Ty's breath was steady as he crouched in the thick underbrush, keeping an ear tuned to the surrounding woods. The sun had dipped low over the horizon, casting a soft orange glow that was quickly swallowed by the dense canopy overhead. Hours had passed since they took out the three opponents assigned in their earlier mission. Despite the completion, Ty knew it wasn't time to celebrate. The real challenge lay ahead: surviving the next stretch while keeping the darkness in him at bay.
The team had made camp for a short break, hidden within a dense cluster of trees, where they could patch up their gear and recharge. Their bodies were bruised, their minds weary from the constant pressure, and the sound of distant skirmishes kept everyone on edge.
