The Unraveling - It Creeps

Oath lay crumpled beneath the fallen tree limb, the sharp pain radiating from his jaw a stark reminder of his vulnerability. Blood dripped steadily from the slash on his face, staining the earth beneath him as his mind teetered on the edge of consciousness. He could barely make out the chaos around him - the shrieks of the worm, the cries of his family, and the sounds of battle blending into a dizzying cacophony.

His thoughts flickered to Kiska, the brightest light in the darkness, and he clung to the hope that her guidance would see them through. If he had any strength left, it was in trusting in the Judilian Band surrounding him. His body remained still, but deep within him, his faith for them burned.