Hunter, the old S.T.A.L.K.E.R

[Steel]

This is a story, kinda like a bio of everyday happenings, but im going to write it like a story instead.
I havent got much time right now, but ill add more later.

They call him Hunter
Chapter 1

Terminator Salvation theme by Danny elfman

His name was Hunter, he had not been in this area of the zone for a while now, but he was back, Word of his great friend, Parmenion Thade's death had reached Hunter, which willed his return.
He stood, Clenching the Dog Tag of Thades, His last memory of his best friend.

The wind blew past the man, atop a hill overlooking the swamps, he rolled back his hood, revealing a bearded, long haired mess of a person, almost typical for us Loner folks.
A twig cracked behind him, he darted around, his heart beating, things still scare even those that have been in the zone longer than others.
He focused his eyes, and noticed two bandits had spotted him, at least thats what he thought they where, one was in an exo, the other a trenchcoat.
Hunter rolled off the hill and made towards the brushes of the swamps, he lay there in waiting.
The crunching footsteps of the exo and the other man could be heard right next to hunter, he took a deep breath... The exo was now in range for Hunter to jump up and plunge the blade deep into the mans weakpoints, he would have ended it all there, but with the risk of getting shot at close range by a shotgun did not interest Hunter... no not at all.
The two men shortley left, after it was all clear, Hunter rose to his feet, dusting himself off

Hunter whispered to himself "Im guessing these are the idiots responsible for robbing the current loner population"

He stroked his beard and headed towards the duty base.
Hunter got some sleep in a tunnel near duty, reluctent to make any contact with factions right now.
Hours went past, and hunter rose again, after a 12 hour long sleep, for it to be night again.
He headed towards the swamps once more, only to notice more movement.
Hunter took his binoculars and spyed on another two men.
An exo and a trenchcoat was present, they where trying to fish a young loners body out of an anomaly, they seemed like they where unsuccesful.
The tramp like STALKER followed the two men, he noticed they where heading to their obvious base of operations near the warehouse, Hunter made for the hill overlooking the place, only to notice they had held up a loner.

He watched, anxious to do something, pearched like an eagle.
The bandits weapons where raised, it was almost too late!
Hunter Raised his old tattered AK74u and let off 3 well placed shots with it.
The rounds went whistling past, and the bandits made off, giving the loner a chance to run.
Hunter covered the mans retreat, obviously new to the zone, they returned to duty bar, it turns out Hunter was too late, they had already taken his weapon.
The man thanked Hunter, but he was unsatisfied, he took out his makarov he kept around his ankle and donated it to the man.
Hunter head off into the darkness that night.

[Dug]

Nicely done.

[Dark Scar]

Very good, reminds me of yesterday when i got robbed by two bandits, an Exo and a black tench coat guy (This is true)

[Szenti]

How sad, Thade died in shallow water. He couldn't swim. And he was ill. Bad-bad Thade.

[Bielecki]

I enjoyed reading that.
I look foward to meeting Hunter again.

[Nova]

You got some serious writing skills man.

[Steel]

Take note: These are all true stories of hunters happenings in a story form, im lagging a bit behind, more excitments is up ahead, ill be publishing more tonight.

Thades Will:
Chapter 2


The bandits had calmed down, but that didnt mean Hunters eye wasnt on them.
Hunter visited the Duty Bar one day, and bumped into a very drunk S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
He looked at him, up and down...
Hunter just Grunted until the man mentioned something, in a very slurred form of speech
"For thade!" he grumbled as he looked into his empty bottle of Vodka.
Hunter frowned at the man, he crouched next to him, the Loner, evidently very young, about 18-19.

He said in a soft tone "Whats your name Stalker?"
The young loner responded with a brief "Valentin".
Hunter raised off his knee and took out an old PDA, with the loner insignia on it.
He searched through the contacts, the PDA being Thades.
"Draganov?" Hunter asked.
The drunk Stalker just nodded.
Hunter stood still, deciding what to do with the man that was more or less drown on his drink, but then he responded.
"My name is Hunter, i am one of Thades closest friends, you need to come with me, Thade reccomended that i found you, he willed that i found you."
He showed the intoxicated man Thades PDA. The man Beleived Hunter.
He attempted to get up, Hunter stood back, arms crossed, as the man got up, tried to walk and just fell over. They rested for sometime, until Valentin the Young was ready to move out.

Hunter asked a favour from Valentin, to head to the east and find a lodge, and set up a small rest place. Valentin head off just as Hunter asked, making this almost Humble home, whilst Hunter had buisness to deal with in the current area.


