The calm sky, the snow-covered ground was stained, a wolf was visible, lying down with an arrow in its neck, the arrow was swept away by the wind like sand, like dust, the wolf's icy eyes went out.
(Daren) Ugh!! Daren was lying on the ground, his trembling hands gripping the jaws of one of the wolves trying to eat him.
The wolf who had no intention of stopping fell from an arrow in his eye.
(Daren) T-thank you_ with some sweat, Daren got up and looked.
They were surrounded, ten, fifteen? The numbers were only increasing, the situation was only getting more complicated.
In a swift motion, Elia pointed straight up, stretching the rope to her shoulder.
Slightly bright particles began to appear, forming an arrow, shot, the arrow in the sky, broke apart, splitting into several, a purple color flashing across the blue sky.
The wolves moved due to the rain of arrows, some trying to attack and others retreating.
(Daren) Now that-
Daren was being dragged by the collar of his clothes, and the one dragging him was Elia. She had a serious and calculating look, [stealth] their bodies were almost no longer visible, blending into the white snowy surroundings.
(Stealth) It's a natural ability, it doesn't make you completely invisible, if we could put it more simply, it's like imitating a chameleon, you're not completely undetectable.
Elia moved quickly, was agile, had good judgment, passed by the wolves without much trouble, even with Daren as a burden.
The arrows struck, the ground was left with a play of purple lights, several wolves were impaled, some died because the arrows hit essential parts of their bodies, while others, on the other hand, were able to endure.
(Elia)..._ Elia looked around while dodging the wolves, she was looking for a safe exit where she could also lose them.
A long sound, rising in the distance and fading along the way, was heard in the taiga.
It measured twice as much, a considerable size, barely surpassing the snowy bear of that time, a abnormally giant wolf appeared. Although it seemed similar to the other wolves, its size and aura made it appear imposing.
I was 50 meters away from Elia, but she couldn't move.
(Elia) A king_ sweating cold, Elia saw her bow, it had cracks all over the wood, the next shot would be the last.
(Daren) Elia, we can't escape, it saw us_ Daren removed Elia's hand from his collar and stood up, with a serious look he observed the enormous wolf.
The other wolves did nothing, no matter how close they were.
(A king) In the species of natural monsters, there are kings, beings that are stronger than the others of their own species. There can be several kings because they are just a mutation of the normal, so it is not very common, but they are extremely dangerous.
(Daren) I should contact Liria_ Daren searched his pocket, then the other, rummaging through them all but didn't find it; he had lost the equipment stone.
(Elia)..._ Elia also searched her pockets, but found nothing.
Without being able to contact anyone, they could only watch as the wolf slowly approached them.
(Daren) !_ Daren saw a small glimmer nearby, like shining metal, it was his sword, the problem was that it was five meters away and if he moved, it could alert the wolf, causing it to attack immediately.
The wolf was getting closer and closer, Elia said nothing, and Daren had a thousand and one things on his mind, trying to find the exact moment to retrieve his sword.
(Daren) Elia, I want you to- when Daren turned his gaze towards Elia, she was not there. She was slowly walking away through the snow.
(Daren) "It doesn't matter anymore!" _ with a quick movement, Daren jumped towards where his sword was.
With the speed of an arrow, several crystals flew towards Daren.
But Daren grabbed the sword and used it as a shield, the large amounts of ice crystals scattered, others were destroyed.
The wolf exerted an even more ominous aura, it felt bothersome, it raised its head and howled. A force almost equal to the pulse ability shot out in the area.
The snow flew away, the trees waved their leaves more frequently.
The giant wolf had immeasurable fury, tucking its hind legs, it lunged towards Daren.
(Daren) Ugh, why me!? Daren jumped to the side, dodging the impact.
The wolf looked back at Daren, and with a swift movement, struck with its tail, the tip of which had ice shards, making it dangerous.
!Track! Daren, using his greatsword as a shield, protected himself from the sudden blow; however, the wolf moved and struck the greatsword with one of its claws.
(Daren) ACK!_ Daren lost his composure and balance. The wolf dared to crush him with its front paws.
At the very moment they tried to crush him, an arrow flew out, and the wolf dodged the arrow with a slight movement.
After that, Daren regained his composure, grasped the broadsword with both hands, pulling it back, and luminous crack-like streaks appeared on the sword.
(Daren) Aaaaah!_ with fervor, Daren lunged at the wolf, swinging his sword.
The whistle of steel tore through the wolf's flesh, its leg had been cut, not completely but it left a deep wound. It spun around, its tail struck Daren who couldn't move in time.
(Daren) Agh!_ Daren was thrown straight into a tree, but caught just in time by Elia.
