The fear, the foreboding felt deep within. The anxiety that sent shivers coursing through your entire body. Maria was feeling it all. Her body was a cave of fright. Due to that, her senses began playing tricks on her. One moment it sounded like rapid footsteps were heard on her right side and the next minute she heard it on her left side. Her legs would occasionally brush against a bush or a twig and Maria would flinch or jerk back with wide eyes. The only thing keeping Maria sane was the fact that they were searching in groups. Having Oliver and especially Daisy beside her gave her a deep reassurance. But the fear creeping through her threatened to tear it apart.
The fear also had it's advantages, it made her alert and aware, ready to take action in case anything appeared out of the blue. The air was getting musty and the darkness seemed to deepen.
