Thread: at the edge of the sea of sand (cyra v and walrusesinmykitchen)

What did you think would happen? Yuna could feel herself floating through the darkness, a thick fog having settled over her mind. All around here she could hear voices as distant memories slowly made themselves known. Each one sent a distinct shiver through her form, and try as she might it was near impossible to stifle them. What was it that you wanted again? Revenge ? Oh sweet, ignorant child. For all your bluster you truly are a fool, arent you? The familiar voice brought with a wave of memories, each one even more crystal clear than the next. She could recall the emotions shed felt with each the raw anger, the hurt pride, and more than anything the crippling fear that shed tried so desperately to hide at the time. Even in her current state the girl could remember how itd felt as shed been shoved against the wall, struggling fruitlessly as her foe loomed over her. Oh how desperate shed been to free herself. Even drained of mana at the time a part of had hoped that shed be able to manage some manner of trick. Yet, tried as she might, it was all for naught. Even now she could recall how the foes hand had crackled with magic, that look of sadistic delight in their eyes as theyd prepared to brand her with an early demise. I wont kill you child, but I will teach you your place. She could remember the hot pain that shot through her form and that shrill, unearthly thatd assaulted her eardrums. At the time itd taken her a moment to realize that it was her screaming. The two holding her had let Yuna collapse into a crumpled heap on the ground, and over her own pain-filled gasps the girl could make out the sound of uproarious laughter. That monster savored her agony, her tears, they wrung from her every last drop of misery. Even at the time Yuna had realized that it wasnt just about teaching her a lesson, it was to sate their own sadistic appetite. Apparently, not even the life of Yunas- The memories faded, the shrill pain as well. The blackness would begin to ebb as sensation returned to the girls body, lips curling into a faint grimace as she stirred from her fitful sleep. Mind still somewhat fogged it would take the girl a moment to make note of the strange ticklish sensation around her forehead, and the comforting softness beneath her head. Impressive, though... to make it all the way out here alone... the nearest edge of the desert is quite a ways away... ...hrm? She squirmed slightly, mind slowly coming into focus. Her eyes would slowly part, and blinking away the sleepiness shed watch as the figure looming over her came into focus. Ah For a brief moment shed simply stare. Then, finally- The girl let out a loud eep, pulling herself up off the strange womans lap with a lurch and quickly scooting away. Flight or fight kicking in, shed fix Slithra with a nervous stare. Who are you? The tone was harsher than she intended, but better safe than the sorry. The last few months had made it hard to place much trust in charity. Where...where am I? She winced slightly as her stomach flared up again, the discomfort in her face visible as she gripped the fabric of her tunic. It did feel better than it had before though...was this woman responsible for that?