VERRICK ATTACKS THE EARL

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Anna looked scared when the woodsman said he was leaving, Alexander felt a flash of jealousy.  Did she really think he could not stop the intruders if more came?  Did she think that the only way they would survive was if the woodsman was here?  Fine then, he will leave them to their worrying.

Alexander put the drink down and walked over to Anna and put an arm around her.  [color=0072bc]"I am going to head back to bed, and if you feel like joining me again you are welcome.  If not please wake me when the guard gets here." [/color] With that the baron turned around to head back towards the stairs.

Verrick tilted his head to the side as he inspected his last person he dropped on the ground before nodding to himself. It was then Anna came and touched him on the arm, and asked him worriedly if he was leaving. He sighed, but before he could say anything the baron came over, wrapped his arms around Anna's shoulder and said he was going back to bed, and clearly putting out that she was in bed with him before. 

A sharp pain cut through his chest, as a clear change in his face could be seen. Any look of compassion now gone as he grabbed the earl by the back collar of his tunic and yanked him towards the front door. [color=00a651]"No, you lazy bastard you are not going back to bed."[/color] He quickly made it to the trough and shoved his head down just enough so only his head was submerged for a second. He then pulled him back up and out, getting right in his face, as if inspecting his handiwork. 

Alexander was caught off balance by the small man dragging him forward.  As he shoved him back in Alexander closed his eyes and was shocked by the temperature of the water.  As he was pulled out of the water he began to yell, [color=0072bc]"What are you doi-!!!"[/color]

[color=007236]"Nope...not yet..." [/color]Verrick said to himself ignoring Alexander and slapping his cheeks, as he tried to demand what was he doing. Then he shoved him into the water once again, without remorse. 

Anna's heart stopped and she was about to explain what Alexander was referring to when Verrick grabbed him and dragged him outside to the trough and started to dunk him. [color=8dc73f]"What the hell are you doing Verrick? Stop it you'll drown him. Nothing happened we were talking and fell asleep. STOP!" [/color]

Anna grabbed his arm and pulled hard trying to loosen his grip. Verrick might not be a huge guy but he had a lot of strength and she knew it.

Ignoring Anna at least visibly, with his head moving side to side like an internal clock while Alexander thrashed around just a wee bit longer than before under the water. He finally pulled Alexander out and while he was gasping for air he dragged him back inside, throwing him into a chair while grabbing a towel from the bar. Tossing it to Alexander so he could dry himself off. He then said, in a low but highly controlled voice that was clear his raw hot anger was just millimeters below the surface. [color=007236]"I can't have you go back to bed just yet, [i] Prince Charming.[/i] You have to act the hero."[/color]  

He stopped in front of Alexander bent down and inspected his wounds, after that fight he didn't do too bad. Just a small cut on his chest and on his jaw. He nodded his head. [color=007236] "Impressive...but it needs a little more..."[/color]Without finishing his sentence, a quick powerful right jab slammed Alexander right in the nose, instantly drawing blood from it. But not knocking him out. 

[color=0072bc]"I will turn your life into a living hell."[/color]  Alexander glaring straight at Verrick. [color=0072bc] "You are from here on out forbidden to step foot into any lands I control or preside over.  If you ever do enter my lands you will be tied to the ram of a warship and crashed into the beach.  Your corpse will be spread to the four corners of this kingdom, unburied and unmarked.  I will find any of-"[/color]

Verrick quickly backhanded him, cutting off his monologue before adding[color=007236] "I'm shaking in my boots [i]Sire[/i]"[/color] his words dripping with sarcasm. [color=007236]" But why Lord Markos? "[/color] he leaned down once again and pulled one of his larger blades out of his sheath. [color=007236]"I'm about to make you a Hero."[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Any organization you are affiliated with I will work to destroy.  To whoever brings me your head I will offer a lordship within my lands.  Images of you will be spread throughout the kingdom stating both the bounty and that you are a woodsman.  I will hire any man who will take the money to find you and spread your location and ruin any mission.  You will never be able to stop and rest, you will forever be looking over your shoulder never quite sure there isn’t a dagger in the dark waiting for you.  I may not kill you, but I will ruin your life.[/color]"

Anna was shrugged off and when they went back inside the tavern Anna followed. She wasn't sure who it would be but she was pretty certain someone was going to get hurt. Alexander was still drunk and his reactions were a lot slower than Verrick's right now. When Verrick pulled out a large blade while speaking of making Alex a hero she stepped between them. 

[color=8dc73f]"Verrick stop before someone gets hurt. Please! [b]Nothing[/b] happened."[/color] Anna grabbed his arm with the blade and held the blade against her chest. If he pulled or pushed it too fast he would cut her. [color=8dc73f]"Stop... you made your point."[/color]

She could hear Alex still going on behind her and she wished he would quit antagonizing Verrick. Even though he had right to be upset with Verrick it was kind of his fault that he had set him off. [color=8dc73f]"ALEX ...Please be quiet!"[/color]

Verrick sighed when she suddenly pulled the knife to her chest. While she held his arm he looked her in the eye, clearly not amused. While she was focused on trying to explain that nothing happened, he managed to pull the blade back enough with his wrist movement, and spun the blade downward and reversed his grip. Pulling her close to him with the arm she held, dropping the blade he caught the blade with his free hand. He then pulled her to the right and swiped at Alexander. The sound of fabric tearing and a hairline cut appeared on the man's leg. 

He looked back to Anna. [color=00a651]"NOW. I'm done."[/color] Sheathing his blade as he moved away from Alexander and Anna, reached down and picked up a sword. He then looked to Alexander. [color=007236]"As much as I want to imprison you for those treasonous words against the King's Woodsman, I need you to to [i]PLAY[/i] the part of the [i]HERO. [/i][/color] He said, slowing his speech so the idiot drunk could understand. [color=007236]"You killed..."[/color] motioning around to most of the dead bodies behind him. [color=007236]"All these men. Protecting the fair lady honor and life, yadayadayada. Whatever it is you lords do,"[/color] 

He looked at Alexander as he flourished the blade in his hoping the idiot would catch on.[color=007236]"You understanding me now Lord Markos? Oh and you're welcome for saving your life earlier as well you ungrateful bastard." [/color]He said with a straight face, while pointing to the three men he shot around him. Totally ignoring the fact of the few things he did to him to make up this cover story.

[color=0072bc]"I was wondering why you showed up just in time, like you were expecting it.  Could it be that you let your man get away from you with the information that the coin purse was here?" [/color] As Alexander said those last words he grinned up at Verrick.

Anna felt her stomach start to fight back and she ran through the curtain and out the back door and to the bushes before she lost the contents of her stomach. 

Verrick glared at Alexander when he grinned at him. [color=007236]"Would not have happened if you didn't fuck the plan up in the first place you damn drunk."[/color]

After several moments she washed her mouth out and walked slowly back into the bar. She looked up to see both sets of eyes on her and she felt embarrassed. [color=8dc73f]"I feel better now...sort of."[/color] She looked at the last man she killed and shook her head and mumbled ....[color=8dc73f]"I shouldn't have killed him. I should have let them hang him."[/color]

She continued to the nearest table and put her head on her arms. [color=8dc73f]"So many mistakes tonight..."[/color] She groaned in frustration. When she looked at Verrick her emotions were raw and bare to him. She remembered what he had said earlier and asked him, [color=8dc73f]"Are you leaving me here?"[/color]

Verrick sighed, as he glanced back at Anna.[color=007236] "Yes. But I won't be far, and the town guard is coming any moment. They wont make an attempt again tonight, I am sure." [/color]