The snow is cold
Everything is cold
Clover checked their revolver, he had to fire off a few warning shots to keep the monsters away
The cylinder doesn't lie
3 bullets remaining...
It seemed like everyone was out to get them in this place. When he came down here it was with the image of gold and treasure streaming everywhere, enough to make sure he wouldn't ever starve again
He knew of the others that disappeared here, but foolishly he thought that danger meant treasure
So now here he was, trudging through this hellish place, looking over his shoulder in case something was about to attack
Maybe he should fire out another round... no, too risky. He wouldn't survive another fight
Clover kept walking and walking
It seemed like the forest went on and on. An endless sea of pine and needle
When he was just about to sit next to a tree... he heard a noise
It was faint, very faint, but he could still hear it
Someone was nearby
Clover pulled his bandanna up to his face and crept silently to investigate. Maybe there was food or something to keep him warm
But no
It was just another monster, they looked small though. About his height if he were to guess
They were trying to build something out of the snow, they were crouching and patting down a sculpture made of snow
Were they dangerous? They didn't look like they were...
Could they help him?
...No... it wasn't worth the risk
He turned around and took a step
SNAP
Clover looked down in horror as the remains of a tree branch appeared beneath his feet
Did they he-
FWIP
Pain, an instant searing pain was spreading on his right arm and Clover looked to see a small black knife sticking out from it
He fell down in shock as he started bleeding, tears started falling down his eyes as blood started pouring from his wound
Ugly noises started escaping from him as desperately tried to get the knife out of him and get away
He wanted to throw up
Footsteps neared him and he looked up to see the monster slowly walking towards them, an impassive look painted their face along with a piercing gaze
Terrified, Clover scrambled upt o get out of the snow but he only managed a few steps before-
*FWIP
He crashed into the snow again as another knife struck the back of his left leg
Sobs broke out of him as lay in the snow unable to properly move one of his legs
A shadow was suddenly cast on him and the monster appeared in front of him with the same impassive look
Clover could only look on in dread as the small monster looked over him, tears and snot covering his face
The monster leaned forward and then moved closer
They put their legs on his, pain shot up as his left leg felt the pressure of another being on them
He could feel their breath at this point and the monster moved their paws to cup his face
They seemed to analyze his face for a minute as the blood from his arm and leg got on them they barely noticed
Suddenly the monster gave a toothy grin and hugged them gingerly as they whispered into his ears
"I can't believe you would fall into my lap like this! A human!"
She noticed his squirming
"Don't worry, I won't kill you." She said as sweetly as can be
Her tail suddenly started swishing itself back and forth, it was almost hypnotizing
"Cause why would I kill my new best friend?"
Clover looked directly into the monsters eyes and forced a smile despite everything
Her gaze was terrifying, he couldnt do a thing against her
He would have to play along, through tears and pain