Chapter 58; Danger

"He might be okay. [Beat. Huge explosion.] Well, no, probably not now."

-Groundhog Day (1993)

The forest was silent as the wind rushed passed my body, there was a slight tenseness in the air that made my muscles bunch and my blood boil. There was a faint stench of blood in the air, luckily in the opposite direction of which the twins had went, but it's to close to home for my comfort. In my head Nix was scolding me for leaving him with a bunch of children and young adults who could barely think for themselves let alone scheme. I scoffed and began to scold the fox.

' They are obviously more intelligent then you are,you sneaky little fox, you've been gone for a year and you have been absent in my life for most of it, their intelligence is higher than yours to the point that they could probably out trick you any day or time they wish,be more respectful towards others no matter their race and learn to hide your emotions more would you! You wear them like a girl wears her shirt! And on top of that I'm busy! I have to pay attention to my surroundings or I'd get killed,Nix! Please let them explain what you have missed this last year and make sure no one comes to any harm,oh and a huge monster is out on the loose near our home. From what I heard it kills little cute animals so watch your back!' I yell in our communication link and blocked Nix out. A glimpse of silver made me pause in my tracks. Both were standing in the open,also wide open for attacks. I growl catching their attention.

"Uh...um, K..K.. Khaleesi, wh... what're you doing out....here?" Edcart trailed off as I stalked forward my eyes no doubt red from anger.

"I DID NOT SAY YOU CAN COME OUR TODAY YOU FOOLS! I WOULD HAVE SCOUTED THE FOREST TO MAKE SURE THAT THAT THING WASN'T IN IT!! BUT IT IS SO GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR BUTT'S AND THINK FOR YOURSELVES!!" I whisper hollered in anger grabbing both boys and running forward. The place I stood at a second ago was completely and utterly destroyed to the point that the ground was shattered and split, dust fogged the place up the instant the creature landed on the spot we stood at. Onyx eyes void of emotions stared at me from the smoke somehow able to glow in the dim light of the morning sun and shading of the tree tops above us. Wind blew like shockwaves after the second ticked by. I frowned studying the creature. I couldn't see it,even though I had crystal clear vision, the creature had a mass around it like a void without space encasing it in mist that kept my eyes from seeing the truth. Growling it launched once again, eyes widening in horror at its speed I twirled around and sped away,but it was at my heels the entire time there was no escape from this creature it had incredible speed and reflexes. I can't fail, the lives of two children hang in the balance of this encounter, I would have played around with it otherwise. Gritting my teeth I increased my speed,but it out a strain on my vampiric body that I have never felt before, so this is my boundry lines,huh. Damm it why should I encounter my limits when I'm facing a creature that I've never seen before or heard of for the first time whilst having two children to protect! Suddenly bark flew passed us as a tree exploded from the sudden heavy impact and gravity that was placed on it. The creature continued its chase ignoring any and all obstacles in its way, obliterating everything in its path, leaving a clear trail to follow. Crap! I balanced the boys on to my shoulders and lifted my free hand up.

"Ignite!" I screamed desperately, blue flames ignited in my hand, I dropped the flame on to the ground. The beast ignored it completely and rushed through the flames even as it's fur or what I assume to be it's fur burned. A sense of danger grew within me as I ran. There was no escaping it, I realise, my face set in a grim expression. I shook my head, everything no matter what it is has a weakness,a fear, a burden, something that hinders it! I studied it from the corners of my eyes as I dodged the natural obstacles in my way. It tore through the earth, the trees and any and all rocks that got in its way,the blue flames clinging desperately to its body as it burned, creating a flaming path in its wake. I narrowed my eyes, it was huge, nearly twice the size of a school bus, it looked slightly like a wolf if you avoided it's emotionless eyes, it's void appearance and the fact that it was simply to large to be a werewolf,a normal wolf or otherwise. This creature possessed more intellect than an average animal or human for that matter at least in the hunting category. The boys had by now realised we were being chased and had started to shake. Right,they were the same race as Orella which means this beast considers them a rare treat and will play around with them like it had done to Orella. I can't allow this to happen. The faint scent of salt and water rouse from the distance. My head swiveled towards it, my chance! Promptly I shifted direction and ran faster with the encouragement of a safe escape,though I feared water more than I feared death I will not allow this monster to set it's claws on these boys! No matter how annoying they are! It was a cliff that lead directly towards a large body of water. But the drop was simply to far down, if an ordinary human were to jump from such a height they'd instantly die. I gulped, it's our only chance though I hate water it's either this or I'd have to go to either heaven or hell, heh I don't know whether I'm a good person or a bad one after all, who'd kill without mercy if someone you loved were hurt? I jumped and used whatever energy I had left to create wind that cushioned our fall slightly.