As I walked through the trees with Nicon by my side the area got progressively darker. Indy was still pouting as she continued forward. She wasn't keen on betraying her people, but she had no choice. I wouldn't let her have another chance. April followed behind us and I kept an eye on her. I heard the scream first. It was a mix between a roar of a lion and the call of a predatory bird. Never have I ever launched myself to the ground so quickly. Nicon was mirroring my movements as she glanced around to see just what had divebombed us. Indy chuckled. "Like the gryphons?" she demanded with a smirk. I ignored her. I had exhausted the power of my golem, it wasn't worth trying to revive him just yet. Not until we got to the keystone of the ones that defended these little bastards. That left

