Thread: The curse that corrupts all [HimekoxTinyThings]

She didn't understand what he meant by imposter, but she knew she was who she was and no one else. All these years of practicing the darkest of black magic were paying off. Though she didn't wish to harm the beasts since they were somehow connected to her elder twin. Layla didn't know what sort of curse had been laid on their family, but she knew she had to find her sister in hope of finding out the truth since no one else would be honest with her. I'm not here to hurt you! I have come seeking answers! Her voice had flared up as she held her ground, yet knowing that this beast did not seem to care and only wanted her dead. As Coldtooth easily bit through one of the tentacles. Shit... This is not good... I've never had to focus this much of my power before. This beast is far too strong for me... Ugh, I won't be able to keep this up much longer if he keeps breaking the bindings. She thought in dismay as another tentacle was snapped to release his other arm. Just as she was about to push herself beyond its limits more tentacles appeared, but these were stronger and thicker that wasn't hers. They kept him held in place completely while she was able to focus on keeping the other bound. As she was about to question who had done this, the woman from before spoke up and was shocked at what she heard. This woman... She's the last remainder of the witches?! But my family swore they killed them all... H-How could this be?! Her mind questioned in curiosity as she saw the small smile upon Ahmelien's face. She now had more questions to ask than that of her twin, and hopefully once everything had calmed down she would get that chance to ask away. She watched in horror as Coldtooth bit through one of the tentacles on his wrist and then slashed at Ahmelien, hitting her arm and causing yet another wound to appear. With the woman rearing in pain she knew that the spell would be broken and embraced herself as she waited for what was next to come as he started working on the ones on his legs. Just as he was about to finish there was a very loud roar that everyone heard and shook Layla to the very core. She watched as another beast, which was larger than she had seen from the others here before her. As it walked she noticed ripples formed on the water as the creature made its way towards Coldtooth, and when she saw the look on his face, she was shocked at what she saw. He was terrified, and that was a massive one eighty turn he had pulled there and she knew that if he was scared of this beast, she should be too. She watched as the scene unfolded before her and she stayed where she was in complete silence. She didn't know whether to thank the beast for saving her or try to run away, still she stayed there and held her ground. After Coldtooth had been dealt with, the beast turned around and started heading towards her. Hearing Ahmelien's words she lowered guard and released the spell that held the other four from attacking her. As she heard the words from the newly arrived beast, all she could do was nod and do as she was told as she took a seat on the ground. Her ears lowered somewhat as the woman her had saved her was being disciplined while the others were as well being told off. Layla sat there completely silent until it was just the two of them and that was when things started clicking in her head. Wait, they said I looked like their 'alpha' or whatever that is, and the way this beast treated them... Is this... Grim? My... Sister? She questioned to herself as the beast turned its attention back to her. Looking up at the beast as it stared down at her before sighing and rolling its eyes as it took a seat. She didn't know what to think when it spoke to her, yet this time in a more kinder tone. After listening to the beast's last words before growing silent she knew full well that this was Grim. If you say I look just like you... It would mean that I have found you... My sister... My older twin... She managed to finally find her words as she reached up slowly and removed her hood to reveal her full face. I... I just found out today about you... Our family has caused a horrible crime and I... I just couldn't stay there any longer! I have no idea as to what this 'curse' they speak of, but they got rid of you in fear of it spreading to me. But I don't care! For years I have felt a connection to someone, for years I have asked if there was someone out there linked to me... And for years they lied to me, saying it was all in my head... Yet, after overhearing them, I found out the truth... She paused as tears started forming in her fel green eyes. The beast sat there and continued to listen to her as she began speaking again. But seeing you here... You and I are different... I cannot go home, for that is no home of mine... Yet I clearly don't belong here either... I don't even know what you are... I have never seen beasts like you or the others before... All I am is what my family has created, a priestess, granted not a priestess of the light, but a priestess of darkness. For years I've been studying in the very magic that my family feared, but when I was able to travel I found ancient books that the witches our family swore they had completely wiped out... I knew what I had to do... I was... Drawn to the darkness and even went so far as to find a Warlock willing to teach me the ways of harnessing the powers they offered... I did this out of defiance to our family, knowing full well they had been hiding something from me and if it meant giving into the very thing they feared would bring me the answers I've been searching for... Then... She shook her head. It doesn't matter... I have found you and that DOES matter... But you have a life here, and there is no place for me here nor back at that horrible palace... I thank Ahmelien for saving me from that other beast that would have ended my life as well as helping me from your... Pack was it? But I fear there is no where for me to go... But somehow I'll find my path... Whatever it is... She said softly as she slowly rose. I promise to not intrude on your lands again my dear sister... Please take care of yourself... She finished wiping some of the tears away as she slowly walked over towards her hawkstrider. And to be honest... I never meant any harm to you or anyone here... I only used bindings to keep them from charging at me... She added as she reached up towards her mount. Should her sister stop her, it would be welcomed at this point.