Nímbasa Sanctuary.

[Estilo]

N A R R A T O R

Upon hearing her name, the dragon slowly nods, its flat tail slapping the ground beneath it with purpose. "Geh¹." It answers, its accented voice still thick in its tone. Upon feeling your weight board its slender back, she then swerves around, her snout pointed back towards the direction of the dark tunnel from which she had initially emerged. You feel her body crouch, as though she's on the verge of pouncing forward. "Hold on tightly to the reins, Odkiir." She asks, her suggestion subtly displaying a newfound sense of companionship for you.

Now that you're upon the harness, you realize that it wouldn't be such a bad idea to brace yourself for what's going to come next. The downside of its spaciousness is the fact that it'll give you a whole lot of nothing to grab onto should you slide off mid-flight. Even for a shinobi, it wouldn't hurt to prepare for any unexpected speeds or turns. You feel Fusa's body twitch, a convulsion followed by the quick expansion of her wondrous orange wings thereafter. The sound of them spreading issues an abrupt swoosh, potentially shocking, if you'd been caught off guard.

Then, she kicks into a leap forward so sudden and so powerful, that you feel your very skin being pulled backward by the sheer momentum of the movement. Sunrise orange wings fold slightly back in place, ensuring they don't collide with any rocky obstacle up above, as she takes the plunge into the deep darkness of the tunnel-- carrying you along for the adrenaline-filled ride. And, that's just how it feels. Like a supreme rollercoaster, filled with such a great amount of terrifying, yet blood-pumping joy. The speed in which she flies is nothing short of unbelievable.

As she shoots through the darkness, having crossed what would appear to have been miles by now, you eventually see a beam of sunlight afar. The wind causes strands of your hair to whip across your face, as small specks of dust sting your face lightly during flight. As Fusa continues forward, the beam of sunlight coming closer and closer by the millisecond, you realize that-- soon enough-- she is going to have to take a sharp veer upwards. You're going to need to brace yourself!

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¹ Yes.

[Yuki-chan]

The female lowered herself a little bit while she held tightly onto the harness. She knew that she would not have anything to hold onto in case she felt off the animal. A loud 'swoosh' could be heard when Fusa flapped her bright tangerine wings.
"WHOA!" gasped Yukiko as they started on their flight. Even though this creature was not huge, she certainly had a lot of power in her body!

Both of them dived into the dark tunnel ahead of them. The young woman swallowed because she felt a bit uneasy about the obscurity ahead of them. Darkness was one of her biggest fears since childhood and she had not gotten rid of it yet.
A strong wind blew through the tunnel, which forced her to tighten her eyes a bit in order to keep them intact. Strands of her sepia-brown hair whipped against her pallid skin.

A smile formed at the face of the Chuunin despite the scary surroundings. It was probably due to the speed they were going at that made it feel like something at a fun fair. Not to mention that she was riding on a mythic animal she had only seen in books!
'I wonder what Ko-kun and Hi-kun are going to say when I tell them about this!' thought the female with a grin at her face. She then saw a beam of sunlight that appeared in the distance.

'I better hold on!' thought the brunette as they got closer to the light source. She crouched her back a bit while she tried to steady her small body. Fusa probably had to take a sharp turn or something very soon.
'But if there is light...WE MUST BE CLOSE TO THE GROUND!!!' realized the young woman. What was waiting ahead (or above) them!?

[Estilo]

Theme: "Apotheosis" - Austin Wintory.

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N A R R A T O R

Fusa took that sharp veer upwards into the beam of sunlight and, as you feel your stomach drop with the abrupt gravitational shift, your entire body is hit with the cold chill of fresh, ocean-scented air. At the speed your ride is taking you, however, you don't have but a second to look and see where the two of you have emerged from. And, even if you did, the mysterious landscape is covered in an incredibly thick fog. Somewhere in its murky white depths, you think you see the silhouettes of trees, and hanging vines. You are, of course, too busy skyrocketing through the fog and towards the sky above to know for sure.

