The night air hit them the instant they stumbled out of Mino's cave. Cool, sharp, alive with the smell of pine and damp earth. For a few seconds, they just ran—feet pounding the forest floor, hands clutching each other like their lives depended on it.
Only when the shadows of the cave had disappeared behind them did Ethan finally stop, dragging in a breath. Ann leaned against him, her chest heaving, her hair a wild mess around her flushed face.
"We…we made it," she whispered, almost not believing it herself.
Ethan gave a short, shaky laugh. "Barely. He'll be furious when he realizes."
Her fingers still gripped his arm. She didn't let go, and Ethan didn't ask her to. For a moment, the only sound was the night—the crickets, the distant rustle of leaves—and the frantic rhythm of two hearts trying to catch up with what had just happened.
Ann looked up at him, her eyes bright in the starlight. "Thank you."
Ethan swallowed hard. There were a thousand things he wanted to say—most of them reckless—but only one slipped out. "I couldn't leave you."
That silence between them thickened, heavy and electric. His hand brushed against hers, hesitant at first, then lingering. Ann let out a soft laugh that was half-teasing, half-nervous.
"Careful, Ethan. You're starting to sound like some knight from a bad romance poem."
He smirked, stepping closer until the heat of him wrapped around her. "Then you're the reason I can't stop reciting it."
She rolled her eyes, but her smile betrayed her. Before she could quip back, Ethan tugged her gently forward. They began to move—an improvised dance under the open sky, no music but the beating of their hearts.
Ann laughed when he nearly stumbled on a root, but she didn't let go. Instead, she spun into his arms, colliding with his chest. The laugh turned into a startled breath as his hands steadied her waist.
Their eyes locked again. Too close this time to pretend it was just playful.
"Ethan…" she murmured, unsure if it was a warning or a plea.
He didn't answer. His lips brushed hers, feather-light, testing. Then deeper—hungrier—as Ann gave in, clutching the back of his shirt. The kiss burned with all the fear, relief, and want they'd both been holding back.
Her body pressed against his, trembling not from cold but from the storm he stirred inside her. Ethan's hand slid along her back, drawing her closer, as if he could fuse her into him and never let go.
Wind as Music rang in their ears. The wind-blown melody that seemed to match the rhythm of their hearts. They move in harmony. Their bodies swayed to the rhythm as if they had been dancing together for years.
Their movements became more sensual and intimate. They spun and spun. in sync as they get lost in the music of breath.
From the front back Hit left and right Shake and shake, move left and right Ann's golden hair fluttered with the rhythm.
As they making love, Ethan's eyes never left Ann's. He could see the passion burning in her eyes, the desire to let go and surrender to the music. And he knew he felt the same way.
Their movements became more sensual, more intimate. They twirled and spun, their bodies pressed together as they lost themselves in the music.
As they reached its climax, they froze, their bodies entwined, their hearts racing with excitement. And then, without a word,They stopped when Ethan's sword released its power. Ann fell onto Ethan's chest, panting softly. they kissed.
Their lips met with a fiery passion, their tongues tangling together as they devoured each other. The music seemed to fade into the background, replaced by the sound of their own ragged breathing.
As they broke apart for air, Ethan's eyes searched Ann's face. "I've never felt this way before," he whispered, his voice husky with emotion.
Ann's eyes locked onto his, her voice barely above a whisper. "Me neither. I feel like I'm home when I'm with you."
Ethan's heart skipped a beat as he gazed at her. He knew exactly what she meant. He felt it too – a sense of belonging, of completion.
As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, they knew that nothing could ever come between them again.
And then—
A guttural roar ripped through the clearing.
They broke apart instantly, lips still tingling, both turning toward the shadows.
"Please," Ann gasped, still breathless, "tell me that's just…your stomach."
Ethan forced a strained laugh, though his hand went straight to his sword. "If it is, I owe it dinner."
But the joke died when something massive stepped into the moonlight. Its horns gleamed, its red eyes burned like coals, and its hulking body shook the ground with every step.
Ann clutched his arm tighter, her voice barely a whisper. "That's not Mino…"
"No," Ethan muttered, tightening his grip on the blade. His eyes never left the creature. "Lucky us. Seems the forest doesn't want to let us have a happy ending yet."
And then, without warning, a loud roar echoed through the clearing.
Ethan and Ann froze, their hearts racing with fear.
"What was that?" Ann whispered.
Ethan's eyes scannednd the surrounding trees, his voice low and urgent. "I don't know, but we need to get out of here. Now."
But before they could move, a massive creature emerged from the shadows. Its eyes glowed with an otherworldly light, its massive claws snapping wildly.
As Full moon shine,light shown a Dark figure of beast. A large Minotaur with bull's head and red eyes.It's not Mino at all.
Ethan and Ann were frozen in terror, their hearts pounding in their chests.
And as they cowered in fear, the creature loomed over them, its hot breath washing over their faces.
The night was dark and full of terrors. And for Ethan and Ann, it was only just beginning.
Ethan's eyes locked onto the beast emerging from the darkness, his heart racing with fear. He had never seen a creature like this before - its body was a twisted mass of scales and flesh, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly light.
Without hesitation, Ethan charged forward, his fists flying in a desperate bid to fend off the monster. But the creature was too powerful, its claws swiping through the air with deadly precision.
Ethan dodged and weaved, trying to avoid its attacks, but he was no match for the monster's brute strength.
Just as all hope seemed lost, Ethan saw Ann standing frozen in terror behind him. He knew he had to get her out of there, and fast. With a surge of adrenaline, he yelled at her to run, grabbing her arm and pulling her towards the nearest tree hole.
But as they stumbled towards freedom, Ethan could feel the monster's hot breath on their necks. He knew they couldn't outrun it for much longer. With a burst of speed, he pushed Ann ahead of him, shoving her towards the safety of the darkness beyond.
As Ann disappeared into the shadows, Ethan turned back to face the monster. But it was too late - the creature was upon him, its claws tearing into his flesh like paper. Ethan screamed in agony as he fell to the ground, his vision blurring with pain.
And then, everything went black.