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Started February 23, 2018 by @_sleeby_rat_

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(lol okay XD)
"I have no idea. Feel free to try it."

"You are not knocking me out," Pluto growled. "I…I might be able to use this to my advantage. Just give me a moment to figure this out. Think this has something to do with your dimension, not hunger."

(nope I keep it completely dark)
"How are you going to use this to your advantage?"

(huh. that's weird, then, idk. sorry)
"Sit down for a minute and think about it, we'll keep watch." Mike double-checked to make sure his gun was loaded. "Your guess is as good as mine on this stuff."
(Iiiii gotta go to bed now, see you guys tomorrow)

(lol it probably has to do with stress or something)
"I still say we summon a demon for her to eat," Asura said, leaning on his staff again.

Pluto sat down on the stump of a tree, hands making grabbing motions subconsciously. Her wings fluffed and sharpened, and she could feel her breathing quicken a little. Her mouth felt dry and the hunger didn't help, but it slowly started to ease up. "I…I think I might be ok."

"Get back to me when you're absolutely sure. We're not going to take a single risk–"
He stopped mid-sentence and stared off at the distant gloom. From that direction had come the sound of gunshots, then an agonized scream.
Mike set his jaw. "Guns out. That was close by."

Pluto stood, feathers bristling as she held her gun

Almost without warning, a massive winged shape loomed over the treetops and glided soundlessly over them. Something limp and humanoid dangled from its claws. As it passed overhead, thick drops of blood pattered onto the ground's carpet of pine needles. Then the shape was out of sight once more.
Mike waited to make sure it was gone, then wordlessly beckoned to the others and started following the bloody trail.

Pluto followed, unfolding her wings to create a sort of illusion behind them that made it more difficult to be spotted

The trail led down a slight slope, sometimes clear, sometimes faint. They crossed a tiny creek and began wading through a sea of fern bushes, which they could duck down into if necessary. The trees were more widely spaced here, which made them feel a bit vulnerable, but despite this they pressed on without being detected.
Finally, Mike stopped and crouched down at the edge of a clearing, motioning for the others to do the same. The sun was fading by now, leaving everything in a dusky blue mist, but it was possible to make out a pond with a waterfall in the center of the clearing, surrounded by mossy rocks. And on the far side of the pond, a large catlike creature was lounging, its prey draped across its paws.

"Is that the male?" Pluto asked, moving her wings to keep the illusion without alerting the demon across the pond

"Yup." Mike's lips barely moved. "We gotta be quick. The female will show up soon. Pluto, how much ground can you cover with that shield?"

"A lot. I can cover us all with a little room to spare."

"Well, focus on yourself and Asura. Both of you will have the hardest time hiding, with your wings and his slight glow. We'll spread out and pincer the clearing until each of us feels they have a fairly clear shot at him. Then I'll radio the one who should shoot first. Be careful."

"Got it." (should we wait for the others?)