The scene changed to Marcus who was running away from something.

He made a quick turnaround and from his POV was a brown and gray colored bear with green eyes.

Marcus: Je dois échapper à cette bête d'une manière ou d'une autre pour que je puisse avoir une photo claire. (I gotta evade that beast somehow so I can get a clear shot)

He then jumped above a tree trunk only for the bear to do the same, Marcus then jumped up and climbed a tree where he sat on a branch.

The bear stopped and looked at him, it then decided to start climbing too.

Marcus aimed his rifle at it and shot its left arm making the animal groan in pain and fall down from the tree.

The Belgian pulled out a hunting knife and jumped down and plunged it on the animal's chest. Killing it.

Blood was on Marcus' face but he wiped it off.

Marcus: Grand Beede is done and now Momo...

He got up and thought about Dario.

Marcus: I wonder where the American is, why hasn't he contacted me yet...?

"Meanwhile"

The scene changed to Dario who was sitting on a tree trunk as his left thigh was getting patched by Peekon.

The elk trophy had a smile on her face as she did so.

Peekon: And there we go, you're all done.

Dario: I could've done it myself but thanks.

The trophy giggled.

Peekon: No problem, you patched me up back then so I'm returning you the favour.

Then for a moment there was an awkward silence.

Dario then decided to break the ice.

Dario: Btw, when we were young and when I said I'd help look for your mom. Did you find her?

Peekon: Oh yeah I did, more like she found me even tho I was still looking for her. I was lucky a coyote or bobcat didn't find me.

Dario: If they did then we wouldn't be having this conversation.

Peekon: Oh haha, anyways since when did you decided to become a hunter?

Dario: Well, I'm more of a trophy hunter. I hunt animals like you that can turn into humans and I get paid.

Peekon: Oh so exclusively hunting that category I see, does that include me as well?

Dario: Yeah, but you're excluded from that category. Why would I kill the person I help so many years ago.

The trophy smiled and she hugged him.

Peekon: Thank you thank you.

She then quickly broke the hug and looked away with a small blush.

Dario: By the way, I'm not alone here.

Peekon: There are others with you?

Dario: No no, just one. His name is Marcus, we decided to split up on taking the trophies half and half. So far I only killed one. I bet he killed off the rest. I was going to contact him but my phone is dead so I'm stuck here.

Peekon: Oh, but at least you're not alone in this swamp tho.

Dario: Yeah, that's for sure.

He smiled, then he had a question.

Dario: And btw, why do they call you Peekon anyways?

Peekon: Oh, my dad gave me that name.

Dario: And what does it mean?

Peekon: It's some type of bacon-

The hunter chuckled.

Peekon: Hm?

Dario: Oh sorry sorry, I'll try and contain myself Ms Bacon~.

Peekon: Hey!

Dario: What? Sorry, it's not my fault you're really sizzling~.

This made the elk blush more and crossed her arms while looking away.

Peekon: Ha ha, reaaaal funny there Mr Dario.

Dario: Oh come on Peeky. Lighten up a bit, I'll be fair with ya. I'll give you a revenge shot, you can give me a nickname of your own. How's that sound?

He tapped her left thigh with his right hand, the elk was very flustered. But then she smirked.

Peekon: Alright Dario, since you're such a funny dork-Aha!

She got up and pointed at the hunter.

Peekon: I'm calling you "Dork-io"!

Dario: Cool, whatever floats your boat cutie.

Peekon blushed more.

Peekon: Stop that!

Dario: Not only that, you're pretty strong too. Pinned me on that tree earlier.

Peekon: Yeah, sorry about that btw. I'm a strong girl.

Dario chuckled.

Peekon: Anyways how many of these hunts do you still have?

Dario: Well-

Then suddenly they heard splattering not far from away.

Dario: What was that?

Peekon: It came from behind.

They went to where it was and saw an orange alligator with yellow eyes.

Dario: Woah now that's one rare orange colored alligator.

