text: "We stood there, looking east, in disbelief. We had been on the trail ten days now. Tired, hungry, and dirty. Dark clouds rolled up the valley towards us. A flash and light would rip through the sky. When it folded back into itself, the sound was deafening. Wind gusts tore the stakes to my shelter out of the ground. I was scared, really scared. Darted towards my shelter to secure my rain protection the best I could. The drops got heavier and faster. The wind whipped through the tree tops. Made a blood curdling sound. Again it flashed and roared. It sounded as if the Earth was falling apart around us. I walked out of the grove and looked over at Thomas. "This is going to be bad," I said. "I know," he replied. Softly and quietly I began to repeat per ardua ad astra, per ardua ad astra. Through adversity to the stars. The storm raged further up the valley, inching closer to us. Another flash! Another crack! It appeared as though the Kraken had found us hidden in the valley. The Kraken was going to kill us for trying to hide. Thomas and I sunk into the tree behind us. We gave each other an awkward glance. Together we were facing a monster, impervious to bullets or even a cry for help. Per Ardua ad Astra. Another flash, thunder clapped around us, the wind got stronger. Fear paralyzed me and I watched in utter disbelief. The storm drained in its intensity, quickly broke up and oozed over the ridge on our left, into the next canyon. We could still see flashes of light, hear the cracking whip of thunder." Author's Note: This is a test write, I was going for a very specific feeling. I would love everyone's opinion on this short little piece. Good or bad! I really would appreciate some feedback.