Primitive Man

Chapter 13: Back entrance

Wolves, fierce and hungry, feasted upon the remains of a fallen human. His gaze was drawn to this most normal scenery, a testament to the ruthless nature of the wild. The instinct to flee, to distance himself from this brutal reality, surged within him.

"Come, Mother," Garnt urged softly, his voice tinged with concern. "We must leave. This place holds danger beyond measure, and we cannot afford to stay."

Gundo, her tear-filled eyes fixated on the chilling spectacle, hesitated. She had already lost so much, and the fear that gripped her was palpable. Yet, as Garnt's words reached her ears, a spark of realization ignited in her mind.

She wiped away her tears with the back of her hand and turned her gaze towards Garnt. "You're right," she whispered, her voice trembling but resolute. "I can't put you in danger after all this, let's go back,"

Garnt started to regret his decision to visit Gundo's sister, but then he had a sudden realization that confused him a lot.

"Eva, why is the cave closed with a giant rock if no one is inside the cave? It clearly looks like someone placed that rock. Do you think someone is inside it?"

[Possible. We can't say for sure, but even if there is someone inside it what are you going to do? You can't possibly be thinking about fighting all these wolves. It will be a death wish.]

With a deep breath, Garnt turned his gaze towards Gundo, determination burning in his eyes. "Mother, there's a possibility that your sister may still be within that cave.

If the wolves did not cover the entrance, then there's a chance she managed to do so before... whatever happened before we arrived here."

Suddenly some hope came to Gundo's eyes, but Garnt didn't stop there.

Gundo's voice was filled with a mixture of apprehension and excitement. "This is it, Garnt. This is the other entrance. We'll need to clear away more of the debris before we can enter, but we're close."

Working together, Garnt and Gundo continued to cut through the overgrowth, their efforts fueled by a shared goal. With every passing moment, the hole grew larger, revealing a dark and mysterious opening into the earth. The air seemed to hold its breath as they worked, their determination unwavering.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the last of the vines and weeds were cleared away. Before them appeared a gaping hole in the ground, leading into the depths of the cave. Gundo's eyes shone with a mixture of relief and determination. "We did it, Garnt.

We found the back entrance. Now, let's see if my sister is still within these caves."

With a nod of agreement, Garnt gripped his bone dagger tightly and took a deep breath. The two of them shared a brief but meaningful look, acknowledging the risks and challenges ahead. Side by side, they stepped into the darkness, ready to face whatever awaited them in the depths of the cave.

"This is dark! Be careful when you walk, there might be holes in the cave," Gundo said while carefully looking at the roof only to see dark red eyes staring at them.

Startled by the intimidating eyes, she was about to jump and protect her son but Garnt quickly hugged her from behind and asked her not to move. All the red eyes started to move, and the motion revealed the silhouettes of leathery wings, their rhythmic patterns punctuated by the soft rustle of air.

"They are not dangerous, let's keep going," Garnt had heard about bats that typically pose no threat to humans, but Eva cautioned him against provoking them. Despite their usually harmless nature, Eva emphasized that these bats could still cause harm to humans.

Following Eva's advice and staying away from risky areas, Garnt and Gundo successfully got inside the cave. Now, they had to locate the person they were looking for. They knew it wouldn't be simple, but they were determined to do their best.

This was a crucial mission for them as it would determine if they could save someone's life or not.