Lee sighed and nearly ran into Cypress who was staring at something in front of them. What's going on Lee asked. A cabin Cypress said and there's someone there. Lee looked to see a small cabin with a man in the front chopping wood. What are we- Lee started before a hand covered his mouth and an arm wrapped around his waist. He felt something sharp and cold against his neck. Cypress swung around too late as the man grabbed him and pressed his axe to his throat. What is a creature like you doing deep in the forest with a human the man holding Cypress said with a snicker. Let me go Cypress growled low and threatening that even surprised Lee. I didn't know monsters could talk the other man holding Lee said giving a creepy smile. Are you deaf Cypress growled then screamed get your grabby fucking hands off me. Lee watched unable to do anything as Cypress's anger rose. Woah looks like it's a feisty little thing the other man said. Yeah strong too the man replied. I don't want to kill you but if you don't let go now I will Cypress hissed. Sure the man said doubtfully c'mon Arlo let's tie them up. Before the two men could even move Arlo's hand twisted with a crack. Arlo shrieked and stumbled back clutching his shattered hand. What is wrong with you the man started confused. Cypress used it as a distraction and bit the man's arm. Lee couldn't look away as the man screamed bloody murder while his body melted and bubbled. Blood oozed from his mouth and eyes. Before Lee could even blink he was a pile of bones coated in rotting flesh. Cypress turned back to Arlo who was writhing on the ground. There was a crack and Arlo's neck broke letting his head drop to the side. Cypress's face was shadowed by his hair as he stared at the ground. There was a short moment off horrifying silence before Cypress's face twisted into an angry snarl. He then turned and started walking away in the direction they had been going