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FAY
I cursed the mating bond as I sank to my feet, Vruhag's pain too much to bear. When the horrible spider-alien had raked its claw over the orc's shoulder, it had felt as if I had been attacked myself. Despite the agony, Vruhag continued fighting, but I could feel that he was getting weaker. There was nothing I could do. I had a spear, but I had no idea what to actually do with it. If an axe couldn't hurt the huge spider, then my spear would do as much damage as a toothpick. Still, I clutched it tightly, my only weapon against the monster. If Vruhag fell, I might get in one good stab before the alien killed me.
It was only a matter of time. The orc was unsteady on his feet, his lunges no longer elegant. He managed to evade the spider most of the time, but he was tiring fast. Blood
