Date Posted:15:11:27 03/06/02 Wed Author: Assorted Creatures Subject: Freedom!
I ran up to the cliff edge and halted, crouching down to avoid being seen. No other Madreni in sight, just the prisoners and very few guards, if you didn't count the lounging army below. The once-grassy field was now trampled and blood-soaked, the army pacing back and forth, waiting for an attack. I could scent no help. With a careless, mental shrug, I stood and threw caution to the wind. I grinned, let out a thunderous roar, and charged. The army wasn't alarmed at one lone Ksracm flinging itself down the slope at break-neck speed. Well then. I must make them regret that smug, secure feeling.
I roared again. No one single creature down there could take me on and live, and I didn't plan to let them gang up. After I downed the first four creatures easily, some of the next-in-lines looked a bit worried. They actually tried to dodge when I sprang. Notice I said 'tried'. Very few creatures can stop a normal Ksracm, let alone me. I am Of the Line, and a Madreni. Not to mention I'm built like a Minmon, bigger than some Nigias, even.
I was almost to the captives now. This was a little too easy, though... almost like a trap. Pity them, I'm smarter than most. I roared again and downed a couple Ajoitéis. Quite a few prisoners, if I could get them free I'd have a fairly large back-up force. Suddenly, a yellow Ela sprang up, chains (ahem) miraculously crushed. He gave me a broad grin and lunged at my pursuers. Within a couple pelash, the captives were taking revenge. I think the army was slightly annoyed. It's not like we could get out or anything... or so they think.
I gave a bellowing signal. So much for being subtle, but hey, it's just not my style. An answering bugle brought the hidden Madreni out in a rush. My friend Lofico, a Sugar Ray, led them down the slope and into the startled army. I gave a roar and charged, the former prisoners sprinting after me. Naturally, after a mere half-hour of battle, the good guys -us- had won.
