Night had fully settled in, casting a deep blue hue over the jungle island as Martin and his team, Nocturnite, maintained their camp near the river. The fire crackled softly, providing warmth as the team kept a sharp watch on their surroundings. It was only the first night, but Martin knew the island wasn't going to let them rest for long.
True to his expectations, Nirvana stepped closer to him from her position, whispering, "We've got company."
Martin opened his eyes from his meditative stance beneath one of the ancient trees and slowly stood up, casting a glance toward the shadowed edge of the camp. His instincts had already alerted him to the presence of another group. He nodded to Nirvana, signaling her to stay on guard but not to attack just yet.
