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JUAN FRANCISCO BLANCO
Jonathan’s first arrow hit deep within an eye socket of the
second monster, paralyzing it, and sending it to a crashing death.
However, with only the first two beasts down, the sheer numbers
of the Gigantoraptors attacking sent a large group rushing in
from every angle. After both young archers had slain thirteen
beasts between the two of them, out to the side on the edge of
Jonathan’s view came two high-flying Gigantoraptors, seemingly
from out of nowhere. Brilloso barked loudly, showing his
concern from far below. Moka, who had been using Brilloso like
his personal horse, chattered loudly and shook his little fist at the
kamikaze-like, dive-bombing Gigantoraptors.
Meanwhile,
Bardala, Tital, and Kuó floated high above the green-carpeted
open ground, busily launching arrows. Tital would look over and
check on Jonathan and Ronú to make sure they were not going to
become people-burgers for the Gigantoraptors. Bardala thought
that no matter how advanced your weapons are, with overwhelming numbers that attack at the same time, it still only took
one bite from a Gigantoraptor to kill you.
“Bardala, I’ll cover us. Use your powers to help Jonathan and
Ronú. They are getting overwhelmed, and those two high-flyers
above them need to be slowed down so the boys can have time
enough to get good shots.”
Bardala released the arrow she had already nocked, then
turned quickly and pointed her finger at one of the
Gigantoraptors that were now flying too near to the back of
Jonathan’s head. The beast was then slowed, enough for Ronú
to send off a well-placed arrow into the chest of the attacker.
“TTTTHUMMPPP!” Went the impact, and the webby wing of
the falling creature came within centimeters of hitting Jonathan
in the back of his head. Jonathan ducked not a moment too