness fought to send Samantha to the world of slumber as she prayed her squire had the sense to focus on his opponents rather than trying to come to her aid, because things would be much worse if he let down his guard. Samantha quickly planted her feet quickly to push herself into the air briefly and spin around slashing through the whip that was strangling her allowing her breathing to become more relax. The thin man smiled at the paladin’s victory, clapping slightly before drawing a pair of metal batons to use against his Samantha.
Unfortunately Albert hadn’t been following the advice of his master and took his eyes off the enemy when his master was injured, and the enemy took advantage of his inattention. He was yanked backwards as the man catcher closed around his throat bringing him back into the focus of the battle but it was already too late. Mace blows from the man’s partner struck hard and fast knocking the young warrior out. His body was allowed to slump to the ground as the slavers approached their companion to assist him against Samantha.
Samantha struck fought furiously against the metal baton skills of the slaver beginning to win ground against him as small cuts he had received started to drain him of his life, but the paladin didn’t notice the extra two targets drawing in close to her behind. The man catcher slammed shut on the throat of the young woman locking her in its metal grip as her blade sliced a death blow into the neck of her opponent.
“I must compliment you on your skill,” the large man laughed. “You certainly difficult to deal with but I think you will be compliant for now because if you aren’t your friend will be taking a permanent dirt nap.”
Realizing she was trapped for now Samantha complied by tossing her short sword away from her body and allowed her to be led to the cage. Another opportunity would be certain to appear in time if she was watchful, but she knew it would be difficult as her jailers searched and removed items of possible danger from both her and her squire. She was a little surprised the slavers didn’t touch her body more as they searched her body, but they seemed only interested in looking for possible danger to themselves.
“Don’t worry about the slaying of our companions young lady,” The large man spoke as he set the wagon into motion. “You just made our profits higher. Now, sit back and enjoy the ride because we have a bit of a trip ahead of us.”
“Where are you taking us if I may be so bold to ask,” Samantha said.
