> The sounds of the other Beings seemed to fill the > cavern as they howled in outrage at being subjected > again - and even as Julia turned to look to see where > the Being was, the artifact started to pull It back > in. > > "NOOOO!" the Being staggered, grabbing on to a boulder > to try and keep from being pulled, fighting it with > all of its strength. > > Julia moved closer to Derek, raising her arm > protectively as the wind about them started to build > up and buffet against them. > > > Derek pulled Julia close to him, his arms tightening protectively about her as he started to move them away from the sepilcur and towards the entrance.
"It's a bout damn time," he muttered when her caught a glimpse of what the Soul Chaser was doing.