Droplets of moisture land on your cheeks, the cold slightly numbing your once dust-peppered face. Then, the sound of the howling wind that accompanies your flight suddenly stops. Bursting out of a blanket of clouds like a goddess riding her dragon steed, you and Fusa escape the cold fog, and are met with warm, unsheltered rays of sunlight. Below you, a canvas of majestic clouds shields the earth below from view. Above you, the wondrous and vibrant blue sky displays its seemingly endless expanse of space. A sight so surreal and beautiful it's sure to take your breath away.

Having adopted a calm and steady glide now, as opposed to her adrenaline-filled 'speed-flight', Fusa gently begins to maneuver her wings so that she can slowly spiral downward. Despite the few breezes of wind you hear, the entire world seems to have gone utterly quiet, in comparison to what you were just experiencing seconds ago. Having given you a moment to enjoy the earth's spectacular, primordial glory from this altitude, the slender white dragon you sit upon chooses to give you yet another impressive view of the world, the one the Dovahkiin had wanted you to see.

The two of you sink downwards into the layer of clouds below, then emerge to find the glimmering blue sea down below, sunlight reflecting off of it like polished hues of silver and gold. Out of a large expanse of mist located to the west, the eastern half of an island can be seen, its other half obscured by the very fog that seems to be trying to devour it entirely. You spot the peaks of mountains upon this island, and a myriad of trees and rocky cliff sides. Then, suddenly, Fusa speaks:

"We are about to go underwater, Odkiir."

"Prepare."

This is, obviously, not a request-- but a friendly heads up. Whatever she was meant to show you, you reason that going underwater is necessary to do so.

[Yuki-chan]

Cold air that smelled a bit like the ocean hit her nose as they emerged from the cave. It felt like a relief since the female had gotten enough of the darkness. The animal was flying upwards, cutting through the thick fog easily.
Yukiko then noticed that they had stopped moving and looked around her. A carpet of clouds covered the ground below while the cloudless sky was in a contrasting shade of azure.

Fusa was gliding a bit more now compared to earlier. The young woman noticed that they were going down towards the ivory clouds that were below them. Despite that they were outside now, the air was filled with a sheer silence.
The duo entered the clouds once more and the Chuunin felt a slight coldness when they dived into them. She wondered what was underneath them.

A small gasp escaped her lips when she saw the blue sea below them. 'But..this means that we're at the coast of Kaminari no kuni!' realized the female as they came closer to the surface below. She spotted some mountain peaks in the distance that were partially obscured by the mist.
"We are about to go underwater, Odkiir. Prepare" told the creature as they came closer to the ground.

Her eyes widened slightly. "Thanks for telling me Fusa. Let me know when we're about to hit the water so I can prepare my lungs" replied the brunette as she hold on a bit tighter.
Her suiton training meant that she could hold her breath a bit longer than usual when underwater. But another issue was her clothes since the young woman did not wanted to catch a cold.

[Estilo]

OOC: You could form a bubble around us with ninjutsu, prior to us diving.

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N A R R A T O R

With enough time to prepare for the descent into the ocean blue below, you can feel Fusa narrowing her body, folding her wings as far as she can fold them, whilst straightening her wide tail. Along with her sharply pointed nose, she has taken a perfect diving form, ensuring that the two of you enter the depths of the water below without any sustained injuries. Based on the speed in which she has managed to obtain during her downward dive, however, no one would blame you if you were frightened. Sensing some semblance of this, the white wyrm you ride speaks, seeking to quell your fears a moment before your bodies meet the cold embrace of the ocean. "We will be fine. I've done this many times before." Then, suddenly, the two of you disappear in a small, almost soundless, splash. The dive, swift and seamless.

