The ground began to thud. Heavy beats like wardrums of a thousand armies began to chant throughout the empty air. Crumbling trees, bellowing breaths and god-awful crumbles left a silent world open to the uprising out fear. The ground's nearby pebbles and stones began to tremble and leap, many losing complete control. The beats began to increase, heading faster and faster. The increase took a larger effect, as they grew louder and louder. Growls of anger mowed down the last remains of complete peace between loudness and quietness. The thuds grew louder...It drew nearer, wanting to fulfil a purpose this time. It wasn't seeking complete destruction, only the soul protection of another minor ally. The beast was gaining upon the scene, running faster and faster, gaining speed with every step. It wanted to gain a small success...for what the beast desired was but a damsel on more than distress...