forum Dying to live// one on one (closed)

Started April 28, 2019 by @_sleeby_rat_

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Amato watched the blade go to the stranger’s hand, and his lip curled up in a growl. “I suggest you sheathe that. I’d hate to hurt you,” he threatened lowly

Skye didn't sheath it, holding it lightly at his side, the metal shining in the starlight. "I think not. Especially considering that you have a weapon ready to go, plus armour, which happens to be a luxury I don't have access to." He said flatly. "It makes more sense in the view that you could attack me at any second, to have a weapon free for defense."

“I barely have any armor on,” Amato scoffed with a roll of his eyes. “Besides, I won’t attack you unprovoked. It’s undignified, and you just need some help getting something to steal, which I can help you with

"Armour is armour." Said Skye quietly, sheathing his weapon, deciding to take the chance and trust him. "Besides, why would you help me??" He asked, shocked that he'd even suggest it.

“Because the soldiers here are bastards and I’m happy to give away my father’s old horde. Bastard doesn’t need it anyways,” Amato huffed as he straightened, slinging his bow across his back

Skye had to laugh at that, his hood finally falling back to reveal his multicolored hair. "Be glad you have parents and a place to live." He said. "Though I have to wonder, if It's your dad's horde than are you…?" He let it hang.

“The demon in the castle, to put it lightly. Long forgotten in favor of my more successful siblings. I’m trapped just as much as any prisoner until I’m deemed useful for war, or whatever hell the king has planned for me,” Amato answered, as if he had said it many times before

Skye rolled his eyes, "You don't look like a demon to me.." he said, "In any case you're kinda cute.." he looked the other over again.

Amato blinked owlishly at first, but his expression quickly turned to one of amusement. “Well, that’s certainly not the kind of outlook I expected you to have towards me,” he chuckled, a hand reaching up to rubbing at the back of his neck

Skye shrugged, "You could have scales instead of skin and it still wouldn't shock me too much.." he said, watching the other's expression. "Besides, I can't believe anyone would betray the King.."

"He betrayed me first," Amato answered plainly, though a coldness had seeped into his voice. "But enough of him. Do you want that piece of treasure or not?" he asked, standing up straight now, or as straight as he could with the way his frame was built

Skye nodded, "Why not, I'd be happy to help you spite the old man." He said, noting the ice in the other's tone.

(it's all good. I'll be a lil on and off in a bit though, I'm taking a break atm lol)

"Well, in that case, off we go. Though it would be far more efficient to do things like this," Amato said, grinning slyly as his form began to shift in a whorl of black and red smoke, gold streaks now interlacing it. His form grew from the shadows the smoke caused, until a large, three-headed dragon appeared where he had previously been standing, its size alone making it difficult to fit entirely on the tower

Skye took a step back in awe. "Okay.. now I know what they mean by demon, cause that's freaking awesome." He said.

"This isn't even as big as I get," Amato said with a collective roll of his eyes. Without asking, he grabbed Skye by the back of his shirt in one of his mouths, carrying him like a cat might do to a kitten as he began to descend down the tower

Skye yelped, a bit uneasy at being carried like this. "If you rip my shirt we're going to have issues!!" He yelled.

“Who knows, you might like it ripped,” Amato teased lightly, grinning internally as they reached the base of the tower. He landed with a very soft thud before shifting back, chuckling as he dropped Skye

Skye managed to land on his feet. "I'll have you know this is the only good jacket I have!" He said, more than a little miffed by the threat to rip it. "If you want it off me then all you have to do is ask."

Amato could only chuckle as he did a quick stretch. “Alright, stop complaining. We’ve still gotta get you some treasure,” he said as he began leading the way towards the door on the other side of the tower

Skye rolled his eyes and followed quietly. Making note of everything around him. He also took this chance to do a recheck on the guards.

They got to the door relatively easily, as it was only a short walk there. Amato opened the door before the two slipped in, only to run smack into two tall, unamused people in strange dress. “Lord Amato, what are you doing in the treasury so late at night?” one asked, his arms folding across his chest as he squinted at them

Skye backed away in alarm. Idiot!! he thought, cursing himself for not checking ahead. Again. He pulled a dagger from his pocket, hiding it in his hand should they need to fight. He looked to Amato for what to do next.

“Dwyer, relax. I’m just taking a walk,” Amato said with a small little pout. “Come on, please just lemme in?” he asked the man, who on closer inspection looked only about the same age as Amato, if not a little younger.
“Do you want me to make you some tea? I could look for those tea leaves you like that help you sleep,” he offered, but Amato shook his head

Skye stared at the two, taking the chance to make himself less noticeable. What the heck is going on here???

Dwyer seemed to pout a little, and Amato sighed. “If you really want, take some to my room in about twenty minutes. Okay?” This seemed to placate the boy, and he gave a little nod before walking off with a maid

Skye pressed himself against the wall as they passed, hoping to stay unnoticed.