These caves run deep into the side of the Dragon Mountian Rage. There walls glisten with the slight glow of green gems from which the cave has drawn it's name.
Shadows moved across the wet walls of the green cave.They hissed and seemed to be angry till Shadow rose from the shadows which surrounded him.His once so beautiful sky blue eyes has the shade of red.But that doesnt make him look less gorgeous.Those new eyes of his just made him look more dangerous.He was gone for few months and now he seemed to grow up..not just mentally but physically as well.He had to go through the training in hell and so that was the reason he was gone for so long.He was trained by high demons and as he did his own powers grew as well.He had to go through the training in case to become a high demon himself and so he did.His new look was just was a prove of that.Becoming a high demon within the hell was the last thing he could do.He felt full of power and he was in full control of it.He narrowed his eyes as he gazed around the cave. "I know you are here...and I will find you and make sure you will be tortured for eternity...I promise to make your torture less painful if you will come out right now.."
He said in deep voice which sounded like a thunder.His words followed a chuckle as he noticed water dripping on his leather jacket.He brushed off drop of water and gazed around once more.His hands which were in gloves began to glow with grayish blue light and shadows around him became alive once more. "Go find him..."
He whispered to them and shadows moved along the cave...looking and checking every tunnel of that cave.Shadow himself just stood there with closed eyes for several moments till one of his shadows found the sight of the demon he was looking.His eyes opened and he snorted before he melted into shadows and then rose from the ground right before the hiding demon. "How many times I had to tell you...that there is no place where you can hide from me..shadows are everywhere.."
He said to him with slight hissing and with the snap of his fingers his best friends shadows surrounded demon with no chance to escape.He acted fast giving demon no time to even think.The cave vibrated with power as Shadow`s crimson red eyes pierced into demon`s black once. "I will make sure that you are suffer...very painfully...Now be gone!"
He said dismissing shadows which began to suck into the ground and sucked the demon with them as well, taking him into hell grounds where other demons would take care of him and his torture. "Don`t let this one escape again..."
Shadow said as his shadows disappeared into the ground leaving him by himself once again.His gaze moved across the cave once again and he sighed.His body still aching from what he had go through and so was the reason he felt so angry.They said it would take couple more weeks before the pain will leave his body and they said for him to stay in his home in hell till his full recover but he just couldn`t stand it there any longer.He needed breath of fresh air but instead he got in this forsake forgotten cave with its heavy air.It was like walls were closing on him.He mattered something under his breath as he began to move back to the exist of the cave.He never was drinking anything but blood but now glass of rum could be just great..or so he thought.
GO ON & BREAK YOUR WINGS. FOLLOW YOUR HEART UNTIL IT BLEEDS
MY HEART IS BROKEN. SWEET SLEEP, MY DARK ANGEL.
Phoenix had a sense of darkness and had a bad feeling about the one that was being hunted. He still hadnt been found and she didnt have any more information on whether any more females or anyone had been harmed by this man. It made Phoenix ill and growl deep in her throat. She had to clear her head but she also wanted to check a place that might house an evil beast as this male was. Her and Loran had saved Arsen's adopted daughter there once before from an evil man. It seemed the prime place to go searching.
As Phoenix appeared in a flurry of flames, the surf was beginning to pick up and move closer to the mouth of the cave. She knew of several openings so was sure she could get out or even flame away to another part of the kingdom if need be. She stood on beach near the entrance and let her demon flow from her. She sense dark powers here again yet slightly familiar. She couldnt place her finger on it however. Phoenix was wearing a long black dress as she appeared. It probably wasnt the best thing to wear into a cave but she loved her sexy fashions. The dress hugged her body all the way down to the floor but enough room to walk gracefully and comfortably. Phoenix was barefooted under the long skirt and didnt care to walk on the sand as she lifted her skirt up to her knees as she walked and tried to keep it from getting too wet. As she walked inside, her demon licked at the air trying to place where the darkness was coming from. She sensed a demon here. Two if she had to count yet one of the scents was really faint. She moved more and more into the cave before she let her dress fall to the ground again. She had one sleeve and the other sleep was gone since it was a one shoulder dress. It wasnt like her normal corset dresses or low cut to her navel dresses though this one did have a diamond shaped opening right over her belly to show alittle bit of flesh besides the uncovered shoulder.
