Lucas could feel the sweat dripping into his eyes, heart banging against his chest as if his heart was locked up and it was desperately trying to get out. He was so busy looking in the water, that he didn't notice the dark form cut down branches.<br/>It was when they hit the ground that his lips betrayed him, letting out a small shriek upon being surprised. His legs gave way under him, his body falling back onto small twigs that snapped under the impact. He was unable to hear his rapid breathing, the only tell-tale sign that he actually was was the oxygen moving in and out his lungs. Nails digged into his soft palms, leaving marks.<br/>The fear was overwhelming, pushing any thought or energy aside so that it was the only emotion that he felt. Subconsciously the stream moved towards him, water beginning to swirl around him. Unlike how it normally was, smooth and tranquil, it was rough and irritated. Like a cobra rearing up its head.<br/><br/>He hadn't noticed he was looking away until a shadow cast over him, causing him to hesitantly look towards it. He wasn't sure what he was expecting, probably some terrible demon or monster, but when he looked upon it he was surprised. It wasn't human...But it wasn't exactly a monster. Lucas was really only able to deduce that in his small moment of clarity, before the fear ebbed back. Causing him to shrink away.