Before she could make a decision a nearby bush rustles. 'Hello? Anybody there?" Nova calls out. Silence. Nova brushes it off as the wind and thinks of her options again. The same bush rustles again. Nova tries to ignore the sound, then she heard a growl. Nova was really worried that it was some wild animal at this point and takes a step back.
Then a creature burst out of the bush and rushed toward her. She turns to run but is too slow as the creature tackles her and pushes her to the ground.
It's hot breath washes over Nova's neck. It's clawed hands holding her arms pinned on the forest floor. Its weight on top of her making it hard for her to breathe. She can feel it sniff her intently. Seemingly satisfied the creature...