Phoenix kept walking alittle further until she felt like she was getting closer. She could almost put her tongue on the darkness she felt even as she saw the shadows faintly move. It made her think it was her father but she knew better then that. She knew his demon scent perfectly even after all these years of a strained relationship as father and daughter. Phoenix looked up suddenly and saw the red glow of a set of eyes. She stopped and stood her ground and wanted to say something to the man about hiding until that scent caught her nose. All she could do was whisper a single word and wondered if he would even remember her.
Shadow.....
It came out faint but also as if questioning. No.... Shadow wouldnt hurt women like that but she couldnt be sure until she talked to him.
A ethereal golden mist swirled towards and then eventually into the Green Cave, the golden glow of the mist mingled with the green glow of the gems that lined the wall within the cave, the mist rose and gradually a shape emerged from the golden swirling depths.
Vasher's quick eyes scanned his surroundings a smile upon his face as the golden mist faded, leaving only the green glow of the gems. These very gems were the reason for Vasher's arrival here with a simple flick of his wrist a few loose green Gems floated into the palm of his hand a Void opened sucking in the gems only to close once the gems were gone.. Rune making with these gems were going to be fun.
Vasher paused his golden gaze dancing across the scenery he had ventured a little way into the cave and his curiosity was already hounding his senses, "Maybe a little exploration will satisfy the adventurer within my soul." Vasher mused unto himself his soft velvet laced baritone caressing the air with each word spoken.
Vasher literally glided forward easily with a flawless ease at a steady slow pace, all the better for him to soak in the surroundings. Vasher let his thoughts float lazily within his head his smile warm, soft and gentle as he continued at a leisurely pace.
"And this is why you don't wear silk to climb mountains," Akane mutters to herself as she edges down the side of the mountain, scraping her fingers raw in order to cling to the rocks and lower herself slowly towards the cave. She was garbed in her typical maroon silk gown, which was now dusted with rocks and filth and sporting a few tears. Over her shoulder was a messenger bag full of her supplies, and her lovely auburn locks were pulled back into a loose braid, pins holding a few strays back away from her face. She hadn't done this in a while, but the green cave was one of her favorite places to come to work on her more mundane art, for she loved the way that the gems created such a lovely glow.
Moving carefully, she swings from the top of the cave's mouth for a brief moment before dropping down gracefully, landing in a crouched position just inside the cave, safely out of the water. "Lovely," she murmurs, proud of having perfected that landing so that she didn't almost go stumbling back into the gritty waters that lapped at the mouth of the cave. Adjusting the bag so that it rests against her hip, she brushes the majority of the dirt off of her gown, frowning at her ruined fingertips for a moment before she shrugs and moves a few steps deeper into the cave.
Stopping where there was still natural light to mix with the glow of the gems, she plops down in the dirt, making herself comfortable against one wall and pulling out her sketch pad and a few short stems of charcoal. She glances around for a brief moment before her eyes come to rest on a male who was apparently exploring the cave. She blinks at him with large, haunted green eyes but otherwise says nothing, her hand beginning to move rapidly over the paper balanced in her lap, sketching out the contours of his face. She was here to draw, not socialize, and he was too lovely a subject to pass up.
Shadow was making his way to the exit as there was nothing better to do than taking a deep breath of fresh air.Within the cave an air was wet and almost rotten.At least that`s how he felt about it.But as he made his way through he felt flash of new power...He maybe was alone before but no more.Someone else was out there and he had no wish to know who that was till he sensed something familiar.He slowed down and then stopped as he stared into the dark tunnel before him.It just took couple moments before a female came out and it wasn`t anyone else but Phoenix.His crimson red eyes blazed coldly though as soon as her gaze met his, his features softened.He heard her saying his name and he bowed his head respectfully to her. "My queen..."
He said in low deep voice. "I didnt expect to see you here..."
He said after little pause and allowed himself to lift his head and look at her in eye.Silence fell between them but just for a couple moments before Shadow asked.He knew better that Phoenix wouldn`t come here if it wasn`t very important. "Do you have any business to do around here?"
