Can't be Parted

Disseus could see it all happening through a bleary gaze but was unable to move. His mind fighting him. Despite all his fierce will, he couldn’t seem to communicate to his body to cooperate.

He rolled onto his back in an effort to stand and despite all his effort to stay awake. Blackness encroached at the edge of his vision and worked its way in until he was completely unconscious.

Unable to see. Or hear.

Or help.

Almora sent up another wall of searing frostbite.

The dark-skinned monster bounced off the wall. And skid across the branch covered ground.

Rising, it had to shake itself to re-orient. It jumped in continued attack. Entirely focused on Almora now.

Intent on ripping the Dread in half.

Snowflakes spun from the white sky. Wind whirled around them, making visibility low. But between flashes of pure white streaks, the red bird flying a wide circle could be seen. She ducked her head and swept low again.

But