The Harbinger's Clutch      

~Chi!~

"What's wrong, Chi?" Rain asked, noticing the urgency in her chirps.

Chi was stomping in his direction without stopping. 'The Hobgoblins have picked up their pace and are heading here. They'll be here within two days!'

Rain and Druger exchanged a grave look.

"That's earlier than we anticipated," Druger said.

Instead of wallowing in fear and despair, Rain urgently gave out orders. "Abandon the village! Everyone, carry the sick to the warships now!"

"Rain!" Druger and Chi were surprised. "What are you doing? Abandoning the village? Are you nuts?"