[h1][color=ed1c24][b]Aldon Athan[/b][/color][/h1] [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/vsbattles/images/3/3c/AlucardArt.png/revision/latest?cb=20170509021015[/img] [h1][color=007236]Zakhul[/color][/h1] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9f/02/93/9f029335902d9d9977fe226e5284a6fc.jpg[/img] Zakhul’s senses were slightly overwhelmed as he ran along the road. After being unused for centuries it was quite a shock to be passing by so many sights and smells. The pair of Aldon and Zakhul had been making their way down the coast of the peninsula for the past few hours. With night falling a few hours ago they were close to reaching their destination. In the distance, Zakhul could hear a mass of noises steadily drawing nearer. Wanting to take a look he propelled himself up into the branches of the trees. Climbing higher while maintaining pace it wasn’t long until he reached the top of the trees. Skipping along the top of the trees he could see the bright lights of the city ahead of him. Looking to Aldon he pointed ahead of them, [color=007236]“I believe we are nearing our destination.”[/color] [color=ed1c24]“It would seem so Zakhul,”[/color] he said calmly as he looked at the large city which could be seen for miles even to a normal humans eyes. [color=ed1c24]“We should start traveling as mortals again and try to keep a low profile from here on.”[/color] after saying that he dropped from the top of the tree he had been balancing on, landing on his feet as his features began to look more human. His fangs disappeared and his eyes turned back to their icy blue color but they still held a sharpness to them that threatened one to challenge him. He waited for a moment before he heard Zakhul drop behind him before he started to make his way to the city. [color=ed1c24]“With any luck, we'll be able to get what we want.”[/color] [color=007236]“With luck.”[/color] Zakhul began to layer more illusion magic over the layers already laid upon him to disguises his eyes. Now they were a calm hazel instead of a piercing red. As they walked along the road Zakhul was noticing the steady flow of young men heading towards the city. [color=007236]“It seems as if the humans are gathering most of their fighters. This could be a fairly large army.”[/color] While these men kept their faces blank, Zakhul can smell their fear. Each and every one of them had it in varying degrees, some to a larger extent than others. Many of these men will have never seen war before, but they have probably all heard the stories. [color=007236]“Many will die.”[/color] [color=ed1c24]“As they always do in conflicts such as these.”[/color] Like Zakhul, Aldon had been paying attention to the people he saw gathering near the city. His sharp eyes began scanning them over trying to see what kind of people they would find within the walls. Most seemed like normal peasants if not slightly better off, but every now and then he would see someone who was clearly a true fighter. [color=ed1c24]“We should be able to blend in rather well with all the warriors hear but we should still be careful not doing thing out of ordinary.”[/color] he paused as he could see the gates of the city nearing. [color=ed1c24]“I think it's best if you let me do the talking until you get used to the ways things have changed in your sleep.”[/color] When both he and Zakhul made it to the gates he could see a small line as people were being checked by guards as they entered the city. After a short wait, they had finally made it to the front where a guard sat in front of a small wood desk with a skater of papers and a small lantern on it that provided the guard some light to read the papers. [color=003471]“What's your business here.” [/color] the guard said in a tired voice clearly not in his best mindset. [color=ed1c24]“My friend and I here are hoping to look around your lovely city if that would be ok. We also are lo...”[/color] [color=003471]“Yeah yeah, whatever. You're free to enter,”[/color] he said not bother to hear the rest of Aldons explanation as he waved towards the gate. Zakhul had forgotten how impressive Tarantis was since the last time he had seen it. It’s shining lights were meant to amaze the peasants and foreign emissaries alike, much like a military parade. The streets were crowded to the point of suffocation and personal space was a memory of the past. Unable to stand being smashed in with so many lesser creatures Zakhul stepped into an alleyway. As soon as he got free of the crowd he stealthily leaped up onto the top of a nearby building. He began to calmly walk at his own pace, jumping over streets and alleys as they came. Taking this chance to survey the city he could see the castle off into the distance. [color=007236]“Why don’t we just go kill the king?”[/color] Zakhul was speaking to no one in particular. [color=ed1c24]“Because that wouldn't be near as much fun now would it?”[/color] Not long after saying this a bat came hovering next to Zakhul as it continued to talk to him. [color=ed1c24]“And what part of staying under the radar did you think meant jumping up onto a roof?”[/color] [color=007236]“I am fairly certain everyone in that alleyway was either dead, drunk, or high so I believe I am fairly safe.”[/color] Continuing along in the same direction Zakhul kept on the lookout for humans who could see them. [color=007236]“It is not as if I have the luxury of turning into a little bat and flying around. By the way, where are we going, because I am completely lost?”[/color] [color=ed1c24]“Well, I suppose we could head to the Castle and see what's around there and maybe sign up for the army.”[/color] After Aldon had said that both he and Zakhul made their ways back down off the roofs into an alley before joining the people in the streets again as they began walking towards the castle. The streets were still rather busy but it seemed as though people were far too busy to be paying attention to anything that was happening around them which was nice for him. As they continued he could see what looked like the remains of a house that had recently been burnt down or collapsed in on itself. Once he got closer he began to examine the sight more closely trying to see what had happened or if anyone seemed to care about the city. As he looked he could see to figures standing by the house inspecting it that bore the sign of justice on their armor. As he looked one of them, a female it seemed, appeared to notice him he thought before he quickly turned his head hiding his face behind his hat. [color=ed1c24]“Shit” [/color] [color=007236]“What’s wrong?”[/color] Zakhul hadn’t even bothered to notice the figures or the house, thinking of them as insignificant as mice. He scanned their surroundings looking for something he considers a threat but saw nothing. [color=007236]“Where are they?”[/color] Aldon made sure both of them continued to walk as they left the house and the to figures behind them. [color=ed1c24]“The two people by that burned house. They’re members of the justice of order. And I think the one noticed me.”[/color] He paused for a second as they kept walking. He wasn't scared of them by themselves in the slightest. He was fairly certain he could take them on with ease, but the idea that one had taken note of him made him uneasy if they decided to investigate leading to way more attention than he needed at this moment. [color=ed1c24]“They're very keen on finding things out and enforcing laws, But l,ike all humans their just ais blownr corrupt group looking for power.”[/color] [color=007236]“So what if they are adept at finding things out? They are merely humans, we can just wait a few years and they will be dead.”[/color] Zakhul barely glanced in the direction of the house as he continued on his way. [color=007236]“Maybe we should go join the army, though I am uncomfortable about fighting around such weak beings. What if I accidentally kill a bunch of them. BOOM!!! Cover blown. We should find a more elite group to attach ourselves to.”[/color] [color=ed1c24]“Because I have waited a long time and I would rather our cover not be blown. In case you forgot to talk about us would not stop in a couple of years. But I suppose that we could try and join a more elite group.”[/color] he stopped for a moment as he could see the castle just before them. [color=ed1c24]“Well, let's hope this goes well.” [/color]