"We should keep as quiet as possible when going through the Dark
Forest. We won't draw as many wild animals to the sounds we make."
Boyce remembered those words each and every time that Grenadine's bird-like laugh reverberated through the trees.
There was huge crashing sound that came from their left side, and it wasn't far from them.
They stopped in their tracks and silently waited.
Lloyd had briefly lost his interest in Grenadine and he looked at
Boyce's angered contours, yet he didn't understand them.
They stood still for several minutes, looking about.
Lloyd made Grenadine squat down and he readied his gun for defence.
He and Boyce looked around their immediate proximity but saw nothing.
They became edgy.
Lloyd looked at Grenadine's calmness and helped her up from the ground.
He was proud that she could keep her courage when their's was waning.
Boyce watched both of them with amazement as they sluggishly milled their way in their intended direction.