[b]The Great Horizons 3[/b]
~[@13org] (FYR)~

You ran and ran, following Haley and Samuel swept in the torrent of the river. Soon you spot a single tree branch that hung over the river, as if it grew over the water just for this moment. It was even wide enough to support your entire body and low enough for you to grab any of Haley or Samuel's limbs.

Climbing atop and reaching out your hand, Haley immediately extended her wet, indigo-feathered wing for you to grasp. You grab hold, and instantly felt the pull of the river. The torrent was strong, strong enough to pull you off the branch had you not firmly hooked your body on the wood. The river's surprising strength was probably because you were supporting not only Haley, but also Samuel who was still holding on to the Siren's leg.

Before you could think of another plan or even pull up Haley for a little, you hear the branch you were on cracking and breaking. The sudden shock when you grabbed Haley had weakened it and now the strain was becoming too much for the wood. You see Haley's face contorted into horror, it appeared she heard the branch breaking as well. The cracks became louder and you were running out of time. You must--

"[color=royalblue]RAAAH![/color]"

Haley cried as she kicked Samuel off her leg. The mad man was no match for the monster's strength and he was swept away by the river, leaving behind his coat still within the Siren's talons. "[color=royalblue]Pull me up, Freyr! Hurry![/color]" With the load lightened, you easily pull Haley off the river and throw her into dry land. You leap off the breaking branch before it finally snapped off and taken away by the river as well.

It all happened fast, but now you and Haley were safe. The same could not be said, though, for Samuel. Haley sat on the grass, drenched all the way with river water, panting from the ordeal.