Dawnsx
Majestic Dinosaur
Even in the dead of the night, there were flashing lights all about from cars, traffic lights, and night clubs. The streets of New York City weren't quite as crowded as they usually are in the morning, but still, plenty of night-goers could be found. Most seemed to be people rushing home after a long day of work, but many were toppling over each other after a night of drinking and partying.
Rae observed all this with little enthusiasm. She wasn't interested about what people did in their spare time. Rather, she watched for signs of an enchanted human. For a long time, she thought that witches would target isolated humans who were in some place dark and discreet. After a couple of months on the witch-hunting job, she found that it wasn't the case. With tons of people struggling in the big city, it's nothing but preys for the witches.
Though, despite her disinterest in others, lots of people threw curious glances at her. Almost all of them seemed to be asking the same question- What could a young girl be doing out on the streets after midnight? Whether the looks were out of concern, or perhaps for some ignoble reasons, Rae paid no heed. Or at least, she tried to. The glances were constant reminders of how she's pretty much sneaking out behind her parents' backs to do something that could possibly get herself killed.
Guilty as she felt, she needed those grief seeds.
Rae let out a tired sigh and continued stalking about, keeping an eye out for dark alleyways and suspicious movements, all the while keeping track of any magic emitted by witches with her soul gem. She can't get distracted by unnecessary thoughts. A slip-up could cost the lives of other people and herself. Her mind needs to be guarded and ready for when she encounters a witch.
After two hours of wandering aimlessly and absolutely no witch movements though, Rae was almost ready to call it a night. Just as she was about to turn on her heels and go back the way she came from, she caught sight of a lone woman out of the corner of her eyes. She quickly caught sight of the tinge of blue on the lady's neck, barely concealed by her collar.
No doubt about it. A witch's kiss.
Rae steered herself from her original path and followed closely behind the woman instead, positive that she'll lead her right to the witch's labyrinth. As much as Rae wanted to help the woman right away, she can't jostle the witch and risk it- her, running away.
And so she followed until they reached an alleyway behind some restaurant. The woman's movements were getting more and more sluggish, to the point that Rae wondered if she was going to fall over. Before she could find out though, they reached their destination. A ripple formed on the wall of a building, and it trembled and twitched until a hole ripped opened, revealing a witch's labyrinth.
Before the woman could step in, Rae put a hand on her head and knocked her out with a weak burst of magic. With a soft groan, the woman slipped into Rae's arms. The girl gently laid her down by the wall, then looked around unsurely. Did she really want to leave an unconscious, vulnerable woman here where a random person could very much assault her? Rae looked back at the little portal then back at the woman.
She'll have to take her chances.
With a familiar dark, purple light enveloping her, Rae transformed into her magical girl form. After looking back at the woman one last time, Rae stepped into the labyrinth.
Rae observed all this with little enthusiasm. She wasn't interested about what people did in their spare time. Rather, she watched for signs of an enchanted human. For a long time, she thought that witches would target isolated humans who were in some place dark and discreet. After a couple of months on the witch-hunting job, she found that it wasn't the case. With tons of people struggling in the big city, it's nothing but preys for the witches.
Though, despite her disinterest in others, lots of people threw curious glances at her. Almost all of them seemed to be asking the same question- What could a young girl be doing out on the streets after midnight? Whether the looks were out of concern, or perhaps for some ignoble reasons, Rae paid no heed. Or at least, she tried to. The glances were constant reminders of how she's pretty much sneaking out behind her parents' backs to do something that could possibly get herself killed.
Guilty as she felt, she needed those grief seeds.
Rae let out a tired sigh and continued stalking about, keeping an eye out for dark alleyways and suspicious movements, all the while keeping track of any magic emitted by witches with her soul gem. She can't get distracted by unnecessary thoughts. A slip-up could cost the lives of other people and herself. Her mind needs to be guarded and ready for when she encounters a witch.
After two hours of wandering aimlessly and absolutely no witch movements though, Rae was almost ready to call it a night. Just as she was about to turn on her heels and go back the way she came from, she caught sight of a lone woman out of the corner of her eyes. She quickly caught sight of the tinge of blue on the lady's neck, barely concealed by her collar.
No doubt about it. A witch's kiss.
Rae steered herself from her original path and followed closely behind the woman instead, positive that she'll lead her right to the witch's labyrinth. As much as Rae wanted to help the woman right away, she can't jostle the witch and risk it- her, running away.
And so she followed until they reached an alleyway behind some restaurant. The woman's movements were getting more and more sluggish, to the point that Rae wondered if she was going to fall over. Before she could find out though, they reached their destination. A ripple formed on the wall of a building, and it trembled and twitched until a hole ripped opened, revealing a witch's labyrinth.
Before the woman could step in, Rae put a hand on her head and knocked her out with a weak burst of magic. With a soft groan, the woman slipped into Rae's arms. The girl gently laid her down by the wall, then looked around unsurely. Did she really want to leave an unconscious, vulnerable woman here where a random person could very much assault her? Rae looked back at the little portal then back at the woman.
She'll have to take her chances.
With a familiar dark, purple light enveloping her, Rae transformed into her magical girl form. After looking back at the woman one last time, Rae stepped into the labyrinth.
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