*~Demon Hunt~* (Ghost X Eldarwen)

The Shadowhunter exhaled once more before answering both dragons, "You're breathing what's left of it. Yes, this time, it's gone for good." He looked up at the faint sound of Abraxas talking, unlike Ladon who was next to her and surely have heard what she said easily enough, he had to strain his ear to hear her.

From what we gathered, it was hunting dragons to drain whatever powers they have
"And it targeted dragons who were either alone, or weaker than itself"
But fear not,
"The possibility that some demons would be after you is slim to none"

You helped defeat one of the most powerful demons He sniffed her wing before continuing I think they'd stay away from you, you smell like a slain demon. Ladon chuckled once he finished explaining.

Ladon blinked No normal creature can smell you, just us hunters, and demons. He then looked at his rider and asked, Are we going to stay in the area? Or are we heading home? Settling down next to Silver, he nudged his shoulder Looks nasty, I think you should get that checked.

The Shadowhunter took some time before answering, "No, I've spotted a nearby town awhile ago while we were flying. And we can't last long without supplies. That's where we're going." With a few swift strokes with his stele, the wound on his shoulder was gone.

Silver chuckled at Abraxas' words, " I myself think it is absolutely fair, for without it, I would be impossible for me to slay demons." Ladon merely rolled his eyes at the Shadowhunter's words.
Liar... He thought.

Silver looked at the sun, measuring the hours left before sunset. "How about we head there now? I think it would be safer there, you never know what's lurking behind."
I agree, Said Ladon, We will be there before sundown if we move now now. It would be great, you joining us. He told the hores dragon.

"We can stop somewhere to get water if we spot any, but let's not stay here longer, I'd rather have a bath before sleeping." He sighed before mounting Ladon.

Ladon angled towards the river below, landing in a nearby clearing little ways from the river. He waited until Silver got off his back before informing him that he needed to go hunting. After all what happened today, he was starving!

With a nod from Silver after getting rid of the saddle, that he counted as a dismissing, he took off. I won't be long. He informed before disappearing out of the Shadowhunter's sight.

Said shadowhunter discarded his armor and sword, leaving the dagger hanging on his belt before taking out a waterskin to be refiled from the saddle.

When Ladon heard Abraxas call him, he made a backflip and flew low in her direction, so she would not spot him. He silently flapped his wings once he was behind her. Boo! He projected with his mind before nipping at her right wing.

I'm glad you decided to join the hunt, if I wasn't so tired I would've raced you. He motioned to a pack of deer feeding on a soft bed of green grass.

Choose whatever you want, but I plan to snatch that one with the long horns. And with that, he swooped down to claim his kill.

Ladon grunted as he got off the ground. I think it is better that we head back to where Silver is. He has the ability to get into trouble and other bad situation whenever I stay away from him for long. He stretched his wings slowly, the muscles still sore from the earlier flight, he prepared to take off. 

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Silver yawned quietly, looking at his surroundings with half-lidded eyes. He  was having trouble staying awake. After using the Stele to heal a wound such as the one he suffered from earlier, his body needed some rest to recover from his drained strength. 

He pulled out his dagger from his belt and began scribbling on the ground:
'I was once sent to this earth,
Exist to hurt you.'

He scowled at the words before swiping the dirt with the back of his hand, erasing the two lines. He had to figure out a way to shake off the words from his mind. 

Silver looked up as he heard the beat of the dragons' wings, he nodded at Ladon who seemed like he didn't want to land, preferring to stay a few meters away from the ground. "I think we all need some rest." He pushed himself off the ground and dusted off his pants.

Picking up the saddle in one hand, he swung te sword on his back, and carried his armor with the other, wrinkling his nose in disgust. They smelled awful!

He looked up at Ladon and sighed, No, I'm not landing, if I did, I wouldn't be able to lift my wings anytime soon the Magpie replied to his gaze. Silver groaned before running the few steps separated him from Ladon, and jumped on his back. He dropped the saddle on Ladon's shoulders. "Just move already, I don't think I can tolerate how bad you smell." He teased.

You're not better off yourself Replied Ladon with a huff.

Silver shouldered two leather bags full of supplies, he grunted as he shifted his weight, fingering the straps of one of the bags. He waited impatiently for the man to get him the keys of the place of residence he requested. The man in question still argued about the price the Shadowhuner offered for the house on the outskirts of the town, saying that it was not enough.

He waited for a few seconds, hoping that the man would stop ranting and give him the keys already, he was tired and wanted to sleep. When it turned out that was not going to happen anytime soon, he growled. Eyes flashing dangerously, he fisted the man's shirt, jerking him closer to his face.

