Kuro was faster than the Orne, though the monster was still dangerously close behind. Adey was trying her best to keep up with him, though she was not the most physically fit person ever. Her lungs were burning, her heart racing. "Are you sure we can't kill it?" she cried, though it hurt her throat to do so.
"I'm sure!" Kuro panted. "That thing can kill you with just one touch! It's probably better to lose it."
When they came to a fork, Kuro dashed left. He kept up his pace, though he was starting to tire out. He and Adey skidded to a halt, though, when they came upon a dead end. "Damn!" he hissed. "Now what?"
"Ugh, I never should've done this stupid treasure hunt!" Adey snarled, turning around to see the Orne approaching them. It let loose another mighty roar. "I don't want to die a second time!"
"A second time?" Kuro echoed, giving her a strange look. Adey just shook her head.
"Don't question it!" she hissed. As she watched the Orne get closer, a look of grim determination crossed her face. Suddenly, she raised her scythe and charged straight at the creature. "Raaaaghhh!" Kuro's eyes widened and he raised an arm to grab her, but she had already dashed out of his reach.
"What are you doing?" he shouted. There was no stopping the girl though. Once Adey got close enough to the Orne, she let out a loud battle cry and swung her scythe at the creature, just as it was about to make contact with her...