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[Drabble PRP] (Sherry/Jake) But Why Is The Sun Gone?

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Grifferie

Crew

Deus Sherry

PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2014 3:54 am


Stitches. So many stitches. She was nearly finished, though, the cloak was nearly done. Material that had been salvaged, lined and stuffed for extra warmth. She had a feeling it would be useful, what with things growing ever colder. A heavy cloak, something inspired by the books she used to read.

It hurt her heart that it wouldn't be white.

She planned to stitch in a division symbol anyway.

"Gray will probably be better in the dark," she muttered, shifting the garment and pushing the needle in a gain.

Everything was dark. It was less dark in the day, sometimes the sun was actually warm. Usually the ash blocked it out. On the brightest days, you could even see the sun, a disk behind the gray. On the brightest days, everything was tinged orange.

More stitching. She'd have it finished in time. A gift, for a birthday. A gift before winter.

Winter would come early, she figured. Wasn't that what all those science shows had said?

"They hadn't even known," she laughed bitterly. No one had, really. Not even the Hunters. All that time spent chasing monsters in other worlds, across the ends of the earth, in dreams and memories. All for nothing.

The Island had been full of jokes about the world ending in fire. At least until some of the Life techs had made it very clear that the ice was coming next.

She was glad they'd been reassigned. Glad Deus hadn't decided to give up, to roll over and die. Of course, that had been weeks ago. Things might have changed back home.

Sherry sighed. Sighed and shifted the cloak in her lap, still working on stitching the lining to it. A tiny little outpost, watching for monsters that hadn't returned. Not to the this part of what was left. It as fine, as far as she was concerned. Living would be hard enough soon, without having to watch the ever growing darkness for monsters.

[A.V.]
Have a thing.
PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 4:26 pm


He knew that one day it would end. It was inevitable. They were fighting immortals after all. They, weak frail humans, life slightly prolonged only by their ability to see shadows and harness weapons made from the very creatures they had fought, we fighting against things where death had no hold. Even if they took one down, two more came back, thirsting with vengence and hunger. He knew they would fall, but to have things end like this... he refused to accept it.

He bent down, touching the ashes.
They had fought valianty. All of them did, and yet... it was too much. One by one they fell, and even the base. Even if he should go back, there'd be nothing left to salvage. All of it... gone.

Jake stood up, and took a deep breath.
Everyday was a struggle, even now. It wasn't safe to just sit here and wait. They had to keep moving.

Walking over to Sherry, he clasped a hand on her shoulder, a grim expression on his face.
"We should go."


[A.V.]

Crew

Dangerous Hunter



Grifferie

Crew

Deus Sherry

PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 7:39 pm


"Now?"

Sherry glance around, noting that it wouldn't be difficult to gather things and leave. They'd done it enough. Traveled light because they had to.

She sighed, looking at the material in her hands. She'd have to finish it later.

Once, long ago, she'd thought it might be nice to travel always. To have no where to call home other than the road. But the road of her dreams had been filled with sunshine and happiness. All they had now was darkness and pain.

"Where shall we go?" She was tucking the needle safely away.
PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2014 6:55 pm


To be honest, he had no idea. It would probably even be safer if they stayed put for a bit longer, conserving their energy for when it was needed. It didn't seem as if anything was pursuing them at the moment, but he couldn't help shake this uneasy feeling. Perhaps it was just as is, given their current situation. Who would ever feel at ease in such a circumstance?

"I... don't know." he admitted, looking about wearily. "But I don't really like staying put in one place for so long."


[A.V.]

Crew

Dangerous Hunter



Grifferie

Crew

Deus Sherry

PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2014 7:26 pm


"I suppose, I don't like it either." She wished she could- staying on one place would make things easier, or at least it seemed that way. In reality, it didn't. Not with everything else in the world.

Sherry set about packing up everything important. It wasn't much, just essentials- when you moved so much you really learned what you could do without.

After a bit, when she was satisfied with her packing, more or less, she walked over to Jake. "Just let me know when." Then she stole a hug, because time was precious.
PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2014 7:47 pm


He didn't either, but he wanted to make sure they were safe. He wanted to make sure SHE was safe. She was all he had left, and he couldn't lose her. He had lost enough already, and she was the only thing keeping him sane. The only thing keeping him going. If he were to lose her too...

He hugged her back, and took her hand.
"It's ok. We probably still have a bit more time. I can keep watch if you want a bit more time to yourself?"


[A.V.]

Crew

Dangerous Hunter



Grifferie

Crew

Deus Sherry

PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2014 8:25 pm


She thought about it, considered his offer for a heartbeat or two. There was always something else to be done, another thing she could be doing. Another moment she could fill with work or sighs or sleep.

But she didn't need to. Not right then. Besides, he was right. It was safer to move, safer to run. It was always safer to continue, no matter how dark it got, no matter how bad it got. Those who lingered died.

"No," she said, shaking her head, "I'm ready when you are."
PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2014 11:15 pm


At her response, he gave her a tired smile, and squeezed her hand.
"If you're sure."

In such a place, it was hard to tell when day or night was. From his guess, he would assume late afternoon, or maybe it was early evening. At least enough time to cover a short distance before they lost all light, but then there was also the matter of finding shelter before then. Just the thought made him want to not bother. Just how long had they been wandering? Just how long would they have to run? And for what? Would there be an end to all this? Would they finally find a solution; a way, out of this predicament. There were too many questions, and not enough answers, but he couldn't just give up now. Not for her sake. Not for the sake of all those before him.

Jake lifted his head, looking at the sky. Even now, he couldn't see the sun. He couldn't remember the last time he saw it. Everything was covered by dust and smoke, as if the desolation had seized the sky itself. Would there ever be an end to all this suffering?


[A.V.]

Crew

Dangerous Hunter

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