[RQ] Same-day Delivery

Sah

Sah was on edge. He had never wanted to come to Stormbreak while it was under the Family's control. Yet, recent events had proven how necessary it was to protect the Citadel from the void's reach. After considering their options, it had seemed safest to retrieve their purple package as close to the Skyport as possible so as to expedite their retreat. Thankfully, after giving Elizabeth the invisibility cloak and exiting the boat, the hybrid quickly spotted a flock of void messengers roosting on the rocks.

"I'll get their attention, and you stun one?" The words where whispered, but hopefully his fellow Halovian was still within earshot. Using his creation magic, Sah crafted a sturdy cage for them to place the infected bird and then cautiously approached the flock. He froze as soon as one turned its head to watch him, locking partially shifted wolf eyes with the bird to keep its attention.

I think therefore I am,
But what if all I do is bleed?

Elizabeth

She hadn't spent much time in Stormbreak considering its 'anti-Abandoned' status until recent years, but she'd heard plenty about it from her parents; so, when she laid eyes on the cliff edges of the floating city, it felt like a familiar sight. Elizabeth slowed her steps momentarily to take in the wide-open sky before her, clouds just out of reach. On any other day, she may have taken the time to observe the way it impacted the Breakers, their economy, and relationship with the rest of the world. But today was not that day. 

Her head nodded instinctually at Sah's words before she realized he couldn't see her. "Sounds good to me." It felt strange to be invisible, floating through the world, observing but not interacting. She wasn't sure she liked it, but she couldn't deny that Sah was the stronger of them, which left her to the job of stunning. Running her hands over the translucent fabric of the cloak, she readied her magic. Once a single purple-hued messenger had locked eyes with the man, she released a controlled current of electricity, just enough to stun the creature so they could quickly escape without notice.

Every adversity,
every failure,
every heartache
carries with it
the seed of equal or greater benefit.

Sah

Sah watched as the bird froze, smirking slightly as it collapsed as Elizabeth's magic ran through it. Cautiously walking closer, cage in hand, the hybrid called forth his telekinesis. The bird was light enough that he was able to lift it up and gently place it in the cage with relative easy. Bending down, he quickly latched the cage, securing their prize. The bird's chest rose and fell slowly, proving that it would be just fine.

"Perfect. Well done." Standing, the Wild Thunder began to walk back to the port, "Come on. Let's get out of here." They couldn't risk being spotted by one of the Family. They'd surely be angry if they realized just what the Halovian duo was up to. As they walked, Sah kept an eye on their surroundings, scanning regularly for any threats.

I think therefore I am,
But what if all I do is bleed?

Elizabeth

The successful capture released a hold of tension she'd had in her chest. If she'd failed, the lightning strike probably would have prevented them from having many other options in the vicinity. As it was, the crack of electricity might draw more attention than desired. 

Elizabeth slipped to the hybrid's side, assisting in covering the cage to disguise their cargo as she said, "Thank you. Your cloak made it easy." She kept the hood up just to be safe. Similarly to Sah, her eyes remained peeled for signs of any familiar faces she'd seen on billboards or warning signs. They'd all agreed that the Family probably wouldn't appreciate their covert activities, hence the necessity for stealth and speed. Her stride lengthened to keep up with Sah, ready to be safely aboard the skyboat and on their way home.

Every adversity,
every failure,
every heartache
carries with it
the seed of equal or greater benefit.

A strange draft circles you in an almost deliberate pattern. It carries a faint, musty scent—like old parchment or moth-eaten cloth. The sensation of unseen eyes cuts through the lofty surroundings. When you turn, you glimpse a shifting shape vanish around a corner. Your footsteps echo in pursuit, but you find only empty corridors.

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Sah

Sah nodded, his eyes softening, "Of course." The plan for one to distract and the other to stealthily strike had proven effective. The cloak had more than made its worth known in recent days and the hybrid was grateful to his past self for taking the extra time to enhance it as far as she could. With sight, sound, and smell all concealed, it was the perfect tool for stealth and safety.

Boarding the ship, the hybrid kept the cage in-between himself and the wall of the ship to keep it from prying eyes. It would do them no good to be spotted now. Thankfully the ride was quiet and with every moment they drew closer to Halo, the more tension bled out of the Wild Thunder's frame.

Not soon enough, the Citadel was in sight. Success.

-[FIN]

I think therefore I am,
But what if all I do is bleed?