"It's not even half worth of what I gave you! Don't tempt me, for I am tired, and I am sure you don't want to get me mad. " He let go of the trembling man, who fumbled to take out the keys.

After snatching the keys, he walked back to where the dragons were, annoyance radiating off him in waves. "Let's get a move on. We've spent enough time in here."

Ladon nudged Silver's shoulder, Stop doing that, after the long day we had fighting demons, it makes me feel that we're about to be attacked. He yawned, but when Abraxas tripped, he burst into a fit of laughter.

The Shadowhunted glared at the Magpie over his shoulder, effectively cutting off the laughter. "I suggest you keep quiet or you're getting the soundless rune scribbled on your neck." Silver sighed when he reached the doorsteps, taking out the keys, he opened the door and took off his shoes before heading deeper in the house.

With less grace than he usually have, he dropped te bags next to the fireplace, he quickly scanned the room for wood. When he found what he was looking for, he took a small pile, and lit the fire place with jerky movements with the Stele.

"Make yourselves comfortable." He told te dragons before moving away from the lit fire. "I have been told that there's a stream nearby. I'm going to bathe, and I suggest you do the same tomorrow morning." He said to Ladon before storming out of the house.

Ladon hoped that the cool water would help his rider get rid of his foul mood. Nothing good happens around an angry Shadowhunter...

Ladon sighed as he crawled to lay next to the fire, not having the energy to even walk. He was about to dose off when Abraxas' words reached his ears, he flickered them slightly, getting a bit of dirt out of them. He yawned before answering , The only downfall of having a Shadowhunter rider he rolled his eyes before continuing, They're moody and easy to enrage, living with constant danger does that.

He would get a hold of his anger once he's rested. It's nothing that haven't happened before, don't worry about it. Usually, beating the shit out of something helps. He chuckled. Although I suggest you don't cross paths with him until he calms down. He said while grimacing, remember one time he was foolish enough to tease Silver when he was mad, it was not pleasant.

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Silver sighed as he sank in the water, he examined his knuckles in the moonlight. He quickly cleaned the wounds he acquired while punching a tree to dust, removing splinters of wood from his hands. He allowed his muscles to finally relax.

Sometime around midnight, Silver opened the door to the rented house, he silently made his way where Ladon lay, nudging his wing slightly, so he can lay next to him. When Ladon stirred, he poked his nose before saying, "You still stink, go back to sleep." A smile was easily heard in his voice.

And you stink no matter how many times you bathe. He shifted until he was comfortable before going back to sleep.

Ladon groaned, not wanting to wake up just yet, he tried to go back to sleep again but the persistent nudges of the Shadowhunter forced him to full awareness. I haven't gotten a good sleep for so long, why wake me when I just want to rest? He whined.

Silver just shrugged and mumbled something that sounded suspiciously like "Payback." The Magpie narrowed his eyes, sometimes his rider was plain annoying. And he was having a good dream too! He looked at Abraxas when she mentioned getting some food, his mood immediately brightened up, leave his rider be for now, he'll get him later. Food always comes first.

Ladon just grinned in reply to Abraxas' look and swooped down to claim his kill. The Magpie was having fun for what seemed like ages, he roared happily enjoying how his voice startled the deer below. It is indeed great to get some time off, I was beginning to wonder when we'll be able to relax without having to chase a demon of some kind or the other! He sent his thoughts to Abraxas, grinning even wider if possible.

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Silver shouldered the packs and the rest of their equipment, he didn't want to stay in this place any longer than necessary. He squinted as the sunlight hit his eyes dead on. Sniffing the air a couple of times, he decided that he'd follow the dragons. He couldn't let them have all the fun.

And besides, he still owed Ladon a payback. He smirked to himself and followed the dragons' scent, more like the stench that radiated from Ladon.

Ladon was quiet for a moment, he felt it too! But that doesn't make any sense, I've checked the place twice, I wold know if something of the sort came nearby, and I have yet to meet a demon that can tolerates sunlight. He replied to Abraxas, his face showing how puzzled by this he became.

Silver silently put the things he was carrying under the shadow of a tree, he quietly crept towards the two, who seemed oblivious to his presence. Sweet revenge! He stopped a few meters away however, a thoughtful expression on his face. Surely Ladon would hurt him if he snuck up on him from behind, seeing that he didn't know that it was Silver. Better play it safe... He thought, before pouncing on the unsuspecting Abraxas.

Ladon whirled quickly towards the horse dragon when he caught some movement from his right, but he was too late to warn her, whatever was it, it already pounced on his companion. Ladon roared, in hope of scaring whatever stupid creature that dared to attack them.