Spirit Animals Oneshots

Devin/Worthy x The Keeper/Reader - Cavern Quest

A/N -
Requested by @bea_phoenix
This is based on the Spirit Animals game. I made this a "x Reader" story because I didn't know how to make the Keeper a separate character.
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Worthy's PoV -

Swarms of creature flood the caverns of Sadre. My Redcloak partner, Talon, and I do our best to face the creatures but they just keep coming. We're blocked in, creatures all around with no where to escape. I knew we had to do something and fast. We proceed forward, hacking at the swarm of creatures, gaining a little ground. According to my map we're only a fourth a mile away from the exit. Maybe we can do this after all. I slash at the oncoming enemies while Talon beats away the ones tailing us.

We were almost there. This particular section of the cave is exceedingly dark with next to no glowing mushrooms to light our way. Suddenly, I felt very alone. I can't hear Talon from behind me. "Talon!" I call out into the darkness.

No reply.

Then the enemies part. The cave is utterly silent. "Talon!" I cry out again.

Nothing but silence.

I feel tears come to my eyes. I scurry back into the now empty darkness. I search for hours but there are no signs of Talon.

Finally, with a heavy heart I leave the cavern. Feeling very alone. I lost my Redcloack ally!

Hours behind schedule I exit the cave. I need to tell Stead that Talon's missing.

     I arrive at the Torch well after night fall. Stead is probably asleep by now but he needs to know of Talon's disappearance. The Torch is empty, everyone is sleeping. Silently I make my way to the middle of our camp, to Stead's hut. Knock, knock. I wait patiently... "Stead! It's important!" I knock again.

     The door opens and there stands a very tired looking Stead. "Oh, you're back," Stead rubs the sleep from his eyes.

     "Talon's missing!" I waste no time.

     Stead is fully awake now. "I'll gather some troops to search for her but for now you must head to Greenhaven," Stead continues, "There you need to find one called 'The Keeper' they can free the corrupted creatures you saw in the caverns, good luck."

     "Thank you, Stead."

     With that I run off and gather a few supplies for my trip. Minutes later and I leave the Torch and head for Greenhaven to find the Keeper.

By dawn I can see the towers of Greenhaven castle. I trudge on. Once I arrive I know I need to find my friends. I spot Conor first, out on a morning run with Briggan. "Conor!" I wave, "I need your help finding someone."

     Conor and Briggan trot over, "Hey, Devin, what's up?"

     "Do you know someone called the Keeper?" I ask, "I lost my Redcloak friend in the caverns of Sadre and I need the Keeper's help in finding her."

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I don't personally know the Keeper but I think Meilin does, you should talk to her," Conor continues, "I think Meilin is in the training grounds helping some new recruits."

"Thank you!"

I run off towards Greenhaven castle. Luckily I know my way around and I find the training grounds in no time. The grounds are surrounded by four tall stone walls with swords, axes, crossbows, shields, and much more scattering the farthest wall. Meilin and another lady stand in front of younger looking trainees teaching them different weaponry techniques. I watch for a minute until Meilin sees me and tells the trainees to take a break. "Meilin, Conor sent me your way. Do you know someone known as the Keeper?" I question.