~Cruor~

~Flight~ Harpy

(Since the gender of the creature wasn't specified in the request, and the harpy's usually being female, that's the gender i used)

(Character used: Anemone)

Maybe going to the Mediterranean wasn't so bad.

It was Summer break, and you had booked a expedition with a one of your friends, Calix. He was from Greece and has traveled all over the country a few times before. It was great to have someone with you, that could lead you around, and speak the language. The two of you were staying on a rather luxurious boat, that now drifted throughout the Mediterranean sea.  The sun had began to set, and you were seated outside, admiring the sky. You hummed as you took off your cardigan, holding it in your arms. The rest of the passengers were inside, leaving you alone. You closed your eyes, relaxing at the cool breeze.

Until you got the feeling someone was staring at you.

Your eyes fluttered open, darting across the deck, trying to find a reason for your unease. Though nothing could be found. Yet the feeling didn't fade, only intensifying. A large shadow dashed overhead, putting you on edge. The feeling of being watched devolved into primal unease. You shot up from your seat, looking around.

But your head rammed into something hard, and you fell back into your seat.

You groaned in pain, rubbing your forehead. You opened your eyes to see a woman stand over you. You could only see her face loom over you, but she looked rather attractive. "Hello?" You awkwardly asked. She didn't reply, simply staring you down. You carefully sat up, avoiding the woman's head this time.  When you saw her entire body, you fell over backwards.  Instead of a normal human body, she had claws for feet. Her arms also ended in claws, and were attached to large feathered wings. She stared you down, taking a step closer. "Wh.. who are you?" You asked.

"Me?" She asked in an heavy accent. "Uh, yes. You." Another step forward. "Anemone." You backed away from her, your back against the rails of the boat. She now towered over you. "So.. uh, can i help you?" You asked. "Help... yes."

"What may that be?"

"You."

"Me?" You couldn't understand what she meant. "I saw you," Anemone elaborated. "On land." You figured she must have meant your trip through Greece. "Want to see you more," Anemone spoke. "Me? Why?" She cupped your face. "Pretty woman." You almost choked on air when she said that. "Thanks, you too." Her eyes lit up. Without any other warning, she took off into the air, circling around you. You watched her take up into the sky. For a moment you thought that would be the extent of your encounter. But that thought was interrupted moments later.

A familiar figure came back, descending from the sky. You stepped back as her one of her claws took hold of the railing, balancing her weight. In her other one she held a small, old looking satchel. She extended her claw, dropping it into your hands. "Uh, thank you." You opened it to reveal it was filled with gold, and other trinkets. They looked at least a few centuries old. Anemone seemed entertained by the surprised look on your face. "For me?" You asked. She only nodded. "Thank you," you smiled. She leaned her head down, planting a kiss on your nose. In your shock, you couldn't react much as she reached out, and grabbed your cardigan. With a small triumphant laugh, she took off once more.

Leaving your mind to scramble to collect itself once more.