![]() ![]() They just blew the whole damn bridge away.” he said in exasperation. He took stock of the situation as his ears rang, despite the disbelief in what he had just witnessed. After a few short moments, Antrandis looked up, peering over the wall as debris showered down around them. They both slid behind the wall, burying their heads between their paws, protecting their ears as an unexpectedly large, concussive explosion rocked the valley. She glanced at him as they ran, sudden, bright light blooming over the whole area, turning the night to day. Suddenly he understood, eyes wide, “No, cover your ears, Shadow. “Ice?” commented Snowshadow with surprised tone. Antrandis watched curiously, taking a step forward. ![]() They both came to a stop, watching intently as ice formed in the sky over the river, where the clouds of steam were but for a short moment. “It is not finished Antrandis, something is happening.” she said. Cut off reinforcements.” he said as he glanced around the ruins, his eyes searching for wolves. “Whichever one it is, understands basic tactics. He nodded as it hit the surface, steam rising furiously. Snowshadow stopped beside him, the firelight casting strong flickering shadows throughout the ruins. Antrandis narrowed his eyes, not quite believing what he was seeing. They both stopped running, dropping into a walk, watching the ball of fire grow over the river. Running, reaching the first of the buildings, they found themselves bathed in firelight from above. She is commanding them.” said Snowshadow in return. “Judging from the size of the fire, they think it will keep the wolves away.” he said. Snowshadow caught up to him and matched his pace. Wait, fire? Centre of the town.” she said with urgency flavouring her words.Īntrandis started to move, breaking into a loping run along the riverside. “The wolves are crossing at what is left of the main bridge. A sudden flickering light cast its sharp glow between the buildings. Snowshadow nodded, peering along the river, picking out the movement in the water with her sharp vision. Antrandis padded forward a few steps, the silence in the valley palpable as the night turned black, the ruins were dark.įaint light from the stars reflected in his large eyes as he glanced around, “They are hiding, somewhere in there. A howl rang out clear as the red glow of the partial eclipse took over the sky. She nodded as she watched the last rays of sunlight disappear from the valley. He shook his head, “We can work it out when we catch or kill one.” “It is not a were, a hybrid maybe?” she said dipping her head to sniff the ground again, before pulling up with a look of distaste on her face, baring her fangs and rasping her tongue over her teeth as if she had tasted something terrible. “That is the same scent that was at their trail earlier today.” she replied. Snowshadow looked at him, “Unfortunately.” He could smell the children’s scent, his heightened senses making short work of tracking their movements. A low and wide bridge still mostly intact where the river branched off from the main flow, cutting a path around the town. Snowshadow at his side as they stood on the outskirts of the ruined town. Antrandis stood, his fur gently rippling with the breeze. ![]()
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