Chapter 2 (part 1)

In the shattered ruins of what once was a house, something was rummaging through the heart of it. This mystery creature’s form was hidden underneath a brown, sand-stained cloak. It stumbled about scratching the remnants of wooden and stone flooring. Heavy breaths could be heard puffing in and out from the opening of the cloak’s hood. Desperately it continued on, searching for something.. Something that seemed to be lost. As it neared a chest it stopped and focused on the oaken chest. I hiss full sound of glee emerged from it’s hidden form. A white clawed hand appears from within the cloak to touch the top of the beaten down chest. The ragged breaths increased in suspense as the creature lifted the top.

Inside of the chest laid as follows; An old painting, a few pieces of clothing, and some jewelry. “ysssss” was all that escaped the creatures lips as it began to reach for the contents. However, before it’s hands could even touch one fiber on clothing, the cloaked figured began to writhe in a faint and stiffened way. It’s form started to disappear in the cloak as it began to fall toward the inside of the chest. “I…ah.. Must find it….before…” It claimed in a wheezy hiss. As it fell into the innards of the chest, it seemed that the cloak had swallowed its wearer whole and with the commotion the creature had made it gave enough motion for the chest to rock until the lid slammed shut, trapping the cloak inside.