War of Steel and Scales

Death; that is the simple reality of what they felt. The thin air that cascaded from its monstrous body, interlaced with a tightness that made breathing difficult in its overbearing presence.

Glancing back, the young man knew he couldn't let War draw any closer as the less-than-combat capable elven man was not too far behind him.

I'm not strong enough to fight something this powerful while protecting somebody else, he thought, the best I can do is keep it away from him…but can I even do that?

As questionable as his capabilities were in the face of such an overwhelming force, there was no choice but to fight–all logical conclusions landed there.

"Run if you have to, but don't die," He warned his companion in a quiet voice, readying himself.

Blimpo was taken aback by his words, wearing a nervous smile, "The hell if I'm running now! I'm seeing this through until the end!"