The Warrior: A Narrative Fiction

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“Catch that little beast!” a shop owner shouted through a large crowd. “It’s gettin’ way with meh jewels!” Women shrieked as they felt something fluffy run under their skirts, and men wobbled back and forth to avoid the small mutt that ran through the mess of people. In its fluffy tan tail it held jewel encrusted necklaces and rings.
“Ha! Catch me if you can old man!” the zombie dog barked, even if no one understood.
“Damn you Sailor!” The shop owner gave chase as far as he could until he got tired, and began to slow down; still shaking his fist in anger. Sailor jumped gleefully at his successful heist. He stealthily crept into a small hole in the side of a nearby building. The inside was murky and filled with valuable gold and jewels;
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“Got it from that same old shop owner, I tell ya!”
“Good job, I’m proud of how much you’ve grown.”
Sailor smiled brightly and hoped over to the man. He squeezed his way under his large arms. “Thanks Captain.” Slowly, Sailor fell asleep happily in the man’s arms, only to be awoken hours later by the sound of his rumbling stomach. “Ah geez, better go get somethin’ to snack.” He jumped off the man and glanced back. “I’ll be back Captain, just getting a bite.”
Sailor wiggled his way out of his small hideout and was back out on the dank streets. It was darker out now and the smell of the sea seemed to be stronger than it was only hours ago, as dark clouds gathered overhead. “Maybe I’ll go get a bite at that meaty place.” Sailor ran gaily through the empty streets. Catching his reflection, his saw his one bad eye all stitched up and began to regret the idea of going to the butchers place. “That didn’t end well last time…” Quickly, Sailor changed his path and headed towards the local pub
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He stepped back in horror as the man removed his master’s hat; revealing the truth that he’d never wanted to believe. In the beautiful mess of stolen goods sat the skeleton of a once great man, Captain Greenhorn of the Gray. The black holes that once held gorgeous sea blue eyes, now stared vacantly at Sailor.
“Ah boy, were gonna be rich!” The men began to cheerily dance around and roll in the riches. “Thanks for leading us here you little beast.”
Sailor sat quietly in the middle of all the jubilant laughter; tears begun to fill his eye. He trotted over to the shop owner’s hand. “You’re not welcome” Violently, Sailor chomped down on the man hand as hard as he could.
“AH!” The man flung Sailor back and gripped his bloody hand in pain. “That mangy mutt bit me!” The two other men he was with started to back away; fear filled their eyes. “Get me a cloth to wrap this with… Guys?” Sailor grinned sadly as he jumped back unto the captain’s cold lap.
“That dog… isn’t it a zombie dog?” All the men halted. Sailor laid peacefully on his best friends lap; the sound of screaming could be heard as the shop owner attacked his

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