Time for chapter 10. This one takes place pretty much at the same time as the previous one. This chapter is called "Silence". Enjoy.
Silence[]
While Logan and Deacon were taking care of the Silent Fang’s last base, Brandon and Gideon were sent on a personal request from Ragnar to retrieve something he had left in a chest in some cave, with Gideon carrying Logan’s rifle, having lent Logan his crossbow, and Brandon carrying his own rifle. It only took them 10 minutes to travel there by horse from the base, and it was around midnight when they arrived. They dismounted their horses, and tied them to a nearby tree that had fallen down. They saw Sever sitting on a rock outside the cave, smoking a cigar, with a hand lantern lit on his belt. He appeared to have abandoned his previous attire, and was instead wearing an outfit that resembled the Brotherhood’s uniformers, only black, and with the addition of a dark green trench coat, and was carrying a rifle. He stood up as Brandon and Gideon approached him.
“Evenin’, gents”, Sever said.
“What are you doing here, Sever?” Gideon said.
“I was waiting for you two”, Sever said.
“Ragnar sent us to look for something in this cave”, Brandon said. “Care to join us?”
“I’d love to”, Sever said.
The three entered the cave, which was nearly pitch black, with only Sever’s lantern providing any light. They moved forward, being very careful about where they stepped. Eventually, they came across two paths.
“We should split up”, Gideon said.
“We only have one light source”, Sever said.
Gideon took out his bayonet and a piece of cloth, and wrapped the cloth around the tip of the bayonet. “Can I see that cigar, Sever?” Sever gave Gideon the cigar, and he proceeded to light the cloth on fire, creating a makeshift torch.
“I should make one of those”, Brandon said as he took out his bayonet, and was given a piece of cloth by Gideon. Brandon made his own makeshift torch, and gave Sever his cigar back.
“I want you two to go down the left tunnel”, Gideon said. “I’ll go down the right tunnel myself. If you two encounter any trouble, fire a shot, and I’ll come running. Got it?”
“We got this, Gideon”, Brandon said before he and Sever went down the left tunnel, with Gideon taking the right tunnel.
While going down the tunnel, Brandon slung his rifle across his back, carrying his pistol in his right hand, and his torch in his left, while Sever carried his rifle over his right shoulder. As they went down the tunnel, Brandon started feeling uneasy. He thought that Sever appearing at their destination after disappearing for several hours to be suspicious.
“Where have you been, Sever?” Brandon asked.
“I had some personal business to take care of”, Sever said. “Where are Logan and Deacon?”
“Right now, they should be taking out the last Silent Fang outpost in South Bretonnia”, Brandon said.
“By themselves?” Sever asked.
“Yes”, Brandon said. “They have… something special.”
As they continued on, Sever dropped his cigar, and crouched down to pick it up. He stayed crouched for several seconds. Brandon aimed his pistol at the back of Sever’s head, and started to slowly walk towards him.
“You’re with the Silent Fang”, Brandon said. “Aren’t you?”
“There’s a little more to it than that”, Sever said. Brandon stopped dead in his tracks, less than a foot behind Sever. Sever took out his ankle knife, stood back up, spun around, and stabbed Brandon in his upper right arm, causing his weapon to go off, immediately alerting Gideon on the other side of the cave. Sever tackled Brandon to the ground, and stabbed him several times in the left arm. “If you’re going to shoot someone, shoot them. Never hesitate.”
“Who are you?” Brandon said weakly.
“You’d love to know, wouldn’t you?” Sever said as he picked up Brandon’s pistol, put it in his pocket, and stood up. “I’m not just with the Silent Fang. I wouldn’t argue if you said that I am the Silent Fang. I want you to tell Ragnar Sakharine who I am. Soon, all will bow to the Silent Fang.” Sever turned around, and began walking in the direction they were previously going, knowing where another exit to the cave was.
“WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?!” Brandon screamed before his head fell backwards.
Sever stopped walking, and turned towards Brandon. He sighed. “I am Nagitrad Blackhall, son of Dartigan Blackhall, great-great-great-grandson of Lydia Jenkins-Blackhall, and a direct descendant of Harold Vladamir Jenkins.” He walked away laughing as Brandon passed out from blood loss.
Gideon made his way to where Brandon was, and wrapped his arms in bandages. “You’re going to be okay, Brandon!” He said before removing Brandon’s rifle from across his back, slinging it over his own left shoulder, and picked Brandon up, using all of his strength. He just barely managed to carry Brandon’s unconscious body to their horses. Gideon threw Brandon across the back of his horse, mounted and took off towards the base, leaving Brandon’s horse behind.
End[]
Plot twist! I love having a good plot twist. Tell me what you think in the comments. Have a good day.