Hunter meets Crow and Nico. First: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/881637225/ Next: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/884230449/ Previous: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/882906582/ Chapter 41: There was a moment of silence before the fox-boy spoke. “Well that is an effective way of keeping sacred grounds. You mess up, bye bye.” The other boy snorted. Hunter turned to both of them. “Alright time to introduce yourselves.” The fox-boy nodded. “Name’s Nico.” The other boy raised a hand. “I’m Crow.” Hunter waited a minute. “I am Hunter, the Shade Prince.” The two nodded. “Why were you here?” Crow looked at Nico. “We’re attacking COBRA. Been doing it for a while. Causing havoc on them.” Hunter regarded them. “Why did you choose the sacred grounds?” “This an interrogation?” Nico rolled his eyes. “Of course we chose the sacred grounds when COBRA soldiers are there! It’s the last place where we want them!” “My turn,” Crow pushed forward. “Why were you here?”
Chapter 42: “Solace,” was Hunter’s response. Nico regarded him. “Now is definitely the time for some solace. Not that people are getting it, with Petra preparing to cross the Danube.” Hunter turned to him. “How do you know that?” Crow snorted. “Who doesn't? She made it public.” Hunter pressed his lips together. If she made it public that meant he was also under pressure now. “You gonna be causing havoc on the Danube?” he asked them. Nico shrugged. “Likely.” Hunter nodded slowly. “You gonna lead the army with Petra?” Nico asked him. Hunter regarded him. Any answer he gave would be his word for good. And uncertainty was not a response. So, would he leave Petra to her fate and risk looking passive to COBRA while protecting his throne? Or would he enter, and risk his realm and throne while taking a stand against COBRA? One option definitely was more appealing, while the other was more moral. Hunter looked at them. “I will send my army under my other generals,” he finally responded. Both looked surprised. “You won’t join?” Crow frowned. “No. I will fight solo up ahead, which is the traditional Prince’s role.” Nico nodded slowly. “Say, you wanna join us?” Crow and Nico by
