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face. Its jaw dropped. Almost paralysed with fright, Jack glanced at Aaron and then back at the creature. Jack dropped Aaron’s head back to the floor as the creature clutched his neck, its claws sinking into his shoulder. He saw something coming from its throat. He knew what it was. A small silver speckle became larger and larger as it forced its way out of the figures throat. Tears swelled in Jack’s eyes and Jack knew this was it. The creature tilted its head slightly, all the while its scream pounded against Jacks face, the scream was so loud it caused Jack ears to bleed, his head pounded. Jack closed his eyes in hopeless resignation as tentacles spread to the creature’s lower mouth.
    The figures scream came to a sudden stop and Jack felt its clutch loosen slightly. He opened his eyes as something big sprung onto the road crashing into his tormentor. The beast was sent flying through the air, tearing Jack’s shoulder. Jack lifted his head up to see what or who had saved him. At first he thought it was a dog but then realised it was far too large and frightening. Its massive head was filled with teeth which appeared razor sharp. Two sharp yellow eyes with black pupils gazed at him as it passed by. It then glanced at Aaron before turning its attention back to their assailant who was now upright. Jack was gazing at the creature as it passed him on all fours; hair covered its entire body under which could be seen the ripple of pure muscle and on its paws were ferocious looking claws. The creature emitted a snarl that made Jack’s hair stand on end. The dark figure responded with a now familiar scream but the wolf like creature seemed to be all anger and pounced on the screaming figure, knocking it to the floor. Jack watched as it slashed and clawed at the figure. However the figure showed it was no easy challenge; it floated in and out of its grasp, smashing at the wolf with its huge clawed hands. The wolf evaded the blows and slammed into it hurling it through the air off the road and into the woods. Jack watched as it glanced back at him before pouncing into the woods after the spectre.
    Realising he had at least a few moments respite, Jack rushed over to Aaron.
    “Aaron. Aaron please wake up!” but no matter how hard Jack tried Aaron would not wake up, the blood still slowly flowing from the wounds on his chest.
    The rustling and crashing could still be heard in the woods from the two creatures. Jack couldn’t believe what was going on nor did he have time to consider it. Aaron needed help and fast.
    “Aaron!” moments passed before Aaron opened his eyes slightly.
    “Aaron don’t worry mate I’m going to get you out of here. Can you stand up?”
    Aaron didn’t look good but the only way Jack could help him was by getting him out of there. “Aaron please mate we have to leave before they come back.”
    “I…I think I need a doctor Jack.”
    Jack put an arm around Aarons back to sit him up. “Can you to stand up?” he asked attempting to lift him to his feet but it was useless. With every attempt Aaron groaned and sank back down.
    “I can’t Jack I …” Aaron began screaming.
    “Calm down Aaron. Calm down. It’s gonna be alright” Jack tried assuring him but knew there was something seriously wrong. Aaron was screaming uncontrollably. Jack stared down the road, willing help to come but it was dark and empty. Another loud shriek rang out from the woods. Jack let go of Aaron and eyed the woods where the two creatures were fighting. He couldn’t see anything but could still hear the noises which signaled that the fight continued. The scream sounded again and Jack quickly realised it was coming from behind him. He shook again at the very thought of another. Telling himself there couldn’t be but his fear was realised when, twenty metres away another tall dark figure appeared. A scream came from in the woods which drew its attention away from them. The figure turned and headed towards the noise which