Everything beyond the splash is a myriad of blue hues, and nothing but pitch black darkness down below. Fusa's body moves in a rhythmic squiggle as she swims, her flat tail proving to be quite the paddle as she shoots through the water with seemingly no effort on her part. Ahead of you both, you see a gigantic mass of what appears to be rock, underwater tree roots, and rich black soil-- the sides of the island you saw earlier. Nothing appears out of the ordinary, and it is just this land mass that you see, as the dragon you ride continues her swim, encircling the large land mass. But, within a matter of seconds, something... interesting, comes into view. At first, it's indiscernible. More tree roots, maybe? A strangely shaped rock, perhaps?

But then, as you draw closer, it becomes clearer.

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It's a claw. Or, some variant of it. And, as heavy and slow as it may be moving, you realize it is moving. Your mind struggles to imagine any way to explain this at first. Maybe it's just a creature, trying to burrow its way into the island? Maybe it's kelp, or underwater coral, or some form of life yet undiscovered. It can't be... it can't be the island, right? As the scope of this gradually begins to come to you, you come to find that it might just be that. A gigantic creature, carrying an entire island on its back, as it swims slowly throughout the sea. But exactly what is it? And are you perhaps wrong? In all the craziness, taking a flight so high above, and then rocketing downwards so far below, you might feel a bit light-headed.

But, there is no doubt that Fusa's abrupt decision to dive downward and present this find was intentional. Something she'd been asked to show you. And, as she continues to swim around this massive "land mass", you find that the awe-inspiring tour she's giving you isn't over just yet. There is more to come, and it doesn't take long to realize that she is leading you to the creature's face. Whatever it might be, and whether you've heard of it or not, there is definitely going to be some curiosity compelling you to stay to attention. To some, such an experience would be terrifying. To others, simply thrilling. And to you, perhaps it is a combination of both? Whatever you might be feeling (and thinking) about all of this, the answer to the entity's species lies just around the corner. A corner you and Fusa are on the brink of turning on.

[Yuki-chan]

The female saw them come closer to the water and started to channel some chakra towards her head. It was a nifty trick she had learned during her suiton ninjutsu lessons. Her chakra would be able to push the water away, which would allow her to breathe normally.
The dragon narrowed its body as much as possible while Yukiko laid down a bit more in order to lower the impact with the water. She then inhaled a large amount of air right before they hit the surface.

Fusa seemed to be a good swimmer; that flat tail of her certainly helped that. The young woman looked around in the water in order to get an idea of their whereabouts. It seemed as they were underneath the island due to the tree roots as well as the soil in front of them.
But it did not take long until something quite interesting appeared in front of them. 'Is that...a CLAW!?' thought the Chuunin as they swam closer to the island in front of them.

How could a CLAW appear at the bottom of an island!? Was it perhaps the foot of some giant creature that had drowned? Or was it connected to the island above them somehow?
The creature she was riding on however had changed her course. She was now swimming towards the right, which was closer to the water surface.

The female then realized what was going on here and some bubbles escaped from her mouth in surprise. 'Is it possible that the claw I just saw is connected to the island itself!? But...that must mean that the island is a giant creature with an island on it!' realized the brunette.
She tried to keep her heart beat steady as they came closer to what would now be the head of the immense animal. The young woman hoped that this creature would not eat them alive or something similar.

[Estilo]

N A R R A T O R

The underwater voyage continues, and Fusa's speed fails to diminish at any point. After all, you would imagine that such a speed is required to go around such a massive "island"-- at least, if you expect to reach the other side in a timely manner. And, it is clear that Fusa wishes nothing more than to complete this particular part of your journey in a timely manner. Though not visibly uncomfortable with her travels undersea, you can tell that she would much rather be in the sky, where she can make full use of her wondrous wings. But, it is without a doubt that her loyalty to the Dovahkiin has given her the willpower to move on.

Finally, you seem to reach the "face" of the island.

Fusa slows down, and you gaze upon it.

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But there appears to be nothing.

