Seekers #3: Smoke Mountain by Erin Hunter

Author:Erin Hunter
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf

S E E K E R S : S M O K E M O U N T A I N

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Lusa needed help now. There was a harsh scraping noise, and the firebeast started rolling forward, heading out of the line toward the trench. As the beast lumbered away, Kallik saw Lusa’s limp body lying in the dirt. No-claws were jumping out of the other firebeasts and running toward her.

She tore across the bare earth, roaring at the top of her voice. The no-claws took one look at her and started running in the other direction. That’s right, she thought. Fear my teeth! And my claws! I won’t let you hurt my friend!

She skidded to a stop beside Lusa. Her heart lurched when she saw how still the little cub was. Blood puddled around her friend’s paws, and her eyes were closed. Kallik crouched closer, trying to listen for a sign of life. Was that . . . was that a soft breath? Kallik prayed to Nisa and all the ice spirits, hoping there were still some in the sky to help her. Please save her.

Lusa’s done nothing wrong. She’s a good, kind bear. Please let her live.

Lusa let out a tiny whimper. She was alive! Kallik sprang up and carefully fastened her teeth in the scruff of Lusa’s neck.

She hated moving her when she was so hurt, but the no-claws were already creeping back toward them—slowly, as if they thought Kallik might not notice.

Kallik took a step back, and then another, dragging Lusa along as gently as she could. Lusa whimpered again, sending claws of agony into Kallik’s heart. I’m sorry, Lusa. I’m trying not to hurt you. She was surprised by how heavy the black bear was.

She always looked so tiny next to the other cubs. But Kallik had gone only a few steps, and already her legs were shaking with the effort. How would she get Lusa to safety on her own?

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