Sam seemed dazed, as one would naturally expect from such an experience. He was still staring at where the creature had disappeared into the forest, unable to believe what he had seen. He heard a voice talking to him, but only just managed to catch the last part of the words. He was still in shock, a condition which was rapidly growing worse. He’d stopped screaming now and sat there entranced, his eye fixed to where the creature had run off. When Jayna began working on his shoulder he cried out again, having not been paying attention it caught him off guard.

“Are… are you alright?” He asked eventually, his mind was sluggish at the moment, so the words came out slowly. “We should go.” He didn’t realise he was being agreeable, but he was. “This way.” He stood up slowly, clutching at his shoulder, trying to support it so as to ease some of the pain. He may be very confused at this point, but he easily taken note of where the sun was on his way there. It didn’t take him long to find the wall again and he directed Jayna in the right direction. From there they only had to follow it, for what felt like a very long time for Sam, before they came across a hole.

**

Cade had made to back to the den and Luka slid off his back, clutching at his shoulder. He was still not entirely sure what had happened back there, but above it all he was glad he hadn't had to kill the girl. She’d chosen life; he was interested to see what she’d do with it now. That other boy had been a factor he hadn't anticipated. Breaking off the pointy end of the arrow he gripped it, taking a few deep breaths before pulling it out without much noise. Cade lingered, making small anxious noises. “I’m alright.” The boy said, pushing the creatures head aside.

“I just need some rest.” Luke said as he gently lowered himself into the warm, soft, fur lined den and settled in as Cade followed, curling up protectively beside him as the pair fell asleep despite the sun still being high in the sky.