Debt of Time

Deep from within a herd of trees, the voice was still coming. It had changed from low howls to a hasty rustle as he was approaching closer. It seemed as if whoever was present on the other side had sensed Hellion's presence. 

Taking precautions, he climbed on a nearby tree as he aimed to have a look from above. As soon as his body rose higher above the ground and landed on a high branch, he saw something laying on the ground just a little far away from him. 

Upon paying a little attention, he could see a heavy looking tail that was restlessly moving back and forth on the ground producing the rustling sound. There were pointy looking scales protruding from the tail that reflected a silver sheen despite the darkness. He could see half of the body from which the tail was originating while the other half was away and drowned in utter blackness.