Chapter 90

The forest rocked from the explosion. Hundreds of cries were drowned out by the blast as nails, chunks of metal, and glass shot out in every direction, ripping through flesh, bark, and pieces were even lodged into stones.

Jared laid on his back he couldn't hear anything apart from a constant ringing in his ears. Everything was black. 'I can't see... Am I dead?' Jared tried lifting himself up unsuccessfully, although he did manage to raise an arm. 'By the gods it hurts, it really hurts!' Although successful in lifting his arm it felt as if every inch of it screamed at him for his efforts. The pain was so unbearable he felt as if he was going to lose consciousness again.

As the ringing began to subside just a little, Jared was able to make out some sounds although nothing Identifiable.

"rd..."

"Jred"

"JARED!" A voice screamed out. ' I can finally hear again.' Even being capable of hearing again he half wished his ears would have stayed silent for just a li