84 – By the Big Tree

In desperation, I kept screaming into Kat's ear. My two colonists and Lara also kept calling out the amber-eyed girl in a loud voice. However, Kat stayed where she was and took aim while Rox barked forward. It was dark, and the lighting was minimal. I bet Kat could barely see anything. The girl's chances of survival were slim.

"Damn it, Kat! You have to go up!" Pif was about to come down from the tree, but Lara held her breath.

"Are you crazy!?" The blonde-haired girl snapped. "You could die if you go down now!"

The clattering sound grew clearer.

"I'm sick of having to leave other people to die!" Suddenly Kat screamed, making me and the others flinch. Although her face remained expressionless, her tears flowed.

Lara replied, "He's just a dog, Kat! You can tame another dog, or buy one from a merchant…."

"You don't understand, Lara." Seb cut off the blonde-haired girl's words. "For her, that dog is her best companion, maybe even more than us."