Exion had given up talking, and even more importantly, he had forgot about the possibility of them being chased. That, was the bad idea. It wasnt long before they were being stalked by something else in the forest. This being was not native to it, nor native to this land. Exion sensed it only a few minutes after the trail had been caught. and his back stiffened. '' We're not alone, m'dear. And, as far as it is concerned, you're about to have a ride of your life. Because, i'm not sure leaving a bloody trail of your path is going to help get you away. '' he said as he held out his hand. '' Come on, time is of the essence.''