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He watched her climb the rocky hillside up to the cave where the gate was hidden from all who sought it. Her long white robe billowed around her as the icey winds picked up. She pulled her hood tighter to shield her face. The tiger demon smirked to himself as he followed after her, gracefully.
"Are we getting close, Orros?" Arianna glanced back at him. He looked up and gave her a warm smile.
"Yes, pet. We are very close. Are you getting tired?" The white mage shook her head, but before she could turn her back to the path ahead of her, he lifted her into his arms and bounded up the rest of the way to the mouth of the cave. Before setting Arianna on her feet Orros placed chaste kiss upon her forehead, causing the young mage to blush a deep shade of red.
"Stop that you." She patted her palm against his tiger striped cheek. He beamed at her then gently took her hand and led her into the darkness. With her untrained eyes it would have taken them longer to arrive at the gate and Orros was ready to finish this task.
They soon came to a large opening in the cavern where a dim light could be seen. Arianna squeezed Orros' hand gently.
"We are here, lovely. Do me a favor and light the torches." He gestured to some torches positioned in a circle. She set herself to lighting each one with her magic. Once they were lit, she could finally see clearly. Against the far wall was a large carving of an arched door. It had ancient writing carved on it and around the arch were eight slots. On the floor a seal was also carved. It was a large knotted circle that intertwined until it ended just at the door.
Orros came over to Arianna and took her hand once more.
"Now that everything is ready. Come stand in the center." He led her over to the center of the room and pulled her close. "Let all of your powers release. Close yours eyes." Orros stepped back from Arianna as she began glowing a faint white. Arianna felt the magic swirl inside her gut. Suddenly a sharp pain filled her body and her eyes flew open. Orros was standing in front of her, the blade of his sword was plunged deep into her stomach. Blood poured from the wound and filled the seal. Soon the red liquid flowed to the gate and it began to glow crimson. She sputtered as her eyes widened. She looked up into her beloved's face, the one she trusted. His lip was curled up in a fierce scowl as he jerked the blade from her body. She collapsed to the floor at his feet and reached for his boot as tears streaked her cheeks. "Orros…" She choked as blood spilled from her mouth.
"Filth…" Came his growling answer as he stepped over her. The doors shook and a small crack started from the bottom of the doors where her precious blood touched. Orros smirked triumphantly. Finally his father's wish would be completed and he would never have to worry about dealing with the human cockroaches that crawled across his beautiful lands. He kicked the mage's side, making her body roll over. He smirked down at her ghostly complexion, her lifeless eyes stared up at the ceiling. His plan had worked beautifully. She had been completely clueless, thinking that he, a royal tiger had fallen in love with her. He chuckled a bit and sheathed his sword. It was finally time to look for the vials that his father's ally had so cleverly hid five hundred years ago.
"Perhaps we will meet, Sesshomaru." He frowned and let out a small growl of fury at the reminder of the dog youkai as he made his way back through the cave.