Drake stored the key in his storage book and leaned against the boulder, trying to slow his breathing. He was exhausted from walking; now, after the fight with the powerful beast, he wanted to pass out and sleep. Looking around at his friends, he could tell that they wanted to do the same.
"We can either continue or we can go to the clearing and rest," Drake stated, leaning his head against the rock. "There is enough room at the other side of the road to set the cabin. We can sleep and continue in the morning if you want. I don't know about you, but I don't have the energy to fight another Level 5 beast."
Both boys nodded in agreement and slowly stood.
Drake forced himself to stand, wincing as he did. Slamming into the tree hurt. He was beginning to feel it.
The three boys, with Renn following, walked down the few feet to the road and crossed it to the clearing. It was as if the mountain was placed inside the clearing.
