The forest held its breath.
The two hulking Earth Smashers loomed like living mountains, their thick, corded muscles flexing beneath shaggy brown fur. The first—larger, with scars running like battle trophies across its chest—locked eyes with Jayden, its dark gaze burning with primal fury. The second beast, slightly smaller but no less deadly, snarled, saliva dripping from its elongated fangs as it took a threatening step forward.
Then, unexpectedly, in a move that defied expectations - the first Earth Smasher threw out a tree-trunk sized arm, blocking its companion's path. Then it roared.. a deep, guttural sound that shook the trees. The message was clear:
"He's mine."
The second beast hesitated, its nostrils flaring as it glared at Jayden. Then, with a reluctant growl, it backed away, retreating to the base of a nearby oak.
It wouldn't interfere. But it would watch.
Jayden smirked. "Good call." he muttered, then.. silently, he moved.