His gaze never left hers.They both shared pleasant memories together but Shadow was one of those people who could put all personal business aside and just get straight to business like nothing happened though he still remember.He blinked and his red eyes seemed to glow with even more power.His eyes were burning a little but he was getting used to it..Few more days and he would be just fine.He couldn`t just lay there and wait for the pain to go away.He had to go and work so he didn`t think about it.He hissed lightly and his gaze met Phoenix`s as well.There was also something he wanted to tell her.He wasn`t sure what she thought of him and him being gone for some time already. "I apologize my queen...for my absence.I had training to do.I have been hell all this time.My power grew to the limits of high demon.I`m still having consequences of my training so please don`t mind me."
He explained to her slowly knowing that she probably heard his hiss before.Who as not demoness queen could know better of the training a demon had to go through to become a high demon.There were just a few high demons and now Shadow was one of them. "I came back a few hours ago and spend them by looking for one of escaped demons.I sent him back to hell of course and just was leaving..Is there is anything I can help you with?"
he asked her wondering what brought her here at the first place.Since he just came back from hell, he of course didn`t know about what happened within the Kingdom.He just had not enough time to check everything out yet.It was also hard to do since his mind was busy with something else.He couldn`t help himself but stare at the queen before him.He would never tell her that her and her alone made him to take a big step and take a higher position.Only demon king and demoness queen were higher in power than high demons.So he could tell that he was on her level now.He maybe never was royal but he was a pureblooded demon and that all that mattered in hell.His gaze was on her as he waited on her reply.
Vashers golden gaze danced across the walls of the cave the green emerald glow that illuminated the cave possessed a haunting beauty uniquely it's own, there was a sudden presence much like an unexpected raindrop falling upon ones head, Vasher let his golden gaze fall upon the source of the presence, a lone female figure dressed in resplendent finery that had been slightly tattered by her ascent.
Vasher's eyes seemed to glow with a fiery brilliance as they spotted sketchers pad and charcoal in her hands, she was already at work the heart of an artist was a strong one so was the soul or so was Vasher's belief. Vasher did not wish to interrupt her while she worked for he had respect for her craft. Vasher's keen eyes took in the stained fingers and the fire that was ablaze within the females own eyes as she worked a certain admiration for this women sparking within the depths of his soul.
So with an easy smile adding an almost mystic warmth to the golden fire that burned within his golden orbs, Vasher continued came to a slow halt and turned to face the female fully, his smile was sudden and bright laced with a gentle kindness.
Vasher studied the female as she worked unspoken questions bubbling within his mind yet he kept them at bay not wishing to hinder the female as she worked.
Despite the fact that she was closely observing this male, Akane didn't notice that he was paying attention to her until his expression changed and he was left smiling a smile that was just too breathtaking not to capture. Flushing slightly, for she knew not everyone would see this attempt at art as acceptable, she shifts her focus to the lower portion of his face, her hand sliding down the sketch pad to begin creating the gentle curves. Her eyes never leave his face as she works, fingers darting over the paper rapidly. The easy part was creating the smile, but she wasn't content with that, the whole expression in that very moment needed to be caught on paper to be admired for ages to come, and so it was more than just a simple smile, it was the glow of his eyes and the overall warmth. After a few moments, she glances down, and content with the almost exact likeness she finds, she flashes him a dazzling smile of her own, her pale green eyes sparkling with pleasure.
"You may speak," she murmurs absently, and then she's back to work, sketching out the outline of his shoulders and neck. The rest of the body mattered little to her, for they were typically too much like the bodies of others to need recording, and so when the upper portion of the male was finished she'd sign her name to it and add it to the growing pile of papers that were taking over her small cottage.
GO ON & BREAK YOUR WINGS. FOLLOW YOUR HEART UNTIL IT BLEEDS
MY HEART IS BROKEN. SWEET SLEEP, MY DARK ANGEL.
Phoenix watched as the shadows moved and Shadow finally began to walk towards her. He had changed and yet was handsome as ever. She looked at him as he spoke to her and gave her a bow. She gave him a nod as her masked remained in place though her heart fluttered. As he rose up and asked his questions, Phoenix cleared her throat and acted as if she had been caught with her hand in the cookie jar. She moved gracefully towards him and spoke simply.
