Thread: An Omen From Above (Greeneyed23 & darkangel76)

Eleni landed nearby a few feet off from Carys, her sharp harpy-like eyes taking in the sight before them all. Luke and Orrin were definitely more hesitant, Luke more so than the cat. His unusually large body stalked forward as Carys began to take steps toward the shiny object, attempting to bar her way so that he could assess the situation before she potentially put herself in harm's way. He refused to allow such a thing, but such was the wolf-like beast's way. It always had been and even more so since Carys had fallen under his and Orrin's care. A purr rumbled low in Orrin's throat as his scales flared, his amber eyes glaring at the wolf. But Luke paid him no mind. He knew that Orrin felt responsible, but that wasn't his fault. It was in the wolf's nature to protect, to be the Alpha he was. Luke's blue eyes glowed brightly in the darkness, though it was clear that morning would be upon them all sooner than later. He growled softly at Orrin, his gaze falling upon Carys who nodded in reluctant acceptance. She leaned her weight upon the staff she held, her body propped against it as she brought a hand up to tuck a stray lock of dark curl behind an ear. Tugging at her hooded cloak, she shivered. But soon she felt the warmth of Orrin's body as he rubbed against her and purred. Luke stalked forward a bit more, his keen senses taking in everything. Suddenly, his streaked fur puffed up, his hackles rising as his head perked up. Orrin followed suit, moving to be near his companion. We're not alone, Luke snarled. Suddenly, Carys heard the voice. It was muffled and male and... As her pale eyes went wide, realization setting in that Luke had been right, her grip suddenly tightened on her staff. Immediately, Orrin and Luke took a protective stance about their charge, their bodies moving to shield her. Eleni let out a clipped cry as she hopped closer, her large feathered frame hobbling as she moved. Be careful, Rys, Orrin growled, his body staying close as Carys as she dared to move. Luke let out a rumbling sound as Carys moved forward, her tiny body walking past his and toward the shiny mass. Hello, Carys called again, her voice just loud enough. Are... are you all right? Luke made a sound that was almost a grunt, his thoughts being that if whatever it was that had crashed could speak, it surely was fine and in good health. Orrin just purred. Carys dismissed Luke's noises and continued her approach, fear racking her body, though her curiosity and urge to help and heal surging and trying to take over. She couldn't help it. It was in her blood, who she was, even if Luke thought it would get her into trouble one day. Though he disapproved, he also adored her and loved her for the person she wasselfless. At least that was how he saw her. My name is Carys and these are my companions, Carys continued, her voice melodic and soothing. She bit down on her lip and clutched at her staff nervously. If you need help, we can try and aid. But... we do need to pass this way. Luke gave Carys a curt nod, his streaked fur ruffled as he watched for movement. He just hoped that they could make it down the mountain and away from Eire before the villagers dared leave the safety of their walls. It was the last thing Carys needed after the way they'd last treated her. Such things would never happen again. As his eyes shifted toward Orrin, he knew the cat wouldn't let such things ever occur again either. Not ever.