The Wishing Mountain

They sought treasure inside the hidden city, carved deep within the Wishing Mountain. But as he questioned the foreign, enigmatic girl they'd discovered climbing down its formidable side, eyes the color of amethyst, Daniel wondered... if he'd already found it.

She spoke in wild, indiscernable words, scowling at him as if he'd stolen something precious of hers, pacing back and forth, repremanding the three of them in her tongue. It wasn't a language Daniel had ever heard, nor did it remind him of one in particular, and having studied his fair share, that was saying something.

Travis tried to calm her with slow movements as he took calculated steps closer. Before Daniel could warn him to stay back, knowing she wasn't ready for contact, the girl whirled on him, squeezing her fist and muttering enlongated words. Travis collapsed in a heap a foot away. Morgan yelled, jumping forward to her lover. A second later, she collapsed beside him.

This all happened within the span of around fifteen seconds. Daniel held his arms out as she turned to him slowly, swallowing hard and praying his next words and movements wouldn't appear threatening. He backed away, searching her inhuman eyes for a hint of recognition as he spoke the nearest towns language, explaining their intentions and promising her safety. He only wanted to know more about the mountain and her people.

She frowned, lowering her hand and searching for an escape route. She held Daniel's gaze for a moment, hers softening for a beat before dashing off in a swirl of black hair and cloth.

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