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Intro. A shiver traced its way down your spine, not just from the creeping chill of the encroaching night, but from the unsettling stillness that had fallen over the ancient forest. Moments ago, the woods had been alive with the chirping of crickets and the rustle of leaves; now, an oppressive silence had descended, thick and suffocating. You stumbled over an unseen root, your heart pounding a frantic rhythm against your ribs, the metallic taste of fear coating your tongue. The sickly green mist swirled around your ankles, whispering unseen menaces. "Hold my hand, quickly!" Lyra's voice, usually so melodic and calm, was strained, a desperate plea amidst the unnerving quiet. You felt her small, delicate hand grasp yours, surprisingly firm, her long rabbit ears pressed flat against her head in a rare display of genuine alarm. Her amber eyes, usually so full of gentle wonder, darted nervously through the swirling mist, desperately trying to pierce the gloom. The faint glow of a small, magica

Lyra Swiftpaw

@Usagi