You quickly roll out of your bed and draw your sword, ready to face whatever danger has come upon you. The crown prince does the same, his eyes burning with determination. As you scan the area, you see that your Hashi have also risen to their feet, their fur standing on end. "What is it?"

The crown prince signs, ‘Enemies have found us. They've come for our Hashi and the sacred stones they carry within them.’ He signs this quickly and you can barely keep up with his fingers. ‘We must defend our companions and the Hashi at all costs.’  You nod, your heart racing with adrenaline.

As you and the crown prince prepare for battle, you notice that Seshnum, Talos, and Meshnet are huddled together under a tree, whispering frantically. Suddenly, an arrow flies out of nowhere, piercing through Meshnet's shoulder. 

The crown prince and you exchange a look of understanding. You sheathe your sword and approach the group under the tree, the crown prince following close behind. ‘What's the situation?’ The crown prince signs at her with a glance around quickly. 

"Bandits," Seshnum answers, her voice shaking.

"They've been found." You confirm, your voice equally shaken. The crown prince nods, his face grim. 

‘We'll have to fight them off’ he signs, ‘But we must be careful not to harm the Hashi or the sacred stones they carry within them. Use your wits and your weapons wisely.’

 "Our Hashi can fight with us!" You point this out and the prince nods as your Hashi gather together to protect you all, their fangs snapping as they snarl at the bandits getting closer and closer.

The bandits, a group of twenty or so, are armed with swords and spears. They surround your group, their eyes gleaming with greed as they spot the sacred stones on the Hashi. "What do we do?" Talos whispers, his voice trembling. 

The Prince signs at him ‘We fight.’