Peekon: That's Grunch.

Dario: Grunch? Last time I checked that guy was on my list.

Peekon: He is? Good.

Dario: Yeah-wait what?

Peekon: He has a bad reputation here, known for his bad temper and aggression but when he hunts he strikes with pure stealth.

Dario: Huh, well there's my chance.

He was about to aim his rifle but then he noticed Grunch transform into his human form.

He turned out to be a rather short man, with orange hair, yellow eyes, fair skin with freckles on his cheeks. He retained his sharp teeth.

His attire consisted of an orange shirt with blue suspenders that were long to his ankles and wore black rubber boots.

Dario: Ah, he's on the short side of the spectrum.

Peekon: But has the behavior that of a piranha.

They saw Grunch walk away.

Dario: Hm...

He then tried to walk but struggled due to his left leg being bitten.

Peekon: Hey, let me help you!

She went to him and grabbed his left arm and put it over her shoulder.

Dario: I can do it myself.

Peekon: It's ok, help us needed at times. You'll appreciate the things I do for you, it's the least I can do. I just want you safe.

Dario smiled at her.

Dario: Thanks Peekon, it means a lot. But I like to have help with carrying the trophy, I can manage on my own.

Peekon nodded as she went to pick up the dead Privateer (who was back to his original state) and they kept going together.

The elk then was talking to herself inside her mind.

Peekon: I'll do anything for you, my love~.

The scene changed to Marcus who stored Grand Beede and Momo inside the back of Dario's jeep.

Marcus: D'accord, maintenant pour trouver cet américain, j'espère juste qu'il ne se perdra pas sinon Seth me tuera. (Alright, now to find that American I just hope he doesn't get lost otherwise Seth will kill me)

He then carried his gun.

Marcus: Je ne sais pas ce qui se passe avec Seth, il a un fort penchant pour cet Américain. C'est à peine un chasseur qualifié, alors que je suis dans le métier depuis quatre ans, j'en ai assez d'être dans l'ombre de mon frère mais maintenant il est temps que je passe à la vitesse supérieure! (I don't know what's with Seth, he has a strong liking to that American. He's hardly even a qualified hunter, meanwhile I have been in the industry for four years, I had enough of being under my brother's shadow but now it's time me to step up!)

He chuckled to myself.

Marcus: But wait... If he died out there then I don't have to worry about him, I'll just tell Seth that one of the trophies killed him and then I'll be his favorite and go to hunter. (Mais attendez... S'il est mort là-bas, je n'ai pas à m'inquiéter pour lui, je dirai simplement à Seth que l'un des trophées l'a tué, puis je serai son préféré et j'irai au chasseur)

He smirked evily.

Marcus: Oh tu es si diabolique Marcus, hahaha. (Oh you're so devilish Marcus, hahaha)

Then he noticed someone come up to him.

It was Grunch, but the Belgian didn't know it was him.

Grunch spoke up and waved at the hunter.

Grunch: Hi there, now say what'cha doing in these parts of the Everglades friend. You know it's dangerous.

Marcus: Oh I know, I prefer my quarry to be difficult and all the wilder. I find trophy hunting to be fun.

Grunch: Trophy hunter eh? Not bad. And you're not from these parts.

Marcus: It doesn't matter to you. Have you seen a man around here? He's around 18-19, is a ginger is a bit pale in the skin, has brown eyes and wears hunting clothing similar to mine.

Grunch: Hmmm, now that's a good description actually. I think I saw him over there.

He pointed to that direction. Marcus smirked and went to the direction that the alligator in disguise pointed at.

Grunch smirked evily with his sharp teeth, he was about to bite the back of Marcus' neck but the Belgian took a sharp turn to the left as the alligator clamped his jaws.

Marcus: Aha! Pris en flagrant délit! (Caught in the act)

He was about to shoot at Grunch but he swatted the rifle away making it shoot at another direction.

Dario and Peekon heard it.

