Beasts Of Pennsylvania - | The Nature of the Beast |

27.

Davina laid atop a metal bed, going in and out of consciousness. She'd wake up, finding bright lights mere inches from her face, then quickly drift back to sleep. At one point, she managed to stay awake long enough that her limbs gained feeling. She made an attempt to move her arms and legs but found they were restrained. As she fought a wave of sleepiness that was slowly taking over once more, she heard a door creak open, and a blurry figure approaching her. She closed her eyes only for a moment, but reopened them to find the figure now at her side, resting the palm of their hand on her forehead.

"I'm sorry, but if Vincent finds you all dazed, he'll know what I'm up to. It's best if you're asleep for what I have to show you." A feminine voice spoke before Davina's eyes fluttered shut and she fell back into a deep sleep. Not a moment after, her eyes peeled open, and she sat up immediately. She panted heavily as she examined her surroundings, not expecting the change in scenery. She found herself sitting on the ground in a forest bare of anything but trees. She cautiously stood up, wanting to remain sharp, and on guard in case she needed to act. The more she looked around, the more she felt that she didn't need to be on guard. For a reason unbeknownst to her, she felt safe.

"Where the hell did that person send me?" Davina asked herself. In her mind, she came to the conclusion that it had to have been a witch or a beast. To her knowledge, a ghoul or banshee couldn't do what the strange woman from before did. The wind suddenly began to pick up, making her shiver, and rub her arms to provide warmth. She could hear something in the distance. It was faint, telling her whatever it was, it was far away. She shut her eyes, trying her best to drown out the sounds of the howling wind. She focused on that one sound with her beast like hearing. In her ears, the sound enhanced. It enhanced so loud that she swore she was standing right next to it.

"Wind chimes." Davina said as she recognized the soothing sound. She opened her eyes and turned in the direction of the chimes before running throughout the forest to pinpoint the location. The sky began to darken as she continued to run throughout the seemingly never ending forest. She stopped for a moment to let herself catch her breath. She rested her hands on her knees, panting heavily as she did.

"I'm never gonna find this thing, am I?" Davina asked herself. Just then, the wind chimes rang in her ears. Davina's eyes went from the dirt beneath her, to the large, two story house sat before her. Not far from it was a lake with a dock. She stared at the rushing water in the lake before the chimes caught her attention once more. She turned back to the house before approaching it. She walked up the steps of the porch and to the tall, wooden door before her. Inside, she could hear laughter. She hesitantly reached out and twisted the door knob, letting the front door creak open. She then quietly entered and shut the door behind her before walking throughout a long entrance way and towards the laughter. She entered a large room with the living room, kitchen, and dining space all connected. To the left of her sat the kitchen, the right sat the dining area, and not far ahead sat the living room with high ceilings and wooden beams. On the carpet of the living room sat a much older woman. In front of her was a young child around the ages 1-2. The older woman with pepper hair tickled the child, emitting the giggles Davina heard before. The older woman stopped for a moment, making the child's laughter cease, before continuing her playful attacks, and earning precious giggles once again. She lifted the child up into her arms, staring up at them with amazement. She then embraced the child and pressed a kiss to their cheek,

"Well, don't just stand over there, child. Come and join us. We have much to discuss." The older woman said making Davina's eyes widen a little. When Davina didn't come, the older woman turned to her. She patted to the spot next to her as she rocked the child with one arm. Davina was hesitant as she approached the older woman and sat down beside her. She eyed her cautiously as the older woman gazed at the child.