Fusa swirls about in the water, staying close to the strange, seemingly head-shaped, mound protruding out of the island's "cliffs". It is as if she's waiting for something to occur. Then, opening her toothed maw momentarily, she issues a reverberating (almost haunting) whale-like bellow. You know that, if she had issued this sound up above, it would have probably hurt your ears. But underwater, it simply creates a myriad of small bubbles, blanketing your vision for a moment, before continuing their rise upward. The echoed sound lessens in volume as it is carried farther into the reaches of the deep sea. And, again, nothing occurs.

Then, after a beat, Fusa's bellow is answered.

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At the same time this gigantic yellow eye reveals itself, an extremely loud bellow (even by underwater standards) echoes throughout the ocean with such mighty force that you can feel the very water tremble. Though loud in volume, this sound is hollow, and proves not to be too damaging to your ears. Regardless, it proves to be a very exciting, and terrifying, sound all at once. The eye locks itself onto you, Yukiko. Its black pupil dilating, its eyelid slightly narrowing, as though it is confused about your presence all the way down here. Surely, seeing such a marvelous creature has been worth all of the shocks and thrills.

Giving you a moment to gaze upon, what you can now say-- with confidence-- is a giant turtle's countenance, Fusa playfully swims about in front of it, like a fish taunting an immobile predator. Then, when the moment is done, she veers upward, heading towards the weak rays of sunlight that manage to pierce through the clear blue veil of water up above. Her tail powerfully propels her upward and, yet again, you can feel the rhythmic wiggle of her body as it moves in continuous motion like a machine. Her spine curving up and down, her muscles flexing and relaxing, her head bobbing, and the speed of her swim gradually increasing as a result. Then, in a glorious display of aquatic (and aerial) prowess, she explodes out from the water like a fired missile, basking you both in the light of the world above once more.

[Yuki-chan]

The duo had now reached what appeared to be the head of this giant creature. A small gulp was heard when the female swallowed the lump that was in her throat. She wanted to pinch herself to make sure that this was not a dream, but a part of her knew that this was all real.
The dragon slowed down and Yukiko was now able to see the entire face from her point of view. She narrowed her eyes a little bit to see what it looked like up close.

Fusa swirled around in the water for some time...it was as if she expected something to happen. The young woman then saw her open her mouth before letting out a haunting howl of some sort. She knew that this would have broken her eardrums if it had been above the water.
Suddenly, the Chuunin noticed a huge yellow eye open up quite close to her. It made her hold tighter to the rider's harness in fear as well as surprise.

A loud bellow ecchoed through the water with such a force that the water seem to shake. It was a scary yet exciting sound to hear for the female. She wondered if they were going to meet any new creatures or even humanoids later on.
But the brunette had no time to think since they were propelling towards the water surface. She started to lower the chakra stream to her bubble because they would be above the water soon.

It did not take long until the duo had broken free from the ocean depths. The sunlight shone down at them and the young woman had to squint in order to adjust her eyes. "Whoa! I would have never thought that this island was at the top of a giant turtle!" exclaimed Yukiko in surprise. She hoped that they would stay above the water for some time...her clothes were soaking wet.

[Estilo]

N A R R A T O R

After the shower of water (which Fusa's incredible explosion out of the sea created) died down, the mighty white wyrm would regain a proper altitude before flying horizontally once more. Her snout was, once again, pointed in the direction of the very "island" you'd both just discovered. But you had a feeling that, this time, you weren't going underwater. Having heard you express your amazement over the giant turtle ferrying that land mass across the sea, the green-eyed dragon feels compelled to inform you on its origins. "It is called Shimagame, the Mighty Island Turtle. And, as it is said, your Junnesejer¹ of old fought beside it in a terrible war. And, when it was over, the Mighty Turtle solemnly pledged its alliance to your country."

