MHD: The Darkness Within XII - The Darkness Conquers a Hero

Vulcan sighed in relief as he, Jin, and Syrie flew over the last of the Jungle. They were now well over the mainland, and a huge chasm had appeared on the horizon. Syrie had informed them that the chasm was known as the Gorge. They had decided that it would be a good rest stop, as the sun had begun to set.

Hopefully, Taka and Relcia weren't that far ahead. Thanks to Vulcan's earlier nightmare, the trio of monsters knew that the Highland was where they'd make the last few miles of their journey. And hopefully, we'll run into Illeera, Tenris, and Elric along the way, thought Vulcan. Unless they've already turned back and returned to Mediatas Village. He tried not to think of Reia and their chicks, Bront and Rell. Once again, he was forced to turn his back on them for the greater good. Vulcan knew he essentially had no choice, but it didn't make him feel any better.

I can try to find us a safe resting place, offered Syrie from Vulcan's starboard wing. I can take a guess as to where any hostile monsters might dwell. Vulcan nodded at the Nargacuga. Of course she'd be the best one for this job. She had been born in the Great Frontier, after all.

As they neared the Gorge, Vulcan felt Jin's claws clamp down tighter on his shoulders as he prepared to land. His keen wyvern eyes took note of something moving on the canyon floor. There was something vaguely familiar about it... Then his eyes widened. It's them! he crowed. It's Illeera and Elric!

The other two grew more excited at the prospect of seeing their human friends safe and sound. But at the centre of Vulcan's excitement, there was a hint of worry. Where could Tenris be? he wondered nervously.

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