"Aaarrrggghhh!" Gritzl's voice carried on the wind but only Tiamat seemed to stare intently into the dark, appearing calm and ignoring the panic that emanated from the women.
The sound of a man in excruciating pain and anguish wafted over Fiona's ears.
Grating on every bit of her soul, she had to stay calm and be a firm anchor for Cedella to lean on during the time of upheaval.
As she felt compelled but powerless to help Gritzl in the darkness they could only rely on Tiamat to sort him out.
"He's coming!" said Tiamat as he ushered the women to get up from where they were sitting to get behind. "It seems he's not alone, he's brought company with him."
"I will fight by your side," whispered Fiona.
Tiamat briefly kissed her forehead before ordering Fiona to "stay put and guard Cedella. The less distractions for the fight ahead of us the better."
A loud roar shook the ground and made the women cower in fear, the shout was not human.
