Having finally dealt with the two monstrous beasts that had been blocking the portal, the group believed they had pulled off the perfect plan. With the path cleared, everyone could now pass through the portal without the risk of being blindsided by an attack.
Even better, they had managed to retrieve two powerful Power Stones in the process. Though Raze didn't need them himself, they would still be incredibly useful for the growth and development of the others. Everything seemed to be going well.
But none of them were prepared for what came next.
Out of nowhere, the entire group was surrounded, by what looked like hundreds of small dinosaur-like creatures. They were no taller than a child's knee, but their speed, numbers, and ferocity made up for their size. It wasn't a trickle, it was a stampede. They came leaping, crawling, and screeching, converging from all directions.
