The Unraveling - It Rises

His ears flicked at a voice calling from below. Screams, someone attacking but Nelu remained focused on the worm, prepared for its response. His brother pulled up beside him but he did not spar the boy a glance. "Perhaps not, but I wish to eliminate the possibility. A few words cost little to test." He'd barely finished speaking when a woman raced past to engage in the fight, followed by others and the beast responded with attack. The great worm flung the offering back at the marbled woman with such force he swore he heard bones crack. "Impressive... Battle it is then, brother!"

Nelu darted to the side, defenses flying into place as he readied to retaliate, scanning the creature for any opening. He wished now he had a sword like his father. Perhaps he had spent too much time refining his pottery and crafts rather than on his metal work. There was naught that could be done for it now. Blood and bone was what this battle would demand and blood and bone is what he would give.

The creature's foul head descended, making a meal out of one wolf before savaging another. He scrambled back as its body crashed into the cliffside, sending boulders flying and rocks cascading down. The worms body crushed more under itself. He felt a pang of emotion he didn't recognize but it was not enough to alter his course of action. For as the worm turned its attention to feasting upon the wolves it had slain Nelu attacked.

He moved swiftly and as quietly as he could, charging perpendicular to the right side of its face. Nelu aimed to run as fast as he could, fangs bared as he attempted to bite into, what appeared to be, one of its big glossy eyes, seeking to puncture the beast's eye and partially destroy its sight.