[Reserved] A knight's tale
Title: A knight's tale [Reserved]
Setting: Medieval Times (Friday, 11:20AM)
Characters: Sakurai Sho & Aiba Masaki
Rating: PG
See, the idea that had first come to mind had really sounded like a good idea, who didn’t want to be a knight as they were growing up? Or one of Robin Hood’s merry men? Aiba had been excited to step into the Boutique that was ( Read more... )
Setting: Medieval Times (Friday, 11:20AM)
Characters: Sakurai Sho & Aiba Masaki
Rating: PG
See, the idea that had first come to mind had really sounded like a good idea, who didn’t want to be a knight as they were growing up? Or one of Robin Hood’s merry men? Aiba had been excited to step into the Boutique that was ( Read more... )
Sho watched Aiba closely as the other tried to think of a plan, catching a glimpse of the other man's nervousness. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing to be nervous. It made sure that they were aware of the dangers and thought things through before doing something stupid. He laughed as the other suggested bread as a bait. "Maybe if it's a vegetarian dragon? I think most dragons tend to prefer meat, and we have to make sure that it doesn't see us as meat."
Sho though over the problem for a moment. It would be good to have something as bait, or a distraction, but what? He certainly didn't want to have Aiba as a distraction as the other didn't have armor. And he didn't want to use the horses either. They still needed them to get home. "Maybe... maybe I can be the distraction, I have armor, so it shouldn't be too risky, then you can sneak up on it from behind?" Sho knew it wasn't the best plan ever, but it was better than nothing?
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Biting down on his bottom lip, he gave a slow nod. "If you be really careful?" Sneaking up from behind a creature that was probably who knows how many times bigger than him. Turning in the saddle, he looked down to his own sword, at least he had some sort of weapon to use.
With a determined look now set on his face to keep himself focused and not worried about some scary dragon trying to eat them, Aiba slipped off the horse and led her into the bushes to hide. "Best we walk the rest of the way?"
(ooc: that's okay xD! I figured that's what happened~)
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"Yup! Before either of us run with our tails behind our legs~" Aiba let out a cheerful laugh as he tried to keep the mood light, taking a jump towards Sho and tugging the other lightly to go off and around to where the entrance to the cave was more than likely located.
His grip tightened on the hilt of his sword, getting a feeling for the slightly heavy weapon as he felt silent. Trying to think back to all the movies he'd watched, anything that might help defeat a dragon. Even though hollywood and real had nothing to do with one another.
Turning to glance at Sho every so often, making sure the other was still behind him, he offered a comforting smile. "At least we're going to have one hell of a story to tell when we get back. Remind me that drinks are on me." If we get out of here alive. That last part was better left unsaid.
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The grin steadied for a bit, but only for a moment, as Aiba mentioned going out for drinks. It would be nice to see the other man in the real world, when they weren't lost or confused or facing a hungry dragon. It would be very nice. Sho tried to cling to that thought, cling to thinking about after they defeated the dragon, as they continued to walk toward the mountain ( ... )
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"Right! Uh, that...sounds like a plan!" He kept his voice low, just in case the dragon has super power hearing and could hear them talking... Aiba's mind was already starting to get the best of him. Reaching over, he gave a squeeze to the other's arm. This was, unfortunately the only plan that they had.
"Sorry, don't have much of anything that would help," muttering his quick apology to not adding to the plan, he pushed himself up and with one last glance and a 'good luck' Aiba was moving to get into position.
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Nothing.
Looking over to Sho, he pushed himself away from the wall and tried to get the other man's attention. "Toss a rock!" He cupped a hand to the side of his mouth, trying to keep his voice hushed and at the same time heard by the other. His free hand making the motion of tossing something to give the other the idea, just in case he wasn't understood with his words.
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Sho was tempted to yell back that he didn't want to throw a rock at the dragon. It was bad enough that he was standing at the mouth of a dragon cave, yelling, but throwing a rock might aggravate it. Sure, he was supposed to be acting as dragon bait, but his nerve was starting to run out. His brain was finally catching up with the events of the day, and his brain didn't like what it saw ( ... )
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He let out a sharp hitched breath as the other finally seemed to get was he was trying to say and picked up a rock. Sho tossed the rock into the dark cave. Then disappointingly nothing happened. And again, another rock, and nothing. It didn't sound like there was anything inside.
Letting out a shaky breath, Aiba moved from his hiding spot and followed the other closer to the entrance of the cave. Hands reaching out to Sho's arm, a little bit of comfort in knowing that he wasn't alone in this.
"Maybe the townspeople are crazy and there's really no such things as dragons?" He leaned towards Sho's ear and whispered his words before looking back. He thought he heard...something. "Did you hear anything?"
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He froze at Aiba's question. Hear? Something? Sho, in fact, did not hear anything. He had been too focused on the possibility, on the hope, that the dragon was a myth. That didn't stop Sho from freaking out, however. "N-no?" Sho replied shakily, clinging even harder to Aiba's arms. Despite the fact that he wanted nothing more than to run far away, Sho peered into the entrance of the cave, suddenly jumping back with a yell. "I-I saw something!" Sure he couldn't say what he saw. It was more of a dark shadow in the dark cave, but it was something and it had moved.
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"A-are you sure? I...I can't see anything?" Voice hushed as he shifted closer to the other man's ear. His fingers gripped Sho tighter, trying to force himself to stay rooted to the ground and not drag Sho back and get as far away as possible. "Maybe, maybe you should toss in another rock?" Just to be sure... Though, something in the pit of Aiba's stomach was telling him it wouldn't be a good idea.
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"B-but I don't want to throw another rock," Sho replied weakly, his voice barely a whisper. Not paying attention to his common sense, Sho bent over, picking up a third rock, then throwing it into the cave. He waited for a few breathless moments, hoping that they would hear a third empty echo, that the cave would be empty and they could go home again. Instead, the rock hit something soft before bouncing onto the ground, a quiet yelp coming out of that 'something soft.' Sho stood there dumbstruck. That did not sound like something that would come from a dragon, not even a little dragon. It sounded more like... a dog ( ... )
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The yelp brought him back from his thoughts, and even caused him to jump back. Startled by the noise which was far too small to have come from any dragon. Unless it was a baby dragon? Or something...His head jerked up at Sho's realization to what was inside the cave as the 'scary beast' finally appeared.
"They wanted us to rescue...her...dog?" Aiba cocked his head to the side, blinking blankly at the animal that looked at them from the entrance. Part of him was disappointed that there was no dragon, and still very relieved. It took him a moment to pull himself back before he was bouncing over to the dog and Sho, hands going out to ruffle at the soft fur. "And such a pretty puppy too~ Princess should learn to take better care of her pets."
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As Aiba joined him in the cave, Sho suddenly broke into hysterical laughter. The other's seemingly normal comment seemed ridiculous in light of the day's events. The heavy weight of the armor suddenly became too heavy for Sho's tired body to support, and he collapsed onto the ground with a loud clang of armor. Gasping as he tried to stop laughing and control his breathing, Sho pulled off his helmet. "I-I don't think I need this anymore," he commented, breathless and limp with relief that there was no real dragon.
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"Not done yet, you know. They're going to want you to marry the princess!" Aiba teased, still a bit breathless from all that laughing. He fell back onto his behind when his legs started to feel like they could use a good rest. It was a few more moments did he completely fall backwards, spread out on the uncomfortable gravel, not that he really cared. Eyes falling up to the fluffy clouds as Dragon sniffed at his hand, demanding for more petting.
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