Primitive Man

Days passed since the ominous sight of the meteor fragments ascending into the sky, leaving the main village in a state of panic and uncertainty.

All of them were curious about the result of the battle that Garnt initiated with Baktou and the seaside village. However, upon witnessing the mind-blowing phenomenon that occurred, allowing them to levitate for a few seconds, they knew this was a sign of something ominous happening in this accursed land.

And soon they witnessed the defeated return of Garnt and their fellow villagers, some of them missing. The remaining villagers instantly knew the fate of those who were missing, since they had experienced this so many times in the past.

The once bustling streets were now filled with worried whispers and frantic preparations as the villagers braced themselves for the impending disaster.

In the heart of the chaos, Garnt slowly stirred from his unconscious state, his vision blurry as he tried to make sense of his surroundings. The first thing he noticed was the worried faces of his companions gathered around him, their eyes filled with relief and concern.

"G-Garnt, you're awake!" Gundo exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion as she reached out to gently touch his arm.

It was a familiar sensation for both Gundo and Garnt, as they had to wonder why they would always experience these kinds of situations after a battle.

[I'm glad! I'm really glad he is safe!]

Eva voiced her thoughts to both Garnt and Gundo, but they didn't have the time to indulge in small talk, as there were more important things to do right now.

Garnt blinked, trying to clear his mind as the events leading to his current condition flooded back to him in a rush. "What... what happened? Is everyone okay?"

Before anyone could answer, the sound of panicked voices outside drew their attention. With a worried glance exchanged between them, Gundo helped Garnt to his feet as they made their way outside to assess the situation.

The village was in chaos, with people running around, shouting warnings and hastily packing their belongings. The air was thick with tension and fear, and Garnt could feel his heart pounding in his chest as he took in the scene before him.

"What's going on?" he asked, his voice barely audible above the chaos.

Gundo cast him a worried glance before explaining, "It's the dinosaurs. They're... they're coming back down." At first, Garnt sighed, thinking it was going to be another battle for them, but after feeling the whole village shaking from the impact, he realized this was more than just one.

A group of hunters that were out there searching for food quickly came back running to the village with the bad news of the group of dinosaurs, numbering in dozens, coming in their direction.

Garnt's eyes widened in horror as he realized the gravity of the situation. "But... but what can we do? This is not going to be a battle. We don't have enough weapons or people to handle this situation. At this rate..." He paused as he felt his body aching, unlike anything.

Gundo shook her head, her expression grim. "I don't know. But we have to do something, or else..."

Her words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of the impending disaster but upon witnessing Garnt shaking like he was she felt even more devastated.

Garnt knew that they couldn't afford to waste any time. They had to come up with a plan, and fast so forcing himself to endure all the pain he quickly thought about what they could possibly do.

As the villagers continued to panic around them, Garnt turned to Gundo, determination shining in his eyes. "We'll figure something out. Together."

With a nod of agreement, Gundo squeezed his hand reassuringly acting as a support. "Together."

And with that simple vow, they set out to face the looming threat, united in their determination to protect their home and loved ones from the coming storm.

Rona, Ayra, Unami, and Kara also joined Garnt since all of them wanted to be with him in this challenging time, but his kids were also there, waiting for Garnt to tell them what they were going to do. It was as if the whole family had come together to witness the end of the world, as all of them looked scared, knowing that this upcoming disaster was not something they could survive even if a small mistake happened.

Garnt scanned the village with a heavy heart, his gaze lingering on the familiar sights that held so many memories.

The houses, farms, and schools—everything they had built so far—Garnt knew that with his decision, everything would be in vain, but he had to do what he had to do.

While he was thinking about all these things, Eva's cough brought him back to reality, a reminder that time was of the essence.

[We don't have time to dwell on this,]

She said softly, her voice breaking through his thoughts.

Garnt nodded, steeling himself for what needed to be done. He turned to Rona and Unami, his expression grave but resolute.

"Rona, Unami, I need you to spread the word. Tell everyone that we're abandoning the village for now. We have to run, to survive," he instructed, his voice steady despite the weight of his decision.

Gasps of sadness rippled through the crowd as the villagers around him heard Garnt's words, realizing the gravity of the situation. But Garnt raised his hands, calming them with his words.

"Don't worry," he said firmly. "The village is not these buildings or these farms. It's us, the people who built them. As long as we're together, we can rebuild anywhere. What matters more than anything is keeping our villagers safe. Believe me in this!"

Rona and Unami nodded in understanding, determination shining in their eyes as they dashed off in opposite directions to spread the message without doubting Garnt for a single second.

"His family, including the kids, all had faith in him, so none of them looked bothered. Gundo knew it would be a harsh time for everyone going back to their old lifestyle, but at the same time, she knew building those things would be way easier with all the people trained, unlike before.

Meanwhile, the others wasted no time, rushing towards the escape gate at the back of the village. Garnt led the way, his family close behind him, their footsteps echoing in the empty streets.

On his way to escape, Garnt noticed Telvi also coming with them, holding the hand of a younger boy who had the same hair and face as him. Garnt felt shocked as he quickly realized what might have happened. He knew he needed to address that issue, but before that, he had to escape alive.

As they reached the gate, Garnt turned to the villagers who had gathered, their faces filled with fear and uncertainty.

"Remember," he called out, his voice ringing clear above the din. "As long as we're together, we can face anything. Let's go."

With that, they pushed open the gate and stepped out into the unknown, leaving behind the only home they had ever known but carrying with them the hope of a brighter future.

Before they could go any further, Garnt heard the noise of the rumbling getting close and the screeching sound of the dinosaurs getting close from different directions.

[Are they invading this part of the land? If that's the case, I think building a permanent village will be much harder than we thought. Earlier, we could have fought with them, when there were only one or two at the time, but now it looks like this land is going to be home to these predators that stand above us humans.]

Eva predicted the future and made some assumptions that would eventually help Garnt, but things only got worse for them as the panic began to grip the fleeing villagers. Children cried out in fear, their voices lost amidst the chaos.

Garnt's heart sank as he realized the gravity of their situation. "This land... it's no longer safe for us," he muttered to himself, scanning the crowd for any signs of anyone that was missing or they left behind.

At first glance, it looked like to him that everyone was there with him, but then he started to note that a familiar face was there not to be seen.

"Where is Ganna? Where is she?" He shouted in panic, but seeing no response coming from anyone, he felt the need to quickly act.

He felt a strange surge of energy coursing through him, a primal instinct taking hold. He turned to Ayra, his voice urgent. "Ayra, take the lead! Get everyone moving!" he commanded.

With determination in his eyes, Garnt dropped to all fours, his body moving with an agility and speed he had never known before. "I have to go back!" he shouted to Ayra as he sprinted towards the direction of the village, his limbs propelling him forward with startling swiftness.

The villagers stared in awe and confusion as Garnt raced ahead, his form resembling that of a wild animal and Ayra looked at Rona as if asking her to follow Garnt.

"Go! Go! Don't let him act recklessly. I will lead these people to a safe place." She said and Rona nodded her head, as she tried to catch up with Garnt.