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Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

Marles pale lavender eyes were stern upon his face as she scrutinized his features. The man did not appear, at least to her, someone who got in trouble on a regular basis. It would not surprise her that he was being hunted down was for his power only. Anger bit inside of her and she tore her gaze away from his face with a growl. Of course Marcus would do that. He had a habit of going after the people who would give HIM the most power. There were many reasons why she loathed that man and this added to that long, long list. We should probably stay together, thats for truth, she said. That man is no one to trifle with but if he is an enemy of yours, you are a friend of mine the bleeding rotter. She spat the last part and kicked some dirt over the spittle to cover it up some. When the sheriff made his way through the tunnel, he would likely be looking for any sign that told him which direction the pair were headed. Not that it mattered. No one was daft enough to head deeper into the forest with only a few hours of sunlight left. Dont worry about ruining my lair. It was bound to happen anyway. The law has had its sniffer on me for quite some time now. Again she fell into silence as she surveyed the area. It had been awhile since she was so desperate to take the underground path and bits and pieces of the land they were traversing through eluded her. She shuffled back and forth, and then spun in a circle as if the odd little dance would help her recall something. In truth it did help but not for a magical reason. Marle had little mind tricks such as that to help her remember her way. As a thief she had to know almost every inch of the city. Finally she clapped her hands together and pointed in a direction. This way. Mind, it is the quickest way through the taiga, but it is also the most dangerous. Well want to make it through as fast as we can She began to walk in that direction. Her feet were flight and carried her with hardly a sound through the paths. Every so often she looked down to the ground to avoid snapping a twig beneath her foot. The worse thing that could be done was to startle an animal. These things were spooky around humans, too.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

If you ever had any dealings with him, you would understand the unbridled hatred. She told him in a clipped tone. He is a worse swindler than I am. You can trust me on that. Marle had many reasons to detest the man but none that she was willing to divulge with someone she just met. The material was too personal. In fact she was sure that her meager crimes in theft had not caught his attention at all and he was likely under the impression that she had fled or was otherwise dead. After the death of her sister Marle had hidden away, lest the same fate that befell her sibling befell her as well. She jumped at the sound of the twig snapping and muttered a curse beneath her breath. The way the sound echoed off of the trees told her that everything within hearing distance would likely have been alerted to their presence. The roar shook her to her very core and she swallowed harshly. Surviving through the forest got much, much more difficult with the insidious noise. A growl sounded deep within her throat and she dropped to the leafy floor of the woods. Instantly her hands began to glow but the exact color was hard to determine as it shifted between pale gold and a pearly color. For a moment a crystalline dome encased them, flickering momentarily before fading from vision. However, for those who had any sort of magical ability, it was quite clear that some sort of energy was still around them. Marle stood and swayed, sweat trickling down in beads from her forehead. Physically magic took its toll on her and, without the proper training, she often found herself winded after he more difficult workings. That should that should keep us protected from some of its attacks. Some. She informed him through some panting. We should try and find a hiding place. The sound of rustling caused her to blanch. The damn thing was closer than what she had originally thought. She shook her head and clenched her fists, pulling away from him. No time. Draw the daggers. Were going to have to fight whatever the hell it is.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

The mage knew he had screwed up the moment that he heard the snap of the twig echo through the forest but the mighty roar that he received in return had surprised him. Turning to her, his little words uttered quietly, he watched as she seemed to blanch, her throat working hard to swallow whatever fear seemed to grip her in that moment. When she suddenly dropped to the forest floor, he followed suit, automatically taking her cue since he knew little about the forest or what walked through it. It just seemed prudent to watch and learn during a time like that so thats exactly what he did. He waited next to her, his alert eyes scanning the trees and vegetation around them, aware that they hadnt moved very far since leaving the tunnel and wondering if theyd be attacked from front and back, by animal and man. It was an unsettling thought to say the least. As her hands began to glow, he watched with interest, having seen similar magic like that before though not understanding how it worked. When the dome flared into place, he blinked against the glare and then smiled as he watched it fade, though his own magic told him quiet clearly her shield was still in place. Standing when she stood, he nodded in respect. You know shield magic he murmured, admiration evident. It was not a magic he could do though there was one thing that he could contribute. Reaching out, his fingers rested against the invisible shield and he closed his eyes, calling up his own magic and visualizing it flowing from the center of his body and down his arm, pouring out of his fingertips into her shield. Instantly, he felt the magic surrounding them ratchet up a notch as it came back into focus slightly, now more charged. He smiled when he saw it and slowly removed his fingers, dropping his arm back to his side, breathing heavily from the exertion. That should strengthen it but Im afraid its all I can contribute magically Im usually otherwise unless old technology is around. Noise off to their side caught their attention then and immediately pulled another dagger, arming his second hand, complementing the one he already possessed. There were still two more daggers in the holster and he had a feeling he would need them sooner rather than later. Turning to face the noise, he waited, watching carefully, grunting when he saw the movement through the trees. It was a huge cat-like creature from the looks of it, his body dark black with flares of fire like colors going down the sides. Muscles covered its body and its fur was bristling as a deep growl flowed from its mouth. Holy mother he murmured softly, saying a silent prayer to the Goddess. He moved away from her a little, giving them some room to maneuver while still saying within the protection of her shield. Any suggestions? he whispered from the corner of his mouth, never taking his eyes off the beast.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

