The sun crept up the sky to bring light to the land, marking the start of another day. Lanterns and fires were put out as those who were at slumber were now awake and preparing for another day. Some of those individuals wake up to a different kind of day, pulling on weapons and other accessories in preparation for the journey ahead. Today was the day the circle unites and come together as the guardians against the darkness. To those who were in the land of the humans and are associates to this alliance, word was sent out to meet at the castle where they would set forth when they felt they were all ready for the darkness that hunts for their body and souls.
Within the walls of this castle two unique individuals walked down the halls, having a form like nothing else in this land that was considered sane. One was a Cianid wearing all blue and the other was a very small cloaked figure, the only thing exposed was a medallion with a paw print engraved on it. "So you made your decision to dwindle inside the affairs of the angels, Ansen?" The smaller cloaked one asked, looking up at the taller fellow when they both stopped in the middle of the halls.
"Seeing as some of the people that have our interests are involved I am afraid there is really no other choice." The beastman replied, turning to face the short one with his arms crossed. "I doubt we will all be ready go until two.. Three days tops from now s-" He had cut himself off with a rather faint growl when a dull pain rose up unexpectedly from his chest. It took a good minute or so as Ansen waited for the pain to die down then continued when he could. "so I think this visit to some trial will not intervene with our jorneys."
"But with your condition time isn't on our side. The darkness could take you over any day now." Seconds later the unidentified one finally pulled off his hood to reveal himself as a kitsune. "If you don't believe me then look at the human king."
"I already saw him... And don't worry, I will die by this disease rather than concede to it." The Cianid's tone was hushed after he said what was said, the guardian leaning in a bit to whisper to the kitsune. "Nobody must know about the curse of darkness I carry."
"I fear that the worst will come from this gamble of yours."
"Well I am not settling with just training young men how to wield a sword. I'll see you back here after the trial." That was the last if the conversation before the Cianid guardian turned away and left the other circle member for the upcoming trial. A demon child did have a ring of interest after all...