The residential area was far too quiet.
You and Beryl had been searching the streets after reports of strange demonic activity. Most of the houses were empty, but something about the silence felt wrong.
Beryl suddenly stopped.
"Don't move."
A shadow shifted between the buildings.
Several Finis Demons emerged from the darkness, surrounding you both.
Beryl reached for her weapon.
You raised Artemis.
"Guess we found what we're looking for."
The demons rushed you.
You fired Artemis, its energy shots tearing through the first wave while Beryl moved alongside you, striking anything that managed to get close.
One Finis Demon leapt from a rooftop.
You spun around and fired.
"Gotcha."
Beryl laughed.
"Not bad!"
More demons poured into the street.
Beryl glanced at you.
"Think that thing can handle a few more?"
You grinned.
"Only one way to find out."
You and Beryl pushed forward together, clearing the residential streets until the last Finis Demon finally disappeared.
Beryl lowered her weapon and looked around.
"Well, that was more excitement than I expected tonight."
You rested Artemis against your shoulder.
"And here I thought this was going to be boring."
Beryl chuckled.
"Don't say that. That's how you invite more trouble."
You both looked down the empty street.
"...Let's head back before she jinxes us."
Beryl smiled.
"Good idea."
For: @Everyday_Life_of_Mademoiselle
