Decker

Alice chose shoes while I waited, her punishment was more of making me follow her. Because she knew how much I hate being in places full of humans and even more so waiting for hours in a store just to repeat it in the store next door. Sadistic and vengeful, how did I end up with her.

The first thing I remember is waking up on the bank of the river surrounded by a forest with dense vegetation, the waters were black, the waters were covered by pieces of ice that broke off from the mountains and were carried away by the current. Strangely, my body was warm and I didn't feel cold even with the freezing water in the river.

My head hurt a lot, I felt strong and long jabs with such intensity that it left me dizzy, I lost consciousness a few times before I managed to leave the bank and drag myself into the forest.

I leaned against the first tree within reach, and when the intense pain in my head subsided a little, I was able to observe my body more closely, I was covered in wounds and bruises, there was a hole in my head on the right side, I could feel the edges lumps in my skull but were starting to close quickly.My clothes were torn and filthy.

- This is a tactical uniform, so I'm military or something. No, I'm not sure, how I know this is a tactical uniform, I don't remember, I can't remember. - He questioned me. But I was interrupted by an intense headache, which made me lose consciousness again.When I woke up, I felt nauseous.

Where am I?

What was I doing?

I can't remember, what's my name?

Who am I?

Many unanswered questions, first I need to get out of here, find my way.

When I tried to get up I felt a shock on my foot that went up my leg, there were two pieces of wood (wood splinter) one pierced my calf, it must have been about 20 centimeters and it had already gone halfway through, my luck was that it had hit but skin just a few muscles, the second, about 12 to 15 centimeters long, was embedded in my heel, this one I wasn't so lucky, it entered through the inner side of the trance, and the tip was in the fibula, my heart was beating fast, strong in premonition, longing, my his head was still throbbing.

I waited until my breathing and heartbeat regularized, in a quick movement and without hesitation I pulled the splinter out of my calf, a shock went through my body and by reflex I punched the tree I was leaning on, again I waited to stabilize myself and without hesitation I pulled the splinter out of my ankle, with the pain my legs faltered, I had placed the radial side of the palm of my right hand in my mouth, because I didn't know if I could make a noise, if there wouldn't be someone or something hunting me and with the pain I sank my teeth so hard that the metallic taste The blood flooded my mouth, when I let go the canines had torn the skin and part of the muscles, but in a few minutes all the wounds were closed, as if they had never existed.

- Between the trees I am less visible and I can hide, it will be safer.

- Humans always build cities close to rivers, there I will get food, shelter and information. - I got up and followed the plan.

As I walked I observed the environment around me, the light and cold wind blew a constant and thin whistle, almost completely drowned out by the sound of the waterfalls, I had already traveled a long way and the sun was already disappearing between the trees, I heard a sound of branches falling to the ground, I hid and concentrated on locating where it came from and what it was, I heard claws scraping the wood, they were above me, when I saw the owl swoop to capture a small rodent running over the thin layer of ice and snow, on the riverbank, the rodent had no chance, the speed and minimal noise it made as it flew was fascinating, I was happy not to be the poor unlucky one, it landed on the other side, about 30 meters in front of me, I noticed about 60 meters away, the cautious breathing of two wolves on the other bank of the river and the more I concentrated, the more my senses expanded, I wanted to go further and know my limit. Suddenly my head felt like it was being forced open, a scream rose in my throat but only a shrill noise came out, I was bent over, facing the snow, with my hands on my head in a vain attempt to stop the pain, blood began to drip from the inside. my nose, turning the white snow red... I lost consciousness.

When I came back to my senses I was being covered by the slowly falling snow blown by the wind, I got up and quickly observed everything around me, there was an owl in the second tree about 25 meters away, three, no four wolves watching me from the other side of the tree. river.

I looked for the sun hidden between the trees.

I continued walking between the trees following the river. After a few kilometers, you can see the lights of a city and the sound of vehicles, I headed in its direction.

The sky was incredibly starry, when I came across a paved road, I continued walking on the shoulder towards the city, the snow had stopped falling, I still felt discomfort in my head and when I run my hand, I can feel the irregularities in my skull, I walked for about 2 hours until I reached the nearest city, there were some apple and pear trees on the way, the fruits were small and juicier and had an incredible flavor. I don't know if it was due to hunger or because they were really good. I put some in my pockets and keep walking.

It was a small but imposing city with an interesting charm, modern and imposing buildings, surrounded by buildings in the Georgian and French colonial style, the past and the future together, which gave the city a special charm, but one that stood out was a modern building. with industrial, minimalist.It was as if I knew that place, it attracted me, following that feeling, I crossed a square that leads to the entrance of the building, while I was going up the stairs a tall thin woman in my opinion should have been 1.80 tall with black hair and pale white skin. cadaverous with penetrating eyes and a violet tone, thin and reddish lips. She approached, questioning herself.

- Why do I still work for you? Why do I still care about you? Don't answer because I'm an idiot.

