But just as he moved.
"AWHOOO."
A howl echoed in the forest.
Akamir froze mid-step, his ears straining.
Another howl followed.
This one was closer.
Zaina's face paled slightly. "Was that… a wolf?"
"No," Akamir said, narrowing his eyes. "Wolves don't sound that guttural. That was something bigger."
The forest around them seemed to hush, as if even the insects knew better than to make noise now.
Zaina clutched the edge of her uniform tightly. "Maybe we should hide."
Akamir turned to look at her. "Do you know how to fight?"
She hesitated before she smiled awkwardly. "A little bit."
"Cool." Akamir said as he began to walk towards the direction she chose.
"H-hey, Asher."
Zaina whispered, looking around before she meekly followed him while looking around anxiously.
Akamir quietly looked around the place as he noticed a few trails.
They weren't new enough for students but still not old enough.
He quickly glanced at Nayomi who floated silently with them.