It only mildly shocked her that he was able to add some extra strength to her shield. While magic was still a rather rare gift, it still too every kind and almost everything that someone could think likely had a magical counterpart. Still it was slightly odd that their gifts complimented one another so very well. Marle sucked in a sharp breath at the sight of the beast. For a moment she had thought it was on fire, the bright fur catching her eye the exact same way a flame might, but it was a ridiculous assumption. The beast was just as intimidating as he would have been aflame. The loud roar sounded in a grumbled that seemed to shake every fiber of the forest, silencing the ambient noise found in all forests for a brief moment. In that moment she heard every movement that she made, every movement that her cohort made their very breath seemed to echo off of the trees. The large and genetically mutated animal turned its impressive head towards them. The beast was shaped very similarly to a housecat that had grown grotesquely in size. Its sharp claws caught the sheen of what little sunlight that made it through the trees. As it reared back to inspect their scent, the light was blotted out almost completely and the finer features of it were lost in a mass of darkness. Stay still, she hissed at Kaevon out of the corner of her mouth. Another gurgling grumble issued from the beasts throat and she stiffened considerably. Maybe if we dont move too much, it will lose interest in us Predators enjoyed hunting. At least that is what her father had explained to her the first time that they had entered the forest. Meat was more appealing if it ran and fought back. Animals, especially these animals, could appreciate a kill well earned. Most of the time they could get through the dangerous woods by staying as quiet and as still as possible. Men normally werent on the menu and there was plenty of other game, more evolved and quicker, that enticed the carnivores more. A lump rose in her throat as the animal leaned down, the sudden rush of sunlight hurting her eyes for a moment. Its nose pressed against the barrier and sniffed at it. The honeycomb energy shone at the slight pressure and even fogged from the breath upon it. Her hands balled tightly into fists and she stayed her course.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

Her warning was the last thing that he needed in that moment, every fiber of his body frozen in place, unable to move even if he had wanted too do so. The sheer size of the beast alone had him scared witless, though he did his best to not let that show. Kaevon watched it closely, his eyes tracking every tiny movement it made, wondering how something so huge could even exist in the first place, much less with the outlandish look that it sported. Magic was the answer of course, magic that sprung up after the collapse of civilization as it had once been known just as it had given him the power to run old technology and his companion to cast a shield, it had mutated his majestic beast they now saw, turning it into something greater than what it had been before. As another grumble pierced the air, his thudding heart took it up another notch, the sensitive organ pounding hard against his rib cage, as if it wanted to break out and run for its life, his body be damned. The mage would have sworn that the beast could hear it, the sound seemed loud to his own ears, but he knew it probably wasnt the caseor at least hoped it. He knew little about wild animals, preferring to stay as far away from them as he could, but he knew the way it stalked towards them wasnt good. Perhaps it could sense the energy barrier around them or, most likely, it could see them. No doubt it could smell them because he knew, despite the shower he had earlier, hed worked up a sheen of sweat in his sprint through the town and everyone know how badly sweat could smell. His body tensed as the beast reached their barrier, its movements clearly more curious than aggressive at that point, though he didnt understand why. When it leaned its head forward and pressed its nose against the barrier, its breath fogging it, he nearly gasped but managed to catch the sound in time. A glance at his companion told him she was holding the shield, though he didnt know how long she could hold it. Moving his hand just the tiniest bit, Kaevon brought one dagger forward, into better position should he need to use it. Almost immediately the creatures head whipped to the side, its gaze locking on his arm as if it was a tasty morsel then it slowly raised its head and stared directly at him. He swallowed thickly, his own eyes as wide as saucers, watching, waiting. The creature studied him for a moment and then suddenly raised its head and let out a blood curdling roar, the sound piercing the forest around them like jagged blades of steel. Before he could react, even think about moving, it reared and with one might swipe of its claws, it ripped its paw across the shield, trying to reach them. He stumbled, almost fell, but managed to right himself. Instead of running though, or even passing out, Kaevon placed his hand on her shoulder and called up more energy, sending it to her. If you can use your magic as a weapon, now might be a good time he murmured quietly.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

