Contract

“Let me guess. Don’t make any sudden movements so it wouldn’t see us?” I whispered to Viex as I looked back at the forest monster that was now slowly making its way towards us.

‘Woman, are you nuts!? That is a totem and not a snake! RUN!’

“Rude fox says run!” I told the princes and started running on ahead.

‘The other way! Cross the river and head towards the forest!’

I skidded to a stop and ran past the princes to cross the river. “Sorry, guys. Wrong way.” My feet splashed through the water and I had to raise Viex just so he wouldn’t get splashed with the water as well. I looked back, Custard was safely in Ren’s arms.

“Why would we even run? Can’t we just knock that guy down?” Nate asked as we all looked back at green king kong knocking down trees just to get to us.

“FOOLS! You guys are powerless in this place!” I yelled at them. Ace was giving me a dangerous glare that I let out a nervous laugh. “I just translated what Viex said.”