"Will they attack us?" Rasie asked. Her eyes widened, her neck craning to look at the sight above.
"At least for now... they are not dangerous," Zaefal said softly. His eyes never left the giant whale. "But... once again, don't let your guard down."
His hand slowly lowered, gripping the hilt of the sword at his belt.
The transparent whale circled slowly in the air. Its fins paddled the void, leaving a trail of fading blue light. It swam away, piercing through the aurora mist in the distance.
Seeing the creature leave, Zaefal let out a long breath. His shoulders slumped slightly.
He turned back to his party.
"Let's go," he said briefly.
Fyar, Rasie, Illya, and Cyhas nodded in unison.
They formed a line again. Zaefal in front, followed by Rasie, Cyhas, Illya, and Fyar in the back.
They walked carefully between the sharp crystals.
However, they had only taken three steps.
A gentle vibration was felt under the soles of their feet.
Wuuung... wuuung...