Her sunrise orange wings, now expanded, flap as her flight path continues to bring you both closer to the tree-covered island down below. The fog you saw earlier is still there, and slowly enshrouding the land mass in its cold, and moisture-laden, embrace. But, you doubt that Fusa would even consider going in such a thick fog if she didn't know with certainty that she could handle herself within it. So, surely confident in this dragon's capabilities, there's no need to worry. "Brace yourself, Odkiir." She warns yet again, her body taking a slightly downward curve. "And keep your head low." She adds, in her raspy reptilian tone.

Then, before you know it, she takes you on a wild ride downward-- your stomach dropping yet again, as though you were actually riding a rollercoaster. As Fusa's incredible speed increases with each millisecond, the ocean of trees inhabiting the forest become more detailed, and you finally see how majestic (and large) they really are. Even the rocks scattered around the territory seem larger than life. Which strangely suit a giant turtle, doesn't it? But, alas, you have little time to actually think about what other large flora or fauna might be inhabiting this place, as the dragon you ride swoops straight into the jungle-like atmosphere.

Countless trees woosh past you as Fusa maneuvers her way deftly through the jungle. At first, the myriad of trees obviously consist of oaks, willows, and redwoods. These are the trees closest to the cliffs of Shimagame and, perhaps, the largest on the island to begin with. But, as the two of you delve deeper into the mist enshrouded territory, the trees you pass soon become tropical in nature. Vines hang from their branches, lazy leaves dripping rainwater, whilst other strangely-shaped flora gather it in cup-shaped bulbs. The fragrance of this place is simply divine. And the feel of the cold air against your skin is unlike any other.

The sensation almost makes you want to throw your hands up in the air!

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¹ Kings of the East.

Note: By "Kings of the East", she is almost certainly referring to the Raikage's.

[Yuki-chan]

"It is called Shimagame, the Mighty Island Turtle. And, as it is said, your Junnesejer of old fought beside it in a terrible war. And, when it was over, the Mighty Turtle solemnly pledged its alliance to your country." informed the creature.
"I see" replied the female as they flied closer to the thick forest that was below. She relaxed her hold of the harness a little since they would not dive into the water anytime soon.

"Brace yourself, Odkiir. And keep your head low." told Fusa as they came closer to the fog. "OK" whispered Yukiko as she lowered her body a bit.
The creature then dived downwards with quite high speed and the young woman hold on quite tightly. But it did not take long until she could finally see how HUGE this island actually was...it turned out to be quite a sight.

Both of them had now entered a thick forest that had a jungle-like atmosphere. The dragon flied through the trees with ease, which was assuring for the Chuunin. Her crystal blue optics saw the thick oak trees pass them by as well as some smaller willows.
A smile formed at her face as the wind whipped by them. "WHOOOAAA!" screamed the female in pure joy as they zoomed through the verdant green plants.

She then bent a little forwards. "Sorry if I scared you a little bit there Fusa. But is there any chance that we can land soon? I'm freezing a bit since my clothes are still wet" told the brunette in a somewhat apologetic voice. She hoped that Fusa would understand how she was feeling...wearing wet clothes was not fun.

[Estilo]

N A R R A T O R

With your joyous exclamation, Fusa issues a quick barrel-roll in response, seemingly enjoying the flight just as much as you are. Then, when you lean forward to speak into its ear, she takes heed of your request, and nods. "I understand, Odkiir. Human skin is not as durable as the skin of Dovah, ja? But there is no need to worry, for we will be landing soon." Just as she finishes saying so, her narrowed form gliding through the gaps in hanging vines, and past large wet trees, the orange-winged creature bursts out into the vicinity of a clearing. This clearing is enormous, but otherwise shielded from the world by the (just as enormous) trees surrounding it. The leaves from these trees cast a dark shadow over it all, including the structure at the center: an ancient, pyramid-like temple, covered with moss, vines, and other tropical flora.

Nímbasa.

