【 𝘝𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘺𝘤𝘢𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘭𝘶 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴 🐺 | Zenless Zone Zero 】

【 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘦 】

One of the advantages of having a strong partner such as Lycaon, is that you don't have to worry most the time of getting hurt, though chances are low, they are never zero.

Specially after the Apocalypse, danger can be found anywhere in New Eridu, in the most unexpected places and at the lost unexpected times, of course, it's nothing to be tormented about 24 hours a day, but always be careful outside, you never know what awaits you there.

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Since there was food for a few days, it was time to go shopping in the market to buy stuff, Lycaon was doing his job from a commision along the crew of Victoria Housekeeping, so this time it was only you going out this time... Well, almost, Lycaon gifted you on of his previous Bangboo's if you needed assistance, so it can accompany you while he works.

You were preparing a list of items you needed to get - I think we still have flour left, i'll just buy one pack this time. What else do i need? - You checked around the house the rest of stuff you had to buy, in a few minutes you finished reviewing everything.

- Okay, i'll message Lycaon i'll be outside for a bit. - You talked to Lycaon's bangboo that was standing next to you, while you sent a text to Lycaon.

Lycaon, who was doing a Hollow Cleaning in a designed tower, heard his phone ringtone when you messaged him - My deepest apologies, it seems someone's calling me, i'll be right back. - He said to his work crew, they already were used to this lately, so it was fine.

- Hello? - Lycaon spoke to his phone.

- Lycaon! How are you doing? - You answered back, happy to hear his voice.

- I'm currently doing a quick Hollow cleaning, but asides from that i'm doing good, is everything okay at home? - He asked while still careful with his sorroundings.

- Yup, i'm going to leave to buy stuff for a moment, i'll go with the bangboo you gave me. - You looked down on the bangboo patting it on the head.

- Oh, that's delightful, though you could have waited for me to assist you. - Lycaon hesitated.

- I'll be fine, it's just a quick shopping, i'll be back in half an hour or so. - You stated.

Lycaon seemed troubled, but since you were going with the bangboo he calmed down a little - Okay, but please be careful, there is a lot of Ethereal activity around the city. - Lycaon warned.

- Mhm, i'll be looking around, see you later. - You said goodbye to eachother and you continued your way to the market along with the bangboo.

About fifteen minutes later, you were grabbing the last few times on the list - Okay, if we go to the next aisle we will be done for the da- - Sudden loud screaming and crashing sounds filled the air. - That noise.. what happened??

You rushed outside, following the sounds of chaos, you spot a Etheral monster attacking the nearby zone.

Meanwhile, Lycaon was done with the job, he excused himself to his crew for the rest of the day, as he was getting ready he checked his phone and spotted a last minute news.

- Hmm, what is this? - He quickly checked the text, and his expression quickly turned to one in terror, he recognized the place where a nearby market there was, the one you went to.

He rushed outside and went the direction the constant screaming was coming from. Lycaon spotted the Ethereal mentioned earlier, who was threatening you along the bangboo. He quickly charged to it in no time, giving it a good kick and sending it away from you.

- My dear! Are alright?! - He quickly rushed to aid you, checking if you were hurt anywhere.

- I'm fine, just a bit shaken. - You trembly answered, from what you just witnessed. - I think i hit my head a little though.

- Let's go home, i'll check you properly there. - He didn't hesitate a second to carry you back home while the police was getting rid of the fleeing Ethereal.

Once back home, Lycaon treats your small injuries caused by the incident, it wasn't a big of a deal though, just a few scratches.

- Thanks for saving me back there, i'm lucky you arrived quickly. - You thanked Lycaon.

- Anything for you my dear, now, please lift your head up. - Lycaon passed a cleaning pad over your forehead, leaving it clean and done.

- Thank you. - You gave a hug to Lycaon, which he answered back by hugging you too, this time you could hear his pulse - I'm so glad i cant still hear your heartbeat.

- The news gave me quit the scare. - He hid his face in your neck shyly, which made you slightly giggle.

You both sat down in bed to breathe and relax a little, maybe this day was rough, but tomorrow will be a better day, probably.

Wait a second, where did the bangboo go?