Damien and Ariel walked hand in hand for a while. Damien was leading Ariel towards a huge dead tree.
Ariel was a little scared to see that tree getting bigger and closer. She whimpered in fear and tightly held Damien's hand.
Damien looked at Ariel and comfortingly said, "Don't be scared. I am right here."
No matter what he said, Ariel was still scared. Who wouldn't be if they were walking around Hell for the first time? She stiffened her body and kept on clutching Damien's hand.
When they reached in front of that huge dead tree, Damien warned Ariel, "Don't let go of my hand, okay?" He pulled her closer and put his wings around her as if to hide her. "And stay close to me. If you feel scared, close your eyes. But do not scream."
Damien stopped and looked at Ariel. And he asked with a serious look on his face, "Did you understand what I said?"
Ariel pressed her lips into a thin line and nodded her head.
