Rise of the Cynth [1x1]

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Luna tilted her head to the side. "You had a foster father?" She asked, a little surprised since she figured Skye... Well she just figured he didn't have a family of any sort. She said nothing about the 'dear to be' part. Luna shifted her weight from one foot and another, trying to quiet or still. Of course she couldn't just keep still. Luna needed to run and not be pent up. Even if this was outside she wanted to leave and have the thrill of danger again. Luna finally sat down, in a attempt to squash those feelings. She needed to be patient right now. She rested her head on her hands, heavy-lidded, stating she was rather bored. She finally started to twirl her her finger around a lock of silver hair. Luna yawned, yet again showing she was rather tired of this.


Ren couldn't answer yet. Instead he pushed his muscles, making them scream at him to stop. Ren tried to calm his breathing, but he could feel the burn in his throat that you got when you ran fast without stopping. Ren tightened his grip, his expression was rather grave, but otherwise he showed no signs of sadness. Ren tried not to glance at Mayia, that wouldn't be good. After a while of running he slowed his pace, just a little. And after that he slowed to a stop, he was now huffing. Ren was stalling in every possible way he could. Ren hung his head down as he slowly set Mayia to the ground. He avoided her all together, looking anywhere but her.

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Skye simply nodded, already having had spoken enough for this one day. He was just tired at this point, slipping his hat from its place on the top of his head to his face before just falling back so he could lay down, Rioku trotting away from him with a... look on his face. "You must hate being here... Do as you wish... Rioku... Please accompany her..." Skye huffed, his voice growing softer and softer with every breath that came with his voice. He couldn't handle the strain very well, but he was able to keep himself from simply collapsing from the pains in his chest. Rioku just looked down at Skye and nudged his side, but he got no reply. That was probably just that. Skye was tired, he was in pain, and he could barely move. He kind of looked like he was dead at this point, since he wasn't breathing with his face covered up by his hat.

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Mayia didn't dare to let go of Ren's shirt, not even when he let her feet touch the floor. "R-Ren?... Where is he?... W-Where... Where did he go?..." She asked desperately with her hands clutched to his shirt as she tried to get him to tell her. She saw no fluff of silver, or heard the scratching of claws against the ground. The tunnel was rather dark, but she would rather not be by herself in this place, and knowing that Hunter wasn't around her worried her deeply. "Please... Just tell me..." She was snivelling now. Hunter was her world. He helped her when she couldn't deal with anyhing that was going on in her own head. She wouldn't have survived this long without him in her life.

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Luna looked back and forth between them. To be honest she had no idea what was going on. Not like she cared, but still, she was a little confused by this point. Luna tilted her head to the other side this time. "Is he dead?" She asked, in a very curious tone. Luna glanced at Rioku, frowning with confusion. She wanted to poke Skye just to see if he would twitch. But she didn't really want to get bitten by Rioku. Plus she was wondering why Skye would ask Rioku to take care of her. Luna frowned deeply and scratched her head, she wasn't used to stuff like this. Luna rolled her eyes to herself, "Well if he is I'll be taking that hat." She chuckled, resisting the urge to reach out and snatch. It wasn't like she didn't like the hat, but she did think it would look good on her.

Ren leaned away from her, for a moment he simply just held his head the other way. "Mayia, stop." He said in a sharp voice, unfitting his usual tone. Ren sighed and smiled sadly, which held no happiness or anything close to that. "He dead." He muttered, his smile dissipated, like it was never there, like he had never smiled in his life. Ren didn't say anything or do anything else. He knew it was a possibility Hunter might be alive, but if he wasn't..... Ren didn't want to get her hopes up at all. Ren clenched his hands into fists, not really wanting to see her face fall or see the tears drip down. He hung his head again, like he didn't have any energy left from saying those words.

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Skye shut his eyes from under the hat and kept his hand there, his thoughts upsetting him. "It was my fault..." He said lowly, moving his hand from over his face to his chest. "Before I came to my senses... I had kill him and his wife... I beg of you... Please don't take it..." He said, opening his eyes and not even having it in him to look at Luna. He was only able to look up at the sky, his body feeling weak while RIoku just sat there with his ears flattened against his head, the pain of knowing what his partner was thinking making him a little upset. Rioku was determined to protect Skye by any means necessary, but it was still strange that Skye didn't want her dead. He was too bent on repaying his crimes, but... How could he? He killed hundreds of thousands of people.

