53. Humanoid

I ran, weaving through that jungle with the proficiency of a native. But to what end?

The Gorilla had immediately noticed me, and though it seemed more interested in Eiko than my puny figure, that didn't stop it from rushing towards me with killing intent.

'If I could just touch her!' I roared inwardly, desperate. If I could only lay my hands on her, maybe we'd be able to escape alive.

But alas, the world had a different plan.

Goosebumps flooded my figure as a knowing of my predicament befell me. I didn't dare stop when my instincts roared in terror at the arrival of the Gorilla behind me.

Certain death seemed to embrace me as its shadow loomed over me, and when my peripherals caught a glimpse of its moving arm, I swore I was already dead.

Shock and gladness filled my heart when a huge ball of flames shot past me in that instant, crashing into the beast behind me, deterring it, and saving my life.