On her own now Kala hiked through the wastes, her armor clanking and chinking softly as it laid in a bundle over her shoulder. Rake and her had decided to part ways, finding what they were both after to be not the same. So she was alone, something she had not wished nor was she looking forward to. The baked and cracked earth crunched under her bare and clawed feet. Funny how she thought that the ground was probably pretty hot and rough, yet she felt neither as she walked. Never before had the thought came to mind, but given how she would likely meet some non drakefolk while she was on this adventure it would do her good to take sch things into consideration. Should someone decide to travel with her she would have to take into account terrain that usually did not even phase her, could in fact bother the person she was traveling with.<br/><br/>Musing such simple thoughts to herself made the time traveling alone go by faster, yet also left her in a bit of a bad situation. More to the point she was no longer focusing on the world around her, which left her vulnerable to surprise. Which is just what she got, as the ground beneath her suddenly erupted and she found herself thrown back only to land roughly on her back. Groaning she pushed up onto her elbows to look at the monstrosity that was now rearing up out of the dirt. Baring her fangs in a snarling hiss she kicked up to her feet and drew her swords. Though she was only on her simple leather garbs she had no time to don her armor, especially given the fact her bundle of armor had been tossed from her when she landed.<br/><br/>The metallic beast roared at her in an unnaturally natural fashion, â€œFilthy creature!â€ she hissed before charging right for it, swords out at her sides. Stopping just in front of it she brought her swords up in a guard as the beast thrust down at her. The impact was nearly more then she could handle, making her groan as her body shook from the impact. There was such force behind it that it pushed her into the earth some. Still despite this she was not deterred at all, if anything the sheer strength the creature possessed only fueled her drive now to defeat it. Calling forth the great strength that she possessed she gave a shove then stepped quickly to the side as the beast tried to slam into her again, only this time it was met with the hard earth. Roaring with rage fueled by her dragon blood she cut down at the beast's neck, her blades cutting deep but not going through like she wished. Worst yet as she pulled back one of her blades were stuck fast within the metal.<br/><br/>â€œBy the Great Fire!â€ she growled as she was forced to abandon the sword as she was smacked high into the air. The sickening sensation of rushing back to the earth as her stomach rushed up in her body while she plummeted to the earth. Dust, dirt and debris kicked up from the small crater she made on impact. Slowly she gets to her feet, coughing and sputtering, her eyes squinting to try and see the creature though it seemed to have disappeared. â€œWhere are you....â€ she growled out, gripping her hand with two hands now as she slowly began to back away from its last location. â€œCome out you sorry bucket of boltsâ€ she said aloud to herself her eyes glancing about nervously.<br/><br/>With a sudden eruption the beast burst forth from the earth behind her, â€œAlright lets end thisâ€ she tightened her grip on her sword and charged once again. Jumping and dodging out of the way as it attacked her over and over again. Jumping up into air, with her sword held high she brought it down with all the force she could muster. By the luck of some kind spirit she watched as her sword sliced through the metal of the beast striking a vital area and effectively making the beast shut down. With heaving chest and battered body she stood over the beast, her sword hanging loosely in her grip at her side. Grumbling she sheathed her one sword then went and yanked the other free, both were going to need to be tending too later. In fact, she took the time to check herself and figured there was more then one rib bruised not to mention her spine. However, that was going to have to wait till later because right now she had a giant wurm to pick apart for some coin later.