Can This Week Get Any Weirder
I woke sweaty and breathing heavily. My whole body was shaking. I couldn't remember the dream but I didn't want to either.
Damn memories, I thought bitterly.
Looking to the sky I saw that there was still a few more hours til dawn so I decided to pack and start moving.
It had been two days since I encountered the strange group and they were still on my thoughts. Pondering on the reason why I stored the few things I had into my bag.
Suddenly I heard the faintest rustling in the bushes to my right and I caught the scent of demon too.
Pretending to still pack I positioned myself to pounce. In a quick leap I was on him. Baring my sharpened teeth and snarling I glared down at him. Astonishment ended my growls.
It was an imp and next to us was a scared looking little girl.
"How dare you? You…you disgusting half-breed!" he shouted panicked.
I gave him an icy look that turned my bright green eyes demonic. He shut up immediately. My gaze returned to the girl. She had flowers in her hand.
What was this human girl and a water imp doing together, collecting flowers? I question.
I stood holding the imp firmly by the back of his neck and stared into her own green eyes. She stared back unafraid now. Then she smiled, not a malicious or mocking but a kind and welcoming smile. I couldn't help but return the warm gesture.
As I did her smile widened. Then it dawned on me. I was drawing her to me because normally she was the prey and I the predator. Everything about made people want to be with me but I wished now harm on her.
The scent of a strong demon filled my nostrils. I turned just as it came into view. Thinking only for the girl's safety I dropped the imp, took her in my arm and ran. I ran as fast as I could.
As I ran she held onto me too. The wind was icy so still holding her and running I wrapped my kimono around her.
"Hold on," I said to her.
I opened my wings and pushed off with great force, leaving a crack on the ground. I wasn't sure where I was going, just that I needed somewhere safe for the girl.