#thereal-witchhuntergeneral

[theemperorsnewestgroove]

Don't mind my "pets," brother. I see they've come to pay you a visit.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

Hah! Yes indeed they have, suppose I've caught there attention.

Not an issue, of course. I am more than happy to entertain them as they have done for me.

[coventroublemaker]

Little rabbit. It's about time we properly met, hm? I don't appreciate you talking about me without my knowledge.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

??????????????

UHM. ACTUALLY SOMETHING'S TELLING ME THAT'S A VERY BAD IDEA.

listen....... I WON'T TALK ABOUT YOU NO MORE?? OKAY???

[He is like a frightened, soggy cat]

[w1tchd3str0yer]

Checking in on you, Hopkins. Here to let you know I've been set free from my godforsaken prison at last..

Will be visiting you when I can.

Be ready.

-Witch Hunter General C.W.

OH- UH- COOL.

GREAT. YEAH, I'LL BE READY FOR THAT.

JUST GOT SOME WEAPONS TO UH- SHARPEN AND ALL THAT.

[coventroublemaker]

thereal-witchhuntergeneral:

A bit of the ice caught his cheek and arms, sending darkened blood dripping down his face, but that only served to make the General more excited. He cut through the rest of the ice wall with his cane and claws combined, leaping at Neo with his claws outstretched.Caleb swiped at him once more and grabbed at his cloak, slamming him hard on the ground.“That ice was a lovely trick,” he spat, licking a bit of stray blood off his lip. “But I’d like to get this over with. This is working up quite.. the appetite.”When he said appetite, Caleb locked eyes with the young demon, grinning from ear to ear. His voice grew a hush deeper, thick with venom and acid, and his gaze was threatening.“It’s been ages since I’ve had rabbit.”

Panickedly, he fell back once the ice was shattered and nearly hit the ground. Though it proved useless the second his cloak was grabbed and he was forced to the floor.

Looking into the eyes of the general, he hadn't seen a human anymore. It was some sort of wolfish beast that stood in front of him. They felt sick, they felt so very sick at the sight of the man preparing for what he could only assume was dinner.

They looked back at Azura, tears welling up in their eyes. They didn't want to leave her, but it was either that or they were both dead. Neo couldn't fight this man, they were only a scout and this thing had seemed to be more powerful than they thought.

He could fix this, he could.

Just not now.

The demon got to his feet as quickly as he could, looking one last time to his friend and whispering an apology to her as he took her hand before letting it go. He stood up and gripped onto his artificial staff.

Twice's the charm.

Neo swung the staff at the general, breaking it against him. It wasn't to do any damage, it was merely to distract him long enough so that he could run past him to the vault door and pull it open.

The scout ran over to her quarters looking at the shut door. He tried not to panic but began to knock on it rather quickly, he needed to know that she was okay.

That the mirror hadn't been tricking her or just hurting her in some fashion.

"Azura?" He called out to her. "Are you in there? Are you okay?"

His heart was racing as he steadied his staff in his hands. They were sure not much harm could come to her as long as he was in that mirror, but they didn't want to take their chances.

No answer from the other side of the door. It was way too quiet for anyone to be in there, and if he had barged in there was no sight of the human, bed still made and untouched since morning.

It was almost night now. She should've been in her quarters around this time for curfew.

[w1tchd3str0yer]

Whoever told you not to trust me, they are a fool. You're human just as I am.

I am THE witch hunter general. I do think that, if I could offer you the competence.. you might accomplish great things, Hopkins.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

GAH- UH-

W.. WHY SHOULD I TRUST YOU? HOW DO I KNOW YOU'RE NOT A LIZARD PERSON?

WE CAN'T JUST BE SURE THESE DAYS-

[emperorsfavorite]

I've heard some good things about you, madam. Other... disheartening things. But enough of that. It can be forgiven in time. I have a favor I'd like to ask of you, if you'd be so kind as to help me with it. After all, a fellow human such as yourself ought to..

..Mend her wrongs by providing assistance to those in desperate need of it.

And you are a good person, aren't you?

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

Hey, I am a good person, but it doesn't mean I'm perfect! But if someone's in need, I'll be there for them.

Do you need help?

[emperorsfavorite]

Darkness.

That was all that she could recall. It felt like she was lying in the darkness for quite some time, ever since she has broken that cursed mirror she found hidden deep inside the vaults of the castle that contained a fellow human inside. He was free now, and he promised that he would help her get back to the human realm together- and then...

