The deep rumbling growl turned to one of more annoyance than amusement as the water splashed down upon the hound the strong herbal aromas filling the air causing the daemon to sneer in disgust, [b]”You dare throw that foul stuff upon me child..!”[/b] A anger filled howl escaped through its muzzle as pain began to shoot through its body emanating from its left shoulder and the back of his neck, the soft sound of sizzling and the smell of burning fur adding to the already feral scent that was filling the small clearing in which they had found themselves in as the water which was once normal began to burn and sear the skin that covered the beast. A sharp pain shot through its left hind leg causing it to buckle under the pressure it’s foot slipping backwards over the ground as it shot its head around its bright orange orbs bearing down into the young hunter that was clinging to its back causing it so much pain, [b]”You fools..!”[/b] Its deep voice was cut off as the shrill sound of a horrific screech began to echo around the area forcing its way through its ears and into its very being flashes of its time within the depths of hell making their way through its mind and before its eyes.

[i]The sound of a whip cracking reverberated off the cavern walls adding to the already horrific screams that could be heard within the depths of hell itself “Get a move on..! Don’t make me come back there you worthless excuse for a human..!” The sound of his scream joined that of the others as they filled the area they were hold up in each moment bringing them closer and closer to the gates of hell where Cerberus stood surrounded by daemons feasting on the souls of humans that tried to get out far before their time, the smell of burning flesh filled the air causing stomachs to churn violently threatening to let itself go, "I said move it..!" A sharp pain spread through his body as the skin on his back split open trickles of blood slowly dripping down him before dropping to the hot molten ground with a soft sizzle the smell of copper adding to the already foul mix, stumbling slightly his legs buckled giving way underneath him as he went crashing towards the ground the rocks and dirt scraping across his skin sending more pain shooting through him, "Eloise... N-No..."[/i] His eyes shot open his breathing heavy as he tried to shove the memories he had worked so hard to repress back into the depths of his mind where they would never be seen or thought of again, [b]"No..![/b] Pushing away from the ground the hound reared itself on its back legs stepping slightly as though it were trying to get away from something that none could see, continuing on its path it fell back its back crashing down upon the ground causing a deep rumble to sound out through the clearing as the earth beneath them began to shake.

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Her eyes narrowed slightly as she calmed her breathing her finger pressed gently on the side of her gun gently itching back and forth from the trigger she was so good at using her other hand firmly gripping the hilt of her dagger, her lips parted slightly as she drew in a deep breath letting it out slowly as she focussed on her aim the sound of familiar voices tearing her attention away for a few moments before she once more tried to refocus herself, [i]"If you think... That I am letting you fight this thing alone, I'm going to have to teach you the meaning of 'teamwork'..." Erin gritted her teeth slightly her trigger finger getting itchier by the minute, [i]"Agreed...you're not doing this alone. If you can be a moving target so can I... Just give me the heads up if you get a plan."[/i] Her jaw was still tense as her eye twitched slightly clear that signs that she was getting annoyed though the young hunter kept her calm her aim still holding steady as she waited for the right moment to fire off, [i]"Your not going to fight that beast by yourself, let's go!"[/i] Narrowing her eyes she turned her head glaring at the three who stood around her and the one who hovered about in the air the look in her eyes showing that she was really getting annoyed, "Don't you guys listen? I said: stay back and stay safe, at least until we figure out how to take this thing down. That is the damn plan!"

Her finger slid into place resting gently on the trigger the tone in her voice oozing with her annoyance though she tried to keep it back, "What's the use of fighting this damn thing if you all make a stand with me and get killed! Get the hell back, let me take the blows, and you all take it down. I won't let any of you get hurt on your first day; I can afford it, you all can't." Her expression softened slightly as she gave them a small smile and a nod letting them know that she had thought this through and was willing to take the hits while they took it down together, "Please guys, I know what I'm doing. I'll be a target for the thing and distract it, you guys hit it from all sides and bring it down." Her smile twisted slightly an ammused smirk crossing over her lips as her gaze turned back to the beast that was looming over them getting closer with each step while snapping its large jaws at the group, [i]"Good hunting."[/i] She turned her head chuckling softly as she took a few steps forward, "Happy hunting indeed..." Pushing away from them she ran forward her finger pressing down on the trigger allowing a few loud gunshots to be heard throughout the eechoing through the clearing causing birds to fly up into the air scattering in fright.