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The squat, long nosed mosters cackle to each other in therir hideous tongue, far to distracted stripping plunder from the handsom fallen elf warrior to notice the healer's brief appearance. Managing to stifle a scream of horror, Elyn stumbles back from the corner. Of course she'd heard of the creatures from outside the elf lands, and read about them in books. But never had she actually laid eyes upon one of the disgusting things. But There's no way she's going to try and sneak past such horrible monsters, so her only hope is to double back the way she came and try to find a safer route.

Backtracking toward the hospital, Elyn stalked along the deserted street to the next alley. Checking that the coast was clear, she raced down the cobblestone street. She had nearly made it back to her original path when she heard the sound of feet pounding in her direction. With a stifled yelp the thin apprentice leapt to the wall, only to find there was nowhere to go. Suddenly unable to move, the terrified girl froze in place.

She let out a gasp when at the end of the street appeared... three elven soldiers, sprinting at full speed. They had almost reached her when they finally seemed to realize that she was there.

"What the hell are you doing girl?! Run!" The lead soldier shouted at her.

"B-but I have to bring..." the flustered girl managed to surrender stammer out.

That's when she realized why they had been running. Around the bend at the end of the street appeared a skittering insect; like a cross between a praying mantise, a beetle, and a man. It was low to the ground but at least the size of an elf. Then another. Then another. Dozens of the disgusting creatures exploded down the cramped alley. Elyn didn't know whether to scream, run or vomit.

The leader of the elf group turned to meet them. With practiced discipline, his comrades fell in at his sides. With one last glance back at the young elf maiden the warrior yelled "Go!". After a second hesitation, Elyn spun on her foot and ran.