always reaching the unknown

Venom’s sunset gaze watched the apparition before her, Viper’s translucent form shimmering slightly but revealing the introspection of the wolf from beyond. Like some unseen force was holding her own jaws closed Venom held her breath as she awaited the next words from the woman before her. She didn’t expect the next words that came from her lips as she explained how much she understood the Empress.

Continued silence fell from Venom as Viper continued, her voice almost like it was sounding directly in her head instead of being some kind of spoken word. Viper sounded like she was speaking her peace, like this moment she was forgiving herself and showing she accepted whatever world the afterlife was for her. There was no regret in her voice, she did as her heart dictated and was resting easy in eternity.

Viper hoped Venom could find the same before hinting at her own demise.

Venom was young enough the end was mostly an afterthought, but as she knew well by now, time was not a guarantee. Anything could happen. "I do too.” She replied in a whisper, still frozen in place as her eyes remained on the image of Viper.

"Venom"