I just noted that I didn't remember who she was, I couldn't remember who I was, but without a doubt she knew me.

She stopped two steps in front of me and in one movement punched me in the head, great, my head hurt again, I was just a little taller than her, about 10 centimeters.She, huffing with anger, continued going down the stairs, looking like a demonic beast, she stopped on the sidewalk and stared at me, it was as if there was a dark aura surrounding that being's body.

- Just stay there, hurry up, I need to sleep. - She shouted even more irritated.

I felt a chill on my back and for the sake of self-preservation I decided to follow her, we got into the car parked in the square, it was a black SUV with tinted windows, we crossed the city center, she still seemed irritated.

- OK, enter the game, be patient and get more information.

- I want a reward! - She spoke interrupting my thoughts.

- I want a reward for everything you put me through today - She continues saying.

-Okay, whatever you want. - I replied, discreetly observing the interior of the car.

- Don't even give me that, I deserve it... wait, did you say what I want? Seriously, I want a 20% raise, and a new dress. - She asked, completely changing her mood, Tsundere.

-Okay. - Nodding with his eyes.

- I'll talk to the accountant as soon as we arrive before you change your mind. I love you! You are forgiven! - He exclaimed, beaming.

She's laughing, so she's calmer, but I have the impression that I got screwed in this negotiation, but before anything else, I need more information. The interior of the car is very clean, there was only a backpack in the back seat and some clothes on hangers in the trunk.

- What happened? Another fight? Lose control? - I was questioned.

I shrugged my shoulders in response. So I fight often.

- You smell, you have mud and blood on your clothes and they are torn... But if you don't want to talk, that's ok. - She mumbled something, but left it aside and focused on the road, we had already crossed the city, the car clock indicated 00:37 am.

-Where are we going? - I questioned.

- Go home, that's enough for today! - She replied impatiently.

We remained silent, a few minutes later we entered a secondary road that led to a large gate, we entered and stopped in front of a large house, imposing with a rustic air and with some modern details, stone walls sharing space with smoked glass ones with a very dark film that no one could see inside the house even at night, it was a beautiful house.

As we walked around, the lights turned on and off, cameras and motion sensors were spread throughout the house, the decor was minimalist, in a less-is-more mode.

- The cook left the food in the fridge, you left your things at the company, I brought them, they are in your room. - She said as we headed towards the stairs in front of the living room.

-Right, thanks! - I replied, still following her.

We went up to the second floor also with a high ceiling, mirrors on the walls, similar to the first, there was not a single blind spot, every inch of the house was monitored by multiple sensors, for what reason?The corridor that led to the stairs is wide and long, 13 doors, so there are 13 rooms or rooms.She looked at me with a gentle look, a slight smile on her face, turned and opened the door to the sixth room on the left.

- Good evening - She said before closing the door.

- Goodnight. - I replied in front of the stairs.

Okay now I have to find my room, my documents will be there. I looked among the rooms for 6 rooms, probably for guests, 3 on each side of the corridor, the ones closest to the stairs, 2 guest bathrooms on the right side, an office with a library taking two doors on the left side, the last room on the right side is locked.

The one that faces the hallway remains, the one closest to her room, probably the main bedrooms of the house.

I walked in and saw a backpack on the closet table.

Okay now look for information about me, the backpack contained

2 smartphone,1 smart-watch,1 keychain with some keys,1 bottle of water,1 tablet,1 notebook,3 pendrives,1 external HD,2 wallets,4 L-shaped folders with some sheets probably company documents,Some medicines,1 strangely shaped silver medallion has something written on it, which I can't read,1 leather strap with 2 rings,2 karambit,1 Rhino 50ds revolver, ammunition 12 357 Magnum projectiles and1 old book with a black leather cover, yellowed pages is tied with a leather strap.

But why did I take everything off, the crazy brunette wasn't surprised, she acted and spoke naturally as if it was normal for me to do that.

- It's not the first time I've disappeared and left everything at the office.

I collected as much information as I could get from the documents, I came to the conclusion that my name is Decker Umbra Nox, I'm 29 years old, from Alberta, Canada, CEO of Nox International... it was already 2:10am. am. My body and mind are exhausted, that's enough for now, I filled the bathtub and slept right there surrounded by the aroma of the salts and the hot water.But why did I take everything off, the crazy brunette wasn't surprised, she acted and spoke naturally as if it was normal for me to do that.

- It's not the first time I've disappeared and left everything at the office.

I collected as much information as I could get from the documents, I came to the conclusion that my name is Decker Umbra Nox, I'm 29 years old, from Alberta, Canada, CEO of Nox International... it was already 2:10am. am. My body and mind are exhausted, that's enough for now, I filled the bathtub and slept right there surrounded by the aroma of the salts and the hot water.

My most sincere thanks for accompanying us on this journey. Decker and I look forward to seeing you in the next Lycanthropy updates.   Thank you very much!!!

- Sabu C.R. Linhares.