The Evanescent

Chapter Twenty-Nine

"Just head towards the giant Volcano."

He looked up from her, seeing it in the distance, "How many miles away is that...?"

Mae shrugged. "I don't know..."

Deitonin tightened his hold on her and gave his wings a rough flap, shooting forward.

He closed his eyes as he flew, nearing and passing over the mainland in an instant.

She kept her eyes shut.

He slowed soon after, opening his eyes to see that he would have to land soon, "Hey Mae...? What's this cave look like?"

"Um...it's been awhile...but I'll know it when I see it."

Deitonin slowed to a stop, "Then look around...we're here."

Mae opened her eyes. "Can we land?"

He folded his wings a little and landed nearby, stumbling slightly.

She waited before climbing out of his arms.

Deitonin watched her, looking up at the volcano in fear.

Mae looked around. "I think it's this way..."

She lead him to the left.

He followed, ignoring the dark creatures in his peripherals, "Who is this person anyway...?" He asked swiping at a creature when it got too close.

"She's technically a shaman," Mae say, "but uses herbs and other natural things with alchemic tools."

Deitonin quickened his pace a little, gently taking her hand in his as he glanced over his shoulder, "I...I see..."

Mae gave him a smile. "I think she can help you."

He forced a smile, but it soon faded.

Giving his hand a gentle squeeze for reassurance, she led him towards an odd rock formation. "I think this is it."

He looked at it, feeling unease.

She sighed, feeling his unease through our connection. "You'll be fine, I promise."

The Daemon looked over at her, nodding slowly.

Mae gave his arm a hug before spotting a door among the rocks.

He smiled faintly, following behind her.

Mae went to the door and knocked. "Aislin?"

Deitonin stayed back, watching the door for any sign of movement.

There was a pause before the door opened. An older woman with silvery-blue hair appeared.

"Oh, it's you, Karramae. And you brought a friend."

Deitonin's fear dissipated the instant he saw her, causing a small smile to form.

She frowned, "He's having problems with hallucinations, do you think you can help?"

Deitonin looked to the woman in slight suspicion.

She gave them a warm smile. "I believe I can do something to help with that. Come inside."

He looked to Mae.

Mae looked up at him, smiling before leading him inside.

Deitonin looked around as he followed behind her.

The inside was carved out stone with torches hanging from the walls. The woman had a sofa and a table in this part of the room, with a closed door in the corner.