Chapter 7. Assassins job

Unsheathing her golden bladed sword she went straight for the chest of the first bandit. The attack was too quick to dodge and it pierced straight through his heart splashing blood on Star's mask and robes . Seeing the quick and brutal attack the second bandit grabbed his rusted short sword and charged . Shifting to the side she hit the man's hand and kick him in the chest . With a clang the rusted sword fell into a puddle of blood spit up from the man's mouth . He coughed up a few more mouth fulls of blood before falling over . In three quick steps she was in front of the next bandit . With a hazy voice fogged over with fear he shouted for a "retreat". A demonic smile formed across star's face " oh no you don't !" Seeming like a demoness coming straight from the pits of hell . She grabbed her long golden sword and started to hack at the next bandit. A wicked smile formed across her mouth while she chopped the man into pieces. The strong Odor of rust over took the air filling ones lungs with one breath. Dismembered body parts laid about on the bloody battlefield. The morning sun illuminated the scene casting a shimmering light down onto the blood . Star soaked in dried black blood looked over at the next bandit . Her eyes and pressure seemed to engulf the man making him freeze in his tracks. Shaky breaths escaped his mouth watching his fallen comrades in the blood ridden landscape. At this point he wished they would of long forgot about the the gold and precious silks . Just dreaming of the wealth they could of obtained caused them far more suffering then it was worth. Looking at the demon in front of him he cursed at his stupidity for saying that the could ' have a drink for in the morning their prize awaits' it was kind of funny as the morning sunshine peeked at him . He really had a 'prize' that awaited him. He lifted the corners of his mouth while his lids on his eyes still dropped. He let out a loud and booming laughter. His laugh shook through the trees and entered into Star's heart . " you sure are brave ... most people would cry and beg for mercy , but you laugh?" The man looked up " I have nothing to be scared of . I know I will die by your hands and end up just like my brothers " Star's heart had already steeled long ago . She had heard many people say last words that would make you cry or even watch your back in fear they would come back and haunt you. Hearing this man's words was no different . She walked over to the pure white stallion. On the saddle was a black bag filled with supplies and tools. Looking through it she found a rope to tie the bandit up with . Walking over to him she grabbed his hands and fastened a knot around them . Grabbing the other end of the rope she dragged the man up to her horse . On the back of the saddle they were two metal rings one of which she tied the man up to. With both hands now free she sheathed her sword and mounted her horse. The man knowing his fate had no protest and only followed along behind the stallion . The ride back seemed like a eternity. As they approached the guarded gates the once lively and cheerful crowd turned gloomy and only gave the bandit a apathetic look. Everyone bowed down to the white horse as they tore their gazes away knowing their captain would hate too many looks . Up on a balcony stood the three other captains looking down upon Star as she came into view. Zen narrowed his eyes as he looked at the blood drenched clothes that she wore . He gave directions for the rest of the captains to follow him down and see what had happen. As they approached ,Star dismounted her horse and gave a small bow out of Courtesy. Zen frowned deeper seeing her up close seemingly knowing what she had done . With a approachable tone he asked " is this one of the bandits that Tusbaki had mentioned "