My lion companion has been running for nearly an hour. Although it tries to push forward, I can feel it slowing down.
We lost our pursuers early after our departure and have been avoiding running alongside the highway – for fear that Mogadorians will find us again. So we've stuck to following some distance away. I can still hear the cars and trucks speeding past, but they can't see us through the trees.
It's getting late; 4:35 pm to be specific. It'll take a couple of hours to get to Paradise, Ohio.
"Keep your eyes out for a place to stay for tonight," I tell the lion. It purrs loudly in understanding.
The sun is beginning to set. Darkness very slowly fades in.
"Look! There!" I shout, pointing at an isolated 1-story building from afar.
The large bright directional sign reads: DAVE'S COUNTY MOTEL.
Below is the slogan, displayed in fancy neon green cursive. It says: Cheap. Affordable. The right place for all.
I get off the lion's back to lessen its weight.
"I don't know if animals are allowed in there," I say. "Can you like shape-"
I don't need to finish the thought before the Chimæra changes form again. Though this time, it doesn't change into a rabbit. It becomes a tiny cricket.
"I have to say; that will always be impressive to watch," I say with a smile as I pick up the Chimæra and place it gently in my shirt pocket.
I then proceed to approach the motel on foot.
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A Hero In The Dark
FanfictionTHE EVENTS IN THIS STORY ARE REAL. THE PROTAGONIST IS REAL. NAMES AND PLACES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO PROTECT THE LORIEN. WHO REMAIN IN HIDING UNTIL THE TIME IS RIGHT. YOU HAVE IGNORED THE FIRST WARNING. YOU HAVE RUN OUT OF TIME. PITTACUS LORE IS...