Dario: Marcus!

Peekon: I think your friend might be fighting with Grunch.

Dario: Come on let's go!

They ran to where Marcus was.

Meanwhile Grunch tried to bite down on the Belgian but he held him back and tripped the trophy making him fall on his ass.

Marcus pulled out his dagger stained in blood and was ready to stab Grunch with it but he held his attacker with both hands and used all his strength to toss the Belgian to the other side where he was planted face first on the ground.

Marcus tried to get up but noticed a huge shadow surrounding him. He turned to see Grunch who was back in his original form as he jumped at the hunter and squashed him.

Grunch: Not so tough after all now are we hunter? You'll make a great meal!

He was about to bite the Belgian but the hunter held the gator's jaws stopping him from clamping them down.

Marcus: Grrr...!

Grunch: *Hiss*

Grunch was overpowering him, ready to clamp down the jaws on the head.

BANG.

Grunch stopped and blood was splattered on Marcus' face.

The Belgian looked to see a hole on the alligator's chest, he pushed the trophy away and saw Dario who aimed his rifle and Peekon beside him.

The hunter ran to his partner.

Dario: You ok there?

Marcus: Yes yes I'm quite alright, altho I was going to handle him myself.

Peekon came by whilst holding Privateer.

Peekon: I don't know it looked like he was going to kill you.

Marcus: And who is this? And is that one of the trophies she's holding?

Dario looked at her and then at Marcus.

Dario: This is Penny and she's a local here, she helped me locate the Florida Panther.

Peekon: Actually I'm-

Dario waved his hand at her from behind, she then knew what he meant.

Peekon: I mean I did help him.

Marcus: Oh, and what happened to your face and leg?

Dario: Fought the trophy and Penny here patched me.

Marcus nods as he got up.

Marcus: Alr now we're down to one last trophy. That elk named Peekon.

Peekon felt scared, she held onto Dario's arm.

Dario: Oh yeah.. forgot to mention, someone else got to the trophy. I was about to shoot it but was beaten to it.

Marcus: And did you fight him for it?

Dario: No-

Marcus felt angry.

Marcus: Fool! Now Seth is going to duck our pay and-

He calmed down.

Marcus: Sorry, I didn't mean to act impulsive.

Dario: No problem and also Seth said it's fine. I had similar experiences with the Red Banshee back at Texas. He didn't mind me not killing it.

Marcus: I see, well I have to go. Can you drive me to the airport, I have a scheduled flight to Thailand after this.

Dario: Of course, I'll deliver the trophies and tell Seth what happened.

Marcus: Ok, I'm gonna go and put my gun away. Want me to yours too?

Dario: Here ya go.

Marcus then left with both rifles.

Peekon: Psst, thanks for covering for me.

Dario: Don't mention. Also can you umm....

Peekon then noticed she was holding Dario for far too long and then she let go.

Peekon: Sorry sorry, I thought he was going to-

Dario covered her mouth.

Dario: Shhh, it's fine. Also I wanna ask you something.

Peekon: What is it?

Dario: Wanna come along?

Peekon: Um... idk actually.

Dario: Come on, you nursed me up and helped me carry the dead body. I wanna hang out with you, I wanna pay you back for when we were kids. Plus Marcus will be out of our tail soon.

Peekon nods.

Peekon: Ok sure. I would love to spend some time with you, I can't wait!

Dario turned around.

Dario: Hey Marcus!

Marcus: What?

Dario: Pee- I mean Penny is gonna come with us, she needed a lift too.

Marcus: Ok sure! Anyways help lift the alligator to the back.

Dario: Ok.

Before he went to help the Belgian, he turned to the elk and winked at her and did a "pew pew" gesture with his hands, making the trophy giggle.

Peekon watched the two on as they carried Grunch's dead body.

Peekon: *Mumbled* Dario.... Soon I'll show you my true feelings... my dear~

End

OK guys this was chapter 16.

Peace out!