The Beast And The Blessed
Diego 'whooped' from the side like he was watching a sporting event, and I felt every ounce of anger and frustration with Charlie melt away, only to be replaced by fear.
The rock troll spun around, each footstep shaking the Earth. My knees bent further, and I placed one hand on the tree truck at my side to steady me. My eyes were locked on Charlie with horror as she lost her footing and her body smacked against the rock troll's back.
"No." The word slipped from my lips before I could stop it, and Charlie pushed herself up just as the troll turned to me. His entire being was made of rocks, and as his hand grew, I knew I was in trouble.