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[#007] Perfect Plan (Horizon: Zero Dawn)
Theme Prompt: 007 - Travel Plans
Title: Perfect Plan
Fandom: Horizon: Zero Dawn
Rating/Warnings: none
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 657
Summary: In their hurry to leave the Embrace to find Sona, Vala and Aloy forgot to come up with a plan.
"The killers saw me through Olin's Focus, and that's why they attacked the Proving, I think. To get to me. We'll find Sona, figure out what she knows, and then we head for Meridian. Find Olin, figure out what he knows, and we'll know why they were after me." Aloy lays it out like it's as easy as tricking a Watcher. No nod to how difficult the terrain will be, how many unknown creatures and machines wait for them passed the Sacred Lands, how many enemies besides even the creatures and machines…
"Easier said than done," Vala says. Her head is spinning with things to keep track of. She's more of a one thing at a time planner.
"That's the big picture," Aloy reminds her. "Just think of it like a staircase. Each single step leads us closer to the top. We'll find your mother first."
"Just call her Sona," Vala says. "I always have."
Aloy frowns, that little quirk of her mouth Vala's come to recognize as 'Aloy being uncomfortable expressing something'. She also how a little frown for concentrating, like stripping parts from a machine or skin from a kill, but that comes with an added eyebrow furrow.
"We'll go to the ambush site," Vala says, putting the conversation back to planning instead of her rather formal relationship with her mother.
"Okay, yes, I'll be able to track something from there. Hopefully."
"The Focus, right?" Vala still doesn't quite understand. She's afraid to ask to try it, though she knows she'd get it better if she did. Aloy's never offered either. She just nods and taps the thing by her ear.
The plan, paltry as it is, is set, and they head for the trail winding up the ridge.
Despite the heavy dew on the grass, the smell of blood is still hangs in the air. There's crumpled parts and abandoned weapons. Vala's combing through the grass for some sign or trail when Aloy goes stock-still beside her, cocking her head. Vala holds her breath for a moment to hear what Aloy's hearing. She draws her bow quickly when she recognizes footsteps.
Aloy steps up to meet whoever is coming down the narrow path while she slinks off to the side, ready to spring out as backup, but when they speak, Vala recognizes that friendly voice in an instant.
"Dran!" She stows her bow as quick as she can and reaches for his hand. He clasps both of her between his and grins. The wounds on his face crinkle and pull, but the smile reaches his eyes and Vala is reassured.
"Vala, my friend, you're… Aw, damn, it's good to see you."
"You're hurt."
"I'll live yet," Dran assures her. "What are you doing out here?"
Vala flashes her mark, ignoring how wide his eyes go. "We're looking for Sona. This is Aloy. Aloy, this is Dran He's one of the best Braves the Nora have and a brilliant teacher. He trained me when Sona wasn't around."
"Oh please, Vala, don't tell lies about me," Dran says, smiling wider. They sit for a few moments, right there in the grass, as far away from the lingering smell of death as they can manage and still be in cover. He explains where he's come from and how Sona sent him back to the Embrace to report. "She's determined, that woman," he finishes.
Aloy's got a glint in her eye that means a plan, and to know that Sona is nearby and she and many of her Braves still live and still fight is enough to stoke Vala's fire.
Dran gives her a hug that grinds her bones and Vala's mostly just happy to know his strength remains. He'll make it back to the ruins of Mother's Watch and help Varl and the others rebuild, and with any luck, she'll return to see them again.
"Devil's Thirst and vengeance?" Aloy suggests. To Vala's ears, it sounds like the perfect plan.
Title: Perfect Plan
Fandom: Horizon: Zero Dawn
Rating/Warnings: none
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 657
Summary: In their hurry to leave the Embrace to find Sona, Vala and Aloy forgot to come up with a plan.
"The killers saw me through Olin's Focus, and that's why they attacked the Proving, I think. To get to me. We'll find Sona, figure out what she knows, and then we head for Meridian. Find Olin, figure out what he knows, and we'll know why they were after me." Aloy lays it out like it's as easy as tricking a Watcher. No nod to how difficult the terrain will be, how many unknown creatures and machines wait for them passed the Sacred Lands, how many enemies besides even the creatures and machines…
"Easier said than done," Vala says. Her head is spinning with things to keep track of. She's more of a one thing at a time planner.
"That's the big picture," Aloy reminds her. "Just think of it like a staircase. Each single step leads us closer to the top. We'll find your mother first."
"Just call her Sona," Vala says. "I always have."
Aloy frowns, that little quirk of her mouth Vala's come to recognize as 'Aloy being uncomfortable expressing something'. She also how a little frown for concentrating, like stripping parts from a machine or skin from a kill, but that comes with an added eyebrow furrow.
"We'll go to the ambush site," Vala says, putting the conversation back to planning instead of her rather formal relationship with her mother.
"Okay, yes, I'll be able to track something from there. Hopefully."
"The Focus, right?" Vala still doesn't quite understand. She's afraid to ask to try it, though she knows she'd get it better if she did. Aloy's never offered either. She just nods and taps the thing by her ear.
The plan, paltry as it is, is set, and they head for the trail winding up the ridge.
Despite the heavy dew on the grass, the smell of blood is still hangs in the air. There's crumpled parts and abandoned weapons. Vala's combing through the grass for some sign or trail when Aloy goes stock-still beside her, cocking her head. Vala holds her breath for a moment to hear what Aloy's hearing. She draws her bow quickly when she recognizes footsteps.
Aloy steps up to meet whoever is coming down the narrow path while she slinks off to the side, ready to spring out as backup, but when they speak, Vala recognizes that friendly voice in an instant.
"Dran!" She stows her bow as quick as she can and reaches for his hand. He clasps both of her between his and grins. The wounds on his face crinkle and pull, but the smile reaches his eyes and Vala is reassured.
"Vala, my friend, you're… Aw, damn, it's good to see you."
"You're hurt."
"I'll live yet," Dran assures her. "What are you doing out here?"
Vala flashes her mark, ignoring how wide his eyes go. "We're looking for Sona. This is Aloy. Aloy, this is Dran He's one of the best Braves the Nora have and a brilliant teacher. He trained me when Sona wasn't around."
"Oh please, Vala, don't tell lies about me," Dran says, smiling wider. They sit for a few moments, right there in the grass, as far away from the lingering smell of death as they can manage and still be in cover. He explains where he's come from and how Sona sent him back to the Embrace to report. "She's determined, that woman," he finishes.
Aloy's got a glint in her eye that means a plan, and to know that Sona is nearby and she and many of her Braves still live and still fight is enough to stoke Vala's fire.
Dran gives her a hug that grinds her bones and Vala's mostly just happy to know his strength remains. He'll make it back to the ruins of Mother's Watch and help Varl and the others rebuild, and with any luck, she'll return to see them again.
"Devil's Thirst and vengeance?" Aloy suggests. To Vala's ears, it sounds like the perfect plan.
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