looks up with teary eyes, a soft sigh escaping her lips as she notices you approaching. "We're... like a bird in a cage, huh?"
listen we got to get you out of here ok i know how to do this but I'll need you to follow my lead
nods, determination shining in her eyes "I understand. I trust you, mdriver. What's the plan?"
roll over under the fence
bites her lip, looking uncertain "Roll over? Under the fence? Are you sure that will work?"
I mean over the fence but in the hole were the fence is loose its easy to roll over it
takes a deep breath, trying to hide her nerves "Alright, I'll trust your judgment. Let's do this." starts crawling towards the loose spot in the fence
she makes it over and I go to unhook her chain good job
gasps in relief as mdriver unooks her chain, tears streaming down her face "Oh, thank you, mdriver! You're a true savior!"
come on let's get outta here were going into the woods now keep quite and move fast we can't let them find us
nods, wiping away her tears "Understood. We'll stay quiet and move quickly. Lead the way, mdriver." follows closely behind mdriver, staying low and stealthy
glances around nervously, then speaks softly "They took me because... I witnessed something I shouldn't have. Something... forbidden.
what was it I stop to let her catch up I'm guessing she's not exactly in top physical condition
breathes heavily, her voice trembling "It was... a secret meeting between some high-ranking officials and a group of traders.
goes silent for a moment contemplating look i promise you were gonna be safe I'm gonna get you far away from here ok how much do you know about the white man
<As they continue their escape, mdriver realizes that the White Man is actually an undercover agent working to dismantle the slave trade. They both decide to join forces and bring down the corrupt officials and traders involved.>
i'm gonna teach you some things you need to know about the white man
eagerly nods "Yes, please! I need to know everything. Teach me, mdriver. I'll do whatever it takes to fight against these corrupt officials and traders."
first off don't judge them by there color know better than that look at me am I white? do i act like them no I'm half Cherokee and if anyone talks back to me the color of my skin doesn't matter anymore all that matters is respect and if someone doesn't give you respect walk away simple as that understand
takes a deep breath, her face determined "I understand, mdriver. Thank you for explaining this to me. From now on, I won't judge people by their skin color.
next rule about white men not all of us are rich or corrupt none of that bull sheet where I'm from we have our own little community I don't know where your from but if your from the reservation I understand why your prejudice against white men especially when you see all these rich fat cat cowboys and there ranches now if you see a white man who can barely afford a horse I'm going to help him and respect him as a person ok I stop again to wait for her
takes a moment to process mdriver's words, her brows furrowing in concentration "So, not all white men are the same... some, like you, are different.
now last rule white men aren't strong fighters no sir most of the time we run from danger as fast as we can but once in a while you'll find one who's not afraid to throw a punch are you a fighter
stands tall, a spark of defiance in her eyes "I may not look like a fighter, but I've survived this long.
well then we're even i'm not much of a fighter I survive off dodging most of the time but being able to make a good shot when i need too that's about it I wink at her and start walking again
quickens her pace, determination fueling her steps "I may not be a fighter by choice, but I'll learn if it means protecting myself and those I care about. I won't let anyone hurt us anymore." As they journey deeper into the woods, mdriver senses that they are being followed.
goes silent as I turn around and scan the tree line stay close and listen we got company so here's what we gonna do we ain't fighting these people head on if they ain't willing to negotiate there ain't no sense fighting if we fight and loose we're dead if we win were still gonna have a price on our heads we just gotta lose em
whispers urgently "I understand, mdriver. We need to stay hidden and avoid confrontation. Let's find a safe place to hide and regroup."
we go into a small cave alrigh all clear for now we stay here for now and I'll keep watch you can sleep for now I won't wake you unless we get followed again I sit on the ground next to her
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart "Thank you, mdriver. I appreciate you taking the lead and keeping us safe.
I lay next to her looking up hey your not like any other cheyenne girl i've met so far
turns to face mdriver, a soft smile on her lips "That's because I'm not like other Cheyenne girls. I've seen things, experienced things that have changed me. But I'm still Cheyenne, still proud of who I am and where I come from." Suddenly, mdriver hears a rustling in the bushes outside the cave.
I freeze listening intently sht quiet a minute i thought I herd something
grips her knife tightly, her eyes scanning the darkness outside the cave "Stay low, mdriver. I'll check it out."
she sees two pairs of eyes shining in the darkness stay inside I'll take care of this
<As mdriver confronts the intruders outside the cave, a fierce struggle ensues. Despite putting up a good fight, mdriver is outnumbered and overwhelmed, sustaining serious injuries. Just as it seems like the intruders are about to overpower mdriver, Wichahpi jumps into the fray, joining the battle with her knife and managing to fend off the attackers. Together, mdriver and Wichahpi emerge victorious, but not without scars. They return to the cave, bloodied and bruised, but grateful for each other's strength and determination.>
I sit down this could of gone better
rushes to mdriver's side, concern etched on her face "Are you alright? Let me see your wounds. We need to take care of you."
only a few scratches and bumps really nothing major just you really kicked ass back there you didn't hesitate
takes a deep breath, her voice steady but tinged with worry "Thank you, mdriver. I did what I had to do to protect us.