Thread: Gates of Life and Death (Razgriz x Umbrale)

Adrian was still reeling, his vision blotted by spots from the rather sudden explosion of light. Granted it wasn't that damaging for him, as his vision was still somewhat in transition. Even so, it wasn't the most pleasant experience in the world, and he had no idea what was about to happen next. Feeling her limbs wrap about him, he then heard the angered declaration about a fox. Something that confused the business-attired male, his eyebrows raised in curiosity. Fox...What fox? he asked, feeling her press him to her even more tightly. Not uncomfortably so in fact, despite the circumstances he found it quiet pleasant. However, that did change a little bit when he felt himself being carted off okay, now THIS was making his heart race faster. Where was she going to take him? Was he in the wrong trying to trust her? No...No, he didn't feel anything malicious about her. Even still, he did stiffen up a little at the unknown prospect of what laid ahead. He had no idea who she was, or what she was capable of. But that was the least of his worries the bio-luminescent flora was again the only source of light after she had finished carrying him. Thankfully he could still see her in full...And didn't miss the comment about the big one being taken who was that, anyway? A rival? Deciding to keep the peace, he then asked after returning her unsettling grin with what was an attempt at a confident smile, So...Who was that exactly? Does Steve have anything to worry about? And uh...What exactly do we do now? I mean, not that I'm ungrateful or anything. But...I've never really had any significant dealings with....uhn, your species. --------------- Steve, meanwhile, huffed and wheezed. His stocky legs allowing him to barrel through the low-lying plant life, small animals scurrying out of the way as the large male bulldozed a path along the trail of fireballs. He didn't know why he was following it it could only be panic though, with the lights providing a clear pathway to safety. Even if he had no idea where this was headed, at the very least, the spider-woman couldn't get him. But eventually, his energy started to run out, his pace slowly decreasing until he gave himself one last push his plump frame crashed into the clearing, his forehead beaded in sweat and his breathing harsh and heavy. With the flight hormones crashing out of his system, he suddenly felt the exhaustion and fatigue overtake him, his legs and arms shaking along with the rest of his body with each struggled attempt to take a deep breath. He hadn't run that hard in a while, and as such it was going to take him a few minutes to recover. However, a rustling would make him look up, having just heard the words. His eyes traced as fast as they could, turning himself to sit upright as he did his best to follow the movements. They were too fast though, and he was starting to get freaked out again. Why? Why was this voice tormenting him? He just didn't want to get eaten! However, his eyes then locked onto another figure as it appeared...And he felt something else rise instead of his blood pressure. She...She was beautiful. Beyond beautiful, even! How could he describe her any other way? He didn't seem too perturbed by her ears and tails in fact, to him it made her even more alluring. Wh--who are you? he stammered, trying to stand up, his breath still heavy as he quickly tried to brush off the loose dirt and leaves from his clothes. And seeing her face light up as she spoke in that bubbly, lovely and enchanting voice. Y-yeah...You have no idea. I thought...I thought she was going to eat me....Thank you. Thank you so much!