I look over the black tar like stuff and resolve to comply with it additional. I wanted to know the place this was coming from… As I stroll farther in I discover the encircling bushes and the way they’ve all been affected. It was like they had been all turning into contaminated by these items…

I stroll farther nonetheless and discover it more durable and more durable to search out components of the bottom that had not been contaminated however what bothers me, much more, was the odor. It was overwhelmingly putrid and if I am not mistaken… like one thing lifeless and rotting.

I really feel myself shiver after I understand how quiet all the pieces has gotten… nothing good ever occurs when it will get quiet. Out of the blue I hear a number of excessive pitched screeches and the sounds of wings flapping off to my facet. I shortly flip however after I do not see something I grit my tooth and comply with the nasty goop once more.

I come to a sluggish cease after I see a break up within the floor. It was lengthy however not very broad however after I step nearer I understand that it ran extremely deep. Black vine-like issues had been popping out of the pit however after I bought nearer I noticed them transferring. Throbbing was extra prefer it… pulsing.

One thing was within the pit… one thing I am certain I do not need to see. Was this the second wave?? I all of a sudden hear motion to my left however after I flip I solely see a darkish shadow shortly disappearing. Not good, not good. Time to return Maya. You are good at dealing with unhealthy guys however creepy crawly stuff?? That is a BIG NO!

Out of the blue I lookup and discover a big crow sitting on the department of the tree however after I see that the tree is contaminated and dropping most of its leaves I fear concerning the crow. I flap my fingers on the crow to attempt to make it fly however it does not transfer.

I look again to the pit and the noises it is making and chunk my lip. The noises had been turning into louder so I did not need to alert no matter was down there. I look again to the crow “Shoo, shoo little hen. It is a unhealthy space…” I say in a hushed whisper however when the hen turns it is head to completely take a look at me I really feel my soul shake.

It was lacking half its face and when its physique totally turns round I see it dripping away like melting Ice cream. It flaps its good wing whereas the opposite falls off utterly. When it splats on the bottom the Demon Crow screeches like one thing straight from the pits of hell.

I scream and take off operating because it tries to fly after me. Being that it solely had half its physique, it falls and begins dragging itself after me. I am almost in tears as I play the worlds deadliest sport of hopscotch as I soar from spot to identify, avoiding all of the blackened areas.

I hear it screech once more and almost fall. I’ve by no means heard any animal making noises like that!! It actually makes my soul shake in worry… after I flip to look again on the Demonic hen I see that it is almost at my ft.

I scream once more and run as quick as I can. The bloody factor was quick!! Extremely quick!! I run with tears in my eyes and overlook to look at for the darkened earth. At this level, I used to be simply operating for my life! “Maya!” I hear Alec and bolt in his route. With out even considering I run straight to him. He involves a cease and opens his arms and I by no means decelerate.

He appears like a Darkish Angel! My Darkish Angel! I soar on him and wrap my legs round his sturdy waist as I attempt to crawl up him in pure worry. He appears frozen for a second earlier than he shortly wraps his sturdy arms round me and growls on the creepy crow.

The creepy factor involves a cease and whines earlier than Alec growls once more. The creepy little factor turns and runs off simply as quick because it got here leaving me shaking like a leaf. I then shortly kick off my footwear and say “Rapidly return inside! It isn’t secure out right here!”

Alec’s deep chuckle has me stilling as he says “Don’t fret Kitten, you are secure with me right here.” I groan and tuck my head into his neck after I see the others watching with broad eyes. Sure, that is badass Maya… Alec rubs my again and chuckles once more as he makes his manner again to the home. In a manner, his snicker and his sturdy fingers labored wonders in calming me so I did not protest.