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This secluded haven, despite bearing a rather impressive centerpiece (the pyramid), is mostly made up of smaller stone buildings that surround it. Neatly carved gateways and walls have been partially devoured by the influence of mother nature. The sound of thousands of chirping birds reverberate throughout this haunting locale and, as the leaves above this place sway with the breeze, the massive shadow they cast in unison down below roiled about like a dark ocean. Fusa encircles this ancient place for a moment, allowing you a bird's eye view of the entire location, before gently swooping down. With an almost soundless flap of its wings, it lands carefully upon a circular stone platform-- which happens to be directly in front of Nímbasa's main entrance. Ahead of you, a gateway into darkness awaits.

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Fusa lays down, allowing you the chance to hop off her back. Surrounding you are small copses of bamboo, and you can see small critters in the patches of tall grass scattered about. Despite the light fog enshrouding the locale, you can easily imagine this place being a perfect choice for a picnic during a sunny day. As Fusa silently observes you, it becomes obvious that she expects you to enter the sanctuary. And, although she is considerably large herself, it would appear that she can accompany you within. The interior of the haven is, after all, very spacious indeed.

[Yuki-chan]

The dragon was fortunately not so scared after the female had let out that shout of joy. "I understand, Odkiir. Human skin is not as durable as the skin of Dovah, ja? But there is no need to worry, for we will be landing soon." told Fusa. "Good" answered Yukiko as she tried to ignore the goosebumps that had started to show up at her skin.

Both of them soon reached a huge clearing in the middle of the forest. A temple that looked like a pyramid of some sort stood in the center with some smaller buildings around it. 'This must be some sort of temple that an old civilization used' thought the young woman as they came closer.
The creature she rided at circled around the area a couple of times that gave the Chuunin a really nice view. Whoever made this pyramid had done a really good job with it to say at the least.

'Hm...I can't recognize it from any of my history lessons back in Kumogakure' pondered the female as they came closer. Fusa had now landed at a circular stone platform that happened to be right in front of an entrance. The brunette climbed off the animal before inspecting the opening.
A part of the young woman felt a bit scared due to the darkness that was inside the pyramid. She then put her backpacker at the ground and started to search for a flashlight or something.

"AHA!" muttered Yukiko with a triumphant expression as she found the flashlight. But she wondered what she should ask the dragon to do.
'I can ask her to wait outside, but it may be some traps inside the building. There is a chance that she knows what's inside since she brought me here' thought the female. She then turned towards the animal with a somewhat nervous look at her face.

"Fusa-san...would you like to come with me?" inquired the Chuunin. A part of her hoped she would say yes since she was still a bit scared of the darkness. If Fusa said yes, the young woman would enter the pyramid after a minute or so.
She would turn on her flashlight when she was unable to see anything inside the building. What kind of mysteries would await her inside this temple?

[Estilo]

N A R R A T O R

At you request, Fusa gently nods, lifting herself up on all fours from her previously laid down position. "I shall." Watching you with her aqua green orbs, as you search through your backpack for a flashlight, the orange-winged wyrm then proceeds to following you as you enter. She seems, not surprisingly, unperturbed by the visually dark setting the two of you are entering. Her saunter at your side brims with relaxation and calm. "This is Nímbasa." She speaks in her raspy tone, both of your forms engulfed by the shadow of the temple's interior as you walk. "The temple above Sahrotsahviing's legendary tomb." She adds, unsure whether or not you'd realized earlier. "The Dovahkiin requested that I show you its location, and its secrets."

Soon, you and Fusa are both treading upon the stone-paved hallways of the temple's interior. The smell of moss and rainwater is prevalent within. You can hear your footsteps as you continue and, echoing throughout the ancient structure, the sound of water dripping in a slow, but steady rhythm. Drop... Drop... Drop. By now, your eyes have adjusted to the darkness. You can see where you are walking, and what is ahead of you five meters away. But that doesn't mean you know where you're going. These hallways take unexpected turns, and you quickly lose your sense of direction. Like a labyrinth, you can tell that-- without Fusa's guidance-- you could roam these hallways endlessly, without ever finding the exit.

