tGB :: spooky scary skeletons

Benison: Okay this was creepy. The tom was walking quietly through the burnt forest, his magic stick clutched in his jaws. His dad would be mad that he was here... But... he wanted to see it. His silky tail swayed over the ground, eyes narrowing, keeping alert. What did spooky creatures look like? 

Poe: He was... unnerved. Really, this was so atmospheric! It was giving him goosebumps all over, and being alone didn't help one bit. He crinkled up his nose, walking carefully. The ground was a little uneven, and he had tripped enough already. Squinting carefully, he nearly jumped out of his own skin at the sight of another cat- until he saw who it was! "Benison- Are you looking for the ghost?" He sped up his pace, stumbling slightly before sliding in front of the other kitten..

Benison: He stared at the thing he saw for but a moment, nearly dropping his stick in surprise. A voice near him made him jump, fur bushing out. He whirled around to see... Oh! He nodded, "Mhm... I think I saw something... I'm not sure I know what it was though..." he smiled nervously, looking at where the thing had been, squinting into the gloom. 

Poe: Saw something? The kitten followed Benison's gaze, his hair suddenly rising. Oh... Oh spirits. "D-Do you mean... That?" Maybe it was... Just a big cat watching them? He hadn't actually... expected a ghost to show up. 

Benison: There it was again. His voice was hushed when he replied, "Yeah... that..." He hesitated, before quietly asking, "Want to go a little closer...? Or stay here....?" He hoped it wasn't a predator or something... He wasn't even an apprentice yet, therefore, he was too young to die.

Poe: The scream hit his ears, and he quickly nodded. "Y-yeah! Let's go investigate, it looks like a fire? ... Maybe we can help?" His ears flattened, but his face stayed the same as he took a hesitant step forward, watching to see if Benison was following before heading towards the figure with a fierce sense of determination. rush

Benison: Suddenly, it screamed. His eyes widened in quiet horror, nodding at Poe's words as he followed after him, steps light with nervousness. Maybe they could save them? They were in so much pain....

Poe: The screaming halted, and the kitten stuttered in his walk, slowing down considerably and shooting Benison a... raised brow look that was as close to terror as you would get, probably. The flames were still around the figure, but it wasn't acting as if it... hurt. "Uh..." He swallowed, before continuing to walk forward, a little slower. 

Benison: He slowed as well, brows furrowed. He shrugged at Poe, relieved that the screaming had stopped, but he wasn't comforted much. It seemed... to be hurting less now? His steps were cautious as he crept along with Poe, tail flicking nervously along the ground, his stick loosely entangled in his chest fur for the moment. Probably a bad idea, honestly.

Lya : the child was out looking for the ghost— Ghost hunting! She had followed Poe to the spot before she went off on her own. Finding nothing, she unconsciously made her way back to Poe before spotting Beni. ”Oh, Hi guys!” She said, bounding over before realizing how hot it was. ”oh, wow.. its so hot!"  she had barely noticed the flames until she payed closer attention. ”Oh, WAH!” She screamed herself, jumping onto Beni as soon as she heard a shriek. ”what was THAT!"

Benison: The screaming began anew, the sound chilling him deeply. He flinched in shock as Lya showed up, staring at her fearfully for a moment before his eyes calmed again. "Hey..." he frowned slightly, noticing something off, "Poe... is it really warm to you too...?" He let out another sound of alarm, bracing his legs so he wouldn't crumble over as his friend leaped onto him. "We....we're not quite sure..." his voice was surprisingly steady. rush

Lya had to be brave! but he legs cam noodles and she practically hung off of Ben. ”Invest..igate?” It was scary, but she had her friends with her! Maybe.. Maybe it’d be ok! ”Ok.. Ill stick with you guys!”

Benison: His heart felt like it was beating far too quickly to be healthy. "We'll keep you safe..." he murmured, trying to keep the quiver from his voice. He was almost an apprentice... He had to be strong. The ghost was gone... yet the screams lingered in the air, making his ears ring. Would they be okay? Was... was it okay? The flames should hurt them, right? He was shaking.

Poe: He turned to lead the way, but stopped dead in his tracks as the figure disappeared and suddenly the flames were on them. Stumbling back awkwardly, the kitten let out a wail as the flames closed around them, too afraid to touch them. The figure had been screaming to loudly... Surely they hurt, right? He shot Lya and Benison a wide-eye'd stare, before looking around. Where was the screaming coming from? 

Lya covered her ears, letting out a small whine. ”Stopp..” she said softly, leaning on Poe. She opened her eyes wide as debris smacked her right in the face, sending her stumbling backwards ”AAAH!”

Benison: Suddenly, ash and debris was among them, feeling something ripping painfully at the skin on his face as the debris flew past them. He let out a quiet wail, ducking back and curling his tail around his friends to the best of his ability, tears stinging his eyes. This was horrible... Why was it so mad? They just wanted to help it!

Poe: Lya leaning on him was assuring, but the kitten still found himself terrified beyond his wits. As the scream died down, however, ash was kicked up and Poe was coughing suddenly, attempting to expel dirt and soot from his mouth and lungs. The flams approached closer, and he pressed himself and Lya closer to Benison. He snarled suddenly, feeling the sting of a rock thudding into his shoulder. Ah, that'd hurt later. 

Benison: He let out a hoarse breath, feeling blood roll over his shut eye. "A-are you two okay...?" he questioned, voice a rasp. What was that....?

Poe: He was shaking rather badly, and he quickly flashed Lya and Benison a look, still coughing and his eyes watering and squinted from the ash. "Is it... Gone?" He coughed again, shaking out his fur slightly. "I got hit with a stone, and I think I swallowed half of the ash that got picked up in the wind."