Project, MalfunctionChapter Three,Fires That Burn The Sky's
It was a cold feeling, being whisked away to the human world. All Leviathan could really do, was cling to the burning skin of his older half brother, who seemed to feel the coldness of the summer air around them. Tenain had been to the human world before, but never Levi, and he watched as Levi looked around in awe.
The sky seemed so very…blue…the dirt ground, was the lightest shade of brown he's ever seen! And how cool it was, on his burning feet, so cool…
"Tenain! Its so cold here…" the younger demon muttered with a small smile, taking a few steps, before full out running, holding his hands out childishly as he did so. Tenain watched and smirked gently, seeing nothing but rolling ground and trees, which seemed more like waves in a ocean, then flakes of dirt shimmering in the sun. It really was cold here, even if the humans didn't think so. "Tenain! Tenain!"
The older of the two frowned deeply, as Leviathan came tumbling over a small hill, screaming and waving his arms wildly. The red head was taken back, actually, by what appeared to be following him.
"Levi! What did you do?!" Tenain yelled, gasping when Levi tripped and fell, then promptly covered his head.
Whatever it was, it reared up on its hind legs, and, let out a vicious huff and grunt before letting out a strange squeal; the creature then slammed its forelegs down near Levi's head, its wild main, flying forward with feathers and beads dangling from the black hair. Tenain growled, and, stood back, frozen in fear, and, shock. Levi had no idea what to do, and, rolled onto his back, then his side, pushing himself up.
Leviathan ran over to Tenain's side to grab a hold of his brother's arm, pulling gently, yet, very urgently.
"Tut! Tut!" Tenain's eyes swam over to the figure riding the great beast, who patted the animals' neck and whispered some words to it to calm it down. The figure smiled at them and then slowly slid off the creature, to greet the two boys, of course.
It was…a girl…who, spoke such a strange language. Tenain frowned as he looked towards Leviathan while he snarled timidly and narrowed his eyes.
The dark skinned girl seemed confused as she smiled again, holding one hand up to wave from side to side in front of Tenain's face. "Hello." she said finally, after many other short words, making Tenain's eyes widen a little.
"Oh. Nice to know you speak…" He muttered softly, not meaning to offend the strange girl.
She just smiled more, and, nodded. "Yes. I speak many people tongue…good for when person come for visit." She answered, causing Leviathan to chuckle a little at such bad grammar. The girl seemed only a few years older then Tenain himself as she stepped closer, making her great beast walk with her. "I am Ember, remains of great land fire. I protect this place, with my friend, MoonRun."
"I assume that's moon run?" Tenain asked, pointing at the black monstrosity, seeing that it was much bigger then the girl and himself combined.
Ember shook her head, grinning softly. "No. MoonRun Spirit guide. This is horse named Solo. He take me very far very fast, no complain, either." She explained, rubbing her horse with one hand. The horse snorted and flung its head back, black main falling back over his neck gracefully.
Leviathan chuckled at this, and, gently reached out, touching the painted horse with some delicacy and eventually, more confidence. "He's very beautiful! Where did you get him, Ember? You think I can get one, Tenain?"
The demon just shook his head, and, smiled. It didn't take long, for Ember to decide on taking them back with her, to her tribe of people. However, the distance was greater then expected, seeing as how she had rode there, and, was now walking back…but, it was well worth it, to come upon a group of people, all calling out and dancing around a grand old fire. Their body's where colored with many different shades, and, Ember of the Great Land Fire let her valiant steed go, to grab a hold of Tenain's hand, and, pull him into the middle of everything. Leviathan tagged along, of course, and, stayed close to his brother.
"Tenain…its strange in the human world…" He whispered under his breath, just loud enough for Tenain to hear and understand him. The red head smiled lightly, feeling a sting of pain, that, his brother wasn't enjoying himself.
"No strange. Here, I show you." Ember pulled Levi close to an elderly lady, and, quickly said a few things, seeing the elder writher and bubble with joy. Eagerly nodding and muttering jibber-jabber, the woman waved him in, her bracelets, jingling loudly in his ears. "she says, come sit, she want see you horns."
Tenain frowned deeply, and, Leviathan took a sharp step back. What? How did they know about him?
"You said they couldn't tell…" He whispered to Tenain, who, only shrugged, not understanding either. The old woman smiled at them, and gestured, more slowly, to come closer to where she was.
"Don't be afraid, demons. I will not harm you." she said in an old, raspy tone, which, oddly enough, drew Leviathan closer to her. "Yes…I know what you are, and, where you have come from. I have seen it in the bones of many once living things, your coming…young one." Levi lowered himself, and, sat directly before her, as, she reached out to grab his horns.
Tenain, who, gritted his teeth, watched as she stroked the turquoise stubs sprouting from his hair, then, turned his head away. "You are a good hearted creature, demon…I have a gift for you."
The old woman pulled away form Leviathan slowly, and, lifted a necklace off her neck with shivering, shaking hands. "May this protect you, young demon, and serve as a shield…and help you well, for, it is easiest for you, to be steered down the road of temptation, he who so longs to be loved and accepted. Resistance shall be yours, only when you are ready to accept, and love yourself above all others."
Leviathan, who really didn't understand, just nodded, and, moved back, as she moved for Tenain to see her, next. He did not step closer, and, only stared at her unwillingly…a sort of defiance in his eyes, a burning rage, wanting to never obey any woman ever again. What would she do to him, when he grew closer? Pet his head, and, offer him something too?
"Ah…I see great hatred in you…" She whispered softly, lowering her head with a sad, distant look. "…hate is a fire, and, it will consume all that gets in its way, burning you from the inside, out. Please, sit."
Tenain's eyes where wide in shock, but, he could not stop himself from listening to her calm voice and soothing words, sitting along side Levi, who, was very fascinated with his pendant. It was a frightening thing, to be controlled like this…Ember sat nearby, but, had her head lowered, listening to the elder's wise words. She was of no help to either of them now.
"I have nothing to give to you, demon, that may stop you from your anger. I have no earthly item to offer; I can only tell you this. Such rage burns inside you, that, the great fire in the sky is the only thing more devastating. However, such as the great sky fire leaves and cools its powerful flames, yours too, must have time to cool, or else it will eat at you and forever stay violent and restless." Tenain listened to her words, and, sank into himself bit by bit, not willing to really hear her.
Ember looked away at the old woman's words, and Leviathan winced. It was all very true…Tenain was very angry inside, Levi knew it.
"Shut up, woman. You know nothing about me." Tenain hissed threw bared teeth, standing up, and walking away from her, from the fire, form the tribe, Ember, and Leviathan…He didn't have to deal with any of this. It wasn't worth it, not in his mind, anyways.
Frowning, Levi stood up, turning towards Ember with a distressed expression. "Sorry, Ember…I must go with him." He said, knowing that, if not for him, Tenain would be on his own. The girl nodded a little and smiled, unable to reply, before Leviathan had run off, trying to catch up with his brother Tenain.
