“It’s as if something wanted us separated.” Nellen holds up a finger as he adds the fact.

         “Well, if that’s true whatever it was, has just made its job easier.” Specura looks back at the fallen trees.

         “That is if it’s trying to single out one target.” Argo looks back too.

         “So, it could be after one of the other four.” Captain says as he looks to Ari.

         “Who are the four who are missing?” Ari looks at the group before him.

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         “Do you think the others are ok?” Spanx asks looking back.

         “Let’s hope so.” Syi says looking at Spanx.

         “Yeah, let’s keep moving though. We don’t know what’s causing all this to happen” Maxen looks at the two of them.

         “Guys I don’t want to sound rude; but maybe we should be a little more worried about ourselves.” Rexen points to a creature that’s a small distance away eating something on the ground.

         “What is that thing?” Maxen looks at it tilting his head to the side.

         “Something ugly that’s for sure.” Syi says making a disgusted face.

         “Whatever it is, maybe we shouldn’t disturb it, by asking it questions or making it mad.” Rexen takes a step backwards.

         “If we must, we should make our stand together, we’re stronger if we fight together.” Spanx says only looking at the creature.

         “We have two water one air and one fire. How do you suppose that makes us stronger?” Rexen turns to Spanx.

         “Maybe Spanx is right though.” Syi glances at Rexen then back to the creature.

         “I don’t think we have the luxury of time to be making up a plan of action.” Maxen says pointing at the creature.

As if cued the creature runs at Syi Spanx pushes her knocking her out of the creature’s range. The creature uses a tree to kick off and goes towards Maxen. Spanx moves quickly placing herself between it and Maxen in return getting bit herself.

         “Ahhh” Spanx screams from the painful bite as the creature still holds onto her leg.

Rexen uses a constant stream of fire until the creature lets go of her. It moves to a spot some distance away using one of its legs to scratch at its wounds.

         “What about Syi; is she ok?” Spanx asks worriedly.

She looks over to see her lying on the ground only a few feet away.

         “She’s alright, she’s just knocked out. You’re pretty strong for a girl.” Rexen says with a smirk.

         “We cannot leave her unguarded.” Spanx tries to move towards Syi and almost falls. Maxen catches her.

         “I got you. Let me help you.” Maxen says while he supports her.

Rexen keeps his attention on the creature keeping it at a distance with fire while Maxen supports Spanx as they make it over to where Syi lays on the ground.

         “I’ll be ok. Go help Rexen I will do what I can from here.” Spanx says.

         “Ok.” Maxen goes to help Rexen.

 They work together to fight the creature. Spanx keeps trying to stand so she can help but each time she falls. Suddenly the creature stops moving and falls over.

         “Did we defeat it?” Maxen looks at it questioningly.

         “I hope so.” Rexen says and dismisses his flame of fire.

         “We should try to find our back to the others.” Maxen says as he turns around.

The two of them start walking over to Syi and Spanx. They get three steps away when Spanx stands up; they stop where they are.

         “Ego mundavero vos ex hoc mundo!” (I scrub you out of this world) Spanx uses water, air, and fire all at once it hits the creature as it jumps into the air. It hits the ground and doesn’t move again.

         “Are you guys ok?” she says with a step forward.

         “Yes.” The two of them say in unison.

         “I’m glad … you’re both okay…” Spanx loses consciences and starts falling the two of them catch her.

         “Will she be ok?” Syi sits up rubbing her head.

Then all the others show up.

         “What happened?” Captain shouts as he walks over to them.

“Hey, shouldn’t we tend to Spanx she was bitten by that thing over there.” Maxen points to the remains of the creature.

         “Ewe what is that horribly disgusting thing?” Luna says with a high-pitched voice.

Ari and Captain walks over to see what it is.

         “I’ll take Spanx, you three stay with Ari and while he takes care of that give him your reports on what happened. The rest of you come with me.” Captain says taking hold of Spanx.

He starts back to where they set up camp the others follow Captain once they are out of sight Ari turns to the creature once more.

         “Give me the story about what happened out here.” Ari says looking at the three of them.

         “Could you tell us what that thing is first?” Syi asks looking at Ari.

“This is one of the many servants created from the dead remains of other animals by Asriel; I’m finding it really surprising how the four of you were even able to take it out.” Ari says still looking at the remains.

“Well for one everything happened really fast.” Rexen says looking at Syi and Maxen

“Tell me what you remember.” Ari says.

“I’m sure you have already been told about how we became separated in the first place. After we ran because of the ground shaking we stopped because of that thing. Spanx, Maxen, and Rexen were going on about having and not having a plan. That’s when Spanx had pushed me I don’t remember anything after that… why did she push me anyway?” Syi asks looking between the two of them.

“She pushed you out of the way so the creature couldn’t attack you. Right after that she stood in front of Maxen like a shield and took the bite herself.” Rexen says.

“After Rexen forced it to let go of her leg I helped her over to Syi she wanted to be able to protect her. Then I went over to help Rexen fight it off. It fell to the ground, so we thought it was dead but then…” Maxen stops as he gets lost in thought.

“Then what happened?” Ari looks at him waiting for him to continue speaking.

“We all took it out together after all we are stronger together.” Syi adds catching on to how Maxen feels in a way.

Ari looks between the three of them questioningly.

         “Alright stay together and go catch up with the others. I’m going to take care of this so Asriel cannot reuse its vesicle.” Ari says as he watches them start on their way back to the others.

The three of them leave. Ari examines the remains a little more closely seeing something glint with the moon light he picks it up; he looks at what he’s picked up.

         “A name pendent that reads Spanx; she must have dropped it among the commotion.” He says holding the necklace in his palm.

As he goes to put it into his carrying pouch the wind blows and carried with it a scent he knows and misses.

         “Myra is that you?” he looks around.

         “Who am I kidding I watched you as you faded away.” He goes to put the pendant into the pouch and once again the wind blows carrying with it that same scent.

He opens his hand to look at it again,

“What could this item of jewelry possibly have to do with me?” as he asks he notices a small gem in the top right point of the X.

“That couldn’t be…” he uses the fire element so he can see the gem better. At the same time, he also notices an engraving.

“That’s a black onyx and it reads Arrows. Does this mean I’ve found my daughter?” he looks to the stars. The wind blows softly still carrying that same scent.