The Unraveling - Going Deeper

Ravana’s ears flicked back as she felt the looming presence behind her, the steady, lumbering of an adult. The annoyance flashed quick and hot, but her excitement remained, fueled by the thrill of what lay before her. She had set her gaze upon the crystalline beast, already committing to her strategy, already tasting the thrill of landing a blow.

Yet, before she could react or even attack, she felt the quick snap of his teeth reaching for her scruff, a larger form angling to shield her.

“Get off!” she snarled, twisting in his grip as much as she could, her voice laced with the rebellious heat of her youth. "I don’t need you! Fucker!” She squirmed, eyes darting back toward the worm, her hunger to strike rekindling despite his interference. She wanted to be the one to bring it down, to feel the crunch of crystal under her teeth.

Ravana's lilac eyes glared up at him, defiant and wild. “I don’t need protection! GET OFF! Not even my father would do this! Let go!” she hissed, fury and frustration mingling in her gaze as she flailed, hoping to swipe him with her claws if she could. But Ezekiel’s firm hold, his stance barring her from the creature, igniting her defiance all the more. If he wanted her to stay back, he'd have to work for it, because Ravana wasn’t about to be tossed aside like a helpless pup. She’d find her way back to the fight, one way or another.

"Ravana Seraphim Saxe"