A figure in black blended with the shadows as her form easily moved around the darkness. It was as though the intricate path posed no difficulty for her.
Following closely behind her was another. Anaya didn't have any issue being led by Lila. The girl was on her turf and knew every nook and cranny of the space.
Their feet were silent and gracious. Things seemed to be going well until they got closer to the innermost floors.
Since they were walking through the underground tunnels, they had to diverge and climb up into the vents.
To Anaya's amazement, she was certain that if she had been alone, she would be caught already. Fortunately, she had someone familiar with the terrain as her partner.
She continued marvelling at the structure until she stopped all of a sudden. She held Lila back, breathing heavily.
"What's wrong? Did you hear something?" The slayer asked. She might have missed something that the other heard.
