The Hunt Is On....

[David Harding]

........Scene One........
The shimmering sun casts a warm glow over the majestic Knysna forest, right in the heart of South Africa. The leafy, lush trees of this forest provide shelter and shade for the many creatures that pass beneath its extravagance, including two European tourists by the names of Tony and Benjamin. These two men are brothers, and both are avid hikers. They have hiked all around the world, and have braved many different kinds of terrain and climate. From the deserts of the Sahara to the mountains of the northern slopes, they are prepared for any challenge or obstacle that stands in their way.

Nothing, however, can prepare them for what they are about to experience.

The brothers walk on the trail at a brisk pace, looking around at the majesty that surrounds them. After a moment of observing the land, Tony finally speaks to his brother.

“Hey Ben, just when you thought you’ve seen everything…” he says in an astonished matter.

“I agree Tony,” Benjamin finally responds, “You and me have been all around the world, but this… this is something else,”
Tony then grins,

“I’m telling ya, when we get back on the plane home, your wife is going to be so jealous that she missed out at all this!”

“You’re probably right brother. If she had the chance, she would be right beside us, but you know, someone has to watch the kids, and she insisted on staying with them while you and I were gone,”

“Speaking of which, how are my nephews doing?”

Benjamin then laughs lightly,

“Aw yes, my little explorers. Alice and Phil have been doing great. Phil’s seventh birthday is in a week you know, wonder if we can bring a souvenir from this place as a gift?”

“Maybe brother… say, want to take a quick break?”

“Sure,”

The two brothers then stop their trek and drop their packs near a stream. Tony sits on a rock, taking off his safari hat to wipe off some sweat from his brow, while Benjamin sits on a log, looking out at the crystal clear water in front of them. The two sit in silence for a period of time, catching their breaths and taking all the life that surrounds them. Benjamin reaches into his pack and pulls out an energy bar, looking for some nourishment. Suddenly, a loud rustle is heard in one of the trees above them, and some leaves fall lightly to the ground. Alarmed, Tony shoots up from his rock with his hat in hand, looking and hearing for any further movement.

“What the hell was that?” He says with a concerned tone,

Benjamin, about to take a bite out of his bar, stops and grins.

“Calm down Tony, jeesh!” He says in a semi teasing tone, “It could have been a bird or a monkey, all sorts of animals live here! No need for alarm.”
“I don’t know Ben, that noise sounded a little too big to be a bird,”

Benjamin then stands up and walks over to his worried brother, placing a hand on his shoulder,

“It’s probably just your imagination. Besides, even if it was a predator or some aggressive beast, which is unlikely considering how well used this trail is, I have a rifle in my pack. It shoots tranquilizers, of course.”

Tony then turns around to face his brother with a grin,

“You’re probably right Ben. I just get a little paranoid in-“

Suddenly, a whoosh is heard, breaking the silence, and it’s followed soon after by the sound of an object penetrating flesh. Tony then falls, dropping his safari hat to the side, but is caught by the quick thinking Benjamin. Tony’s eyes are closed, and he has gone limp, but he is still breathing normally, almost like sleep. Concerned for the well-being of his lifelong friend, Benjamin carefully lowers Tony to the ground. It is then Benjamin notices something sticking out of the neck of his brother, a dart.

“What the-“

That small mutter is all that Benjamin can get out before another whoosh is heard, and Benjamin suddenly feels a sharp pain in his neck. Already on his knees, he tries to get up, but he soon finds himself too drowsy to even move and falls to his side. As he slowly begins to lose consciousness, he sees a figure drop from the trees. His blurred vision can’t make out that much detail on the figure, but he can make out its human-like appearance, muscular frame, long hair, black tank top, and khaki pants. The mysterious man begins to move closer to the downed Benjamin and Tony, but before Benjamin can make out any more details about him, his world suddenly goes dark.

………..End Scene…….
We find ourselves in a completely pitch black room, the only light in it being a mysterious and faint glow from an unknown source in its center. Suddenly, a man makes his way out of the darkness and into this eerie light. It is none other than the EBWF’s newest, and perhaps strangest, signing, Leo Kruger. He has a demented, twisted simile on his face, showing off jagged teeth with an obvious gap where one of his premolars should be. Kruger also has a stubble around his mouth and chin, and his hair is long, black, and oily, almost like a coil of snakes. The most striking feature about Leo Kruger, however, is his eyes. His eyes are a light, faded blue, and they seem to stare right past the camera. Kruger begins to laugh in a heavy African accent, and then starts to sing. His speech pattern is also very uneasy, with long pauses and faint, creepy laughter between his words.

“Shosholoza…. shosholoza… kulezo…ntaba….”

Leo Kruger then abruptly stops and begins to laugh loudly for a few moments. He then starts pulling on his hair as he speaks.

“My name… is Leo Kruger. Everything you know… is about… to CHANGE.”

Kruger then pauses to lick his cracked lips.

“Who will be my first… victim? Will it be you Jay Lethal?”

Leo once again laughs has he unnaturally tilts his head to the right.

“I only choose the finest prey, and you, Jay Lethal, are quite the fine morsel. You’ve been all around the world, and have faced opponents of all calibers, but believe me Lethal…”

Leo Kruger then lets out another chilling cackle.

“You’ve never faced anyone quite like me. You have lived your entire life believing that you were the top of the food chain, but the truth is that you’re just another piece of game about to be hunted down by Leo Kruger. Don’t fear, I won’t give you a long suffering, I will extinguish your lights… quickly, just know this. This Monday, you might be walking in as a “superstar”, but I will carry you out as the first of many trophies.”

Kruger then begins to laugh will hitting himself in the head several times with his own fists. After a while, he stops this disturbing display and smiles.

“Tata…”

Leo Kruger then slinks back into the darkness, and the mysterious light slowly fades away, bringing an end to the scene.

(OOC: FINALLY! My first RP as Leo Kruger. My first attempt had an extra scene and I personally felt it was one of my best works, but I forgot to save it and lost it. Due to this and the fact that real life responsibilities are biting me in the you know what, if any parts of this feel rushed, I apologize. Feel free to leave your feedback so I can RP as a writer! Good luck Sami, and great RP!)