I heard the howling of wolves echoing around the woods, and I turned to the side. Why were the sounds suddenly so deafening? I opened my eyes and sat up, observing my surroundings. The woods were still in the same faint red madness, but it seemed a bit darker now.
I stood up and gently stretched my hands. Was I the only one hearing these sounds? I turned, examining everyone. They were all still asleep, lying on the ground… It felt weird, like they were lost in their own sleep, unable to wake up.
"Master…" I heard Azrael's voice come softly from the woods.
"Huh?" I mumbled, staring deeper into the woods. I glanced between the woods and everyone.
"I'll be back," I said inwardly, and immediately rushed off into the woods. "Azrael!" I screamed, pushing away leaves that brushed against my face. I spotted a figure running ahead and..
