RADONA
I felt a tap on my shoulder and opened my eyes. There crouched a fearful creature smiling at me evilly.
"What do you want, Sodo?" I asked
"Nidu is not pleased with your work. He wishes to speak with you."
"Now?" I demanded, trying to keep my voiced hushed since the others were still sleeping. "Dawn will come any minute now."
"Yes, now."
I groaned softly and stood. I followed Sodo to an underground cave. We entered into the darkness and I was careful not to loose my footing. The floor was always jagged and slippery, and because you couldn't even see your feet it was quite perilous.
In minutes, I was standing in front of a fifty-foot-tall Nidu, who was angrier than ever.
"Where are they?" he demanded. "You asked for a day, and that is what I have given you."
"I need more time," I said quietly, keeping the frustration out of my voice. "One day cannot-"
"I want them and I want them NOW!"
"Great Nidu, they are already suspicious. They will not follow me here. I need their complete trust."
"Two more days, then."
"Two days! I need at least a week!"
"My people and I are starving. I will allow you five days, and if you take a minute more, we will eat you as well."
Though angry, I bowed to show respect. But on my way out, I muttered, "You can't bargain with cannibals."