A way to safety (2)

The stars emerged across the darkening sky as Erik stood at the edge of the tiny island on which the duo spent the last few days. 

The last hints of sunset faded over the horizon, leaving only starlight to illuminate the ocean before them, and that was exactly what Erik wanted and waited for.

"Ready?" Erik asked, glancing at the clone who had saved his life.

The clone nodded but was clearly scared.

The clone had witnessed the devastating power of Mur's creatures firsthand. He had seen how the three-headed void ravagers had torn through their army, ripping off Erik's arm and leg, shredding his wings, and leaving no survivors. 

The memory of his brothers sacrificing themselves to allow their escape still haunted him. Even the weakest creatures on Mur were as powerful as elite predators from Mannard and knowing they would have to navigate these waters with just the two of them filled him with dread, but he wasn't the only one.