forum Welcome to Altir City! (Closed)

Started November 05, 2018 by @InstaOnly

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(Idk… I think this post is trash because I'm bad at transitions. So onward to the next scene!)
Aaron didn't show if he'd heard Nykidia, but either way the foxfire died out as he listened to the siren. He grinned, ignoring the siren's glare. "Pity. Though don't you see? Everyone here tries to kill you even when demanding answers, you don't need anything more but a threat you'll go through with." He remarked. "I consider this a promise to let us leave without any trouble, don't break your word." At that he stood up, looking to Nykidia.
"That calm enough for your favor? I don't kill if I don't have to, so let me make that clear before anyone ticks me off." At that he went to Eberaus and shoved the male siren off his muzzle, glaring at the dragon as a warning to not harm anyone. If he was well enough to make threats and bare his teeth he could follow. With nothing else to do but leave Aaron picked up Nykidia, a small revenge towards his friend for insisting on carrying him, and walked towards the door. Though before that he looked at the female siren, still in strings, and spoke threateningly. "I wouldn't come near anyone I know. Or you'll see how easy it is to be reminded of your mortality." He growled, and left, walking at a pace to give Eberaus time to follow. The siren would find herself stuck until he got out of range or was tired, in other words about when they left this awful place.

Nykidia let out a sigh of relief. "Yes that is fi-Woah!" She said as he picked him up. She laughed. "Is this because I carried you around?" Nykidia asked. "Are you OK, Eberaus?" She yelled at him.

The lady moved, cradling the still passed out Ryder in her arms. The waters had become calm once again, the once writhing mass of tentacles having disappeared completely. Her violet eyes remained dull as she listened. The other's voice had changed, the strange woman picked up on it, but it didn't seem to concern her.
"I wouldn't bother…it is my problem…I do not wish to drag others into my own personal affairs…"
Her eyes shifted to the portal being created. The woman's eyes seemed to glow a bit again, the pupils narrowing slightly. Her form seemed to tense, if only slightly, unsure.

Eberaus didn't realize the male siren was lifted off to the side, as he swung his muzzle to rid him of the nuisance. His eyes remained glowing brightly. The dragon's body started to rise out of the waters, claws clicking on the hard floor. The beast's eyes glared right at the male siren, ignoring all and everything around him. He could care less about what these others had to say, words were worthless when one was so willing to fight for their own gains, or even just to survive.
To Eberaus, his feral draconic nature, everyone and everything was a threat now. These were all individuals who could cause him harm. The rows of feathers that crested his head ran all the way down his back, were fully raised, continuing to vibrate. From his nostrils, thin, blue streams of what appeared to be blue mist swirled upwards. This 'mist', in the tiny streams now, were completely harmless, though if provoked, the rock drake was ready to release a torrent of the blue 'mist', which would prove extremely deadly to those around who breathed it.
His eyes landed on the male siren, stalking forward. The dragon remained half in the water, still aware he was much too large for even this big of a room. A giant paw swung forward, claws rested on top of the male siren. The rock drake leaned his head down, jaws gaping as a deep growl came from his throat.
"I should kill you right now. Wasting precious air the rest of us could breath," a dark smirk suddenly crossed the beast's muzzle, "You should breath in poisonous fumes, I know a fellow perfect for such toxic air. I'm sure he would more than happily grant what I ask."
"Consider yourself lucky…that other doesn't mind your wretched breath in this air."
Eberaus lifted his giant claws upwards, releasing the pressure. As his body lifted out of the water, his form shimmered, shrinking downwards. Soon, he once again stood in his human form. The male's lips twitched now and then, fangs showing. His eyes continued to glow, pupils thin slits nearly lost in the vast yellow. His tail lashed back and forth madly, body tense, and still emitting a deep, guttural growl.

Eberaus is being so edgy))

Nykidia jumped slightly at this. "Damn." She whispered to herself. His draconic form was absolutely terrifying. Especially his voice. "Are you OK, Eberaus?" she repeated. She was surprised the drug he was given wasn't effecting him.

