"No, that's alright Alenias," Aello replied. "Yune will come back when she finishes eating and playing with the other birds." There was a slight pause, "besides, you should stick close to the two of us. You wouldn't want to get lost out here on your own, now would you?" Aello inquired with a small smile. "Or miss out on exploring the cave Nex found, right? After all, there is bound to something interesting in those caves, an adventure to be had." As the word's left Aello's lips her eyes seemed to sparkle, perhaps she was really enjoying the notion of exploring a cave with two of her friends. As she finished speaking, Aello turned back to Nex, as though inviting him to start moving. After all, neither she or Alenias knew where they were going. "Whenever you are ready Nex, Alenias and I should be following close behind," Aello said, her smile widening. As soon as Nex started moving, Aello followed in silence. She kept her eyes mainly on the Kelvic's back, although from time to time, when they were traveling upon more even terrain, she would glance up at the trees, and the light that trickled down to earth from between the branches. Sometimes, she would spot a bird perching on one of their branches, taking a rest from their flight; their search for food, and a small shooting pain would shoot through her chest. Where is Yune? And why does Aello miss her far more than she should? It felt like the group had been walking for a long time before they finally reached Nex's cave. The young spiritist, having followed no more than a few feet behind Nex the entire time, stopped about a foot to his right. "Well would you look at that, a cave right outside the city's door..." Aello began, her voice trailing off as she tilted her head slightly to the side. "It seems as dark inside there as it is within the city streets, doesn't it? So fitting, really, instead of seeming out of place..." Aello's voice trailed off as she glanced into the darkness. Well this is going to be fun, she thought, as she took several steps closer to the cave, and then stopped at its mouth. She glanced over her shoulder, and with a mischievous grin, called to anyone who may still be too afraid to enter. "Well are you coming or not?" As soon as the words had left her lips, Aello turned her head back around, and walked deeper into the cave. Into the dark. |