Dododex

ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion

The cowboy and the gunslinger

Chapter one

The man fled across the desert, clutching the bleeding gunshot wound on his arm. Far behind him, he could here the slow and methodical steps of the gunslinger. Every time he closed his eyes, even for a second, he saw the image of his hunter, clear as day. Black leather jacket, pants, hat, boots. A red plaid bandanna with white stripes. Two gun holsters, matching his outfit, containing two identical silver revolvers, with a rifle slung over his shoulder. His two emotionless brown eyes, staring coldly at his prey. The scene played over again in the man’s head. The gunslinger walked into the saloon, and everyone fell silent. They’d all heard his name. Allan, skilled gunslinger and ruthless bounty hunter. The best in the whole desert. He was known for his heartless efficiency, doing whatever it took to get the job done and get paid. And anything that stood in the way of that, got eliminated with the target. This job was no different to him. And Adam knew that. He knew he had no chance but to run until Alan considered him more trouble than he was worth. And that’s what he planned to do. Hell, he was carrying out his plan right now. He kept his eyes fixated directly in front of himself. Eventually he saw a canyon coming up. He figured that if he could jump over it, he could escape into the mountains and hopefully loose Alan. Unfortunately, however, he had been so focused on his plan that he forgot to pay attention to what was in front of him. He didn’t notice the rock jutting out of the ground until it was to late. His boot hit the rock as his other leg continued forward. With a trip and a fall, Adam plummeted into the ravine.

To be continued

By Dinasnore