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Chapter 4 - A Saviour Or A Provoker

The Forest is quite calm or we can say that there is silence before storm.

Yaku and Akashi already far enough from there so called home.

Yaku and Akashi are walking through the forest, searching for the materials they need to create tools.

Yaku bends down to pick up a large rock, grunting as he hoists it into his arms. "This one should work nicely," he says to Akashi.

Akashi nods, her eyes scanning the ground for more stones. "We're lucky to have found this area with so many materials," she comments. "But I can't help feeling like we're always in danger out here."

Yaku sets down the rock and looks at Akashi, a concerned expression on his face. "You're right, it's dangerous," he says. "But we have to do what we can to survive. We can't just hide in the cave and wait for rescue."

Akashi sighs, running a hand through her hair. "I know, I just...I can't stop thinking about last night. What if there are more dangerous animals out here?"

Yaku nods, understanding her fear. "I know... but don't worry he will be fine soon, don't underestimate him, he is the most strongest guy in our team but we have to be careful," he says. "And stick together. We can't let our guard down."

They continue to gather stones and wood in silence, both lost in their own thoughts. After a few minutes, Akashi speaks up again.

"Do you think we'll ever make it out of here?" she asks quietly. "Back to our own time?"

Yaku pauses for a moment before answering. "I don't know," he admits. "But we can't give up hope. We have to keep trying to find a way back."

Akashi nods, a determined look in her eyes. "You're right," she says. "We can't give up. We have to keep fighting."

Yaku and Akashi are collecting items in the forest when suddenly they hear a loud grunt. They turn around and see a massive prehistoric pig charging towards them. They try to run, but the pig is too fast and it catches up to them. Yaku grabs a nearby rock and throws it at the pig, but it does little to stop it.

The pig rams into Akashi, sending her flying into a nearby tree. She hits her head hard and falls to the ground, unmoving. Yaku is horrified and enraged. He picks up a large stick and charges at the pig, screaming in fury. The pig charges back, and the two collide with a sickening crunch.

Blood flies everywhere as the pig and Yaku trade blows. Yaku manages to land a few hits, but the pig is too strong and too fast. It slashes at him with its sharp tusks, leaving deep gashes on his arms and legs. Yaku grits his teeth and fights through the pain, refusing to let the pig win.

Yaku screamed in pain, "You aren't gonna... win against me..." "Aaaaa......," he screamed very loudly due to pain he is suffering from that hits.

Meanwhile, Akashi regains consciousness, but she's disoriented and in immense pain. She sees Yaku fighting for their lives and feels helpless. Tears stream down her face as she tries to crawl towards him, but her head spins and she falls back down.

Yaku is getting weaker and weaker. His vision is starting to fade, and he can feel himself losing consciousness. He thinks of his family and friends, of all the things he wanted to do in life, and feels a surge of despair. But then he sees Akashi, her tear-stained face looking at him with fear and love, and he finds the strength to keep fighting.

Finally, after what seems like hours, Yaku lands a fatal blow on the pig. It lets out a final grunt and falls to the ground, dead. Yaku collapses next to it, panting and bleeding heavily. Akashi crawls over to him, sobbing uncontrollably. She cradles his head in her lap and begs him to stay awake.

The two of them are a mess of blood, dirt, and tears. They cling to each other, grateful to be alive but devastated by the trauma they've just experienced. The forest is silent, except for the sound of their ragged breathing and quiet sobs.

Ray's intuition had always been strong, and as the day wore on, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He had expected Yaku and Akashi to return by now with the materials they needed for their tools, but there was no sign of them.

He approached Dev, who was busy preparing dinner for the group. "Hey, Dev, have you seen Yaku and Akashi?" Ray asked.

Dev looked up from his work, his brow furrowed in concern. "No, I haven't seen them since this morning. Why?"

"I don't know, I just have this strange feeling that something's not right," Ray said, his eyes scanning the surrounding area.

Dev nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Let's go find them. It's not safe out there alone."

The two of them set out in the direction that Yaku and Akashi had gone earlier that day, calling out their names as they searched. As they walked deeper into the forest, the sun began to set, casting long shadows over the ground.

Ray's heart raced with each passing moment, his mind conjuring up all sorts of dangerous scenarios. What if they had been attacked by a wild animal? What if they had fallen and gotten hurt?

Just when he was about to lose hope, he heard a faint rustling in the distance. Ray's heart leaped with relief as he quickened his pace, Dev right behind him.

As they approached, they saw Yaku and Akashi lying on the ground, unconscious and injured. Ray's stomach twisted into knots as he rushed to their side, his hands shaking as he checked their pulses.

"They're alive, but we need to get them back to the cave," Dev said, his voice shaking with emotion.

Together, they carefully lifted Yaku and Akashi and began the journey back to the safety of the cave. The forest was dark and foreboding, and every rustle in the bushes sent chills down their spines.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, they reached the cave, where the rest of the group was waiting anxiously. Emi rushed forward with water and bandages, her hands shaking as she tended to their wounds.