Aaron didn't answer Nykidia. His gaze was distant and a bit cold, yet confused, as if thinking of something. Though a smile still pulled at his lips hearing her laugh, only to be pressed into a thin line again as he stopped walking. He looked to Eberaus as the dragon shifted. Human again with rage clearly showing, all regarded with Aaron's own slit pupils. Just because he was calm didn't mean he'd be kind.
"Come on, Eberaus. Any blood spilled when they're letting us leave and you'll be just as bad as them." He said bluntly, not bothering to ask if he was okay. Everyone who was in a fight had some kind of harm done, he saw no point in asking. It would probably be best to not talk anyways, since either one of them could be set off if offended right now. He continued walking with Nykidia, starting down the hall as he waited to hear Eberaus following. He'd catch up eventually.

"Timeeeeee~" Cherry called into the portal, waiting a few minutes before a silver-haired figure walked out. "What do you want Cherry?" Time asked in a slightly annoyed voice, a neutral expression on their face. "Aww, don't be like that! I need your help, do you think your drug could affect a dragon?" Cherry asked, giving Time a hug. Time sighed and answered. "I've told you this a million times, it depends on the breed of dragon."

"Why didn't you run?" Aaron asked suddenly, finally looking at Nykidia. "Back when you picked me up, you could have ran." He hesitated before looking forwards again, refusing to stop walking towards the exit, as if leaving room for the question to be forgotten. It wasn't his place to ask her reasoning, just like he often saw it out of place for others to ask his. Sometimes others didn't always make sense anyways.
"Eberaus is probably fine." He assured, but his words came out detached from emotion. He was still getting out of the mindset he'd slipped into, or maybe that was just him thinking. "Though I wouldn't say anything that might hurt his pride. He seems to be violent the more someone provokes him. Honestly we're both dangerous right now…. You should have left with Nysaxiope." At the last bit his voice was quieter, almost hurt, as he admitted what he thought aloud. If Nykidia was listening to him rant to the siren surely she understood where it was coming from, he wasn't someone to be friends with. She should have just left.

"And why the hell would I leave you?" She said as she looked at him. "After all we've been through? Not a chance! Someone has to look after you." Nykidia said giggling. "You about died back there with that shark. What would you have done if we weren't there?" She asked with Nights voice slightly laced in with hers.

Aaron stopped at this. He was silent for a moment. Then he laughed, not mocking or cold, a genuine laugh. He didn't know the last time that happened. "I would've been in trouble. Don't feel like you have to look out for me though, you're the younger one." He said, a teasing tone to his voice. She reminded him of someone, he couldn't place who. Not that it really mattered. For the most part he worked alone now. Aaron glanced back, noticing they were past the room with the lady and her shark humanoid. "Do you want to wait for Eberaus, or leave him to follow our trail?" He asked.

"Hey! Being younger doesn't make any difference!" She said laughing. She though a little bit after his question. "No we should probably wait. The last thing we need is to lose him again."

"It does when I'm used to being the youngest." Aaron commented. He put Nykidia on the ground, sitting by her against the wall. If they were to wait they may as well rest. He looked down the hall, thinking to himself. Surely it'd get late soon, and everyone would leave to their own place. He didn't want to ask anything of anyone. Absent-mindedly he slipped something from his pocket. A white ball, and though he messed with it and handed off from hand to hand he made sure it didn't slip from his grasp. No matter what he never dropped his guard when the item was out. Yet he played with it around Nykidia, trusting her. A small smile slipped on his face as he let a small flame appear in front of the red head. "It won't hurt you. In case you're bored." He offered, but he listened for what she said rather than looking, messing with his little star ball as they waited for Eberaus.

Nykidia laughed as she was set on the ground. She watched Aaron play around with a white ball for a bit. She jumped slightly when the flame appeared in front of her. She reached out tried to touch the flame before Night took control and grabbed the flame. Night has always been fascinated with fire.

Aaron glanced towards the red head, curious as what merely seemed to be a test of his words became a quick grab at the flame. "Night?" He said, wondering if this fascination was from the shadow he'd seen with Nykidia earlier. Though he wondered if conversation was welcome. Even if Night had helped him he didn't know if he was forgiven.

