For 375 - character: Cheetah
58. Fodder
He should be fine. His partner isn't weak, he should be fine.
The Aquilamon disagrees and throws them into the rocky face of the mountain. He nearly bites his tongue off.
Tonpei isn't much better. He's coughing and wheezing for breath, his partner semi-conscious on the ground.
They're tamers. They should be fine. They should be fine.
Aquilamon groans and raised its wings, taking to the air. His horns began to shine, glowing red. His head bows.
It's not going to be fine. He's going to die. They're both going to die.
Something slams into the bird. It shrieks in rage and hits a rock.
"Are you guys okay?" Koh asks as he runs to them.
Whatever To pei says, Cheetah doesn't hear. He's just full of relief and resentment.
He should have been fine. They should have been fine.