Instantly the bird kneed down respectfully Zara's instinct was right she stood up and went closer to him to test the waters. He didn't show any side of aggression she was able to touch him without him refusing. Close up she realizes how beautiful the creature was. It was astounding sight Ondo was still on guard and walked closer the bird let them pet him. Ondo realizes that the Petals want them to get on his back. They comply the bird flew them to the upper area Ondo realizes this by the cold breezy. There are mountains in the upper area perhaps. Ondo was too trusting he knew he was going to fight. But instead, the bird took them to a huge tree by the water the tree was growing rare fruit there were other trees nearby. They got off the bird and the bird laid down and watch them harvest the trees. They were there for four hours a harvest the different edible trees. When they were done they went back to the camp it was getting late Zara kissed the bird on its forehead in went into the cave. For the next four days, the same thing happen the Petals would take them to a different area. They had more than enough food Zara even had to collect expensive herbs. Around this time Zara made some powerful potions that help them develop the area. Zara collected a lot of hollow grass she try to make a healing potion but they all fail after a while she stop trying to use that herb.
For the next two days they went out together they only hunted around the area. Instead of going deep into the forest. They collected more meat winter was coming in two more today Ondo need to get the item he put in his hidden bunker. Had many items such as leather, fur, tools, and the weapon he brought them back to the camp. He only has one more bunker to go to which is further from his camp. Meanwhile, Zara made warm clothes and blankets after some hours passed. She notices that Ondo didn't come back she looks outside to see if he was coming.
Rolling the rock back and felt a cool breezy touch on her skin it was the first time Zara felt terrified to go outside as the black snow pour down. Zara knew that Ondo was in danger but she stood there unable to move. Perhaps it was fear paralyzing her but every part of her shouted'' DONT GO OUT OR YOU WILL DIE''.
But her heart yelled something different'' The person you love the most is out there'' without thinking about things through she found the thick leather and ran outside bare foot she yelled the panther call. Swiftly running through the forest her feet were getting burnt by the acid but she didn't feel the pain at all because of adrenaline.
Exhausted and scared time seems to be moving slowly.
a few miles from their camp Zara saw Ondo's body laying on the ground covered in leather skin he was laying on the ground His body had a few burns from the acid. But he was still breathing which is a good sign.
Ondo was heavy she struggles to drag him to the cave she drop the blanket over herself. She didn't care for long as she got him safely. Entering the cave Zara and carry Ondo's body to their bed ripping his clothes off Zara discovered that he had burns all over his body. She was emotional but stayed calm. Going into her lab she grab fish skin and a healing potion the fireflies were glowing green on the Hollow grass. Cropping up the fish skin into thin slices mixing the hollow grass in with the healing potion. Fish skin is good for healing burns mixing with the healing it should heal Ondo's wounds at least she thought.
Six days of hell
It has been six days in the cave and Every passing day felt like hell Ondo didn't wake up. She couldn't tell if his Situation got better or Worst.
This was an unforeseen situation that they didn't prepare for she felt hopeless and helpless there was nothing else to do but hope that he woke up.
To pass the time she made things such as clothing, shoes, and wooden Masked. She Spent hours gutting the animal and Making a set of clothing.
She also took the strongest bone and make a weapon during the time he was Injured she didn't cry not one time. She needs to keep a clear head getting emotional will make things worst.
Waiting is the hard part of it all she stares at his lifeless body wanting to see his smile again.
Zara was used to losing people It was easy to expect people to leave being alone that was until she met him.
It was clear that she love him more than she thought the feeling of her being alone again scared her.
'' What I am going to do without him'' She thought
Suddenly without her knowing the tear fell down her eyes, she couldn't control her emotion.
She Wipes Her tear with the back of her hand trying to calm herself but it didn't work.
Ondo suddenly hears her crying and raises his hand he wipes her tears it hurt him to hear her crying like that.
'' Please don't cry'' he said
She was sitting in the chair across the other side of the cave she instantly wrap her arm around him. After some time she stops crying and redresses his wounds words couldn't express how happy she was to see him.
She set him up to feed him he stares at her in amazement.
'' How did you save my Life'' Ondo
Zara explain everything to him without leaving anything out as Zara was explaining what happened Ondo reach out and wrap his arm around her. He Embraces her in his arm'' You must have been afraid Thank you for saving me I am lucky to have someone like you'' Ondo
''Me too'
It warms Zara's heart to hear through Words She wanted this feeling to last forever.
After a few days, Ondo was completed heal He was able to move around normally.