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Fallen Zhaaluuns

@Helia 

Night 6 of the Drekkal’Zuun
The cold settles fast tonight. The arena is nearly silent.

HarleyBarbie98 sits beneath a rock formation, her arms wrapped around her knees. She hasn’t seen Helia since they split up. She wonders if she’s okay. If she found anything. If she’s out there, just beyond the next dune. Eventually, HarleyBarbie98 lays down and closes her eyes. She drifts to sleep still wondering.

Eliah sits alone by the fire. She cooks - using the last of her supplies. The warmth barely touches her.
When the food is gone, she buries the flames with cold sand. The light vanishes.

Day 7 of the Drekkal’Zuun
The sky is colorless. The arena no longer whispers - it watches in silence.

The final day begins like the others. Quiet. Empty. Dry.
HarleyBarbie98 wakes beneath the rock formation, rubbing her eyes. Her body aches. Her limbs are heavy. Her mind foggy. Still no sign of Helia. But deep down she knows that her companion did not survive.
Today there's only one left.

Eliah walks with steady, unfeeling steps through the Martian dust. Her bow is slung across her shoulder. The quiver is nearly empty. Now there's only the end, it is time to win.
 
They sees each other at the same time, standing on top of two dunes across one another. No words are spoken - there's nothing left to say.
Eliah grabs an arrow, while HarleyBarbie98 grips the blade.

For a moment, neither of them moves. The only thing that can be heard is the wind, their breath and silence. And then.. Eliah fires. HarleyBarbie98 dives, sand being kicked up around her.
Eliah reloads, calm and steady. She's focused on her target. Another shot.
The arrow grazes her shoulder, resulting in HarleyBarbie98 wincing, but she doesn't slow.
Eliah reaches for a third arrow, but HarleyBarbie98 is already there. She barrels into her and they crash into the sand.

Fists are flying, elbows scraping. Eliah grabs for a rock and HarleyBarbie98 grabs her blade.

For a second, Eliah is on top - but it lasts no longer than a second. HarleyBarbie98 twists, using the last of her strength. She raises her blade and in a quick strong motion she pushes it down.
Eliah freezes before going limp.

Congratulations @harleybarbie98 !