The Pilgrim
Chapter 3

Hunter made his way across the treacherous swamps, home to mutants and robbers alike. He finally reached the freedom base, only to be distracted.
On a standard occasion Loners would be all around the freedom base, a safe place for them if you would.
But today was different, a tent set up with a hand pulled cart seemed to be the attention of the Loner population in the area.
Hunter approached, noting that in the tent there was Various religious relics and objects.
The general group where all rookies, but one man inperticular, the centre of attention stood out.
Bearing a sunrise with a great coat over the top and a scarf around his face only showing his deep eyes. Obviously a trader... but not no ordinary trader, the mans loyalty seemed to point towards the loners.
Hunter walked towards the man, and greeted him with a brief nod.
"Hello" Hunter said in a hoarse voice.
He was currently selling to others around him.
"Hello STALKER" The man responded in a soft, calm voice
"A trader, just what i was looking for" Hunter mentioned
"What can i do for you?" the trader responded, still busy with his current job.
"I need information is all, about a group of local bandits" Hunter said with a convincing tone.
The Trader nodded "I see, i might be able to help you with that" he turnt his attention to Hunter.
"Large guy, in a a dark black exo." Hunter said whilst pacing, rubbing his hands together.
"Yes i know, er Austin? Likes to sell weapons to me. Im guessing they are stolen, but i tend to help the loners out, selling them cheaper." The trader honestly said.
"I see, do they visit often then?" said, coming to a stop.
The Trader nodded, carrying on with his sale.
"Thanks for the information, and whilst im here, i may aswell purchase something i need, whats your current stock on NV goggles?" Hunter Questioned.
"Well, its hard to get anything else other than 1st generation, thats all i have"
"Great, ill take a pair." Hunter handed the man the money with a small tip inside.
Soon after, Hunter offered his hand "My name is Hunter".
The Trader took his hand, shaking it firmly "You can call me Pilgrim"
Hunter nodded. "You will be seeing more of me Pilgrim"
Pilgrim nodded "I see, well take care"
Hunter left, walking into the distance.

[Bielecki]

Great extract, nice portrayal of my character.

[Steel]

The Duty of a father.
Chapter 4

Scouring the Zone for time. Hunter made his way east, to link up with Thades Chosen. Young Valentin. He had ordered Valentin to previously set up in a small cabin east of the old area Hunter scavenged and protected against bandits.
He made it by dawn to the eastern area of the Zone, on his travels he caught a rookie hanging around in the dark alone. Hunter walked up, stood behind the man.
The man turned around at Hunter and startled. Hunter instinctively always had his hand on his chest holstered Desert eagle, so it was no surprise the rookie was scared.
"Are yo-uu Going to hurt me sir?" the man stuttered
Hunter Grinned "Of course not, i am a loner like you, i was just going to mention that you shouldn't be out here alone kid, there's worse out their than bandits with guns." Hunter informed the man.
Hunter Winked "Come on, lets get you inside, its not safe"
The man nodded, very shy and possibly scared of hunter.
He followed him, to a small lodge.

The door was wide open. No sound coming from inside, other than some snoring.
Hunter entered with care, his pistol drawn, and tracing around the corners. He noted a STALKER sitting at the table, sleeping. Instantly Hunter recognised a obviously very drowsy Valentin. The Rookie stalker followed Hunter in.
"Dont touch anything, just sit down" Hunter said to the Loner.
The loner took a seat.
Hunter started to search the room for something, sniffing the insides of all the pots, he was looking for Alcohol, worried that he had left Valentin to long to succumb to the seductiveness evil of booze.
Nothing. Hunter was unsuccessful and proceeded to waking Valentin up.
The rookie loner had got up out of his seat and poked Valentin.
Valentin responded with a rather cruel
"Get the fuck off me rookie"
Hunter shifted a rather snappy point to the seat. The rookie responded.
As the rookie sat down, Hunter grabbed Valentin aggressively by the collar, dragged his head back, and pulled back his gasmask to smell his breathe. There was no smell of Alcohol.
"What did you do that for? I haven't even been drinking!"
Hunter Grunted.
He whispered "Ive got a rookie here, he just needs shelter, so dont be too hard on him"
On that instant Valentin turned around.
He responded to Hunter with a shallow whisper "Hey, you know, we should charge loners to stay here, we can make some money"
Hunter looked away then turnt around with a hard slap on the back of Valentins head, almost father like.
"Ouch! Why did you do that?" Valentin Snapped.
"Would Thade agree with what you just said?!" Hunter shouted. "Did he teach you anything at all?" Hunter quizzed.
Valentin went silent upon the mentioning of Thade.
Both Hunter and Valentin where very close to Thade. Parmenion looked at Valentin as a son, and had confessed on his PDA that he wanted Hunter to carry on looking after him, Valentin was Thade's chosen stalker. There was something about him, but Hunter thought at this moment that he didnt see what Thade did, but saw Valentin as a delinquent.
But Hunter never complained about it, he just attempted to father Valentin, but if that was the case, Valentin was a child whos father was never there.
Hunter had a habbit of disappearing from time to time, to run errands for friends, and manage things that he kept to himself. But Hunter would dedicate himself more to Valentin soon... after all... it was the duty of a father.

[irondeity]

Looks great. Keep it up, need more to read yus =)

[Rook]

Awesome..