Ahh yes. Me and another demon from Arsen's protectors found some evil in this gave back a few months ago. There as been a chain of rapes and abuse of some of the royal women or mates of the royal males in the kingdom. There has only been two reports so far but I thought maybe to check here and see if they maybe hiding in this cave since we saw it here once before.
She gave him a faint smile as she walked closer to him. She kept her gaze on him but raised her eye brows as he hissed and then apologized about his absence. She slowly shook her head and moved closer as she put her hand gently under his chin. She held it with her fingers lightly and looked at his glowing eyes. Her smile didnt faulter as she dropped her hand.
I can see the changes in you. Those lovely blue eyes are now a glowing red. I know the training is rough but the pain will go away in a few days.
She smiled at him before she slowly began to walk around Shadow. She smelled him and knew he would never hurt the royal families. He had been faithful to Lucina for so long he wouldnt dare hurt her like that. She actually felt ashamed to think he would but she wouldnt tell him that secret. She looked around the cave looking at the passages as he spoke about the demon that escaped. It made her smile and a teasing laugh came from her lips.
They will probably send him into my circle for punishment. I am Lucifer's firey bird that gets to play with the naughty ones. But then again, there are others who may wish to play worse then me. Shadow, I do wish to know one thing if you will tell me. What made you want to go into hell and train? To train of those of higher demons?
She moved around his side and turned to face him. Her smile never left her lips though her eyes held that curious gaze of wanting to know. If he didnt tell her, she couldnt make him. Training to be a higher demon gave him that right to not tell her. She still wished to know and her heart fluttered in her chest as she looked at him.
Shadow`s gaze followed Phoenix as she moved closer to him and left a comment about his glowing red eyes.All demons had that kind of eyes though he also was told that his eyes might take their original color again.But of course his sky blue eyes would always change into glowing red as soon as he mood would change.Right now he simply was just after training and his eye color probably wouldn`t change for a while.He shook thoughts away and just stood there as Phoenix circled around him.He also thought about what she told to him earlier about a man who was raped royal females within the Kingdom.That made his blood boil.He clenched and unclenched his jaws. "About what you told you me before...about that man.How does he look like? Those women probably saw him.You know looking is my job and so if I would know who I`m looking for..I would find him sooner or later."
He said to Phoenix.All he needed to know is how to man looked like so he could let his shadows go and look for him.That was his way doing it.There also was a chance that one of his shadows have seen that man before.His best friends shadows didn`t tell him everything, they told him only what he asked of them, nothing more than that.He titled his head lightly cracking his neck and then chuckled softly as water drop fell on his shoulder.He simply brushed it off from his leather jacket and then shifted his gaze back at Phoenix as she asked him of the reason why he suddenly became a high demon.Well indeed he could do it a long time ago but he never wanted to have higher position till he met her.First thought was to tell her that he just wished for a higher power and that would be just half truth...though who as not Phoenix knew that even before he had power to take down demon with any power.He was powerful enough without high position.So after little thinking he just decided to tell her the truth.He wanted to be honest with her.He never lied to anyone and he didn`t want to start because lies always ruined everything. "Well my duty was to bring that demon back to hell and its after you or king Joshua to decide what you are going to do with him."
He paused for a moment trying to think of how to answer on her question. "I wont lie.I would never take high demon position if that wasn`t for you.I know that what happened between us could be just one time only but if it wasn`t then I just wanted to be a man you deserve to be with..and after I found out that you had that.."
He growled deep in his chest.. "Jax...I smelled him on you when I captured him..Well that did push me to take that decision because I know that you deserve better.Now..when I`m on high rank in hell I feel like I`m standing on one level with you.If that make sense to you of course."
He said to her in deep low voice.He liked Phoenix very much..since from the first time his gaze fell on her but those times she was one of Lucifer`s demonesses and she was untouchable...and then she became a queen of hell and since he wasn`t in higher ranks he never let himself to go even near her and he just admired her from the distance.He knew her long before she ever noticed him and of course was surprised that she seemed to feel something towards him.Even right now he could feel her heated gaze on him or so it felt like it to him.His face showed no emotions as he waited for her reply.He wasn`t sure what she thought of him now but for him it was better to tell a bitter truth than a sweet lie.
