A Fight With Himself

[Hindrick’s POV]

I stood alone, staring out at the horizon, taking in the pluming smoke from Mount Malum. The closer we grew to Fulgor Island, the more I saw just how bad things truly were becoming.

"It’s something, isn’t it?" Gavin announces, appearing beside me.

Nodding, I continue to stare. I couldn’t explain why, but something felt off. I hoped it was just my imagination, but usually my hunches were correct.

"How long until we arrive at Ave Island?"

Ave was the first of the islands we would be making our way to, as it was furthest from Fulgor. I could only hope that those who inhabited it would be willing to help. However, if they initially refused, I had ways of convincing them.

"We should reach by nightfall."

Satisfied, I prepare to respond but stop as a low rumbling sound reaches my ears.

Tensing, I watch as a large plume of smoke bursts from Mount Malum, followed by a wall of fire.

Cursing, I watch as the smoke begins to spread all around Fulgor and make its way toward our des