Zoophobia a Hunters prologue

A much needed talk

Zechariah Motioned for Brad to sit down as he tied his tail around the doorknob and closed the door then turned to Brad and spoke what did you want to talk about mr Parker? Brad took a deep breath looking into Zechariah's eyes I only have one question I want to know why can't we leave here? He asked calmly. Zachariah ears fell as he gave Brad a sympathetic look after a sigh he spoke if I could I would but for many reasons I can't this place safe haven was made to protect many species from he paused thinking carefully how to choose his words the ugly side of humanity along withy many other creatures who want nothing more then to destroy this sanctuary because of this fact the founders of safe haven used magical wards to make safe haven invisible and shielded from the outside world if we were to let you go the magic used to protect this place would be broken allowing all the evil in to destroy this place and it's inhabitants I'm sorry this happened to you mr Parker but I hope you can understand why you must stay. Brads hands shaked a little on the arms of his chair craning his head down as he thought about all Zechariah had said then slowly he looked up to Zechariah and spoke. I do but there has to be a way around this I know humanity has done wrong many times but we have grown far away from our violent past if you let us go me and my group could convince our country to help you defend yourselves from the dangers you had to hide away from you could learn from each other and possibly forge a better future together Brad pleaded. Zechariah closed his eyes then breathed in deeply and let out a long sigh before opening his eyes and saying do you know that for sure? Brad opened his mouth to speak but stoped himself he looked to the ground then reluctantly said no. Zechariah Looked down at Brad with pity before saying sorry but I can't gamble the safety of all the people here even if you thought for sure this would work you'd still have to convince many others to take such a big risk. Brad was beginning to lose all hope before he made one last attempt to reason. Zechariah please I'm a only father I have no idea if my son Andrew is safe or is even able to cope with my absence most of the time I spend thinking is about his safety many of the people I've survived with before your people found us have family's aswell who right now are worried if there even alive please there has to be something you can do. Zechariah closed his eyes and looked towards the floor he opened his mouth and said sorry. Brad got up and left walking back towards where his group was staying Zechariah tried to say something to Brad as he left but couldn't think of anything to say and let him go. Brad opened the door and walked into an unused classroom where his group was being held for the time being. As he walked in they all stopped there conversation as there gaze snapped directly towards Brad one of them a young man by the name of Tim asked. So Brad is there anyway they can help us return home? Brad took a deep breath then proceeded to explain what he was told after he was finished recounting his conversation Tim's head fell towards the ground as he buried his face in his hands a somber silence quickly washed over the whole group as the room became completely quiet as Brads second in command Bruce walked up to Brad and spoke. There's no way your be able to convince anyone here to throw away there lives and while like you I understand the ma... cats reasoning I doubt any of us accept it am I correct? Yes brad said quietly Bruce got closer to Brad and rested his hand on Brads shoulder look I understand you feel like your betraying these... natives after they saved us and while we're all grateful for it we can't just throw away our lives we've got for the safety of complete strangers who might not just look like monsters but be them too Tims almost an adult he has his whole life ahead of him Rays parents are on there last legs and he wants to be there for them Mercers a doctor while Murphy's a cop they saved the lives of people each day I have a girlfriend I'm worried about and you've got I know Brad interrupted. I know it just doesn't feel right before Bruce could respond Murphy spoke up so what are we gonna do? Everyone looked to Brad awaiting his response. Brad looked to Bruce then turned to the rest of the group and said we're going to play along pretend we're going to stay then learn everything we can about this place from the locals and those in power to form a plan to escape next we're acquire supplies to ensure our plan goes off smoothly however I don't want any of these people to be harmed understand I know this isn't really a detailed plan but the more we learn the better we'll be able to adept accordingly to any roadblocks we encounter we'll even find a quiet place to discuss details and strategy's on how to make sure our escape is successful any questions? His group had none however they did have praise and thanks to shower him in as Brad put on a smile however deep down he felt a sense of shame begin to grow.