Hunt or be Hunted (DergTheDragon x Myla)

[Myla]

Sina nods not having thought of that before, "That' a really good way to think of it." As she follows Hector, she thinks to herself, If there was a place like that, it would change so many things.. Not to mention, everyone's future as well. No more hidings, more optimistic futures, no wolves, a lot changes. Sina facial expression changes into a bit of a more hopeful one as she let's that possibility sink in.

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector smiles as he notices Sina's frown disappear. "You see, we can't lose hope. I've a firm belief that if we let calamity control us, by making us think there is no hope, that will only invite more calamity. But if we hold on to the belief that things will get better, at the very least it will make life's simple pleasures far easier to enjoy. Such as magnificent views..." as he says this, the next chamber opens up before them. "It's astonishing that they were able to build all of this underground... and even more so that it looks more intact than it should be, for how long it must have been here."

 

[Myla]

Sina nods as she watches the chamber open up. She becomes anxious to see the place since she is naturally curious. Sina looks up at Hector, "That is very true, but it's hard to keep hope sometimes... I am curious though to who made these hideouts, tunnels, and secret city. I'm also curious to why.."

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector steps forward a bit. "So am I... perhaps in their time, there was a threat similar to the wolves, and building this place was their best chance? Either way, we need to be careful... there may be unpleasant things here... but if there were wolves we'd already know." Hector began to walk towards the large structure in the center, looking for a way in.

 

[Myla]

Sina smiles seeing the city and her eyes brighten up seein it. Sina absolutely adore seeing new scenery since it doesn't mean same old, same old. However, she agrees with Hector, "I will definitely agree with you on the fact that we have to be careful. I wouldn't doubt they put a trap in this place. We also have to be careful to not to allow the wolves to know about this place. There would be bad results if they did."

 

[DergTheDergon]

"Yes, yes there would be. We need to find any and all other exits from this room, and make sure that they're all just as inconspicuous as the one we came from. Otherwise, as amazing as this ;place is we may have to move on from this cave system entirely very soon." As he explained this, they reached the large pyramid in the center. "Hmm, if there's a way into this thing it's well hidden.. Sina, see if you can spot anything that might explain anything about this place... a map, some instructions, any source of information whoever built this place might have left behind... if we split up for a while, we'll probably find more between us two... but be careful. I'm sure we'd both rather not have a reason to be worried about each other... it might not have such a... pleasant conclusion next time." Hector smiles to himself, as he was referring to their kiss.

 

[Myla]

Sina smiles and playfully pouts, "But I liked last time's conclusion." Sina looks around at the place, "Anyway, whoever built this must have left some hint behind of something dealing with this place and you must be careful as well. I know I'll worry either way so it's pretty useless to tell me not to." She kisses his cheek, "Be careful please." Sina starts walking off to one part of the city to start searching.


 
As Sina walks around, she looks at the walls of the building seeing that each had a hole. Even some of the cave walls had these holes. Sina walks up to one of the holes in the wall and traces the design with her fingers. She looks at it curious, "I wonder if each one is different." She goes to another one nearby and sees that the design is different. Sina pushes the door, but it seems to be locked and talks to herself. "I think they're keys."

 

[DergTheDergon]

hector inspects the walls of the pyramid, and after a while realizes these holes are all distictive. "Hmmm... what could this mean...." as he ponders this he could not stop worrying about Sina. He keeps telling himself she'll be fine, but on top of being worried about her, Hector reasons that she may have figured out more than himself. She did have a good head on her shoulders after all. He began wandering around looking for Sina, all the while trying to convince himself that he wasn't just making an excuse to make sure she's okay, despite suggesting they split up in the first place.


After a while he spots her. 'Sina!" He calls out to her. "Found anything interesting so far?"

 

[Myla]

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Sina looks at him happy that he's back by her side and not wondering around the unknown place by himself. She looks back at the slot studying it, "I think these slots are kinda like key slots." She points to a couple of the doors that has the slots, "A lot of these doors has them and the slots seem to have different designs.. If you push on the doors with the slots empty they are locked. If we find what goes into the slot somewhere or a plac with the door unlocked, then we could enter a building."

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector looks deep in thought and inspects the symbols as sina explains her theory. "I see.... that must be what there symbols are for." His thoughtful expression then turns to a playful smile as he looks Sina in the eyes. "You're as sharp as you are beautiful... no wonder I've fallen for you." He then gathers himself and begins to glance around. But where to start searching for these keys? Perhaps in buildings that are not locked? i suppose it'd be a statt." He looked to Siina quizzically.

 

[Myla]

Sina smiles blushing surprised at his complement, "Thank you" She looks at him feeling butterflies in her stomach again from the complement and says, "I think it would be a good idea to find an unlocked building." She starts walking toward a building and looks back at Hector. Sina smiles playfully, "Come on, slowpoke." We can't take all day." She giggles feeling happier than she has in a long time because of Hector.

