The forest rushed past in streaks of green and brown as they sprinted along the overgrown path. Each step pounded with urgency. They had to get there. Fast.
Luna led the charge, her arms wrapped protectively around Moku as she ran. The small creature clung to her tunic, his claws gripping tightly but not painfully. He didn't whimper or squeak. He just stared ahead with sharp, alert eyes.
"Southern Hunting Grounds are just over that ridge!" Adam shouted ahead of them, weaving through the trees with ease.
"I swear... if I survive this... I'm uninstalling my legs," Lily panted from the back. She was red-faced and dragging her feet, struggling to keep pace with the others. "Why do beast tamers always get stuck running?"
Rachel grinned as she darted through the forest like she had been born in it, hair flying behind her. "Maybe you should have invested in a mount instead of that fancy egg."
Lily shot back, "Hey, when Moku's big enough, he'll be carrying me around."
