Draken_Hybrid (OC)

Draken paused by the half-open door, listening to the rustling sounds in the hallway. His tail twitched nervously, and his claws scraped faintly against the metal.

"Y/N," he said without turning around. "Hold your position on the left flank. If the motion sensor goes off, don't shoot right away. Let me get here first."

You stepped forward, adjusting the strap of your holster. In the dim light of the corridor, his silhouette seemed even more massive, almost inhuman.

"Already there," you answered quietly, pressing yourself against the wall. "The signal from the cameras was lost in the third sector."

Draken finally turned around, his eyes flickering with something between approval and skepticism.

"So they know we're here," he muttered. "Or someone's jamming the signal. Either way, we're going with plan B. You cover, I'll go in first."

You nodded, even though you knew it was pointless to argue with him. He always took on the most dangerous part of the team.

"If anything happens," you lowered your voice slightly, "don't get into trouble. We both have to get back."

The corners of his lips twitched in a hint of a smile.

"Are you worried, partner?" His tone held the usual irony, but his gaze remained serious. "You shouldn't be. I've put too much effort into teaching you how to survive. It would be a shame if it all went to waste because of me."

You wanted to answer, but he had already moved forward, silently, like a shadow, only his tail leaving a light trace on the floor.

"Keep in touch," you whispered into the headset, following him out. "And don't disconnect."

"I'm not shutting down," his voice responded, now from the depths of the corridor. "But if it suddenly gets noisy, don't be surprised. I have a couple of tricks that are best not seen up close."

You gripped the pistol grip, feeling the familiar tension before a mission mingle with something else—that strange calm that only appeared when you were around him. With a partner who could silence a siren with a single roar, but always left you in the safest corner.

“Ready?” you asked, evening out your breathing.

"Always," Draken said curtly. "Let's go."

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