Companions

Nix stepped onto the riverbank of a densely forested area. The clear water of the brook flowed gently, immediately Fajii stepped toward it.

Nix grabbed her elbow gently. "It looks harmless enough, but remember to check your surroundings before relaxing."

Fajii bent closer and watched the clear water flowing; after a minute she spotted the nearly invisible silverfish that darted back at forth under the surface. There were hundreds of them, coordinating their movements by instinct. Her hand flashed and a moment later she held one of the fish up to the light. It was only the length of her hand and quite narrow, it had both upper and lower teeth meant for the tearing and rending of flesh. "I've never seen anything like this."

Nix took a closer look, its teeth looked suspiciously like those of a pirana. If his Aquarion partner didn't know what it was, then it was likely native to Shangri. "Me neither, let's avoid the water if we can."

[Flaming Rock Wall]