Creed

Caladhiel Undoimiel

Chapter 1

A Helping Hand

The British were growing in numbers. My village had already been destroyed. I was the only survivor. I'd seen the one who led the attack, and I wouldn't rest until I killed him. I heard shouts and pleas for something to stop. I ran as fast as I could. A farmer and his wife were being bullied by some British. I growled and ran forward. I tackled one to the ground and cut his throat. I rolled away as another one tried to stomp on me. I kicked his legs out from under him and killed him. I saw one running for me but he dropped dead. I didn't have time to wonder who helped me. I jumped up and killed the last one. I looked at the couple and knelt down next to them.

"You're hurt." I said.

"Thank you strangers. Thank you. I'm afraid we cannot repay you."

"I don't need any payment." I said.

I heard someone walking up behind me. I took a clean cloth from my bag and gave it to the man's wife.

"Perhaps there's something you might do instead." came a man's voice.

"Anything."

"I live on a small settlement and those I live with would be glad to have fresh crops."

"Thank you." the woman said.

I stood up and slowly turned. This man was dressed strangely but I knew he was native. Perhaps Mohawk. I never really spoke to anyone anymore. I saw curiosity and kindness in his eyes.

"Who are you?" I asked.

"Connor."

I sighed.

"Your real name."

He seemed a little surprised.

"Ratonhnhake:ton."

I nodded slowly.

"Sisika. Iroquois." I said.

"Mohawk."

"I thought so. I want to help these people to your settlement."

He just nodded.

"There's something familiar about you." I said.

"And what is that?"

I took a step closer and looked at him.

"I don't know. There's just something about you."

"Where did you learn to fight like that?"

"Here and there."

"Why are you so far from home?"

"That's my business." I said.

Connor's POV

This woman wasn't going to tell me anything, but I was still curious. She fought in a similar way I did.

"I'll take you to the Davenport Homestead."

She nodded but didn't say anything.

"Thank you by the way. For helping me."

I nodded and she went to Warren. When they were ready I led them back.