ATLA, In A Darker World

Chapter 50 You Again?

..... POV_

The heavy rain had greatly subsided at this point.

The storm finally washing over the mountain range. For the next month, occasional showers would return, gracing the parched land with its waters.

A blessing for all inhabitants of Kolau.

For some, more than others.

.....

Earth Kingdom

On the storm ravaged terrain of the Kolau mountains, a pitch black figure could be seen trudging the wet land.

It had a large build overshadowing elephants yet failing to rival that of a sky bison, a body covered in sharp quills like a porcupine and a general resemblance to a boar.

A Boar-q-pine.

A loud grunt resounded as it trudged through the storm-ravaged terrain, its massive body aching from the wounds inflicted by the fallen trees, jagged rocks and more.

Earlier that day, the animal had ventured a long distance away in search of food.

Unfortunately, it was unfortunate enough to run into a heavy storm that emerged with little warning.

Lightning struck the side of the mountain.

An avalanche occured and the Boar-q-pine was caught in the avalanche.

It took a long time to free itself from underneath the stone and mud. When it did however, it was attacked by hunters.

A battle ensued after, the heavy wounds on its body serving as a testament to the result.

The animal stood no chance against the humans who could move the elements. It could only flee for its life.

Leading to its current state right now.

The quills, usually a deterrent to predators were broken in many areas and bright red blood oozed off the wounded parts in steady amounts.

A trail of blood accompanied its every step like a shadow under the sun.

The Boar-q-pine didn't care. Or rather, its thinking ability wasn't advanced enough to know that blood would eventually draw more predators.

All it wanted now was to get back to its den.

Time elapsed, the animal eventually reached a secluded part of the mountain range. Not far away was a large cave big enough to accommodate its body.

But it stopped as it approached.

Grunt!

The large nostrils on its equally large face sniffed wildly, releasing grunts.
It's instincts flared, detecting an intruder's scent.

The boar's eyes flashed with hostility.

An intruder was in its cave.

Snorting, it charged in, razor-sharp tusks gleaming in the faint moonlight.

_Luca's POV_

[Fatigue: 83/100]

I slumped against the cave wall, exhausted.

I could barely see the prompt. My vision, or lack thereof letting me know just what was happening to me.

Although it stated Fatigue, this wasn't due to a lack of stamina, but the opposite.

Mental exhaustion had various effects on the human body.

Muscle Tension, Hormonal imbalance, Cardiovascular strain, brain fog and as a result ..... Physical Fatigue.