[For a moment, as she watches Zel fight back, Tuuri's heart lifts and she smiles ever so slightly. Of course he wouldn't be broken down by something like this. He's one who can face his worst inner demons and come out on the other side of things without succumbing to despair. When everything today is over, he'll be alright. She can feel it.
But after that moment, she rushes forward. The shadow monster doesn't even have to look back at her to snap out a leg and kick her down once more.
You're too weak, your struggles don't mean a thing.
But she grits her teeth and pushes herself up once more. She is not giving up, no matter what, and she runs at the monster again.
If she can't be lucky, then she'll be brave instead.
This time, when the leg kicks out at her, she anticipates it. And instead of just being kicked away, she grabs it and holds on tight. And as she holds onto it, she focuses on one thought: if she's going to die, then it's going to be on her terms. This shadow isn't going to move a step further. She won't let anyone else get hurt because of her.
The monster sees Zel standing there, waiting. It sees that he is injured. So it lifts up it's menacing head and, jaws wide open, goes in for another bite. This one aimed at Zel's head-
-but it stops suddenly, a foot or two away from Zel's face. It's stuck, and it's making little movements like a bug caught in an insect trap.
And from behind it, comes a surprisingly confident voice:]
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But after that moment, she rushes forward. The shadow monster doesn't even have to look back at her to snap out a leg and kick her down once more.
You're too weak, your struggles don't mean a thing.
But she grits her teeth and pushes herself up once more. She is not giving up, no matter what, and she runs at the monster again.
If she can't be lucky, then she'll be brave instead.
This time, when the leg kicks out at her, she anticipates it. And instead of just being kicked away, she grabs it and holds on tight. And as she holds onto it, she focuses on one thought: if she's going to die, then it's going to be on her terms. This shadow isn't going to move a step further. She won't let anyone else get hurt because of her.
The monster sees Zel standing there, waiting. It sees that he is injured. So it lifts up it's menacing head and, jaws wide open, goes in for another bite. This one aimed at Zel's head-
-but it stops suddenly, a foot or two away from Zel's face. It's stuck, and it's making little movements like a bug caught in an insect trap.
And from behind it, comes a surprisingly confident voice:]
Come on Zel, move!