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Started February 23, 2018 by @_sleeby_rat_

tune

Pluto followed, unfolding her wings to create a sort of illusion behind them that made it more difficult to be spotted

The trail led down a slight slope, sometimes clear, sometimes faint. They crossed a tiny creek and began wading through a sea of fern bushes, which they could duck down into if necessary. The trees were more widely spaced here, which made them feel a bit vulnerable, but despite this they pressed on without being detected.
Finally, Mike stopped and crouched down at the edge of a clearing, motioning for the others to do the same. The sun was fading by now, leaving everything in a dusky blue mist, but it was possible to make out a pond with a waterfall in the center of the clearing, surrounded by mossy rocks. And on the far side of the pond, a large catlike creature was lounging, its prey draped across its paws.

"Is that the male?" Pluto asked, moving her wings to keep the illusion without alerting the demon across the pond

"Yup." Mike's lips barely moved. "We gotta be quick. The female will show up soon. Pluto, how much ground can you cover with that shield?"

"A lot. I can cover us all with a little room to spare."

"Well, focus on yourself and Asura. Both of you will have the hardest time hiding, with your wings and his slight glow. We'll spread out and pincer the clearing until each of us feels they have a fairly clear shot at him. Then I'll radio the one who should shoot first. Be careful."

"Got it." (should we wait for the others?)

"I can hide my aura somewhat, but it's difficult," Asura said, dimming it as much as possible.

(here's the demon)

The sun was fading by now, leaving everything in a dusky blue mist, but it was possible to make out a pond with a waterfall in the center of the clearing, surrounded by mossy rocks. And on the far side of the pond, a large catlike creature was lounging, its prey draped across its paws.

(It has a random dead guard, btw. here's the instructions Mike just gave)

We'll spread out and pincer the clearing until each of us feels they have a fairly clear shot at him. Then I'll radio the one who should shoot first. Be careful."

(shrugs)
The creature seemed to be absorbed in its meal, but once in a while it would lift its head and listen carefully, making sure it was alone.

Red's breath stopped for a second. Her eyes went wide as she tried to steady her heart and her breath. She didn't think anything would terrify and thrill her as much as the lab ever did. She was wrong.

Pluto glanced over to Red, wings fluttering. Slowly, the feathers began to sharpen, but as they did she closed them around the group. A silvery-gold pattern that resembled stars spread across the inside of her wings while the outside began to look like the trees around them

Red almost spoke out loud from her wonder, but managed to stop herself in time and look at Pluto in wonder before turning back to the forest and the beast.

Asura's eyes widened at Pluto's wings. "Since when could you do that?"

Pluto smiled, a little proud of Red's reaction. It had taken a long time to get her wings to look like that when she wanted them to

"It took a while to figure it out," Pluto whispered. "But I think it's pretty cool."

"They're so… pretty" Red was tempted to reach out and touch Pluto's wings but decided against it, but her hand was just hovering in the air during her decision-making time.

Pluto grinned, moving one closer to Red's hand. The star pattern began to glow softly