She heard a voice, calling out her name. It was like a hazy dream, seeing their silhouette acting like a mirage in the distance. She wasn't even sure if this was real. It felt... oddly suffocating. As if the darkness was crawling up and up and up, taking every bit of her lifeforce.

"NEO!"

The human screamed out, blurted their name in full volume. Her body drenched in a cold sweat. So it was a nightmare, she thought. But this place wasn't her quarters, nor this was her bed. She didn't know if her nightmare or her situation was scarier.

"Where... am I?"

@thereal-witchhuntergeneral

[coventroublemaker]

I-

WE- WE BARELY KNOW EACHOTHER, I MEAN- C'MON?? Can you blame a guy for maybe being a bit curious?? Ahahah!-

It- It won't happen again! I promise, I didn't even know that you didn't- you didn't want to be talked about! Mouth zipped and shut! I swear!

Little rabbit. It's about time we properly met, hm? I don't appreciate you talking about me without my knowledge.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

??????????????

UHM. ACTUALLY SOMETHING'S TELLING ME THAT'S A VERY BAD IDEA.

listen....... I WON'T TALK ABOUT YOU NO MORE?? OKAY???

[He is like a frightened, soggy cat]

[coventroublemaker]

HAHA... UH YEAH-

It wasn't meant to be behind your back! I- I promise it wasn't anything- b...bad!

I- [He begins to stumble backwards, wanting to get as far away as possible. This man had an energy that made his stomach twist, he needed to get away while he was still breathing.]

It just happened to be be- behind your back because- I didn't- I didn't know you we're- I-

[Dear Titan, words were failing him.]

Little rabbit. It's about time we properly met, hm? I don't appreciate you talking about me without my knowledge.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

??????????????

UHM. ACTUALLY SOMETHING'S TELLING ME THAT'S A VERY BAD IDEA.

listen....... I WON'T TALK ABOUT YOU NO MORE?? OKAY???

[He is like a frightened, soggy cat]

[coventroublemaker]

Neo watched him pull his gloves off and scowled. His eyes squinting as he held his position for the moment. The demon's eyes burned a strong dark amber as he felt fear fade into unbridled anger.

He was still afraid, he had no clue what this man was capable but the general lacked the same knowledge on his behalf.

Immediately they completed the spell circle, shooting a line of fire at the General. It was mostly a distraction as they moved Azura's body further away.

Once they were sure she had been in a safer spot, Neo ran for his staff and shot a plant spell that aimed for the man's ankles.

Stomping his foot, he held his ground. "Bring it on."

The scout ran over to her quarters looking at the shut door. He tried not to panic but began to knock on it rather quickly, he needed to know that she was okay.

That the mirror hadn't been tricking her or just hurting her in some fashion.

"Azura?" He called out to her. "Are you in there? Are you okay?"

His heart was racing as he steadied his staff in his hands. They were sure not much harm could come to her as long as he was in that mirror, but they didn't want to take their chances.

No answer from the other side of the door. It was way too quiet for anyone to be in there, and if he had barged in there was no sight of the human, bed still made and untouched since morning.

It was almost night now. She should've been in her quarters around this time for curfew.

[coventroublemaker]

The demon moved back, his chest still getting scratched but he had avoided anything lethal. Blood soaked his shirt and he huffed.

Determination remained, despite the slight look of terror on his face. Neo took a few swings with their staff before making a much larger spell circle. They shot up a wall of ice in front of them, it was thin but that seemed to be the intention.

"You can try!" They leaned on their back foot, lifting the other to kick the wall of ice towards Caleb.

He could still feel his heart beating, he was terrified just being here but he had to protect his friend. He had to stop this mad man.

The scout ran over to her quarters looking at the shut door. He tried not to panic but began to knock on it rather quickly, he needed to know that she was okay.

That the mirror hadn't been tricking her or just hurting her in some fashion.

"Azura?" He called out to her. "Are you in there? Are you okay?"

His heart was racing as he steadied his staff in his hands. They were sure not much harm could come to her as long as he was in that mirror, but they didn't want to take their chances.

No answer from the other side of the door. It was way too quiet for anyone to be in there, and if he had barged in there was no sight of the human, bed still made and untouched since morning.

It was almost night now. She should've been in her quarters around this time for curfew.

[w1tchd3str0yer]

I- Well-

[He looked around nervously, simply speaking to this man had already begun to make him feel sick. Yet, he seemed to agree with him and he seemed to be on the same mission.]