The wolf looked furious and howled, lowered its head and body as if it were tired, and a kind of blue flames started to come out of its mouth.
Lifting its neck, the wolf howled even louder, from the sky, dark clouds in a circular shape were formed, the wind embraced the ground, stirring the snow.
(Elia) ..._ Elia observed the sky, it expanded as far as they were.
(Daren) W-what is that thing? Daren was holding his stomach, the tail hit had left him badly injured.
Both knew about the situation, "fleeing" was what they had to do to escape, this was not something they could deal with at all.
(Daren) Even though I know they'll bring me back, it's still too traumatizing, dying out of nowhere_ Daren said it sarcastically, the blow seems to have affected his head too.
The dark sky remained, the wolf ran, circling the edge of the sky's reach, its eyes emitted a quick flash. From the sky, the clouds regrouped and, resembling a hole, a huge lightning bolt struck the ground; this lightning did not end, it remained intact.
(Elia) Let's move_ Elia, holding onto Daren's collar, dragging him, behind them the lightning that had remained in place, began to move towards them.
The speed of the lightning was astonishing, it swept everything away, destroying trees and killing other wolves in the area, a disturbing scene.
(Daren) Elia runs faster, she's catching up to us! Daren screamed in fear, but was silenced by the terrifying eyes coming from Elia.
(Elia) "I must go back to the others, maybe we'll get some help"_ using the trees to propel herself and distance herself from the lightning that was following them, Elia was heading towards where Liria and Noah were.
He made a sharp turn, but the lightning still followed her.
(Daren) Watch out, Elia!_ from a corner, the wolf jumped towards them.
Elia jumped to the opposite side, momentarily released Daren, prepared her bow, pulled the string, and the arrow was almost ready.
Crack, !!, the bow broke, the fabric couldn't hold anymore, the arrow slowly faded away.
The wolf jumped at Elia again, but Daren intervened, using his broadsword as a shield, protecting himself from the claws. In a twist, the wolf tried to strike back with its tail.
(Daren) Haha!_ flipping the blade, Daren positioned himself behind the sword he had planted in the ground, the luminous cracks reappearing.
Zap!_as if the cut had been quick and silent. Then a heart-wrenching scream was heard, coming from the wolf; its tail had been cut off.
(Daren) Haha, what did you think...!!!_ Daren was laughing at the giant wolf, unaware that the lightning had never stopped.
Dragging Daren again, his body became almost invisible; Elia had pulled him away from the lightning using her ability.
As they were walking away, the wolf looked in their direction; the invisibility wasn't strong enough for them to escape the wolf's sight.
(Daren) How is it that the lightning is still following us!_ Daren was agitated, not even Elia's invisibility could escape the lightning.
(Elia) It's too strong_ Elia knew, she knew she was incapable of fighting against the wolf.
The ability (stealth) could be seen by someone who far surpasses the user of that ability, rendering it useless.
activating their ability, just so that other wolves don't attack them.
(Daren) Do you know where they are? Daren was referring to the team members; they had run in different directions, getting further away until they were lost.
(Elia)..._ Elia looked around as she ran from the lightning, no familiar place, just following the trail they left.
Around and a little further away, the small wolves moved in an organized manner, advancing ahead of Elia, who felt a bad premonition.
Seeing the trail left by the lightning, Elia prepared to follow it, while being chased by the lightning summoned by the wolf.
(Daren) It's incredible that they keep up with us. They didn't fall behind the lightning at all, but they didn't get too close either.
(Elia)That's not it!!!_ She was startled, an avalanche obscured her view, but she kept running, finally ending up at the edge of a rocky wall.
Pock! Elia bumped into something.
(Daren) Agh, what-_ Daren drew his sword, the giant wolf was standing in front of them with an imposing look.
(Elia) ..._Elia got up slowly, not taking her eyes off the wolf, who was watching her with fury.
Around them, the other young wolves surrounded them, there was no escape.
(Daren) Here it ends_ behind them the giant ray was approaching.
Closing their eyes, they accepted their defeat...in the dark view, the silhouette of the wolf seemed to be pierced by a small stone.
A sound of pain came from the wolf, a small piece of ice had pierced through its skin, and the hole began to sizzle.
(Elia) Down!_ Elia crouched down, throwing herself to the ground, Daren did the same.
BOOM!!! The lightning disappeared along with the wolf's body, leaving small craters, the other wolves were terrified, moving away and fleeing the place.
Elia looked over the rocky wall, up there was Noah, who had his hand raised pointing with his finger, where the wolf was, next to him was Liria.
The wind of calm arrived at them, Noah had a cold look, as if he had cried.