That was… splendid

With the help of Ofir's marbles, Daniel doubled his speed as he dodge Tamara's attack. Then, he landed and broke another pair of runestone and moonstone while he run around. Tamara couldn't be more rageful, as she followed Daniel like a lightning bolt before he could destroy the last pair of spell stones. Just when Daniel reached the last moonstone, Tamara caught his foot and slammed him to the rocks. "I'm not going to let you break my precious stones!", she exclaimed as she jumped back at Daniel. When she checked the rocks, Daniel was no longer there. She searched over and then sniffed the air to locate the wolf. Surprisingly, Tamara caught Daniel's fist from behind and strongfully twisted it breaking his arm. He screamed in so much pain and tried let lose from Tamara's grip.

Scott could hardly open his eyes. He have used so much power that made him exhaust every bit of himself. His eyes squinted as he support his body with his hands on the ground. He groaned as he try to lift his body finding a way how to help the man who set him free. However, he was so weak to even lift a finger. All he could do was just watch the gruesome fight between the wolf and the nagua.

Daniel finally shapeshifted to his wolf form as he growl at Tamara. He couldn't stand on his four legs, as his front leg was severely injured. "I hope you still know what I'm capable of, Daniel Woodsworth", she said as she spoke a spell that made the small rocks jiggle. With the flick of her hand, the rocks floated in the air and were thrown directly at Daniel. The wolf dodged and leaped as he swerve from the rocks, until it hit his body making him drop down on the ground. Tamara smirked as she approach carefully, yet Daniel stood again on his fully healed leg because of the protection of Ofir's marble. Then, he swiftly attacked the nagua as he bit Tamara's shoulder throwing her off. He then ran on the other moonstone and slightly cracked it as he stomp on it heavily.

However, Tamara swiftly came back at him and then locked him on a tight embrace from the back, crushing his ribs. The nagua felt electrocuted when she tightened her embrace more, which made her release him. Feeling burned, she squinted her eyes at Daniel who's seems like healing quickly than usual. "So.. the lythari's powers are with you.", she noticed the glowing marbles embedded on his fur. "Those marbles are mine", she said. Tamara spoke of a spell that made the vines on the rocks move, aiming towards the legs of the wolf. After a few swings, Daniel's pair of legs were caught. More and more vines held him down to keep him from escaping.

Trapped and unable to move his legs, Daniel immediately went back to his human form, realizing that it would be hard for the wolves to kill the nagua if she gets the lythari's powers. One by one, he took out the marbles and pitched them out in the dark woods. "Try finding them first", he said while pinned down on the rocks, catching his breath and hoping Tamara won't find the marbles.

Tamara widened her eyes as she sees the marbles being tossed in the air. With so much rage, she ran to Daniel, and lifted him up by grabbing his hair. "Say hello to Viktor for me", she said as she sink her sharp fangs on his neck injecting a loadful of venom to his bloodstream. Then, she pulled away biting off a chunk of flesh from his neck instantly killing Daniel.

Once done feeding on her first taste of blood, Tamara threw the lifeless body of Daniel as she lick her bloody mouth. "That was.. splendid", she said as her two tone eyes shined even more under the moonlight. Then, she looked around to find Scott who have already escaped.

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"Are you sure you still want to do this? Our Alpha and the pack can definitely make the job done", Gunner said as held Diana by her arm for they couldn't bring flashlight as it draws attention. Worried that the Luna might be very exhausted after her encounter with Claudia in the cemetery, he's unsure if she can keep up with the long journey and the fight with the nagua.

He made sure the journey wouldn't be very tiring for her as he assist her with walking, climbing and running.

Despite tired and hurt, the Luna insisted on making their way to find Scott. Travelling on foot didn't bothered, even if the wound on her arm is killing her. "You're hurt too, you should've rested instead", Gunner said hoping that the Luna would change her mind.

Diana smiled and tapped Gunner on his arm. Then, she pulled away from him as she start to climb up the wall of rocks following Sebastian. She groaned and winced in pain and discomfort as she tried her best to climb up. The two wolfmen guided and helped her climb up everytime she took missteps or slide back down.

When they reach top, Diana exhaled sharply and noticed her arm bleeding through the piece of cloth tied on it. 'I don't think the wound on her arm is healing', Sebastian mindtalked Gunner as he noticed her wound which have been left unhealed for hours now. 'Are you thinking what I'm thinking?', Sebastian asked.

"It's been hours, and yet, no one has came back yet. I'm sure you're worried than I am", she said.

"She got a point", Sebastian replied. "Let's go, the silence in the woods is bothering me", he worriedly said.

They walked slowly on the path of rocks guided by the light of the moon. Sebastian and Gunner placed Diana in between them as they took each step quickly. Then, they heard howling of wolves, like a call of attention. Gunner pulled them out of the pathway and hid under the bushes.

"Stay down", he whispered.

Wincing and gasping silently, Diana felt pain near her shoulders as she held her arm tightly. Sebastian couldn't help but get worried about Diana. "Are you okay?" Sebastian mouthed. Diana nodded and smiled.

Waiting under the bushes, they heard someone approach. When it's near, Gunner jumped on the creature which seemed to be very smelly and dirty. He was about to punch him on the face when suddenly, Sebastian stopped Gunner.

"Stop!! It's Cory!", Sebastian shouted making Gunner stop in an instant.

"What the!" Cory exclaimed as he shield himself with his arms.

"Cory!", Diana ran to Cory and hugged him out of happiness. She crinkled her nose after smelling him, as she stared at him from head to foot. He was covered in dirt and mud, with only his eyes and teeth showed in the dark.

"Boy, am I glad to see you!!" Cory said as he hug each of them. "You don't look so good", he said.

"Speak for yourself", Gunner clapped back

"What happened to to you?", Sebastian asked with a frown

"You don't want to know" Cory sighed in relief. "Have you guys seen Lucas?" He asked

"Uh.. no. We haven't seen a single soul around here. You're the first one we found in the forest", Gunner said

"We have to go, we have to find Lucas", Cory worriedly said. "Wait, I have to make sure not one of you is possessed", he added.