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Mayia froze, her hands releasing Ren's shirt as she backed away. The sadness in her eyes were overwhelming that not even a tear dared to come near. "N-No... He can't be dead! H-He's... He..." Mayia quaked, her shoulders shaking before she just started running. Running right past Ren and back towards the cavern they had just been hiding in. She went as fast as her feet could carry her, occassionally slipping, but not falling. When she had gotten to the cavern, it was covered in blood. She had to take a scrap of her dress to tie over her mouth and nose as she looked around the bloodied room. There, on the floor beside the charred remains of the wood they burned, laid Hunter. Mayia fell to her knees at his side and looked down at his peaceful expression, feeling a strong need to cry, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She placed her hands on his side. He was still warm... "Please... You can't be dead... You just can't..." She said quietly, her palms beginning to glow as she tried to so something stupid. She was going to try and bring back Hunter's pulse. She knew that she could heal his wounds, just bringing herself a great deal of fatigue, but trying to bring a creature of his size back to life?... He was bigger than any average man, so even just trying wouldn't ensure that either of them would end up living... Mayia might end up dying herself...

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Luna didn't say anything on the matter of Skye killing. She simply didn't know what to say, so she kept her mouth shut for once. Luna glanced away, how many people had she killed? She never counted or kept tracked. but she did know one timed she stuck with a group for a while. Well, they didn't see the light of day. But still, she tried to stay in a group once. Luna couldn't say she regretted killing them, actually, she enjoyed it. Luna ran her fingers through her hair as she tilted her head to the sky. "I was kinda hoping you dead." Luna murmured, breaking the tense silence. She leaned back on one hand, acting as if they weren't there. Maybe they really weren't and she finally went all the way off the edge. Or maybe she was in hell? Whatever it was, she didn't really care. Luna slowly turned her head to look at Rioku, she smirked. It seemed silly to have those kinda thoughts.

Ren ran after her, but much more slowly. He was relived those cave people weren't there. Ren slowly made his way to Mayia, watching her closely and sadly. He leaned away, cringing at the strong scent and site of blood. HE finally started to run towards Mayia, wanting to get out already. Ren crouched down next to her and put his hand on her shoulder. "Mayia..." he said, in a slightly pleading tone. "Please stop." He begged, not wanting look at Hunter like this. Ren wanted to remember Hunter strong and noble, not just another dead wolf in a cave. Ren plastered on a fake smile, that was too sweet for anyone to accept. Ren tried to gently pry her away. "Mayia, this is selfish." He murmured, wincing as he caught another glance of Hunter.

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Skye shut his eyes again and losly nodded when Luna finally spoke again. "As was I... And I still hope... To be truly death would be a gift..." He said quietly as he rested on the floor. Rioku laid down beside Skye, just so he could get a little rest as well. Rioku was tired as well, and his partner was seriously injured. Why wouldn't he be tired right now? "Luna, is there anything you want to do?... You know. Other than bothering Skye about his past." He asked a little harshly, wishing that he could just let his partner get the rest that he needed. Skye seemed to be on the verge of death, but if his body wasn't already dead, he wouldn't be here right now. It was only because of his deal was why Skye was still able to process any thoughts, but he wouldn't be able to restrain himself for much longer. He might end up trying to kill Luna if she stayed for too long. He wouldn't be able to handle that.

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Mayia started to cry when Ren pulled her back, forced to stop in the middle of the process. Hunter's wounds were mostly healed, but his fur was still matted with blood. "I-I don't care anymore... I don't want to live without him!" She cried, pushing against Ren's chest so he would let her go, but she was too weak. It felt like she was pushing against a wall. She was so close to just picking up one of the weapons that was left on the floor just to end her life, but she couldn't do anything when she was being pulled back like this. Hunter... Hunter... Please, just open your eyes... Please.... She pleaded in her head, tears streaming down her face with the thought that she would be alone. There was no reason for Ren to stick around, so she would end up dead anyway... She felt like she should just end it now, so she wouldn't have to let something else end it for her.

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Luna bared her teeth at Rioku, looking much like the animal she is. "Why should I listen to you?" She asked, reveling the grudge she was holding and showing her stubborn streak. Luna crossed her arms and scoffed as she sneered at Rioku. She looked away from him, pretending she didn't see him. It may have seemed like she forgot about his 'amusement', but she held a grudge, and she wasn't planning on letting it go. Luna returned her gaze back to Rioku, glaring at him, gritting her teeth. But she did kinda wanted to leave, but she decided to stay, just to annoy Rioku. She had taken a disliking in him, so she would go out of her way just to tick him off, including Skye.

Ren sighed and shook his head sadly and slowly. "Mayia, are you going to put Hunter's death in vain?" He asked, his voice sharp and cold. Anything but kind. He glanced away from her, a grime expression on his face. "That's rather disrespectful, don't you think?" He looked back down at Mayia, staring at her without blinking. He held no smile, just, a stony look. Ren stood up, "Mayia, pay your respects correctly." His voice was slightly raised, and this time it seemed he was angry. He wouldn't be kind or gentle at a moment like this, he would be blunt and rather mean. Ren crossed his arms, his mouth set in a straight, firm line. Despite his calm appearance, inside he was flipping out. He had no idea what to do in a situation like this. But he would give his best shot, hoping it would turn out okay.

