{"sf1_id":199407,"sf2_id":"4nAKQkBe","title":"The Warriors - 2","author":"SrA havenofimage","words":927,"posted_at":"2010-12-02T00:45:00.000Z","tags":["Fight","No-Yiff","Prison","Various Species","Weasel"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/199407-the-warriors-2","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/4nAKQkBe","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/b8/28/b828bfbf-a259-4f91-9af6-6bbd40b8b74f","description":"#2 of The Warriors","content":"\u0026nbsp;\n\nChapter 2\n\nXander\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Xander sat silently in his new cell, staring at a picture of him and his brother after Kyle had returned home from a deployment.\u0026nbsp; Xander had been moved to his new quarters this earlier.\u0026nbsp; They had chained him up, sedated him and loaded him onto a shuttle.\u0026nbsp; He had woken a day later, here.\u0026nbsp; Obviously, they had moved him from the sub-maximum security correction facility on Pentus and moved him to the holding cells for The Arena located on Secondus.\u0026nbsp; He folded the picture and placed it back into the pocket of his uniform as a guard, this one a wolf, walked up to his cell.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Alpha eight!\" the guard shouted, using the standard shorthand of his I.D. number, \"Step away from the door!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Xander looked up from where he was sitting on his bed, back against the far wall.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Stand up, face the wall, and place your paws on your back!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; He got up and positioned himself in the usual way for being secured.\u0026nbsp; Two other, previously unseen, guards stepped into the cell.\u0026nbsp; One of them cuffed his paws and ankles, while the other held a stun baton at the ready, prepared to strike at the first hint of struggle.\u0026nbsp; Once he cuffed and chained, they forcibly swung him round and led him from the enclosure, a prod from the baton causing him to stumble forward as the shock coursed through his body.\u0026nbsp; The guards laughed at his reaction.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Xander was taken past rows of cells, down a maze of hallways, and finally to a room where nine other inmates sat on folding chairs, arranged in a semicircle around a beaver, clad in white.\u0026nbsp; Here he was unchained and allowed to walk freely to the last empty seat.\u0026nbsp; The guards left me to stand watch at the room's only door.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The beaver spoke in a calm voice, \"Welcome Alexander.\u0026nbsp; Thank you for joining us.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; He glared back at his use of my full name.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Now that we are all here, let me begin.\u0026nbsp; I am father Nussbaum, and priest of all faiths.\u0026nbsp; The ten of you have been chosen as contestants for team Charlie in tomorrow's Arena.\u0026nbsp; As it is very likely you will die during this event, this is an opportunity to, if you choose, discuss what you have done, and get to know your team mates.\u0026nbsp; I will start on my left and work our way around the circle.\u0026nbsp; Would you like to begin Charrels?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; A tall, raccoon, with black hair and bright eyes stat with arms folded.\u0026nbsp; He grinned, the fluorescent lights reflecting off white teeth.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'm Chad.\u0026nbsp; Not much to say.\u0026nbsp; I just like killin'.\u0026nbsp; That's why I'm here.\u0026nbsp; That's why I won my first round.\u0026nbsp; Going to do two more and get out of here, so best stay out of my way.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The buck next to him simply glared shook his head.\u0026nbsp; The next two passed as well, either unwilling, or unable to talk.\u0026nbsp; Then came to a female fox.\u0026nbsp; Rust colored fur set off her red hair and pale green eyes.\u0026nbsp; She had a pained, yet determined look on her face.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'm Jennet.\u0026nbsp; I was a first lieutenant in the Colonial Army.\u0026nbsp; But I was on a mission with my platoon.\u0026nbsp; I knew what needed to be done and how to do it, but I thought there was a better way.\u0026nbsp; They all died because of my error in leadership.\u0026nbsp; I wanted to die too, but fate it seemed would not let me and I was pulled out, severely wounded.\u0026nbsp; After leaving the hospital, I was tried and convicted.\u0026nbsp; I'm here because it's likely I'll get to go out just as they did.\u0026nbsp; Maybe I'll get one more chance to kick some ass before I do.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The hare sitting next to her shook his head, shivering.\u0026nbsp; He didn't look like he was in good shape.\u0026nbsp; After him came a short, muscular, badger.\u0026nbsp; He wore his long brown hair in a pony tail.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Name's Drew.\u0026nbsp; Don't really have much to say.\u0026nbsp; Originally got sent to jail for robbing a convenience store.\u0026nbsp; Had two days left on my sentence when a big fight broke out.\u0026nbsp; Somehow I got involved and ended up beating two guards to death.\u0026nbsp; Got sent to maximum after that.\u0026nbsp; A cougar I met in there showed me the way of religion.\u0026nbsp; Now I just want to get out.\u0026nbsp; I can't take jail any more, or the stain their lives left on me.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Then next two also passed and then it was down to Xavier.\u0026nbsp; He told an abbreviated version of his story.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'm just tired.\u0026nbsp; Tired of prison, tired of... being tired.\u0026nbsp; I want to see my brother, and this is my chance.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The rest of the night was filled with a little talk, broken by long periods of silence.\u0026nbsp; The prospect of tomorrow seemed to weigh on them all.\u0026nbsp; Finally, after the longest break in conversation, the beaver signaled to the guards and the inmates were removed from the room, one by one.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Xavier had trouble falling asleep that night, and when he finally did, he dreamed of Kyle.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Alex, this isn't your time to die.\u0026nbsp; You are destined for more.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"But, Kyle, how can there possibly be more?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"You have to find a way.\u0026nbsp; Don't quit on me Alex.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; When he awoke the next morning, he could not recall his dreams, but a new determination burned in his soul.\n\n  \n  \n\n","series":{"name":"The Warriors","previous":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/199386-the-warriors.json"}}