It had been a few days since Rayven had arrived in the Kingdom. She had settled into her room at the Inn and still she had not seen her family, she did not feel quite ready to make her presence known to them, she had a few things to attend to first. Standing at the mouth of the cave, she bit her lip gently, she had hidden something inside just before she left the Kingdom a few years back, something that had belonged to the man she loved. He had given it to her, only the day before she saw him with another woman. At this point she had a choice, she could go into the cave and retrieve it, or she could turn back and forget about it and let it get lost in time. Pushing back the hood of her cloak, she sighed softly, brushing a strand of dark hair from her eyes as her eyes pierced through the darkness of the cave.
What was she to do?
Moving towards a large rock, she took a seat, leaning back on the cliff wall and closed her eyes, she knew when she woke up that this would be a hard choice to make, but she never expected it would be this hard.i
The water was shallow, and it was calling for her, but Mirym didn't reply. Her three little companions were sleeping beside her in that abandoned nest - she had stayed in the Dragon Mountain Range for so long by then, since it felt like home - to be between the dragons, who chose of their companions so well. This all made her grin out, but the morning, when she woke up was filled with mist. Stretching herself, she left most of her things to the peak, where she rested and stayed over to - leaving nothing but thin and beautiful dress on.
Mirym had entered the cave long before another female - that time the one with strong features and hair as dark as night - had arrived afterwards. Just venturing and investigating, it was very beautiful inside, reminding her of home a lot. Being born between and inside the mountains of the Dragon Riders Kingdom, it was somehow familiar for her - even if Mirym herself had never ridden one.
Deciding to come back to the fresh air, she noticed someone sitting on a large rock and thus moved forward, into the light with careful steps. She spoke out, letting the female know that she was there too, but her English was still bad: "You sad. Why?"
GO ON & BREAK YOUR WINGS. FOLLOW YOUR HEART UNTIL IT BLEEDS
MY HEART IS BROKEN. SWEET SLEEP, MY DARK ANGEL.
Phoenix actually felt alittle embarassed when she heard Shadow ask about the male in question. She had told him the details she knew and it made her feel alittle inferior that she didnt know more.
I am not completely sure. Lucifer is speaking with some of the royals as well as his son. I was speaking with Annak before I came here to search. My......Father is also speaking with nobles and finding clues. From what little my spies have told me is that he has red eyes, black hair and is very strong. I feel alittle inferior for not knowing more.
She gave him a graceful smile and a soft shrug before she looked up at him. She couldnt help what she asked him. She wanted to know more as to why he chose to go thru those trials of becoming one of the higher demons of hell. He seemed to take a moment before he answered her about the demon he had came to find. She knew that and knew the run away would be brought to her circle most likely. Depending on his crime that is. She simply nodded and took a soft step closer before he began to continue. She was surprised by what she was hearing. She hadnt expected to hear what Shadow was saying and yet she was feeling her heart flutter in her chest. As he growled, Phoenix looked away knowing now why he had been upset about Jax but it only made her shake her head softly.
You dont need to worry about Jax. He has moved on to other conquests as the saying goes.
She smirked slightly before her face became expressionless. Shadow wanted to be on her level as they say. He wanted to stand beside her in power and felt like she deserved better. He wanted to be a better man..... for her? Phoenix looked at him with a soft expression as she moved to close the space between them. She slipped her hands up under his jacket to move up his torso to lay on his chest before she looked up to meet his eyes.
It makes sense, Shadow.
She looked at those red eyes as her hand gently slipped up his chest till it touched at the base of his neck before moving up to touch his cheek. As she watched him, she didnt know what to say though she felt honored that he did all that for her. Phoenix moved to stand slightly on her toes to kiss his lips softly. Her body pressed against his softly but her hand lay gently on his chest while the rest of her body lay against him while they stood.
Shadow arched his brow when Phoenix told him how male looked like and chuckled softly. "I believe I do look like that man as well...of course if people didnt know me better they probably would think so.I believe would be quiet a few men who could get into that description as well..We need more details so we knew man who we looking for.But I bet if Lucifer looking for him he would find him sooner or later.I just want to be in help as well since protecting people of this Kingdom is my duty..and your father? I didnt know that he is here.I bet I do have some catch up to do."