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Skye didn't really mind. Being near a source of life while he was unable to hurt them was a nice feeling, but Rioku knew that Skye might have just been near his limits. "You should listen because you could die just because you chose to stay here. What would you do here anyway? Poke him till you're satisfied?" Rioku growled out harshly, reminding Skye of his shameful blood lust. Skye was distressed by the look on his face, turning himself so he wouldn't be looking at Luna. Though she was dangerous and rather evil, Skye didn't see a reason to kill her just. She didn't seem to be like she was truly evil. Heck, she had been awake this entire time and only made one attempt to kill him.

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Mayia's skin had gone pale, her eyes glimmering with sadness. She finally removed her gaze from Hunter and looked up at Ren, his voice making her tremble, and her entire body language expressing that she was scared right now. Turning towards Hunter again, Mayia sniveled, placing her hands against his fur and quietly laying her head down against his neck, holding back hertears so that she couldn't drench his fur. "... I'm so sorry... I blame myself for all of this... Hunter..." She whimpered quietly, shutting her eyes and burying her face into his fur. Still so warm... She wouldn't mind dying here... She wouldn't be able to do anything else anyway. If she went with Ren, this just might happen again, and then she would be all alone... It wasn't like she was going to get killed any time soon, unless there was something out there strong enough to take down the demon within her. "Just go... I'm not going to be able to help you at all..." Mayia said to Ren, wanting to lay here until all the warmth in Hunter's body was gone. She would even stay and watch as he rotted if she wanted to.

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Luna sneered at Rioku, "Replace poking with stabbing." She snarled at him, even if she was talking about Skye, the threat was directed at Rioku more then Skye. She reached over and poked him, lightly, on the arm "See? Maybe next time it'll be with my sword." She growled, smirking a little at Rioku. Luna stopped talking for a moment, finally catching on to the rest of Rioku's words. "What do you mean I might die? You gonna kill me?" It wasn't a question, more of a challenge really. Even thought she knew she didn't really have much of a chance at the moment. It really was a foolish thing to do, but yet she still did it. That was one of the many things that would most likely get her killed some day. Yet, she knew that very well.

Ren expression softened slightly, "Mayia, please don't say that...." His voice trailed off sadly, he tried to smile. Of course it turned to look of an grimace or a cringe. Ren sat down next to her, "I can't leave yet, I need to pay my respects too." He murmured, glancing at her grimly. "Besides, do you really take me so heartless?" He chuckled, that was fake and frankly empty. Ren sighed and hung his head, not saying anything more. He closed his eyes, frowning deeply. It was painful, it didn't know he would grieve so much for Hunter. For he had just met him a day before. But yet, it still hurt. Ren was surprised at himself, but he didn't care at the moment. How could he? Ren lifted his head again, glancing away from both Hunter and Mayia.

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Rioku stopped using a hostile presense towards Luna when she poked him and just looked down at Skye, the look on his face just heart breaking to anyone with a decent heart. "He doesn't want to hurt you, that's why. I was ordered not to hurt you, so I'll honour that, but Skye can't promise that he won't turn on you. Collecting souls is a part of his life, and he is obligated to do it, whether he controls his body or not." Rioku explained, whining almost as he laid down beside Skye. Skye didn't dare say a word. Rioku was able to explain everything perfectly well, and Skye just lifted the hat from his chest to his face, just so he didn't need to see the disgusted look on Luna's face. She seemed to be the kind of person who hated weakness, so he wasn't going to allow her to see the weakness in his expression. It would just anger her further.

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Mayia started to snivel just a bit. Without Hunter, Mayia was useless. She could still use her abilities and move as if she were her own, but she wouldn't have a reason to fight. She wouldn't have any reason to keep on going on if she couldn't even take care of herself. She cared so much about Hunter, and there was nothing in the world that she felt would make her move from his side. Mayia moved so that her sleeve was at her head and just cried, her other hand laying flat against Hunter's silky fur. "I want to die... I want to go with you... Please let me come with you, Hunter... I'm not going to survive anyway..." She mumbled against his fur, slightly hoping that Ren would oblige to her wish by either leaving or killing her so that she could go... That was kind of stupid, though. She was being selfish right now... But she had just lost her only family, memory and friend. She didn't have any reason left to keep on surviving. Hunter was going to help her cope with her curse... Maybe even help her resolve the problems of having it... What was she could to do now?