As Yaku and Akashi slowly regained consciousness, the group breathed a collective sigh of relief. But they all knew that the dangers of this prehistoric world were far from over, and they would need to stay vigilant if they wanted to survive.

Ray's heart is racing as he and Dev carry Yaku and Akashi back to the cave, both injured and barely conscious. "What happened out there?" Ray asks, his voice laced with concern.

Yaku's eyes flutter open, and he winces in pain as he tries to sit up. "We encountered a wild boar," he says, his voice weak. "It was more aggressive than we expected, and we had to fight it off."

Akashi nods, tears still streaming down her face. "Yaku got hurt trying to protect me," she adds, her voice trembling.

Ray's jaw clenches as he looks at the injuries on their bodies. He knew they were tough, but he didn't realize just how dangerous it was out there.

"We need to be more careful," Ray says firmly, looking at Dev. "We can't afford to lose anyone else."

Dev nods in agreement, his expression grave. "You're right. We need to start being more vigilant and cautious."

"Listen up, everyone," Ray says, his voice low and urgent. "Yaku and Akashi encountered a thornback boar in the woods earlier. I'm almost certain that this was the leader of a pack of 20 boars that live in the area."

The other members of the group exchange worried glances, clearly realizing the gravity of the situation.

"What does that mean for us?" Emi asks, her voice trembling slightly.

"It means that these boars are now aware of our presence," Ray responds. "And they will likely be able to track us through our scent. We need to be extremely careful and vigilant from now on."

Dev nods in agreement. "We need to make sure we're always armed and ready for a fight," he says. "And we need to be extra careful when we're out collecting food or resources. We don't want to run into a pack of angry boars."

Dev furrows his brow in confusion. "How did you know about this boar? I've never heard of a Thornback Boar before."

Ray looks at Dev with a serious expression. "I've studied a lot about this period of time, and I've come across stories of a Thornback Boar that was known to be the leader of a pack of around 20 other boars. It's said that this boar was larger and more aggressive than any other boar, and had a distinctive thorn-like ridge running down its back. The fact that Yaku encountered such a boar means that there's a good chance that the rest of the pack is in the area as well."

Emi gasps in shock. "So you're saying that we could be attacked by a whole group of those things?"

Ray nods gravely. "Yes, we need to be extra cautious and prepared for the worst. We should fortify our cave, set up traps, and always be on guard."

The group falls silent for a moment, each lost in their own thoughts and fears. But then Kai speaks up, determination shining in his eyes.

"We can do this," he says firmly. "We've faced danger before, and we've always come out on top. We just need to be smart, stay together, and never let our guard down."

"I know we can do this so, from here on I'm taking the leadership of the group" says Ray in a serious tone.

Ray's statement that he will lead them through the situation takes Dev by surprise. "Hold on, Ray," he interjects, "I am the leader here. I should be the one making the decisions."

Subaki, who has been listening quietly, speaks up. "But Ray is right. He seems to have more knowledge of this time period than any of us. Maybe we should let him lead."

Emi nods in agreement. "Yes, we need to trust Ray's expertise. He might be able to get us out of this dangerous situation."

Dev still looks unconvinced. "I understand your point, but I can't just step down as the leader. We need to discuss this and come up with a solution that works for everyone."

Ray's expression turns more serious. "Dev, I'm not trying to undermine your authority. I just think we need to act fast and make decisions based on the information we have. We can't afford to waste any time."

Dev angrily answered."So you think I can't take quick decisions and can't protect you all. Ray enough of your sh**, I should be already awared of people like you."

Ray coldly replied with sigh."So you're are not convinced.... I hereby declare that I'm leaving this group right now and those who want to join me are welcomed."

Subaki nervously said,"Ray, It's already night. It is not safe outside..... we.... can't go."

Ray smiled."WE."

Yaku raised his hand and speaks."I think I'm also joining you. So we will head out tomorrow."

"I understand your concern, Ray, but we cannot just abandon our leader and divide ourselves like this. We need to work together and find a way to protect ourselves from the thornback boar and the other dangers of this prehistoric world." Dev said in low tone.

Ray, however, remained adamant. "I have the knowledge and skills to lead us through this situation. If you don't trust me, that's fine, but I won't risk the safety of those who do trust me just because of your doubts."

Emi stepped forward, her voice trembling with emotion. "Ray, we're all scared and unsure of what to do, but we can't let fear drive us apart like this. We need to work together and support each other."

Ray shook his head. "I'm sorry, Emi, but I can't put my trust in someone who doesn't see the gravity of our situation. I'll take those who want to follow me, and the rest can do as they please."

The rest of the group stood in stunned silence, unsure of what to do next. Dev, feeling the weight of his responsibility as their leader, knew he needed to come up with a plan to bring everyone back together before it was too late and he thought that showing him his capabilities might work.