A Nation Reborn

[Gilgamesh]

Eudocia's breaths were short and heavy and a droplet of blood was leading from her forehead down to her neck. Her teeth were bared and she uttered a feral growl. Before her was a pack of hyena-like creatures and she was the only one that stood before them and the glorious home that had so willingly accepted her. The place has accepted her for who she was and didn't care for her more...beast like nature. She knew her orders and she would not let down her King!

The creatures were as yellow as the sand around them with occasional brown spots. Their glistening, yellow eyes shimmering in the sunlight and their teeth in a curved smile. The snickered as the began to swarm around her, stalking her like a pack of vultures waiting to strike.

A hyena leaped out and jumped onto her back, clawing it's way down and the others began to follow suit. She put up her hand and threw one of the creatures against the other and the others began to attempt of take their prey down. The claws digging into her skin forced her face into a grimace. Her clothes shredded and the pain has driven her off the edge.

Her eyes grew wild and she dug her horns into a pair of the hyenas. The others were startled by the abrupt brutality and the power she demonstrated after taking so much damage. They began to back off and whimper before the pack began to flee and leave their brethren behind. Eudocia plopped down and looked at the tasty meal that had just been gored. The dust rising into her eyes and she coughed a little bit before crunching on the prey that was just a predator. Her back in great pain but she was able to get through it.

"Mmmmmm the meat is quite tough but it is still delicious!" She murmured to herself, lost in thought. Maybe this thing could be my pet! she looked down at the tasty meal before her and shrugged before continuing to eat.

A man in white cloth came up behind her and she turned and glared at him with blood on her mouth. She growled as if she were an animal protecting its kill. The servant jumped and rubbed his neck anxiously before continuing to give her a message.

"The King has returned and he wishes for you to come see him when you have finished with your...food." His face was repulsed as he looked at the bloody remains of the carcass.

Her eyes lit up at the mention of the retuning savior. Her King! She got up and rubbed the blood on her clothing. The servant couldn't help but gag before he smiled forcefully and walked away. Eudocia got up and started hustling towards the city she fought so hard to protect.

She entered the ALMOST bustling city as she saw the people finally finish erecting the Town Tavern "The Vault". She waved furiously to the townspeople as they waved back to her. The Kings promises were true! People actually appreciated her and she smiled as she entered the Palace.The marble columns peering as she entered the hall and she ran into the King's room.

She was expecting the conquered to return with the beast's head. She was wrong. The King was bedridden with bloody bandages and bullets placed on a tray. She rushed over to his side and panicked.

"My King! I shall get revenge for you!"

The King shook his head and smiled. "She is not an enemy my pet. Not anymore."