MBloodriver

Vrush! Maleficent tried to catch up her breath as she got out from the river. She managed to grip a rock. Shivering, she looked around her, exhausted by her wounds. There was no other way than the waterfall, since it was pointless to swim against the current. She looked a last time at the surroundings before her weak hand slipped from the rock and her body was carried away, lulled by the current. Soon, all turned dark and she let herself join the depths of the river. ******** As they approached the foot of the mountain, Diaval noticed that the girl was shivering. “Anastasia, are you okay?” “I’m frightened,” the child sobbed and hid her head in Diaval’s coat. “It’s alright, I’m here. We’re home, look. We shall wait for Maleficent inside.” A faint cry only replied to the bird and the latter began to climb up. A flock of crows surrounded them and cried: “The soldiers are dead!” “The big wolf ate them!” “You’re safe now!” Diaval nodded and continued his ascent. When he