listentomymuse | Overlord and the pup

[Moroha blinks at that. Her head tilting to the side]

H-huh?

[Where did that come from??? She looks sheepish again and rubs the back of her neck. Lily giggles]

[The old woman smiles kindly.]

He's never been fixated on someone else like this before. It's a nice change for him. That old lion needs someone like you in his life.

Ah…I don’t know about that.

[Blink blink. Her heart is racing a bit at her words though. She feels…happy? Hmm.

She’s not really sure what to make of that.

Moroha pulls on her a bit, playing with it and looking away.]

A-anyway I don’t wanna keep you from the stuff you gotta do. Have a good night Lady Hanako.

[She bows respectfully]

You as well, dear.

[Hanako places a hand on her shoulder, leaning close enough to whisper:]

Always be careful of your surroundings. There are more secrets in this village than you think.

[Pulling back, she smiles at Moroha once more before walking away.]

[Moroha blinks at the warning]

……

[Hmm…she’s not sure what to think of that. She knows the village is dangerous but that’s why they’re here.

Shaking her head, she starts struggling off the outfit once the door closes and pulls her hair down.

Walking over to the small closet she does take out the second dress. She sighs at it]

This almost looks like a fancy nightgown…

[But it’s better than the other dress. Just thinner. She changes into the simple dress and flops down on the bed to look up at the ceiling. She…wonders what leona is up to. She has an idea but not exactly what. Lily settles on the window ceil]

[It gradually becomes late in the night, enough for almost most people to fall asleep.

There are sounds that creaks in the hallway, hushed voices creeping closer to Moroha's room. Depending on how deep asleep she is, they're going to try to sneak in on her--

It's kidnapping time!]

[She is curled up on the bed, having dozed off despite her best efforts.

Lily yawns though she looks over as the door starts to wiggle. She goes still, turning invisible. She frets over waking Moroha or going to Mythril. The plan is for Moroha to get caught though…right?

She doesn’t like it….

Fretting as the lock carefully is broken she flies out the window to leona.

Moroha stirrs a bit, blinking lazily before a cloth is suddenly pressed over her mouth. It startles her and instinctively she does fight back. Plan or no plan. She elbows the one on her hard but the others do jump in when she starts fighting. They work together to hold her down as the other one starts binding her hands and legs. Whatever is on the cloth over her mouth is making her lightheaded.

Once she’s knocked out, the tallest picks her up and they head out]

[Leona is finding he doesn't very much like this plan either.

A shadow slips into Moroha's though.

Wherever these people are going, there are eyes on them. Leona may have...reluctantly...reached out to a certain demon of Hell. Look. The lion doesn't like Kao getting involved in his business and vice versa, but there's a sudden feeling that he doesn't like. It's putting Moroha a bit at risk and no.

He can't have that.

It moves the timeline up, but Leona is watching carefully from wherever he's hiding.

They're moving towards the docks, using the shadows as a cover. There's the scent of a demon in the air and he can smell more lurking around. So, that's what they're planning.]

[Seth is trailing a little further behind so not to draw attention. He keeps to the roof tops.

Lily zooms to Leona. Mythrill catches her, trying to calm her. Relax. They know. Leona hasn’t stopped watching. The fairy isn’t surprised either.

Kao enjoys the rare treat of leona asking for his help~ he might of given the lion a bit of a boost from his own powers. The flowers and plants hear and see everything, relaying it to the lion]

[He'll definitely have to go see Kao after this...

But it's when he sees them take Moroha into a ship that he nods to the fairies to disappear. He mutters something under his breath before the clouds begin to gather, a hint of a storm beginning to brew.

The shadow hiding with Moroha's opens one eye, watching and relaying it back to Leona and Seth. They take her deep into the ship--and there's a submarine attached to the bottom of the ship where there are children gathered. All of them tied up and unconscious. But Moroha's taken to the captain of the ship first to be appraised.]

[Seth stops on the last building by the dock. The large ship is clearly guarded to. He hisses a bit. He can’t get any closer undetected… he wants for Leona…unsure if they want to charge in yet. It’ll be hard to follow a sub…

Moroha scent does give away that she’s a mix breed. The human side just a bit stronger in her scent. But her scent is very sweet thanks to her spiritual powers. She groans softly, starting to stirr]

Oh, are you awake?

[A shrill voice greets Moroha as a wolf demon peers down at her. Her tail wags.]

About time.

[Leona remains at a distance, though the waters are beginning to crash heavily against the ship.]

[Moroha groggily looks at the wolf demon. It takes her a second for her head to catch up on what’s happened before she growls and struggles against her binds. She glares up at the wolf demon.

The crew is a bit uneasy about the waves. Ship sways a bit but it’s made for the sea. Seth frowns more, watching. His tail is still as he’s focused]

[The wolf smirks at her.]

Yo, quarter demon. I wasn't expecting someone of your caliber to show up.

[She tilts her head.]

Not that I'm complaining. You'd fetch a good price and that pirate captain has already made an offer on you.

[She glares more and tries to wiggle a kick at her but she really can’t do much like this. She does start trying to chew through her gag. The man holding her raises a brow.

Damn stupid wolf! I’m not for sale!

Muffled growls and yelling]

Growl all you want, but it's not going to change anything.

[The wolf scoffs, standing up now.]

Several bags of gold for a mouthy quarter demon. You'll definitely be enough to have us smooth sailing. Those other brats, too.

Do you want us to put her in with the kiddies?

[He grunts at how much she’s squirming now though. Lots of muffled growls and such. That pirate captain is going to have his hands full…]

Nah, let's put her in the other room--

[Her ears stand up straight when there's a hard slam against the submarine. It has her frowning, glancing toward the wall--

Just enough time to see algae somehow making its way in.

Above, there's the sound of screaming and fighting in the ship itself.]

The hell is happening…

[He growls and drops Moroha to hurry up top]

you get going if you gotta!

[Moroha hisses when she’s dropped. Ow!]

[The wolf snarls, quick to make her way to the cockpit.

The shadow underneath Moroha stirs before a hyena forms from it. It snarls quietly and tears through the pup's binds.]

We need to gather the children.

[The hyena speaks in Moroha's mind.

Up top, there's a fight going on. Lions made from shadows pouncing on the crew members. The sea becomes harsher, waves crashing against the ship.]

[Moroha is startled by the hyena, staring at it. When her hands are free, she’s quick to ungag herself and then work on her legs]

What…how…what are you?

[She whispers blinking at the shadow. The ears make her think of Ruggie but she does quickly move towards where the children were]

Shenzi.

[The hyena is quick to follow after her. To the side, she can see more algae making its way in, damaging the sub.]

The lord sent me to keep an eye on you.

Uh…well hi I guess. Figured I’d meet you before this…

[But kids are more important. Her nose twitches and she’s quick to head to the cargo hold where they are. They’re still knocked out.]

There’s so many…

[But they gotta get moving. Moroha starts scooping them up]

[Shenzi...can't do much in this form. Though her ear twitches back when she hears running. Seems like that wolf demon has finally come to investigate.]

Go.

[She opens up a portal beneath everyone in the room, practically sending them to the inn.]

[Moroha lets out a surprised yelp. Though she looks to the hyena as she falls. Hopefully Shenzi will be alright.

Seth is knocking everyone on deck out. He sighs a bit]

I think that’s everyone…

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