Phase Three (All According to Plan)

Becky and Fuu held tight, waiting in their hiding spots until it seemed that all of the Gnolls had rushed past. As the last of their footsteps started to fade into the distance, the two women made eye contact. Fuu gave a quick nod before moving to step out of her hiding place, but Becky stopped her, placing an arm across the other woman's chest and pulling her back into the bushes.

A moment later, hurried, heavy footsteps approached as a smaller band of heavily armored Gnolls moved past. Their equipment made it difficult for them to keep up with their lightly armored brothers, but had nearly led them to stumble upon the other two Bravos completely unaware.

"That was close" Fuu noted as the Gnolls disappeared into the distance. "Alright, you know what to do. Good luck, Becky" she gave a reassuring smile before darting off in search of the Chieftain, likely still deep in the cave.

Becky took a deep breath, waited for a moment to let Fuu get some distance, then slowly began to advance toward the cave, darting from bush to bush. The natural shadows of the forest gave her ample cover to move in, and with her cloak and skill for stealth, she should be near undetectable. Still, she had no idea where the Shaman would be, and their fight would be over near instantly. It was simple, whoever spotted the other one first would be victories, no second chances, winner takes all.

Luckily, Becky happened upon the Shaman quickly enough. He seemed to be making his way hurriedly through the forest, leaning heavily on a long staff and carrying some sort of heavy looking wooden totem. The burden of keeping up with the other Gnolls seemed to have him thoroughly distracted, and Becky was able to quickly dart into a bush along his path, spitting poison on her dagger in one swift movement.

She held her breath as she Shaman approached, her slender body tense with anticipation and focus, bright green eyes narrowed as the Shaman made his way past her.

In a flash, she leapt from her hiding place, slashing her blade across the Shaman's throat before her could even register her presence.

It was over in an instant. Becky panted for breath, trying to stop herself from shaking as blood slowly started to ooze from the Shaman's throat to pool near her feet.