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Post by quietchap on Dec 1, 2018 23:11:03 GMT -6
It was just beginning to get dark outside when Jackson first laid eyes on the abandoned city. It wasn't the prettiest sight, but he knew that it would have to do for the night. It wouldn't be the first time he'd stayed in a place most others would have steered clear of. He used his small lighter to see as he navigated the place. Finding a comfortable spot against a wall, he took out a blanket from his bag and slowly closed his eyes as his snores echoed through the seemingly empty city.
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Post by softscales on Dec 2, 2018 0:30:25 GMT -6
How wrong he was. Maybe if he knew he would have stayed out.
"Look. It's a human." "I told there would be, my nose never misleads me." Faint voices muttered to one another from their hiding places within the shadow. "What should we do?" "What we know to do; our queen wants us to do so."
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Post by quietchap on Dec 2, 2018 6:39:04 GMT -6
Jackson turned over in his sleep. He wished he were back home in his comfy bed rather than out here, struggling to find any comfort at all. His trip had made him weary. This may be the last time he ever makes the journey.
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Post by softscales on Dec 2, 2018 7:23:54 GMT -6
"I thought there was a new presence. I'm glad you informed me. Do not fret, I will handle this."
A shadow loomed over Jackson's sleeping body. Seeing he was in a light sleep. The figure could clearly see his discomfort of the cold and hard ground he had to sleep upon. Silently a slim hand slipped under his cheek and turned his head to look at it ready for when he opens his eyes.
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Post by quietchap on Dec 2, 2018 8:56:33 GMT -6
Jackson stirred a bit as he felt something touch his cheek. He slowly opened his eyes, his vision still a bit hazy.
The young man looked up to see a figure looming over him. He rubbed his eyes. "H-huh? What's going on?" He muttered sleepily
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Post by softscales on Dec 2, 2018 17:40:17 GMT -6
The figure closed their eyes for only a second. When they opened rings of bright color pulsed pass the center of their eyes. Deep sea blue, vibrant purple, blood red, forest green, flame orange, dandelion yellow, again and again the rings showed, a new one always replacing the last. At the same time the figure keep a hand to his head while the other stroke his cheek.
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Post by quietchap on Dec 4, 2018 15:59:25 GMT -6
The young man's eyes widened as he was immediately as he was ensnared by her pulsing eyes. His jaw slowly goes slack as he continues to stare, relaxing. Jackson has become completely mesmerized by the colorful spirals. His cheek nuzzled against her soft hand.
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Post by softscales on Dec 4, 2018 17:59:20 GMT -6
With him under its spell so easy, the being removed it’s hands and tossed away his one blanket. Standing in the pale moonlight it’s body was shown more. The creature wasn’t a human, but in a way was half one. The other half was that of a snake; a lamia. the lamia drew in her long serpent tail and encircled his body. Thick coils as bulk as a man’s arm and stronger than any. In mere seconds He was completely wrapped feet to throat. Once he was, many animals began coming out of the shadows: wolf, monkey, panther, many jungle animals.
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Post by quietchap on Dec 4, 2018 19:35:11 GMT -6
The human smiled, helplessly hypnotized. He gulped as the coils wrapped around his throat. Jackson had been completely immobilized. His mind was blank and blissful.
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Post by softscales on Dec 5, 2018 2:59:50 GMT -6
He didn’t know it but he should enjoy the bliss while he could. For his future might be bleak....
”Wake up,” said a firm female voice. The man got a firm pat to the check. Still held in the coils, the lamia sat on a large chair made of stones.
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Post by quietchap on Dec 12, 2018 3:42:31 GMT -6
Feeling the creature touch his cheek, he slowly woke up. His eyes fluttered open as he looked at her. Gasping, he realized he couldn't move. Jackson squirmed, trying to get free. "L-let me go, you snake!" He yelled. Clearly, he was both angry and afraid.
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Post by softscales on Dec 12, 2018 6:01:39 GMT -6
"How dare you call her a snake," said a black panther. "Know your place better human," said a spider monkey. "Be still now my dears," said the creature said holding up a hand to silence the crowd of animals. "Do understand they are my loyal subjects and they have a great disdain to humans. And sometimes I do as well. But that isn't what matters at the moment. First why don't you tell me who you are and what you are doing in such a place? Humans would stay away from here."
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Post by quietchap on Feb 26, 2019 6:35:36 GMT -6
The human struggled within the coils of the creature, desperately trying to free himself. "Nngh... Let... Go!" He strained, though it was doing him no good.
Finally, he sighed, glaring at her. "My name is Jackson... And this is a normal trip for me. I'm what some might call a relic hunter, or an explorer... Look, I didn't mean to intrude and whatnot... I just needed a place to stay for the night..."
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Post by softscales on Feb 26, 2019 21:41:44 GMT -6
"You needn't look at me with such hateful eyes. I won't do anything yet. I will permit you a chance to explain yourself. I am known as Serona. The creatures of these ruins call me Lady or Empress. But I won't force you, you can just call me Serona." The lamia queen carries him through the ruins into a building that was the most well preserved of them all. It use to be a fine temple structure, now it stands as a castle for a lamia. she then slithers over to what could look like a thrown. The seat she awoke him on was just another chair that had fallen apart after years of abandonment. What she stood at was once a real thrown for royalty. The lamia releases her prisoner and leaves him on the floor while she had a seat. She didn't worry of him trying to run, for he was surrounded. Jungle creatures big and small cut off any exit he would find. Not to mention the power in her eyes and tail, only a fool would attempt it. The lamia has a seat on the thrown and eyes the human. "So you tell me what you are, now I want to know which were you doing here in the jungle; to explore or to hunt relics?
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Post by quietchap on Feb 27, 2019 4:42:20 GMT -6
Jackson dusted himself off as he looked up at the lamia. Clearly, she was in charge around here. Based on their previous encounter, he would need to be more careful. Fighting was certainly not an option. For now, his only option was to play along.
"Both, actually..." He said. "These ruins are worth studying. Plus, they may have valuable items that can be preserved." He said
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