[Sakura D'aron]

Sakura forgot all about the current danger she was in and the hand holding her temporarily prisoner as she stared at Ken in horrified shock. What the hell was he doing? First off, as usual, he couldn't keep his big half elven mouth shut, then as if that wasn't bad enough, he actually demanded that Sakura save him! Which was of course, her responsibility since she was the one escorting him not the other way around. Did he not see that she was out-numbered six to one? 'Cause she did not count on him to do much. Just who the heck did he think she was? An Immortal being who could take on six men bigger and stronger than her... though not smarter than her, but that didn't exactly count right at the moment.

Then as she watched him her already pale complexion became paler. She realized he was scared half out of his mind and that he probably held HER responsible for the contradiction they were in. The insolent little bug! She thought furiously. He's the one that attracted this attention to begin with, what with his big loud mouth! She said to herself mentally, though she could not shake the sense of guilt that was creeping up on her.

And then, to her complete surprise, he actually gave up what money he was carrying. She only prayed that it wasn't too much, and promised that if they survived this ordeal she would replace what he lost, if only to make up for not protecting him better.

The men surrounding them found the youth rather hilarious as they laughed themselves almost to tears. Though they quickly stopped laughing as they went for Tony.

"No!" Sakura said trying to stop Ken but it was too late. It all happened so quick that for a second or two, Sakura was frozen with confusion. Tony let go of her throwing her towards Ken as if to use her as an obstacle to stop Ken from getting to him and took a step back. At the same time the two men that had been gaining on Ken reached for him, though one missed him the other one was in time to grab the half elf by the arm.

Sakura growled angrily. She could've kicked Ken if only they weren't in such a dangerous situation right then. Damn fool that he was. But alas, there was no time for that right now. Turning around she quickly drew both her throwing knives that were hidden within her sleeves and managed to cut Tony on his arm though it was not deep. But it had been enough to have him retrieve his own dagger. And dammit to hell and back, his dagger was clearly bigger than her throwing knives. But she could not reach for her elven knives right at the moment as that would involve her bending down to get them from her boots where they were hidden.

"Insolent little whelp your companion. I'm afraid now you'll both have to pay in kind for your... rudeness." Tony said angrily as he lunged forward with his dagger, Sakura reacted quickly by stepping to the side, but not quickly enough as Tony's dagger managed to cut her left arm. Sakura quickly unfastened her cloak and threw it aside, it was only getting in her way... and so was the skirt of her dress.

"Let the boy go Tony, he gave you what you wanted he's done no harm to you." Sakura said as they circled each other cautiously. But Tony only laughed evilly along with his companions.

"Very well. Release him, let's see if he can work his way out of here." Tony said quickly then lunged himself forward again aiming for Sakura's chest but this time she was quick enough with her dodge, if only barely missing him and tripping him instead. But that only gave her enough time to reach for her boots and retrieve her elven daggers. Both 17" knives had been securely fastened to the side of her boots, and since she was wearing a dress they were concealed.

At the same time the man that had taken hold of the youth let him go on Tony's command and then he and the other man drew out their daggers and laughed. "Well boy, let's see what you're made of eh?" He said taunting him.

And Jack well, Jack was indeed a monkey and he was not a fan of fighting. He was quite cowardly that way. The only thing he'd ever fight for, was food. And since no one was stealing his food, he didn't see the need to fight. So, he did what he did best. RUN! Since no one had taken much notice of him he left his mistress' side and ran like there was no tomorrow back to the Tavern, where he fully intended to get someone's attention. Be it Victor, Toby or even Alex if he didn't kill him first.

"You know that's not what I meat you evil bastard. The boy's not even properly armed, that's not fair and you know it." Sakura said to Tony irritated though still keeping a safe distance from him and his dagger.

Tony laughed mirthlessly. "Ah well, Sak, when have you ever known me to be fair? Can't make no living that way ya know? Not in my line of work anyhow." He said with a smug smile.