Anger boiled within the young woman. Was this man trying to get them slaughtered?! Marle flinched as the claw came and raked across her shield. The damage caused it to flash and she could feel her own energy warble with it, sending her very soul vibrating across her heart. She wrapped her arms around her waist and gave a shudder. I should just let him eat you, she snarled through her clenched teeth but she didnt mean it. Marles bit was much worse than her bite. It was a shame that this thing, whatever it was, had a bite that was too much for the pair of them could handle. Her pale lavender eyes traveled up to meet the strange animal. There wasnt much she could do, she knew. Even with her control over the elements she had a feeling that whatever she did would be pretty much pointless. She closed her eyes and shook her head. Why the hell does it have to be me that figures it out? Youre the one who got us into this mess so why am I the one who has to effin fix it?! I dont want your energy ! She pushed his energy back towards him. She huffed loudly but that turned into a sharp scream as another slash came down upon their shelter. Marle never had to fight something head on like this before. Every time she had been so desperate to go through that tunnel she had managed to scrape without confrontation. She always kept to the river Then an idea came to her. I am going to drop the shield! I need you to be bait, can you do that? There is a river not too far down this path. You have to get the beast into the water.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

Her anger startled him, the words snarled with force in his direction and he turned, blinking. It was then that it hit him, the knowledge that she couldnt save them, that the possessed no more offensive magical weaponry than he did. Suddenly, his mouth was dry and his beating heart seemed to move faster, banging against the side of his rib cage with force. She pushed his energy back at him, forced it from her body like it was a parasite that she hated, and he shuddered when it flowed back into him, scorching his nerves along the way. Gasping, he glared at her but then looked back at the beast as it poised for another swipe, this one no doubt more forceful then the last. Another roar pierced the area, shaking the very ground they stood on, and he gulped with worry. She was right though, hed gotten them into this mess it wasnt her fault they were here in this place, about to get eaten alive. His head swiveled towards her when she spoke again, taking in her words. Bait? Run? Was she nuts? He blinked back his fear and steeled his nerves for a moment, studying her. If she had a plan, it better be a damn good one. Running he could do, it was what he did best after all since he frequently had to run for his life, and he could do this. Moving over to the edge of the shield farthest from the animal, he nodded. Drop it. Whatever youre going to do though, make it count. I cant outrun this thing forever. With that, he waited and the minute the shield fell he leaped forward, waving his arms and yelling at the top of the lungs, then took off running. Almost instantly, he felt he answering roar and heard the thud of the beasts footsteps as it gave chase, the swipe of one paw splitting the air just outside his left shoulder, almost causing him to stumble. Cursing, he dug down deep and ran harder.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

She was grateful when he told her she could release the magic holding her shield. With a grunt she let the force drop. The energy flickered once or twice before completely dissipating. Panting, she waited for both Kaevon and the beast to get slightly ahead. Finally, taking a deep breath, she darted forward. She hoped that he would be able to get to the river without much problem. If they played around too much it could very well mean their lives. Marle was sure that the beast had a higher endurance then they did. She reached out a palm. It glowed pale yellow for a moment and the scent of damage ozone filled the space around her. The execution of this would be tricky. She would have to tell him when to jump out of the water and, hopefully, the mutated animal would stay put the second it took to charge the lake. If they were lucky it would fry him completely. At the very least it would stun the beast enough so making an escape was easy. Finally she saw the water just beyond the close knit trees and the two beings running towards it. Her own legs picked up the pace. After this she knew that she was going to be exhausted. When they reached town the thief was going to make the techno mage carry her to the nearest inn and pay for a full meal for her, that was for damned sure.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

