"Oh would you look at the time" he meowed, then zipped off. She knew the cat's name as Salem and was previously a human. He was punished by the Council for trying to take over Fiore then the world. Obviously, he failed. He was sentenced to be in this form for the rest of his living days. How her mother had gotten him was beyond her knowledge. He was a gift to LeeAnn to help her cope with the loss of her Aunt. The cat was surely a new thing to bug her, but someone else to talk to other than herself or Zalor. She gave a heavy sigh and lied on the couch. Shortly after, she felt into a deep sleep. Hours passed when a loud crash came from the kitchen. She woke up to it being dark outside, the streets dimly lit. The house was dark as well. Seemed like the servants had gone home for the evening, which was fine. The only creatures in the house were her and Salem. Her fox ears perked up, staring at the direction for the sound.
"Salem? Is that you? Please tell me you're not getting into the food" she cried. No one answered. LeeAnn sniffed the air. The smell of death haunted the whole house. It made her gag and hold her nose. The cat was no where to be seen. She lit the area with her finger as she crept forward. Her eyes adjusted to the dark room. Even with the light from her finger didn't help. A glimpse of glowing, reflective eyes shined from underneath the china cabinet that held her father's airlooms. Slowly she crept forward, seeing it was Salem. The feline was trebling with terror. "D-Dont...go in there. There is something not human lurking in the kitchen" he whispered. Not human, eh? This perked the Monster Hunter's interest. She wonder what class monster broke into her home and terrified the fearsome feline to cower. She grabbed Sting and could feel the vibrations coming form it. It was a doozy. She slowly crept to the kitchen with no light, but hearing the sounds of gnawing and tear of flesh. LeeAnn peered in to the room.
Antlers? Skinny structure? Skull-like face? Oh...no.
LeeAnn's heart sank. Class 4! The creature paused, noticing LeeAnn's presence. Quickly, LeeAnn stood still trying to not move. Perhaps, it wouldn't see her like she had read in the book her grandfather had left her. She stood still. The creature came forward and sniffed the air, roaring and growling. This scared Salem into screaming. The creature then noticed movement, LeeAnn shifted into her wolf form and grabbed Salem by the scruff. She broke through the door. LeeAnn ran down the streets for their lives with Salem in her jaws. "What was that thing" he asked. LeeAnn could only huff from running to much, but managed to answer him.
"Class...4...monster....code name...Wen..digo" she muffledly, replied. She ran into the forest, hopefully to loose the creature. Her heart pounded hearing the screams of the creature right on their tail. Her legs began to feel tired causing her to slow down. She panted, letting Salem down on his paws. "A Wendigo? I have never heard of such a hideious beast. Don't let it eat me..please...I dont taste very good" he whined and begged. LeeAnn gave him a look and rolled her eyes. "They only eat humans! That thing is only going to eat me rather than you" she replied. The cat let out a huge sigh of relief. A few moments went by, LeeAnn began to regain her powers back and stood up on her paws once more.
"Look out!"
Salem's tail wiggled as he stood up on his paws. His eyes glowed a beautiful deep color before a defensive spell was casted. In a 10 meter radius, a dome appeared causing LeeAnn and himself to be spared of any damange. Above them, the tall creature stood slashing on the defensive spell. LeeAnn transformed back into her human form, showing off her fire. "If we make this out alive, I owe you my life Salem" she spoke. LeeAnn pulled out sting and emerged from the sheild. She started to move around the creature in a quick motion to confuse it, but that was not working. The Wendigo roared, slamming LeeAnn to the ground. The kitsune had the wind knocked out of her. Quickly, LeeAnn emerged fire from her hands causing the creature to inch back.
"I am NOT dying today! Nakamuras never give up" she hissed. The creatures paused. Standing up on its hind legs, peering down at the two of them. Salem moved closer to her, putting her within the defensive spell's range. The Wendigo stared at her, its beady white eyes staring right at her. It was uncanny.
"LeeAnn?"
A shiver was sent down her spine. Her eyes widen at the creature when it spoke her name. Salem nor her had spoke her name at all. "LeeAnn Nakamura? My granddaughter" it spoke in her grandfather's voice. She hissed. This was a game. Wendigos mimiced the voices of those you loved and this was no different. It reached out its bony hand gently, but hesitated. Slowly, its eyes grew more kind and human yet still white and uncanny. "No need to be afraid, dear. It's just me. Your grandfather" he spoke. The Wendigo crouched down to her eye level, staring right at her. Its white, beady eyes stared right back at her. She couldn't move. Neither could Salem.
"Y-You're n-not my grandfather! He's missing! He's dead! You're not going to fool me with your mind games" she cried. The Wendigo shook his head and laughed, as if he found this whole thing funny. Usually, they would keep attacking her until she was dead. "You have learned well from the books I have left you. I knew you would take on my legacy as the famous Monster Hunter of the South" he said, cheerfully. LeeAnn paused and grew more confused. The kitsune knew her grandfather was called that and was the only one who left her those books. "Okay. If you're my grandfather then...what's my real name" she spoke. Handful of people in the family knew this information. Her grandfather was one of them.
The wendigo lifted his finger. "Sophie. Was the name you were found with when your father founded you. Hikaru begged and fought your parents to name you LeeAnn and so you go by that to this day" he replied with ease. She lowered her stance and grew surprised, not expecting that answer. Now, Salem was confused.
"You guys know each other? i thought you said Wendigos were heartless, cannibals" he asked. LeeAnn ignored him. The dome was still remaining. All these years, he as missing in action according to the council. Right before her was him all along. Her grandfather, now a Wendigo. "It is you! It's really you?! How?! What happened" she replied. He sighed.
Her grandfather, Haru Nakamura, sat down in indian style with his arms crossed. Salem lifted the defensive spell, growing a sense of trust with this creature. "It's a...long story, dear. Though, all I can say in summary is I was turned into a Wendigo thanks to the Magic Council. I was the prime subject for what might happen if things go wrong" Noshi sighed. He seemed to not show much emotion with his skull face, but all could be given away by the way he talked and body language. LeeAnn's eyes widen. "You mean? They did this?! Things are starting to make more sense now" she said.
5129/8000
- Salem 1600/2000:
- Name: Salem's Eyes of the Night
Rank: S
Mana Cost: 400
Requirements: Salem's Magic
Type: Defensive
Element: Darkness
Range: 10 Meters
Cooldown: 5 Posts
Duration: Instant
Effect: The user wiggles their tail as it stands up after which they eyes begin to glow into a beautiful deep dark color. The user then undoes a spell within a 10 meter range around himself. It does not have to be an incoming spell, it can also be an existing spell that is already being used by someone and is sustained within that range including buffs and debuffs. Often done when the user wants to spare their companion or themselves from being hit by a spell.
Tail 8: 49/100
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