[IRP] The Dead One Calls

[WyvernSlayer]

Satsume's brazen call was immediately followed by a brilliant flash from his right. Instinctively, he shielded his eyes with his hand.

"MY EYES! OH MY EYES!"

Satsume caught a glimpse of the bandit leader making his way past his screaming companion to attack Paige. Inexplicably, he paid no heed to Satsume as he moved - he charged forward wildly, making a beeline for the source of the light. Without thinking, Satsume jutted his lance in the bandit leader's direction.

"Hurrrggkk!"

"Errrrrgh!"

What was supposed to be the sound of the bandit leader receiving a spearpoint to the ribs was instead joined by the sound of Satsume sinking to his knees in excruciating pain. Cecily's song had stopped! Now the adrenaline was receding, and the pain in his ribs came back with a vengeance. Fortunately, he was able to keep one hand on his weapon, reaching out and snagging his target. Both men crumpled to the ground. Satsume let go of the shaft, leaving his lance stuck in the bandit leader's side.

Can't... let him get away...! Satsume shuffled across the floor, straining to reach the bandit leader. He was able to set one foot and push forwards, throwing himself onto the brigand and pinning him under his weight.

With a shout that was probably more in pain than anger, Satsume decked the bandit across the face with a tremendous left hook. Now he was straddling his unconscious foe, his spear still buried in his ribs.

Finally sapped of his strength, Satsume could do nothing now but curl over and grab at his injury in futility.

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The two bandits looked at each other, then back to the woman who had addressed them.

"Oh we're gonna celebrate, all right," said one of the bandits, brandishing his axe. "Just as soon as we break that hunk of metal and take you for ourselves!"

"Hank, how are we gonna carry all three of-"

"Shutup!" The two bandits charged toward the strangers.