[Closed] Second Verse, Same as the First

[motherofthesun]

Characters: Amaterasu and Sheena Fujibayashi
Location: Canada
Rating: PG
Time: July 15th, Evening
Description: So the first time in Canada ended with no eggs. With a correct location now, perhaps the hunt will be better.

Snow, stars, and a chill, but nothing that the white fur couldn't stand. Would be better if she had her winter coat, but no matter. The light heat she gave off would keep both her and her current Weapon warm enough as they attempted to fight the Kishin eggs again.

Last time, they weren't able to get any eggs out. Turned out they were both in the wrong location and there at the wrong time. She snorted. Time wouldn't have mattered though as they could've flushed them out. Still, that didn't happen with the commotion they caused. This time, there was a small town close enough and a forest. Without a doubt, eggs would want to head towards it to feast. Tail flicking, she exhaled, watching the breath rise and turned to look at Sheena. Shall they begin?

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[ninjainviolet]

Okay.

There was a long silence as she contemplated the idea. She knew Weapons ate the souls, but that was all she knew. She didn't know if there was a process she had to go through with them first. Maybe Ammy knew.

Ummm. The souls I got from Shibusen didn't look like those. Do I need to take them back there first to have them checked out?

[motherofthesun]

They didn't?

Amaterasu looked back at the souls. They seemed pretty typical for souls on these sorts of missions. Then again, Sheena didn't go on these missions that often.

No, they'll be fine. They've just been around for a while longer.

[ninjainviolet]

Not that I can remember, no.

Sheena considered the souls again before coming to a decision.

I'll deal with them slowly, one at a time. That's what I did with the others so I wouldn't get sick. But I need to change back first. Ready?

[motherofthesun]

Amaterasu stared, but then loosened her jaw a little so Sheena could slip out easier as she transformed. Coast was clear.

Ready with you are. If you begin feeling ill, I can take you back to the mirror.

[ninjainviolet]

With a mental nod, Sheena transformed into her human shape, her eyes concerned as she looked at her friend. "Thanks. Do you think we should take them back first? I really don't know if there's a procedure to this."

As far as she knew, Weapons ate the eggs as soon as they were obtained. Maybe she had missed something?

[motherofthesun]

Amaterasu remained where she was as Sheena turned back. Her head cocked slightly at Sheena's concern, but then she reached beneath her fur to draw out the empty bottles chained around her neck. If the other female wanted to, she could use them to take all the souls back to Shibusen.

[ninjainviolet]

Sheena's eyes narrowed wryly at the sight of the bottles. "How did I miss those?" she asked in a tone of voice matching her expression. After a moment, she began chuckling as she reached for them. "I'm going to have to remember to bring something like this the next mission I go on."

However, before she did anything with either the souls or the bottles, she remained still a moment, her head bowed. She felt it was the least she could do for them.

[motherofthesun]

Amaterasu chuckled and relinquished her hold so Sheena could take the bottles and store the souls away. She only carried them after so long of not having a partner and just having to bring them back to Shibusen.

She paused too when Sheena took a moment of silence, mouth closing as she looked at the red souls. It was unfortunate, but better to pray for the lives lost than the ones who took them.

[ninjainviolet]

Carefully, Sheena gathered the souls one by one and put each in a bottle, making sure they were sealed tight, before looking around once more. This was her first real mission (technically second), and it was a success, but she couldn't shake the sadness she felt over what had happened to the humans who once held those souls.

And maybe that was a good thing--to remember that these souls once belonged to humans, and not look at them as just a way to grow stronger.

With one last look up towards the sky, she finally turned back to Ammy and went over to her friend. Putting her hand on the wolf's head, she stroked the fur there gently. "I'm ready to go, Ammy. Let's... Let's get out of here."

[motherofthesun]

Amaterasu continued to glance around, making sure another - maybe even more competent - Kishin wouldn't attempt to sneak up behind them. With several sniffs, she didn't pick up any Madness or otherwise.

A pat to her head and she raised it to look up at the young woman. Ah, she was ready to go? The wolf nodded and started ahead, pausing to wait for Sheena before moving forward again. Mission accomplished this time.

End here?

[ninjainviolet]

The souls tucked securely into her coat, Sheena followed, strangely quiet after the mission, the only sounds her crunching steps in the packing snow. Once she caught up with the wolf, she gave one last glance back towards the spot where the Eggs had last been.

Yep. Mission accomplished all right.

Sounds good to me

[motherofthesun]