The Dark Forest

[Mayah Playah]

Dominick looked around warily. "Why doesn't this feel safe to me?"  

[Pure T0rture]

"hm...?" xaene blinked as he looked at Dominick curiously. "it doesn't feel safe?" he tipped his head to the side, rather oblivious to the dark aura around the place.  

[Mayah Playah]

"Yeah, safe. I don't feel sa-SOMETHING CRAWLED OVER MY FOOT!!" Jumping into Xaene's arms, he buried his head his his neck and shut his eyes. "Is it gone?"  

[Pure T0rture]

Xaene blinked when Dominick jumped into his arms, looking around and laughing lightly. "don't be scared... it was just a little squirrel..." he murmured and set him down on his feet before holding his hand out for the light brown creature to come over to him, a grin on his face.  

[Mayah Playah]

"Little squirrel, my arse. Look, he's giving me the evil eye!" Dominick glared at the squirrel, then felt a crawling sensation on his arm. He looked down, freezing when he saw a large, black and red spider. "Xaene? GET IT OFF!!"

"Come on, Dominick, don't you recognize me?" said the spider, who hopped off and transformed into a tall, handsome man. "Hurts my feelings, it does."

"James," sneered Dominick. "What are you doing here?"

"I came for my book, Dominick. I know Leila has it. Where is she?"

"How should I know?"

James flew at Dominick, trapping his throat against a tree with his hands. "Tell me, or deaths will occur."

"Killing a Rider? How low you've gotten, James."

"Not a Rider, old friend. I mean your dear little friend. Myka, I believe her name was."

"Touch her and I'll destroy you with my bear hands," growled Dominick.

"Then I suggest you find my book."  

[Pure T0rture]

Xaene now, was the shy one who hid behind Dominick, peeking out at the man with curious eyes. he bit his lip to keep from saying anything, a habit from living with his brother who'd smack him if he spoke... but... that was before...  

[Mayah Playah]

"Six hours, Dominick, or the girl will die." With that, James disappeared in a puff of blood red smoke.

Dominick clutched his throat, gasping for air. "I told you...this place...wasn't safe..."  

[Pure T0rture]

"i-i'm sorry..." Xaene mumbled, a few tears in his eyes as he hugged tightly onto dominick. "sh-should..we go find leila now?" he asked, terrified of that man james.  

[Mayah Playah]

Dominick shook his head. "She doesn't have it. Adrian does. The book is safe...for now. And Damian won't let any harm come to Myka. What we need to worry about is keeping you safe. He's sure to find out my intentions and use you against me."  

[Pure T0rture]

Xaene gave a small sniff and held dominick tighter. "h-he..scares me..." he shivered  

[Mayah Playah]

Dominick rubbed Xaene's back and started to sing quietly.  

[Pure T0rture]

Xaene gave a small sigh as he started to calm down, his body shaking lightly.  

[Mayah Playah]

"Everything will be fine. He won't touch you, I swear."  

[Pure T0rture]

Xaene sniffed lightly and nodded, no longer wanting to be out here. "c-can..we...find someplace...inside to hang out?" he mumbled, looking up at dominick's beautiful face with a hopeful smile.  

[Mayah Playah]

"Well, what do you want to do?"