If- Fine! If you really are a witch hunter and you really want to help.. THEN WHAT'S YOUR PLAN?

Whoever told you not to trust me, they are a fool. You're human just as I am.

I am THE witch hunter general. I do think that, if I could offer you the competence.. you might accomplish great things, Hopkins.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

GAH- UH-

W.. WHY SHOULD I TRUST YOU? HOW DO I KNOW YOU'RE NOT A LIZARD PERSON?

WE CAN'T JUST BE SURE THESE DAYS-

[coventroublemaker]

[His face had been wincing as the other spoke. Claiming that he was hindering her had hit him harder than he expected. He never wanted to hold he back, he certainly hoped he wasn't. Neo's mind began to fill with the idea that he was being selfish. That all of this was-]

[The demon let out a yelp and jumped back at the sound of a fist hitting glass. Their breathing had grown quickened and uncontrolled. Out of panic and shaken reaction, they punched the glass back. No damage came to the mirror but it didn't seem like anything could.]

Can- Titan, what is your problem! I'm not- I'm not going to listen to you!

[They blocked their ears for a moment as they tried to control their breaths. Neo's chest rose and fell in fast succession, their hands had simply moved to his hair to pull on it.]

Just- Shut up! I'm- I can't breathe right now- What do you want from me?! I'm not going to sit back and let you trick my friend into doing what you want her to!

I don't know what you're doing but no person with good intentions acts like- like that.

Little rabbit. It's about time we properly met, hm? I don't appreciate you talking about me without my knowledge.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

??????????????

UHM. ACTUALLY SOMETHING'S TELLING ME THAT'S A VERY BAD IDEA.

listen....... I WON'T TALK ABOUT YOU NO MORE?? OKAY???

[He is like a frightened, soggy cat]

[coventroublemaker]

I- Yeah! Okay, mhm- uhm- well, I mean-

[He hesitated for a moment, fighting his impulsivity and his loyalty, yet deciding to allow it to win.]

..No. I- You're right about the eavesdropping. That- I shouldn't have done that, but I'm not going- I'm not going to abandon her. She's my friend and-

I don't know you! Why should- Why would I trust you?

[The confidence was weary and even calling it that was a stretch, but he wouldn't let his care for his friends come into question. That was one thing he was certain on.]

Little rabbit. It's about time we properly met, hm? I don't appreciate you talking about me without my knowledge.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

??????????????

UHM. ACTUALLY SOMETHING'S TELLING ME THAT'S A VERY BAD IDEA.

listen....... I WON'T TALK ABOUT YOU NO MORE?? OKAY???

[He is like a frightened, soggy cat]

[coventroublemaker]

The demon screamed before moving around Azura, holding her in his lap. He pulled her as close as he could to him and away from the taller man. His eyes were filled with horror as he began to tear up.

"What the FUCK did you do to her?!" He cried.

Neo looked back down at her face and let out a shaky breath. He begged for her to live through this. A look of anger and disdain pulled onto his face.

Not even grabbing their staff, they prepared a spell circle. "You bastard." He spat.

The scout ran over to her quarters looking at the shut door. He tried not to panic but began to knock on it rather quickly, he needed to know that she was okay.

That the mirror hadn't been tricking her or just hurting her in some fashion.

"Azura?" He called out to her. "Are you in there? Are you okay?"

His heart was racing as he steadied his staff in his hands. They were sure not much harm could come to her as long as he was in that mirror, but they didn't want to take their chances.

No answer from the other side of the door. It was way too quiet for anyone to be in there, and if he had barged in there was no sight of the human, bed still made and untouched since morning.

It was almost night now. She should've been in her quarters around this time for curfew.

[coventroublemaker]

[He felt his heart dropped to the bottom of his feet for multiple reasons. One, being the threat of his laughter, a sickening joy coming from Neo's fear. Two, being that nickname he was being dawned.]

[Rabbit.]

NO! [His hands slapped over his mouth at his volume.] ..n-no.

I didn't- I'm not- I didn't lie! I had no clue that you- I barely know your name! It's just- I heard Azura talking to that mirror and-

Little rabbit. It's about time we properly met, hm? I don't appreciate you talking about me without my knowledge.

(@thereal-witchhuntergeneral)

??????????????

UHM. ACTUALLY SOMETHING'S TELLING ME THAT'S A VERY BAD IDEA.

listen....... I WON'T TALK ABOUT YOU NO MORE?? OKAY???

[He is like a frightened, soggy cat]