Chapter #32

                                    

                                          
Sighing Jasmine states, "I've only got six arrows. I saw two small beings gathering wood. How many arrows have you got?"
"Nine," Carr knows that's not good, "and your one. Thirty males? Really?" Standing to scan the area a couple of arrows strike the stonework he ducks and turns to her, "ah, I'll take your word on that."
Her uneasy feelings are speculating luck is running out and rashly considers, "Carr take my arrows. I'm going to do something that's a bit much. But they wouldn't want these woods to burn either."
"They who?" Carr wonders what she's up too, "and why are you so concerned with trees?"
"It's not just the trees," she hands him, her quiver, "I'm going to try and call for some help. Just kill anyone trying to light a fire or burn the building."
He takes the quiver, "okay. Who are you calling?" He hopes its' Abby.
"Depends on who's listening," kneeling near the middle of the tower she briefly smiles, "they'll ask a favor for helping. Will you comply?"
Unsure what she's up to Carr simply answers, "well if they're helping us, I'll help them."
"Good," clutching something in hand tilts her head back and emits a loud, high-pitched humming. The tone is sad and irritating, also causing sound pulsations strong enough to vibrate the tower, making dirt fall around them. The sound radiates over the area and for a days walk in all directions.
"O-kay," Carr shrugs and quickly checks the area, spotting two small beings piling wood.
The humming noise hesitates the henchmen as they look up to the tower.
Having an idea of what the noise is about the dark Elf sends men into the rear of the church.
Carr catches a glimpse of the men heading to the back of the church, before dodging several arrows.
Taking one of Jasmine's arrows Carr stands. Below the sound of someone striking flint catches Carr's ear. Drawing back the delicately crafted arrow it breaks.
On the ground a male with a crossbow fires his bolt at Carr. The bolt misses as he reaches down to retrieve another arrow.
A male within the church calls out details to the Elf, as they search.
Being gentler Carr draws back the arrow then stands. He sights up a small male striking flint together. Exhaling Carr releases the arrow.
Thug archers also aim for Carr and shoot projectiles up to the tower.
Managing to get down Carr avoids the incoming arrows and bolts. Not seeing his arrow diving deep into the targeted male's collarbone.
Witnessing the male keel over the dark Elf snaps his fingers causing the pile of wood to ignite. He motions to another small male to tend to fire.
Jumping up to shoot another arrow Carr is surprised to see a fire going. Out of the corner of the eye sees he's now being targeted. Dropping to a knee Carr avoids being hit, hearing the arrows pelt the tower.
Quickly Carr stands, hastily aiming and letting the arrow fly at the male building the fire. Getting down to avoid being targeted Carr doesn't see his arrow pin the small male's hand to a wet branch. The newly injured male sees his wound and cries out trying to uselessly shake the branch off.
Inside the building the searching bandits survey the main hall. Carr moves to view the doorway into the hall, hoping to shoot anyone who enters.
Not even flinching as projectiles sail into and through the tower, Jasmine continues to yowl away.