TALES OF AZIRA ~MARK OF AZIRA

~CHAPTER SIX~

πJASONπ

HE had been limping for a while but he hadn't reach the city infact the Hollywood sign wasn't so far behind but it was a distance. "So far so good," he muttered to himself since there was no monster in sight but then again if he faced monsters where he woke up and in the air what were the chances that there were no monsters there. Jason felt a strong connection to the Hollywood sign which was weird. It felt like something strong was there but again there  was nothing unusual about the sign it just looked normal but instantly Jason remembered someone's word though he didn't know who but it kept replaying in his head: everything is not what it seems. He decided to turn to face the sign and squinted his eyes trying to see if the sign's appearance would change only to be left with disappointed . He didn't put much thought to it continued with his journey since it was night time there were no people around which made Jason comfortable that there was no one to stare at him but he knew that would soon change. He kept limping and got dizzy each moment but managed to push  his dizziness away. Even if he were to go there he didn't know where to go , heck he didn't even know why he was here . The sword had stopped glowing and basically it was just there in his hand only for self defense other than that it was useless. It wasn't long before Jason found his way to the city . Surprisingly he wasn't the center of attention. Everyone seemed to mind their own to busy with worries of their own to give a damn about a random teenager in a torn shirt , bruised skin and limping which Jason was  relieved. It wasn't long before he had screeching and following his instincts
he looked up. It couldn't be those monsters right they couldn't have followed him right? After some moments of staring up expecting to see those batlike creatures coming after him but there was nothing he had the screeching again but this time it was closer . He followed the noise pushing through the pain and running. He took a corner and saw the origin of the noise. There were two ugly monsters they had dragon like wings sprouting from their back and the entire bodies were scaly . And from their waist down wards the had donkey like legs and their hair was snakes that moved each side ready to bite anything they had long claws out and the had been chasing someone . As Jason got closer he could finally see who they were chasing. It was a girl her hair was black following her as she ran for her life instantly the sword Jason had been holding came to life and began glowing pointing towards the girl who was busy running for her life. It was her. It had to be Jason didn't know what to do but had the urge to help. The monsters were scary and he could feel the ancientness from them . His head was aching and his dizziness was worse the entire world was spinning but he couldn't give up not there not then. The pain in his body took over and he was struggling to stay on his feet.'Focus Jason, you can't stop now you have to help her,' he encouraged himself mentally and gripped tightly on the sword. As he advanced he felt the sword passing energy through his body . The pain was gone and his vision was clear and he took the opportunity and ran full speed towards the monsters. Killing them would be easy since they hadn't noticed his presence . The girl seemed to be tired as her pace was slowing down . And her exhales were sharp. The monsters were catching up and only a small distance was between those two creatures and the girl . Jason watch as the girl reached into her pocket and pulled out a dagger, a golden one but he couldn't see it properly as one the monsters caught up and was about to pounce the girl turned around and Jason could make out how she looked like her eyes were light brown and her black hair was all over her face . Her teeth were gritted and an angry expression was on her face the were bags under her eyes which Jason could only see that when the wind blew her hair out of her face . The pedestrians around them didn't even notice what was taking place it was like they were invisible to the people . The girl let out an angry shout and the monster jumped and Jason's eyes widened. He was too late the monster was going to kill her but his jaw dropped when the girl threw the golden dagger towards the creature as she ran backwards. The creature exploded into dust and it landed on Jason who was following them . The girls expression turned to a curios one when her light brown eyes landed on Jason and he was sure he knew what she was thinking . The girl turned around again and her pace increased only for to be stopped when she tripped and fell on her back ." No," she muttered from the impact with the ground the other monster now enraged took it's opportunity and pounced but before it could land Jason was there and ready with his sword and sliced without thinking twice. The monster screamed in pain and hissed as it exploded into a pile of dust over the dark haired girl on the ground . Her eyes looked up to meet her life saver and met his. Jason offered her a hand and forced a smiled and she accepted. He helped her up and she dusted herself off. The sword slowly stopped glowing and Jason pain and dizziness came back except it came back like a boulder which made it difficult . He could feel his body going numb as he let go of the sword and it dropped to ground alerting the girl.'No no not now,'he stated mentally as he felt his body falling only to be caught by a pair of arms before all went black.