The storm had worsened in the past hour. Some loose bricks broke free every now and then, flying through a window on the odd occasion. Some teams were sent into Vigrid to assist the residence take shelter elsewhere. I was actually starting to get restless. I didn't want anyone to get hurt out there while I was stuck inside helpless. I decided to find the Elder to ask if there was any way I can help.

"Where are you going?" Balder asked once he realised that I leaving the room.

"Did you think that I plan to sit around while my fellow Umbra are out there?" I replied as I walked through the wooden doors, him following close behind. "Not only that, but the residence of Vigrid are also in danger too. It is our duty to protect them as well."

"I wouldn't expect it from the Elder's trusted warrior." He remarked. "And I agree. We were chosen to not only protect the Clan's, but also the residences regardless if they know it or not. I'll join you."

I thanked him and continued toward the Elder's office. It appears that she was looking for me as well, because we nearly crashed into each other rounding a corner. My wish had been granted as she assigned us to assist rescue groups relocate the citizens. Afterwards, we have to go to the last known location of the Recon team that went missing. They have not been heard from since before the storm started. Their last known location was Lumen and Umbran Holy Valley. The hills and mountains in that area can collapse if this keeps up, that is if it hadn't already therefore I wouldn't be surprised. If we were quick enough, we would be able to prevent the situation becoming worse than it might already be. The Elder left to assign the others to a task as we left in the opposite direction to get more weather appropriate clothing and equipment. We equipped ourselves with health items such as herbs, salves bandages, for the likely event that there would be someone injured. For clothing I got my robes that had a hood to cover my face along with switching my glasses with some googles, don't want to break my glasses now, do I? Balder had his golden mask with him. His masked was like a curved sun, that's the best way I can describe it's shape. It had a dark circle in the centre, with eight smaller ones around it. Once the hood on his robe is up, his head is completely covered. We double checked our equipment and braced ourselves for the task ahead.

We were nearly blown off our feet the minute we stepped foot out side the door, it took a few Witches and Lumen to shut the door against the gale force wind. Flying to town was out of the question, the mud made it too slippery to run without slipping and sliding everywhere. We shielded our faces with our arms as best as we could, looking around for the best way to get there safely. The whole place was flooded. Flooded. An idea sprang to mind.

"I hope you know how to swim Lumen!" I yelled out as loud as I can over the deafening howls of the wind. "We're going to have to take a little detour!"

He turned to face me, nodding to confirm that he had heard me. We forced our way against the wind and to the nearest river flowing towards Vigrid.

"This should be the quickest way there!" He calls out. "Follow me!"

He jumped into the water, I followed suit. He casts a yellow aura to surround him to allow him to breathe under water, he made sure I did the same before turning into a white Malpolon monspessulanus, with yellow patterns all over his back. His sun shaped watch hung from his neck by the golden chains attached to it. I changed into my Cobra form and we swam with the current to Vigrid. The current gave us an extra boost in speed. Up ahead, I saw splashes as something fell into the river. As the bubbles dissipate, the broken branches became visible. Balder saw them too as we got closer. We dodged the fallen branches, barely dodged the trees but thankfully we reached our destination before the river was blocked with the fallen debris with no way to turn back. We took a moment to look at the damage.

"So much for the swim in the river." Balder comments. "Luckily, we reached our destination."

He was right. We were near one of the entrance's that lead into town. The wooden enterance was now nothing but broken logs now. Splinters were scattered around and blowing in the wind. We entered the town, the wooden enterance collapsing on itself, no longer making exiting that way an option. It looked like everybody managed to escape on time. Windows were boarded up, some only hung by just a nail. Windows were shattered, sheets were thrown around in the wind, it looked worse than when the Rogues attacked.

"Did you hear that?" Balder asked, as he stopped me to listen.

Through the howls of the wind, a barely audible cry for help was heard. I couldn't tell which direction it was coming from. Flying around to find the source isn't an option either. Balder however, managed to figure out the direction it came from.

"Over here." He pointed toward a building that I knew originally had a jewellery stall set up. "Look, someone is trapping inside the building."

"The debris is blocking the enterance." I pointed out. "The glass and splinters flying around isn't helping either."

"Your partner should be able to clear the way. By the look of the building structure too, once the debris is cleared, the building would collapse. Keep the enterance clear until I get whoever is trapped inside." He instructed.

I nod, following the instructions. Khepri held the enterance open as Balder went into the building, scanning around the room before helping whoever was trapped inside. He comes back out carrying a young girl, who appeared to only have a few minor cuts and bruises, in his arms. Khepri returned to Inferno, the building collapsing not a moment later. We shielded the girl from the dust, jagged wood and flying shards of glass. All that was left of the building was the back half of it, with the rubble creating a inclined halfway up. Each room was visibly destroyed now.

The girl was hiding herself in Balder's arms as best as she could, scared but luckily it appears there's no major injuries were found. Poor girl was shaking from the cold weather and cold. I looked at Balder as we both tried to figure out where her parents could be by now?

"Hey. Are you ok little one?" I asked her, trying my best to comfort her. "Are you hurt?"

The only answer was her shaking her head as she looked at us. It was the girl who's mother told her the tale of the Lumen and Umbra a while back. We couldn't hang around for long to get more information though, the storm was getting worse again.

Hopefully we can find shelter in time.