"The children—"
Someone yelled, but everyone knew it was too late for the kids. At least one of them was going to die.
But at the last second, someone jumped between the kids and the curse. The griffin collapsed as the curse hit it.
[Darn it… I was so close… Fuck! How will I be able to show my face to my lord now…?]
The voice faded as the last of the darkness disappeared from the world. Everything was quiet for the time being until a loud yell broke the calmness.
"G-Guardian! NO! Don't collapse!"
Nyx was the first to run toward the fallen griffin, her eyes wide with shock and betrayal. She looked like she was crying, but no tears fell from her eyes.
Eon was pacing around, not knowing what to do. And Erebus… well, he might as well not have been there. That kid looked like he had no soul left in him.
Grrrr—
The griffin let out a roar to reassure the kids, but it was clear the curse was affecting him. He could hardly even stand up.
