The ceiling had moved higher to accommodate the height of the being in front of Darian. Darian looked at the bulging green eyes of the beast. Its hands were spread wide, revealing its large claws.
“I just want my friend back. Give me back my friend and we will be on our way,” Darian said as he stood his ground.
The beast exhaled a large amount of air from its lungs; the air came out in circular lines. “You came into my den and made a mess of everything. Do you expect me to take this lightly?”
Darian responded with a strong tone, “All this would not have happened if you had allowed me to state my purpose. You sent your army against me. I had no choice but to defend myself!”
“And you destroyed them all?” the beast yelled. Its shouting made the walls vibrate heavily.
“I have told you wha