Kaevon was an idiot on a grand scale. He couldnt do anything halfway, no, not him. First was the stupid shower, which revealed his true nature to the mob then it was choosing the wrong building to bust into, drawing another soul into the hell that was his life. From that he moved to a dangerous run through a dark and dirty tunnel with a possible thief by his side and then to the cherry on top this recklessly stupid run through the forest with a man eating, rancid breath beast of burden nipping at his heals. The race was one of fear and adrenaline, the young mage whipping through the trees, branches scraping his tender skin as if they were trying to claw their way through it. Rocks, roots, fallen branches, they all tried to trip him up as he tore through the trees but he ignored all of it, intent on two things the water that he had begun to hear in the distance and the snorts and hot breath of the animal that chased him. Its thudding footsteps and the occasional brush of air as it swiped at him let him know it was close but he never stopped, never hesitated, not until one of those swipes finally connected. Its bared claws barely grazed his shoulder but it was enough to tear through his shirt and gouge bloody marks in his skin. With a sound that was part scream and part defiance, Kaevon leapt off the bank and into the river, rolling with his feet hit the bottom. He felt, as much as heard, the second splash as the beast joined him and with a mad scramble, he clawed his way up the other side, turning to see his companion emerge last.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

She entered the clearing after the beast had entered in to the water its large paws hitting against the surface of the water in a loud sloshing noise. Her sharp eyes caught Kaevon climbing out of the now turbulent water of the river. It was then or never but she still felt nervous about it. That beast could easily hop out before she could put her hand in the water. She could easily leave her hand inside too long and shock herself. There was no time for further thought, however. The lightening in her hand cracked dangerously and she placed her fist into the water. There was a powerful jolt that wracked her body and a moment of pain but that was gone almost as soon as it came. Instead the lightening traveled the expanse of the water and to the animal. Quickly she withdrew her hand and watched as the thing yowled in agony and then fell over. Fish that had been close to it floated up as well. The river was alight from the shock that had gone through it. Meet me at the old bridge. She motioned in the direction it would be. I'll have to cross it anyway to get out of this place. Without giving him further instructions, she was off to the bridge.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

He had to trust her, he knew he did, but that didnt make it any easier, especially not when a ferocious beast was splashing its way towards him, nothing but food and death on its mind. Kaevon knelt on the ground at the top of the embankment, blood dripping from the slashes in his shoulder and heart pounding from the exertion and fear. His gaze was locked on the great cat, watching its sinewy movements as it pelted through the water, intent on him. Marle had a plan, he knew she did, but she needed to do it fast if she was going to, else hed have to start running again. When she emerged, and raised her hand, a soft glow coming from it, his eyes widened. Of course! She was going to try and electrocute the beast. Scooting further back from the ledge, just in case the electricity jumped to other wet sources, he watched in fascination. Her hand went in the water soon enough and the liquid boiled, the great beast caught in the trap, its agonized scream piercing the forest. He cringed at the sound and watched as it finally fell, downed by her magic. Looking up at her shouted words, he gave a nod of understanding and then stood, getting his bearings. The minute he was ready, he set off at a light lope, ignoring the pain that shot through his body with each step. Dodging limbs and roots, he picked his way through the forest, finally arriving at the bridge. She hadnt arrived yet, so he leaned against it, rolling up his sleeve so he could get a better look at the wounds, his breathing steady and sure though he remained frightened. The beast was dead but their human chasers were still out there, no doubt hunting them.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

Getting to the bridge was simple and she even brought her run down to a light amble. Their human assailants likely heard the commotion of the beast, deciding to stay away from it. Despite how dangerous that situation had been it had granted the pair some extra time. Only some. Once they realized that the animal was no longer making noise, the search party would come in. Finally she reached dilapidated bridge. Only a thin line of rope on either side remained. The planks had rotted away long ago and the bits left weren't all too sturdy. She noted some wear and fraying with them and a lump rose in her throat. This was going to be, yet again, a tricky thing for her. Well, damn it! At least only one of them had to cross it and she rather it be her than him. This would not be the first time she had to sloth crawl across something and this wouldn't be the last. She walked over to it and laid her body face down, reaching up towards the rope, she pulled herself on to it, hooking a leg around it and letting another swing downward. As fast as she was able she began to pull herself across the expanse.
Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

He felt the swaying of the rope under his hand first and then turned, his eyes widening. In his pain, he hadnt noticed the state the bridge had been in but now he saw her crossing it, one leg wrapped around an aged and fraying line as she pulled herself across it. Had this been a modern bridge, made of metal and bolts, he could have used his magic to help her but now he just felt helpless. Again. That feeling was getting old to him and he vowed that if she made it across safely, he would change their fate somehow. He had no idea how just yet but knew it would come to him in time. Watching her, he fidgeted, not wanting to spook her yet wanting to offer what help he could. Youre almost there he called across finally, his voice pitched so she could hear. Another ten feet or so and then I can help you onto solid ground. Take it slow. He felt stupid in a way, offering encouragement when she clearly knew what she was doing, but it was the only thing he could offer so he did. If she fell now, he would never forgive himself nor, he suspected, would she.