Taking a step back , from our encroaching death sentence , a chill encased my feeble body . It was … impossible .
Chasm creatures can only be killed by special people , the elite of the elite . 1 Chasm creature is usually equal to 100 warriors .Usually in each respective kingdom there are special elite groups specifically designed to defeat them , called the Aitu .
Had we been transported into the abyss , In the deep , the dark , the longing . where the things beyond mortal sanity lay?
We were in the dominion of doom and its shadow penetrating my mind.
Omens, Dark omens filled the sky
to us we were nothing more than its food. A delicious morsel to be savored with every bite. I generally wasn’t much of a coward , but I understood the rules of the world very very well. Death was the true emperor of all life, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent ,casting its silent touch upon all mortal beings. .
My legs wobbled , my body was unresponsive . The pressure was holding me still forcing me to meet a terrible end,
The little boy looked at me .
“Effie , thank you for saving me “
Isn’t he scared? I would’ve thought a child would’ve been more immature. Was he putting on a brave face for me? How innocent this child was , but he didn't understand the situation. He was going to die.
“It's ok if you run, I'll buy you time.”
This was all I could do, I already knew there was no running from this creature. I hoped Herolause would manage to escape somehow, i wanted to check on him but now was not the time.
….
“ No” he said as he readied his stance. His posture was sloppy and just holding the sword required him to arch his back. Huh?
He could barely hold a sword and yet, … Foolish child.
This was the worst outcome. Why didn't he just run? Tch , nothing ever went as planned.
Shifting the position of the spear to my less dominant but less injured arm I prepared to confront the enemy.
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With every second My resolve was tested , why wasn't I running? If this kid was eaten first Maybe I'll have a chance. But if I run, will I attract its attention? Should I just give up, and beg for my life? No, I doubt she would let Me live… It's over.
HAAS OO FUUU HAA
The sound of my ragged breath was escaping my lungs , I was hyperventilating.
Suddenly a small warmth enveloped my hand.
It was Autumn , he was holding my hand.
“ we’ll get through this “ he said
A reassuring gesture that meant nothing, and If not made me feel worse.
…
“Second time“ he whispered under his breath
Taking his other hand ,he placed it on my wounded shoulder.
HNNNT.
He concentrated , waiting for something to happen. Nothing happened.
Please HNNT he tried again looking to elicit some response, still nothing
“ not yet huh? “ he murmured to himself
The lycanthrope ,adjusted to its new transformations , done with admiring its one heretical beauty , began its assault . All you need was KILL. Leaving a trail of woodland debris in its path, Dissecting trees and swatting forestry in its path . All in a rapid fixture on our lives.
Ignoring the mind numbing pain in my shoulder ,I marshaled beside the child .No need to think just focus on surviving
With astronomical speed the beast appeared before me , swinging its big meaty claws in hopes of my limbs being severed from my body. Knowing better to fall victim, I relied heavily on my battle sense.
Boom! A cloud of dust flared on impact , causing a small crater that distorted the ground .
SWISH
A sharp wind caressed my body in warning of the message it carried .Dodging at the last second , I narrowly afforded being severed. Using my remaining strength and maximizing my advantage , I opted to stab her chest repeatedly .
SLICK slick slick the sound of punctured flesh feared my ear drums , Its sweet music prodding me on to continue the onslaught.
Die die die! I pierced its chest over and over in a desperate struggle to cling on to life.
GRRR AHHHHH
It howled in agony bending and moaning in pain , but this wasn’t enough to capsize the demon. swinging at me, I lunged the spear in front of me to serve as a buffer between me and destined death. Not a moment to soon either when -
CLANK
Particles of the practice spear dispersed into the air like in a flurry cutting my cheek and ankle.. Breaking my only means of defense in half effortlessly, it moved regardless of injury . Frenzied, it aimed for fresh carnage.
GRRRRRAR ARRRRRRRR
Raising its fur covered claws to stop my pathetic struggling , the beast prepared to strike
THUNK
It was disturbed by a object hitting its side
Autumn had thrown a rock.
RAAAAAAAAAAAWR the beast bellowed, more annoyed than anything . This outraged the beast. Angered it flew towards the child sending him flying into a wall with a swift strike.
AHHHHHHHHH AHHHHHH Autumn cried in pain.
I wonder if he was rethinking his decision not to run now. I expected no less , no miracles for those in need.
Things had taken a turn for the worst.
Foooooshhhh
The trees and wind responded in anticipation of the coming loss of life swinging wildly , twisting and turning , animated and given life. A fitting audience of dread had presented itself , the very forest laughed at the pointlessness of it all.
My weapon was shattered and I was injured. Autumn had been knocked Unconscious and was seconds from death .This was a losing battle.
The comets and stars of outrageous fortune the gods bestow upon you
In their apathy.