Luckily, you do have her guidance. And her company. However, even as you pass several doorways, some of them granting you a visual on the unused rooms within, you can tell that it is going to take some time to reach the center of this place. It is large, and confusing, and was most likely built to be that way. And, even with the knowledge of someone who had been here before, it will most likely required a bit of time to navigate correctly. So why not talk to your newfound companion? Ask some questions your mind may have been withholding throughout this entire adventure. There's no harm in testing the waters of this potential life-long friendship! And she may know of things that may surprise you.

[Yuki-chan]

"This is Nímbasa. The temple above Sahrotsahviing's legendary tomb. The Dovahkiin requested that I show you its location and its secrets." told the animal.
"Who is Sahrotsahviing? Is that the dragon I saw on the stone template back at the temple?" inquired the female with a quizzical look at her face.

Yukiko was glad that she had someone to guide her inside this massive maze-like pyramid. This was something that could have been taken right out of some adventure television series or game. She could not hear anything in there either apart from the dripping water plus their own steps.
The young woman tried to keep her nerves steady as they walked further into the prehistoric temple. Her eyes saw some doors while they walked through the hallway, but Fusa did not even glanced at them.

'I hope she knows what she's doing' thought the Chuunin as they went further down a wider hallway. She could feel her heart beat a little faster than usual. 'Perhaps I should do something to get this darkness out of my mind a little' decided the female as they went up a small stairway.
But there was nobody to talk with...apart from the creature next to her. 'Maybe I should just give it a go since she understands human speech' thought the brunette.

"Fusa-san, how do you know my senpai?" asked the young woman while she looked at her. She wanted to know how her male companion could get acquainted with a dragon. Especially because creatures like her were not supposed to exist...or at least she thought.
Maybe this would shed some light on what he had been up to for the last year and a half. Particularly since he had not told her much, which annoyed her to the maximum.

[Estilo]

N A R R A T O R

When you ask her whether Sahrotsahviing was the dragon entombed beneath the temple, Fusa simply nods. "Geh." She answers, her snout swiveling towards the right, preceding yet another turn around the next corner. Your own footsteps emit a slight tap with each step they take. But, as you soon come to notice, the dragon accompanying you is barely making any noise with her footsteps. The slightly padded surface of her paws, as rough with musculature as they were when she placed them upon your shoulders, are virtually soundless against the stone floor of this temple. Without a doubt, she is a natural born predator.

Although intimidating at times, Fusa seems to have a soft side to her personality as well. A soft side you are almost certain she keeps hidden away from the rest of the world throughout a majority of her interactions with others. Why has she warmed up (even a little bit) to your presence? It may cross your mind that it is thanks to her relation to your older brother. Inquiring after the origins of such a relation, you are met with a brief silence as she continues to navigate through the dark, ancient passageways. Then, in a slightly hushed tone, she answers-- a contemplative gleam in her eyes.

"My family fought zohungaar¹ beside the Dovahkiin during the First Shinobi War." She answered, her form crawling over a dark mound of rubble, then proceeding forwards as though there were no obstacle at all. "My brothers-- Oodama, Tate, and the honorable king Oyabun-- were some of his most trusted Grah-Zeymahzin². And, together, they experienced many zindro³ on the battlefield." She turned another corner and, right after, the hallways seemed to grow wider. You seemed to be making some progress. "But, alas, that time did come to an end. The world seemed to have been consumed by fire, and there was no human to fight beside."

Hieroglyphics started appearing on the walls, and lit torches that you passed provided orbs of illumination that aided in your exploration of this haven. Tripping over some form of rubble, and injuring yourself in some manner, would prove to be quite unfortunate. "It was not until recently that your kin remembered." She continues, uncertain whether she should be the one telling you this. "He called upon my family to aid him against a grand terror attacking his home. I was not there... but we were reintroduced shortly thereafter. The Dovahkiin, you see, had met me before. But I'd only been a mere hatchling then."

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¹ Heroically.

² Allies (lit. Brothers in Honor).

³ Triumphs.