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Max helped pull Sawyer to his feet with an acknowledging nod. It certainly was a decent idea; the book was the whole problem here anyway. It had sucked them into this world, to this undiscovered mystery that now lay just beyond their grasp. The idea was solid, but it put their future in the balance for sure. The portal was even gone, for it had disappeared into the atmosphere without a trace. How where they ever going to get home? Horror ran cold down the boy's spine; it was possible they were stuck here.
Peering over Sawyer's shoulder, Max's hazel orbs searched the pages absently. That was until, he had spotted the picture. He sucked in a harsh breath, slowly releasing the air through clenched teeth. Without a doubt, that image had not been engraved on that page the last time they'd opened it. Regardless, there was no denying that it was the very city they were standing before now. "Yeah, you're right. " Max muttered, all the while knowing he had merely pointed out an obvious and yet moot point. "That's the place."
Max felt lightheaded and excited all in one moment, not the greatest bundle, but at least the sense of doom had fled from his mind. He met Sawyer's glance, unwavering as he gazed into the window of the other boy's soul. The question now, was where to go from here. "The way I see it, we've got two options here, boss. We stay where we are, trying to decode this ludicrous book or we head for that town." He motioned towards it absently, before crossing his arms over his chest. "I think we can make it before nightfall if we leave now."Max really didn't favor either idea, both decisions had wrong written in black and white.
A blood-curlding screech suddenly erupted in his ears. Already on edge, the intensity of the noise caused Max to flinch. It took several moments before he spotted the culprit, circling above their heads in the clear blue sky. A massive bird, unfamiliar to Max, which had a snow white chest was studying the outsiders with a keen eye. It's feathers where sleek, reflecting off of the rays of the sun in various colors of greens and blues. Max tried to surpress his tension, laughing half heartedly at his slip up. "Damn bird." He spat, before feigning an interested back towards the city.
Step into the journey you have dreamed of behind shuttered eyes.
Oh, they had stepped into it alright, and perhaps even got more than they had bargained for. Max shifted slightly, drinking in their surroundings once more, but paying more attention detail on the second time around. It was pretty much a beeline from where they were to the city, but several miles would have to be crossed before they reached sanctuary. To the right, there was a makeshift path that had once been beaten down to just dirt that now was becoming overgrown in weeds and high grass. Max supposed it had been used fairly often back in the day, but now was simply fading into the past.
"What are we going to do?" Max voiced his thought, toying with his lipring as he spoke. He wasn't going to make Sawyer do something he didn't want to. They were partners now; they'd gotten in this together and they would get out together.
ooc: No worries, I understand! I am also sorry for the wait!
Yesterday was my mom's birthday, so I didn't get a chance to get online.
Oh, and quick question! Did our other thread die? x3