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Faster. I had to run faster. I felt like I couldnt feel my legs anymore. Was it from exhaustion? The scorching heat? I think I was moving from pure adrenaline. The air was hot and thick. It offered little oxygen, which I desperately needed. Yet, in the distance l could see a small speck of light that grew as we approached it. Finally.. the way out but then what? I couldnt think of that. I just had to run. Just a bit farther.
A guttural roar behind us made the ground shake. It felt like the blood on my back was boiling as the pain raced through my veins. I wonder if I could command whatever this was to stop? Ive done it before. I just didnt have the confidence in myself to do it on demand. I wouldnt have a choice soon. I would have to try.
“Whatever you do… none of you stop. Just keep running” Stilts yelled out as he began to chant under his breath. I didnt understand the words.
They were words of an ancient language. As he spoke, I could see a light beginning to glow around me.
“Push yourself, Gia!” Jamie growled, and I could see she didnt have much left. Blood was dripping down her back and Im certain mine looked the same. Some of her skin was charred and her shirt was being held by thin fabric strings.
Rubble started falling from the ceiling above us. It started to get dusty. The opening was just in front of us. The creature right behind. Then rocks were falling. Hot breath hissed behind me. Dust hid us all.
“JUMP!” Stilts yelled.
l jumped forward, rolling as I hit the ground.
The crashing sounds of rocks and an angry screech filled the air. Gray powder covered my view as I lied on the cool grass. Grass?! I had made it out of the cave. The air began to clear and I could see the entrance to the mine was covered in stone.
“Can it get out?!” Jamie asked hastily as he knelt at Gias side.
“Yes.. but that should hold him for a while.” stilts said, making his way to me. I watched as his eyes softened as he sucked air in through his teeth.
“Why arent they healing? What was that?” I heard Jamies voice as I closed my eyes. The pain was excruciating and radiating over my back.
“That was a salador, a demon lizard and it was hunting…” l opened my eyes to look at Stilts. “It was searching the mines for you.” I watched him purse his l!ps together.
“If demons are after her, should we get her to Elysium?” Jamie asked as I watched Stilts shake his head.
“Without her, the Chance pack is lost. It seems like they are getting desperate, though. Too bad we dont have an extra guardian around.” Stilts let out an airy laugh as I tried to make sense of what he was saying. A guardian? I have heard rumors about guardians. They were protectors of the royal fairies.
They were said to be beasts with an unheard-of power.
“Right now, all guardians are at their posts.
Especially with the recent loss in the kingdom.
There is none to spare.” I listened as Jamie sighed.
“So, what about these wounds?”
“Its a salador, boy. They are lucky to be alive.
These are burns from hellfire itself. They wont be healing right away. Ive heard the burns are incredibly painful.”
“Why arent we burned?” Jamie asked.
“I can move in and out, avoiding the heat. The girls blocked it from hitting you. You were faster than them and they ran slightly behind you. This is why it pays to be quicker.” Stilts tried to crack a joke, but II couldnt find it funny.
I was hurting and I needed to push myself back On my feet. I needed to find Sion. Painfully, I lifted to my knees. A strangled cry left my throat as I panted through the pain.
“Stay still” Stilts yelled.
“We cant stay here.” I looked at him. “If that thing gets out.. Can I stop it?” I watched as he looked down at the ground.
“You cant stop a salador. Maybe, and I mean maybe if you were an expert in your powers. As you are? No,” I watched as he nodded his head and he looked over at Gia and Jamie. “You are right, we cant stay here. However, you ladies are in no condition to move”
“I can carry them both. I can put one over each shoulder. Or… I can shift and carry them both.”
“I need to find Sion.” I protested. I wasnt going anywhere without him.
“Lets just concentrate on getting away from here. Then we will worry about finding the others “
I could see the worried look on Stilts face. If we encountered any opposition right now, we would be sitting ducks. Jamie lifted Gia and walked next to me.
“Are you okay, Gia?” I asked and she gave me a weak smile.
“What this? I dont even feel it. Talk about making a mountain out of a mole-hill” She said, wincing as Jamie sat her next to me.
Sion? I tried to link to him but didnt get a response. He was either still fighting, or the fight led him farther away.
“Im going to shift. Can you two climb on without help?” Jamie asked, looking between us with concern.
“We arent lame.” Gia spat out, clicking her tongue. I had to hand it to her. I know she was in agony right now, but she held her aces close to her chest. It was refreshing meeting her. There was a fierceness in her eyes that was unmistakable.
Jamies eyes were now on me. He was assessing my wounds and determining if I would be alight. “You heard her. There is nothing wrong with our legs.” They were maybe a bit tender, but our backs received the brunt of it. Our legs were moving, and I am guessing that is why they didnt get burned up.
“You two are some tough ladies.. Im sorry.
I glanced up at Jamie, confused, as his eye began to water.
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