The lady watched as another being walked through the portal created by that other woman. Her form, of course, instantly became even more tense. She seemed to cradle Ryder closer to her body. The water in the pool swirled, but then went back to normal, the occasional ripple being seen, as if something was lurking just beneath the surface.
"I…I really don't think it is worth your time to help me…" her voice was soft, "He's a sea dragon…extremely territorial and…well, I think something happened to him as well to drive him into such a maddened frenzy…"
She remembered, remembered hearing his roars. The roars were so angry, enraged…but there was something else in his voice. It was a deep sadness she remembered…

Eberaus seemingly snapped something in his own tongue. Something that was probably best not repeated in English. His tail continued to lash back and forth, the feathers remaining raised and vibrating. His eyes remained on the sirens, slowly walking past. Though his gaze never left, knowing very well they could still prove to be a threat. The draconic male continued to growl, the ground seemingly vibrating underneath him as he stalked forward. His forked tongue was flicking in and out, constantly testing the air.
The male was quite clearly done with anything and anyone. Normally Eberaus would actually be considered a laid-back and calm dragon, though that would be in the presence of other dragons and allies to the dragons. Anyone or anything else, he was extremely cautious, but then as of recently he had been attacked, captured, drug into the water, sat upon, and all around being treated as the 'prey' when he was used to himself being the predator.
Right now, Eberaus just wanted to get the hell out of this city. He wanted to go back to more wild area, maybe find that cave again and try to get back home. Anything was better than this annoying place…

He walked forward, soon seeing Aaron and Nykidia waiting. Why were they waiting? Who or what were they waiting for?
The Rock Drake was unaware that they were waiting for him. His tail continued to lash back and forth. Eberaus' yellow eyes continued to glow brightly with nearly invisible, slit pupils.
The draconic male didn't say a word as he approached. His lips continued to twitch now and then to show sharp fangs lining his jaws.

Time tapped it's chin as Cherry shot a look towards the woman. "Nope, I'm going to help you and there is nothing you can do about it!" She said with a cheerful grin, after a bit, Time spoke up. "Some of my drugs could probably work… It would have to be a large dosage and it would have to be both airborne and fed to him."

"Hmmm?" Night asked looking up at him still holding the little fire ball in her hands. They turned their head and looked over as Eberaus walked in. "Took you long enough." Night said standing up and stretching. "Ya' ready to go?" Nykidia asked.

"I think we're all ready to leave. Let's get out of here. Head back to the restaurant." Aaron remarked, getting up as he put the ball away. He'd let Night play with the flame some more. He didn't care much if Eberaus was mad, so long as he didn't cause trouble. It'd be quite the disaster zone if an angry kitsune and dragon were to get in a fight, and he'd rather just leave. Aaron took only a few steps towards the exit before stopping, looking at his feet. He reluctantly accepted that he wouldn't be wanted at Nys Fish, but that it shouldn't keep the others away. "Actually… You two can go. Nysaxiope told me she doesn't want to see me again." He said, unsure if he was upset or irritated. He needed to find that park anyways, he wasn't going to ask someone to take him in.

Nysaxiope was back in her apartment, after having some wonderful coffee at that necromancer coffee shop. It had relieved some of her stress, and she was very thankful to Lovino for that. She wasn't planning on doing anything for the day, so she sat on her bed and practiced her singing. She hadn't remembered to close her window from earlier though, so her voice would drift outside.

"Then we won't go back to the restaurant." Nykidia said. "We can go back to the Casino. We are not letting you stay here." She said. Night giggled as she toyed around with the ball of fire. She loved to watch the flame flicker and quiver. It was almost life like.

"No." Aaron replied bluntly, "Leave Nysaxiope when she tried to help? I could just go to the Casino if you give me directions." He didn't say he might not stay long, that he wasn't planning on taking any help from others when night came. He was stubborn that way, even he knew it. He blinked out if his daze of thinking, looking up and turning to the three. "I never said I'm staying here. So does that work, you giving me directions?" He asked.

"No. Flyn is probably worried about me. We can always visit Nysaxiope later anyway. Plus you and Flyn don't seem to have the…..best relationship." Nykidia pointed out. "How does that sound to you, Ebearus?" She asked him

Aaron huffed in annoyance. He knew Nykidia was right, and if he had to be around Flyn he'd probably deal with an angry Night when someone gets hurt. "Alright. I don't care. Either way we can't do either unless we leave." He said, putting emphasis on the last part. He walked away, towards the exit, and opened the door. He leaned against the door to keep it open, clear enough a clue he was waiting for the others to come. The breeze from outside was a bit chilly, he didn't know if it was like that earlier, but he wasn't one to complain.

