Cyrus' POV

I noticed the worry in Blake's eyes and understood. "We continue on toward the mountains. No more stopping and sleeping to through the night. We take short and consistent rests throughout the day so people can sleep. Sound good?"

"Yeah. We don't need any more of those catching up with us."

" Also, the first chance we get, we go mining at least for stone because our wood tools aren't going to stand up to many of those things." I say as I kick the monster in the head. Then as we approach the group which is fully packed and ready to go. "If we can get some iron or even diamonds, that would improve our chances a lot. But if anyone even thinks they hear one of those creatures then we stop with what we have and move on. If anyone thinks that they're going to be a hero, stop thinking and follow the plan. Everyone understand?"

I got a mixed chorus of 'yes', 'oks' and 'that's cools'. Now, to tell the truth, that's the first time I had even given an order and my mind, was racing with thoughts of them making fun of my plan or shooting me down but everyone agreed, even Blake, which surprised me. We followed the trail for about another three days before we saw a cave.

"Clash, your one of our best warriors, so I need you to stay up here, and guard everyone who isn't going in to the cave. Shane, you'll be our guide underground. Your keen cave senses will help a lot. Blake, you and I will guard the miners. Deal?"

Clash and Shane nodded in agreement, while Blake just rolled his eyes. There it was his signature 'I don't care' attitude. I hate it but the last thing we need is fighting between the two of us.

"I need two miners. And no Wolfgang not you and I say that because I need you up here hunting for food and scouting the area to see if it's safe."

Carly sheepishly raised her hand and I smiled to myself as I thought about how pretty she was when she wanted to help but was so shy about it. I went looking around the rest of the group when Shadow stood and said "I'll go." I can tell you I wasn't expecting that in the least.

"Are you sure? I mean thanks for volunteering but wouldn't you like to stay and help around camp?"

"I'm going."

"Fine. Well, let's get going them yeah." And with that we broke into our teams and got to work.