Chapter 6
She stood up and watched the tent tilt and sway. Soldiers began rushing out to face whatever caused the quake. Ken handed the notebook to Yuuki and motioned for her to come near. When she did, “It’s not a talisman,” she reminded her. “But it could be a creature.”
“We should get out of here.” Yuuki turned toward the exit.
She hesitated. “If it’s a monster, I should help. I’m the best equipped.”
“Ken, no! This isn’t our problem. Let’s just take off.” She started pulling Kenna toward the opening in the tent. “Please!”
Standing her ground, “We can’t run from this. I have the power to stop whatever’s out there. Maybe I can save some lives in the process. If you want, I can take you back to the barracks first, but I have to do this.”
“You said you wouldn’t leave me.”
“I won’t. I
