Taryn struggled to hold the wall of water. Her strength was just about at the end and she was overwhelmed with a sense of doom. No matter if the Earth shook or if Raschen managed to kill the Cotyl, this venture would kill all of them. Droplets of water trickled down the solid wall and Taryn shuddered to maintain control.<br/><br/>Stones began to cascade down the walls and splash into the puddles made from her wavering resolve. A boulder bounded through the group, nearly mashing Lily. Jax shoved her out of the way, wrapping his arms around the wailing female. Her blood stained paws beat at his shoulders but the Hase just held her tightly, rubbing his face against her cheek.<br/><br/>Most of the serpents had escaped through cracks in the Earth with the exception of those closest to the foul ruler of the underworld.<br/><br/>"Hurry, Raschen," Taryn managed through the water, water that was now the color of the soil around them. Taryn realized that she had been bitten and the venom was coursing through her veins. If the falling earth did not kill her, the venom would. She was suddenly sad, for the news she had hoped to share with a triumphant Raschen was going to die with her.