120:The Danger In Dark

The dense fog swirled around us like a living thing, an oppressive shroud that muffled sound and distorted vision.

Freya stomped her foot in frustration, her voice sharp and demanding.

"What the hell is going on? I can't even figure out where we're supposed to go!" she shouted, her tone grating as her wind abilities stirred the air, keeping the fog at bay but accomplishing little else.

I gritted my teeth, her recklessness only adding to the tension. "Stop wasting your mana like an idiot," I snapped, my voice cutting through her tantrum.

Freya froze, her sword slamming into the ground as she stared at me with wide eyes. Even Ashton and Talia turned to look at me, their shock evident.

"What… what did you just say?" Freya stammered, her arrogance giving way to disbelief. Before she could finish her thought, I took a step forward and disappeared into the fog.

I heard her gasp behind me. "Where did—"

Hiss!