The Immortal Fang (#1)✔️

Chapter 11

Aurelia

When we were walking, I touched a plant that released a cloud of dust right at me. Changing back into my original form surprised me. This time, I had a curvier figure, which embarrassed me. I covered myself because the attention from cartoon characters made me feel self-conscious.

I asked, "Where are we?" I held onto Cain and Jia, my voice filled with fear. Cain grinned at both of us."Yeah, you both look like something out of a Family Guy show," he quipped, scanning us up and down.

I scoffed at him, annoyed by his comment. "Do you think you're any different?" I glared back at him, but then Cain grabbed my arm. He looked around, feeling both amazed and confused. He admitted, bringing us back to reality.

As I tried to keep calm, my heart continued to thump in my chest, drowning out every other sound. "Well, how are we going to get out of here?" Cain asked, his concern evident in his voice. Jia shared his worry, and I couldn't help but give her a skeptical look. "Then how the hell did you create a magical portal then?" I raised an eyebrow at her.

Jia looked back at me, her expression full of concern. She admitted that it was the first time she did something like that. She discovered she was half fairy, and she felt worried. My jaw dropped, disbelief washing over me. I asked her if we could have died when we entered the portal. I shook my head in disbelief.

"Pretty much," she responded, not seeming fazed in the least bit. I couldn't believe it, so I put my arms on her shoulders and shook her like she was crazy. Cain stepped in and pulled me away from Jia. He said, "Calm down!" He wanted us to focus on how to escape.

"You're right," I nodded, taking a deep breath and looking down at my peculiar hands. We started walking again. Then, we heard a loud, heavy sound coming from behind us. We turned around, and to my utter disbelief, what I saw next left me speechless.

A large, strange creature with horns showed up. It snatched Jia and flew away while we couldn't take action. I felt shocked, and my eyes widened. I looked at Cain, confused. We both couldn't move for a second.

Without hesitation, we sprang into action. Our instincts took over as we charged after the creature, determined to save our friend. As we sprinted in the new surroundings, adrenaline surged through my veins.

Cain and I walked on curvy paths, jumping over things and avoiding strange plants nearby. I felt like I was in an exciting cartoon episode.

We heard Jia's voice in the distance, calling for help. Her bravery filled the air. It only fueled our determination even more. "Hang on, Jia! We're coming!" I shouted, my voice carrying a mix of concern and determination.

As we closed in on the creature, I couldn't help but notice how Cain's usual cool and collected persona was temporarily replaced with a mixture of worry and determination. We shared a glance, a silent understanding passing between us. Our friendship had grown so much during this wild adventure, and now we were united in our goal to save Jia.

We found the creature in a large, colorful tree, still holding onto Jia. I made a plan. I told Cain to distract the creature while I went to the tree.

I climbed up the tree, using its branches as stepping stones. My heart pounded in my chest. I reached a higher vantage point. From there, I had a clear view of Jia and the creature below. I summoned all my courage. I mustered the loudest, most dramatic voice I could.

"Hey, you oversized horned beast! Release our friend right this instant!" I bellowed, hoping to startle the creature into letting go of Jia. Surprisingly, it turned its attention towards me, seemingly confused by my audacity.

Seizing the moment, Cain swiftly swooped in, distracting the creature with his quick wit and playful banter. As their attention shifted, I carefully maneuvered down from the tree, inching closer to Jia.

With a triumphant expression on her face, Jia managed to wiggle free from the creature's grasp, and together, we made a daring escape. Breathing heavily but exhilarated, we reunited with Cain, who wore a triumphant grin of his own.

We stood and took deep breaths. A strong sense of togetherness filled the air. Our connection grew stronger despite the chaotic and surprising situations. We laughed and gave high-fives. It was a genuine moment of success and relief.