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector smiles back, and when he catch up to her he puts an arm around her shoulders, walking alongside her. As thy reach the building, he begins to examine the door. "Ah, it looks like this one isn't locked." He opens the door cautiously, and begins to look around inside."

 

[Myla]

Sina leans against him and looks around inside. She hugs his arm against herself and sees that there's quite a mess laying around. Furniture is thrown about the room, glass and crumbled concrete is on the floor, broken glass lays in certain areas. Sina frowns, "Well I see someone got here before us.." She starts going toward the other room cautiously seeing the door wide open.

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector nods silently, and readies himself for a conflict. "If only they hadn't taken my sword when I fled..." he whispers, as he stays close to Sina, being as quiet as he can.

 

[Myla]

Sina take how the harp rock she found this morning and puts it in his head, "For self-defense." Sina pulls the hoodie of cloak on and goes in first. As she looks around, she realizes the room is practically a library, but as Sina looks around she knows it' not safe. This room was even messier than the other! This time everything was slashed up. She sees what seems to be a hidden door and walks towards it.

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector nods and takes the rock. He walks up beside Sina and as she seems to notice something, keeping the makeshift weapon at the ready. He then notices what Sina seems to be moving towards- some sort of secret entrance. He begins to speed up, hoping to protect Sina from whatever or whoever had come before them.

 

[Myla]

As Sina looks at the door, she notices the design of a different race, "I never seen this race before... I think this place belonged to them." She looks at the room around them, "I think whoever was here was looking for them and maybe was possibly pissed off since they slashed everything." A medallion on the desk catches her eye and she picks it up going to the secret door, "What if this unlocks this door..." As she was about to put the medallion in, a blue man-like creature appears. It had elf like ears and claw-like hands with some rags on. It carried a horrid stench. The creature also had sharp teeth and was barefoot. He looked similar to the race on the design, but not as gentle-looking.


The blue creature grabs Sina and talks in a whistle/chime-like voice, "What do you think you're doing here, you damned demon?" He clutches her tightly and almost painfully in vine-tight grip. Sina throws her head back attempting to head butt the creature and succeeds. The creature throws her onto the ground screeching loudly and holding onto his head, "You foul being!" He stands over her ready to attack.

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector springs into action, pushing off the ground and flapping his wings a few times in order to land right between the creature and sina. He glares at the creature while spreading his arms out to block it from touching Sina. "Enough! She means no harm. Her and i have stumbled upon this place fleeing from werewolves. if you want us to leave, we shall do so."

 

[Myla]

Sina stands up trying not to groan feeling a bit of pain. The creature looks at the angel, "Angels are prized and holy. You may stay, but the demon must go." It glares at Sina, "Demons are unwelcomed. Demons are unholy. Demons are rotten. Demons are hell-ish." The creature starts chanting that over and over. Sina takes a step towards the creature and the creature automatically takes a step forward hissing and showing its sharp teeth while spitting at the same time.

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector continued to block the creature from Sina. As it takes a step forward he pushes it back. "She may be a demon, but she has earned my trust. You seem to trust my kind. You know we cannot lie. I assure you, this Demon walks a brighter path than most others." he said this without falter, staring the creature straight in the eyes.

 

[Myla]

Sina keeps one of her hands on Hectors wings and the demon glares disgusted, "She's nothing better than the scum on my feet if she has you so manuipolated.. These things are fun the pits of hell and created by the devil himself." The creature stares at Hector scowling, "What do you want? This place should be unknown but yet you two decided to intrude.. So I repeat: What.Do.You.Want?.

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector simply continues staring at the creature. "I think I understand... demons are responsible for what happened here, aren't they? No one is defined by thier upbringing, not even divine beings.... Sina here would never do such a thing. Regardless, as i said earlier we discovered this place whilst hiding from werewolves in the adjecent hideout... we simply were investigating."

 

[Myla]

The creature glares, "Damn right, they are and I bet she's one of them too. No good for nothing fools and investigating what?" He asks the question with a harp tone. Sina stays quiet knowing if she talks the creature may just get more mad.

 

[DergTheDergon]

Hector sighs, remaining steadfast and mostly calm. Feeling Sina grasp his wing, cowering behind his back, strengthened his determination to remain unphased by this creature. "We had no prior knowledge of this place, and came upon the hideout by happenstance. We were simply curious as to exactly what we had stumbled upon. We are obviously not welcome here, and so we will leave now and never return if you simply say the word."

 

[Myla]

The creature flares his nostrils wanting to help the angel but not the demon, "you guys could stay, but the demon sleeps outside no matter what the weather or attack is." Sina sighs quietly knowing that onces she leaves the building she won't be allowed in. The creature grumbles sitting on his chair and the look of rerevenge is bright in his eyes.