Khai's arms and legs felt like lead as he pushed through the water, each stroke taking more effort than the last. Every fiber of his being was writhing in pain, his aching muscles protested begging him to stop, but he was not one to give up.
His stomach twisted violently as the meager meal he had eaten earlier felt like a distant memory. His breaths were coming in short gasps as he felt his energy reserves draining.
Suddenly, his vision was enveloped in white and a hauntingly beautiful female voice echoed in his mind, Stay put baby!" The voice trembled. "Don't come out, no matter what happens. Don't make a sound, don't move. Cover your ears, here close your eyes, just like that. Just stay put." He heard a faint sob, followed by a short silence. The screams, rips and growls couldn't escape him.