He said to her and then glanced around the cave before his gaze fixed on her once again.Her question about him making his mind to train for high demon position surprised him but he also knew that there was no way to avoid an answer on that question.He knew that she would get upset with him if he wont tell her or would try to lie.He had nothing to hide and he wanted to put all his cards on the table.He liked her..He really liked her and he didnt hide that.His gaze was on her as he spoke to her and told her the truth.There was glint in his eyes when Phoenix told him that Jax was gone which putted his heart at ease.He had less things to worry about.He didnt take his gaze off of her and noticed her smirk before her face became expressionless and she moved closer to him.He didn`t make a single move and just let her touch him.He smirked when she told him that that made sense.That told him that she understood him and that he made decision by telling her the truth.He felt as pleasurable chills ran across his skin as her hands slipped against his shirt.His crimson red eyes began to glow with more power and it caught his breath when Phoenix stood on her toes and kissed him.He didn`t answer but just oh for a second before his lips pressed against hers and his tongue slipped across her lips.He groaned like a primal as he felt her taste once again.The sweet taste of her lips he was longing for all this time.In truth he even didn`t think that there could be anything between them.She always have been queen of hell for him and he respected her.He knew that there was no way she would look at him till she actually did.That brought him hope...brought him hope that maybe there was some future for him and that he wont be alone for the rest of his life.Hope that the queen of hell might would have some feelings for him..Before he was just pretty demon..right now he was more powerful than before...someone queen could be with.He felt more confident now.And with that thought he wrapped his arms round her, pulling her closer to him.His tongue slipped between her lips as he deepened the kiss.He felt his heart pound hard within his chest as he kissed her passionately.But his passion faded when he felt his body ache.He groaned and broke the kiss as gently and slow as he could.His glowing red eyes looked down at her.He ran his hands up and down her back lightly. "I apologize, my queen.I got carried away...but was reminded that I`m still recovering.I actually not suppose to be here..they told me to stay in hell for couple more weeks but I just couldn`t sit there and do nothing.Besides I got tired of sitting surrounded by stone walls.Which reminds me,would you like to walk with me outside? I would love to have swallow of fresh air now..if you dont mind."
He said to her gently.His smile was genuine as he looked down at her.Never even in his dreams he could imaging himself kissing Phoenix but that made it all more exciting for him.
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Shadows moved across the wet walls of the green cave.They hissed and seemed to be angry till Shadow rose from the shadows which surrounded him.His once so beautiful sky blue eyes has the shade of red.But that doesnt make him look less gorgeous.Those new eyes of his just made him look more dangerous.He was gone for few months and now he seemed to grow up..not just mentally but physically as well.He had to go through the training in hell and so that was the reason he was gone for so long.He was trained by high demons and as he did his own powers grew as well.He had to go through the training in case to become a high demon himself and so he did.His new look was just was a prove of that.Becoming a high demon within the hell was the last thing he could do.He felt full of power and he was in full control of it.He narrowed his eyes as he gazed around the cave.
A ethereal golden mist swirled towards and then eventually into the Green Cave, the golden glow of the mist mingled with the green glow of the gems that lined the wall within the cave, the mist rose and gradually a shape emerged from the golden swirling depths. 
It had been a few days since Rayven had arrived in the Kingdom. She had settled into her room at the Inn and still she had not seen her family, she did not feel quite ready to make her presence known to them, she had a few things to attend to first. Standing at the mouth of the cave, she bit her lip gently, she had hidden something inside just before she left the Kingdom a few years back, something that had belonged to the man she loved. He had given it to her, only the day before she saw him with another woman. At this point she had a choice, she could go into the cave and retrieve it, or she could turn back and forget about it and let it get lost in time. Pushing back the hood of her cloak, she sighed softly, brushing a strand of dark hair from her eyes as her eyes pierced through the darkness of the cave.
The water was shallow, and it was calling for her, but Mirym didn't reply. Her three little companions were sleeping beside her in that abandoned nest - she had stayed in the Dragon Mountain Range for so long by then, since it felt like home - to be between the dragons, who chose of their companions so well. This all made her grin out, but the morning, when she woke up was filled with mist. Stretching herself, she left most of her things to the peak, where she rested and stayed over to - leaving nothing but thin and beautiful dress on. 