"What the hell did I just witness?" The hyena questioned himself as he ran back into the road panting. "I need to get back quickly."
Mephiles and Iris struggled watching where they were going in the dark. Mephiles tripped over Iris as Iris tripped over roots. Only the moon helped them to see. Mephiles picked up a leaf that fell on his head.
"I can't see anything. How long will we have to be like this?" He asked as he felt along a tree.
"As long as our bodies are useless to us. You kind of rub off that you don't like to wait." Iris responded as she grabbed his hand. "Stick close."
"I hate waiting." Mephiles mumbled to himself as he watched the night clouds roll past. "It is a beautiful night."
"Too bad our vision is impaired."
They just made out a shadow running on the road. The hyena turned back and saw two figures behind him. He continued to run until a covered wagon holding survivors hit him. It stopped suddenly and jerked forwards. Two guys ran out and examined the person. The hyena tried to talk but he wouldn't survive to tell the tale. Mephiles watched the hyena as he let a cold smile play on his lips. Iris looked at the horse that was pulling the wagon.
"You wanted a kill right?" She whispered in his ear. "Here it is."
For a split second Iris let her eyes glow silver as the horse reared up and whined. The humans tried to settle it down but it ended the hyena's life with a swift kick to the head. Blood pooled around his body.
"Mmm..thanks." Mephiles whispered back.
The humans watched as they approached the wagon.
"You must be survivors too huh? Out hunting?" One asked as he put down the foot hold so they could hop in the back with the others.
"Yes. But we weren't hunting. A creature chased us and we had to run into the forest. Problem was that we got lost. Saw the street lights and came over here." Mephiles said as he spun his tale of deceit. "My wife and I are glad you came."
Iris nodded her head and sat next to an elderly woman who looked like she had been very distraught. All adults were on this wagon, most very old but some around middle age. Mephiles and Iris watched as the wagon rode away after the corpse had been buried. One of Mephiles' creatures came out of the forest and dragged the body in.
Looks like your creature will eat well tonight. These people are almost tempting me to kill them right now. Iris said telepathically, eyeing up the tremendous auras the mortals shed.
They clean up the scraps. Do you want to kill them? We can just make them disappear.
Iris wondered if she should, then decided against it. Let's only kill those who are alone and who may be on our case about our true identity.
"Where are we headed to?" Mephiles asked aloud to the driver who had the radio on.
"Going to Golden City. The heroes have a close watch over it and it's the safest place right now. These monsters running amok are causing trouble."
Mephiles smiled inwardly. "Yes the mighty heroes of Mobius will keep us safe."
"Sonic is the best isn't he? He's saved us so many times. Such a sweet heart." The old lady across from Iris said as she dazed off into her memories.
Iris and Mephiles zoned off whenever the mortals had their story times. Such boring lives they had. It would be a blessing if these people toppled over dead right now. Of course, who are they to ask for blessings?
The night transitioned to day as the bright lights of Golden City came into view. Other wagons filled with more anthros and humans were lined up, waiting to have their cargo unloaded. The two demons in sheep's clothing waited until their wagon was up next. They held onto each other's hands as the bright light shone into their pupils. Mephiles shaded his eyes with his hand as Iris fanned herself with some papers.
"I thought we killed most of the people on Mobius. How are there so many?" Iris asked as they cooled off in a dark alleyway.
Mephiles gestured to the ground. "Some probably hid in the sewers or trash dumps. Ironic isn't it? Trash..."
"Hm? I suppose. We are in enemy territory and the authorities are on their toes. Where can we hide?"
"Somewhere daylight cannot reach that's for sure." Mephiles said as he looked at a sewer grate. "It's as close to a cave as we're going to get."
Iris nodded as they slowly pried the lid off the sewer hole, hopping into the green water and continuing forwards. Rats scurried overhead as pieces of litter floated downstream. They climbed a latter onto a metal platform. An open area that looked like someone else had lived there years before was what they had found. An old mattress, lamp, and magazines awaited for them.
"Well, ladies first." Mephiles said as he pulled back the tattered cover for Iris as she lay on her side of the bed.
"Such a gentleman." Iris responded as Mephiles settled in besides her. "Good night Mephy."
"Good night." Mephiles said as he closed his eyes. Now all they had to do was wait till nighttime came back.
A group of squatters watched them sleep together. These people had been the survivor group which their hosts had belonged to. Would they have some stories to make up.