Cedric swore and drew his sword. "It could be after someone!" He yelled, already running down the hill toward the barn.  "hurry!" 


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[i]The sword bit into the hound's back leg, and the beast howled as it quickly turned to face its attacker, red glowing eyes meeting Jason's as bits of metal hung from it's bared teeth.  Growling, it dodged to the side to avoid Jason's second slash, barely favoring the injured hind leg.  With a snarl, it lunged toward the man.   [/i]