Forest of Blood: Chapter 1
Jedrik paused and shivered, hoping it went unnoticed by the younger knight. "Let's get moving again. It will be dark before we are through the forest and I wish to put as much ground behind us as possible before we make camp."
With a salute of respect to those fallen in battle they turned and continued on their journey in silence, each reflecting on his own thoughts.
Neither noticed a faint rustling sound. It came from behind them, to the left of the path. As they passed out of hearing, it began. A whisper at first. Both knights questioned themselves. Did they really hear it? Shrugging it off, and eager to press on, they didn't look back.