Nykidia walked out with Aaron. There was a cold breeze and it was getting dark out. "I forgot how soon it gets dark around this time of year." Night said looking around. "Me too." Nykidia said. It started to snow slightly once they reached the main street. The Christmas lights began on. The streets were slightly more crowed than usual with it being the holiday season. "Aaron? You might want to change out of being like that. People aren't usually used to that." Nykidia pointed out.

“Like what?” Aaron asked. He didn’t think he was doing anything wrong, and he wasn’t acting any different from how he normally did. He was taken by surprise when he suddenly felt cold as snowflakes hit him, this was his first winter after being gone for so long, pulling up the hood of his jacket over his messy hair. Night was toying with the flame he gave her, so instead he summoned another one to act as a light in case it got darker while they were out. Though he almost got rid of it as he curiously watched the colorful lights go on, but wanted the warmth that warded off snowflakes from landing on him.

Nysaxiope looked out of her window. Small white specks were falling from the sky. She reached out to touch one, but it disintegrated in her hand. What is this stuff…?

She seemingly released an inaudible sigh. In her arms, Ryder remained limp. The woman watched the strange individual and the other female. Well, it seemed they knew each other at least. She was silent as they spoke to each other.
"…I don't want him dead…I just want to know why…why and what happened…as much as many deny…there is usually a reason why one acts the way they do…"

The only sound coming from Eberaus was a growl. His feral nature was still on full alert and ready to spring into action should he need to. Despite hearing the question of if he was alright, the rock drake continued to ignore it.
"Just point me out of this hellhole and I'll be on my way," his voice was still unnaturally deep, "Have better luck on my own anyways."
He was done, he wanted to just go. The rock drake had always been solitary for most of his life. So having to deal with 'others' and try to keep his patience for so long left him in a bitter state. The only time he really had to go was when the Dragon King would issue a call for all dragons to come to Mount Draconis. Though that didn't happen too often. Something which he was thankful for.

The male sighed, walking with their hands deep in their pockets. They opened the door to the house. Mylnorr took off their coat, hanging it up on the coat rack. His brother heads were completely silent.
He came to a pause, lifting his head. They could hear movement inside. Faraneer's quiet voice suddenly spoke up ~S-strange…Nirvana usually isn't home this early~.
The male rounded the corner, finding the small female looking around in the kitchen. She suddenly whipped around, hearing them. As her eyes landed on him, he could see with ease they were puffy, red, as if she had been crying. A forked tongue slipped past Mylnorr's lips, testing the air, which in turn confirmed they were correct.
"Nirvana…what happened?"
"O-oh…I-I didn't expect you home so early Mylnorr, Faraneer, and Kirdairn," the girl forced herself to put on a fake smile, but the hydra could easily see through it.
He slowly approached her, "Nirvana…you cannot lie to us…we've been around you for too long to realize that something."
As he came up to her, Nirvana collapsed into him. Her body was trembling, burying her face into his chest, sobbing uncontrollably. The hydra made not a sound, instead wrapping their arms around the small female, holding her close, trying to comfort her enough to tell them what had happened.

Nykidia cocked her head at Eberaus words. "Leave? I'm not sure if you have realized this but you can't leave. And I'm not saying that in a emotional way but as a fact. Altir is not a place you can leave. I've never heard of anyone being able to leave. There is literally no way to leave." Nykidia tried to explain. Night looked over at the new ball of fire that appeared and grabbed it as well. She began to juggle the two balls of flame.

Aaron growled in annoyance as Night snatched the small flame, but didn't say anything. Besides, the second one was meant to give off heat as well as light. He instead looked at Nykidia in confusion as she explained the current situation to Eberaus. He knew how the world worked better than anyone, unless it really had changed more than he thought. "You can leave Altir. Head to the Kingdom Center or the next kingdom over, head to a ghost town if you want to end up trapped. Though if you're not from this world this place got sealed off a long time ago, right after…." He trailed off as he looked to the ground. He was saying too much on this topic, bringing up bad memories, and for all he knew there was a way here and back if they weren't from this world. "What were you saying people weren't used to?" He asked Nykidia again, changing the conversation.

Nykidia looked at Aaron weird. "You can leave? I've never heard of anybody leaving." She said. Night giggled as she juggled the flames.
(Is Aaron still a fox?)